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Thurston Co./Lacey Athletic Complex Acq.

WWRP Applicant: Thurston County Parks & Rec
RCO Project Number: 99-1201
County: Thurston 
Legislative District: 20th 
WWRP Category: Local Parks
WWRP Grant: $282,802
Applicant Match: $2,299,934
Project Type: Acquisition
Acres Protected: 67
Date Funded: 2000

Description:

This 67-acre site is located approximately one (1) mile south of Interstate 5 on the southeastern corner of the intersection of Marvin Rd SE and Steilacoom Road. The site is a prime site for an estimated seven soccer fields and five baseball/softball fields, restroom facilities, trails, picnic area and other support facilities for a regional sports complex. The site is close in proximity to the Nisqually Middle School and the privately-operated Bucknell Athletic Park. The project is a partnership between Thurston County and the City of Lacey, both sharing the cost of acquisition, development, and operation equally. Project meets demands for additional athletic facilities as defined by both the County and City Comprehensive Park Plans.

Red Marker Thurston Co./Lacey Athletic Complex Acq.

This 67-acre site is located approximately one (1) mile south of Interstate 5 on the southeastern corner of the intersection of Marvin Rd SE and Steilacoom Road. The site is a prime site for an estimated seven soccer fields and five baseball/softball fields, restroom facilities, trails, picnic area and other support facilities for a regional sports complex. The site is close in proximity to the Nisqually Middle School and the privately-operated Bucknell Athletic Park. The project is a partnership between Thurston County and the City of Lacey, both sharing the cost of acquisition, development, and operation equally. Project meets demands for additional athletic facilities as defined by both the County and City Comprehensive Park Plans.

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Location:
Take I-5 headed north. Take exit 111 off I-5. Turn right at stop sign onto Marvin Rd SE. Follow Marvin Rd south, crossing over Martin Way, for approximately 1 mile. The property is located on the southeastern corner of the intersection of Marvin and Steilacoom Roads. It is cater-corner to Nisqually Middle School and the Ostrum Mushroom Farm.

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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