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Railroad Bridge Park Expansion

WWRP Applicant: Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
RCO Project Number: 96-1174
County: Clallam 
Legislative District: 24th 
WWRP Category: Local Parks
WWRP Grant: $60,233
Applicant Match: $60,233
Project Type: Acquisition
Acres Protected: 18
Date Funded: 1997

Description:

The objective of this project is to acquire 18 acres of land along the Dungeness River to expand Railroad Bridge Park. This acquisition will allow public access for both passive (scenic view) and active (hiking, picnicking, bird watching) recreational activities. The additional property will allow for expansion of the park along a river that is largely privately owned. Acquisition of additional land, set aside for public use, guarantees that the community will be able to use, enjoy and learn more about the surrounding riverine environment and the associated ecosystems.

Red Marker Railroad Bridge Park Expansion

The objective of this project is to acquire 18 acres of land along the Dungeness River to expand Railroad Bridge Park. This acquisition will allow public access for both passive (scenic view) and active (hiking, picnicking, bird watching) recreational activities. The additional property will allow for expansion of the park along a river that is largely privately owned. Acquisition of additional land, set aside for public use, guarantees that the community will be able to use, enjoy and learn more about the surrounding riverine environment and the associated ecosystems.

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Location:
From Sequim: Proceed west on SR 101 to Priest Road, turn right. Travel north to Hendrickson Road, turn left. Follow Hendrickson Road until its termination at the Park. From Port Angeles: Proceed east on SR 101 to Carlsborg Road, turn left. Travel north to Runnion Road, turn right. Follow Runnion Road approximately one mile, turn right into parking lot. Proceed 1/2 mile on pedestrian trail.

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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