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Lk Samm State Park: Sunset Beach Renovation 1

WWRP Applicant: State Parks
RCO Project Number: 08-1771
County: King 
Legislative District: 5th 
WWRP Category: Water Access
WWRP Grant: $998,382
Project Type: Development

Description:

This project renovates the Sunset Beach swimming area, including replacement of sand, improved turf and curbing, new ADA swimming access, new children's interpretive feature, and shoreline restoration required for wetland mitigation. Design of this project is almost complete. Requested funds will complete construction documents, permitting, and construction. Sunset Beach was constructed in 1951. Despite fixes to essential structures and utilities, the area's life expectancy has been surpassed. The once enormously popular swimming area is virtually unusable. Sand areas are overgrown with weeds and the underwater substrate is pocked with sink holes. The park advisory committee selected Sunset Beach as the park's highest renovation priority. Renovation will draw more of the park's 1.2 million annual visitors from the state's largest metropolitan area back to a restored, more durable beach and provide them a highly demanded swimming opportunity on Lake Sammamish. This project is a key element of the park's master plan that is strongly supported by the public. Public participation included establishing a park advisory committee and included numerous public workshops, presentations to civic groups, and an online survey of local community and stakeholders (1,000 respondents). A public design workshop indicated specific support for this project.

Red Marker Lk Samm State Park: Sunset Beach Renovation 1

This project renovates the Sunset Beach swimming area, including replacement of sand, improved turf and curbing, new ADA swimming access, new children's interpretive feature, and shoreline restoration required for wetland mitigation. Design of this project is almost complete. Requested funds will complete construction documents, permitting, and construction. Sunset Beach was constructed in 1951. Despite fixes to essential structures and utilities, the area's life expectancy has been surpassed. The once enormously popular swimming area is virtually unusable. Sand areas are overgrown with weeds and the underwater substrate is pocked with sink holes. The park advisory committee selected Sunset Beach as the park's highest renovation priority. Renovation will draw more of the park's 1.2 million annual visitors from the state's largest metropolitan area back to a restored, more durable beach and provide them a highly demanded swimming opportunity on Lake Sammamish. This project is a key element of the park's master plan that is strongly supported by the public. Public participation included establishing a park advisory committee and included numerous public workshops, presentations to civic groups, and an online survey of local community and stakeholders (1,000 respondents). A public design workshop indicated specific support for this project.

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Location:
Lake Sammamish State Park is located immediately northwest of the City of Issaquah, in King County, approximately fourteen miles east of Seattle. From Seattle take Interstate 90 east to Exit 15 (SR-900). Turn left on SR-900 and drive over I-90 to NW Sammamish Road. Turn left on NW Sammamish Road and drive approximately one quarter mile. Turn right into the park entrance.

WHAT IS THE WWRP?

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.
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