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The purchase of additional acreage around Wicks Lake protects the pristine environment and provides for outdoor recreational opportunities.

Wicks Lake Expansion

WWRP Applicant: Kitsap County Parks and Rec
RCO Project Number: 02-1349
County: Kitsap 
Legislative District: 35th 
WWRP Category: Water Access
WWRP Grant: $269,213
Applicant Match: $269,213
Project Type: Acquisition
Acres Protected: 140
Date Funded: 2003

Description:

Wicks Lake is approximately 9 acres in size and is located in the southwest portion of Kitsap County. Kitsap County purchased approximately 12 acres along Wicks Lake in 1969. The remaining property surrounding the lake is owned by two local timber companies. This project is for acquisition of an additional 140 acres on Wicks Lake to protect the pristine environment and provide for outdoor recreational opportunities like swimming, non-motorized boating, and hiking.

Red Marker Wicks Lake Expansion

Wicks Lake is approximately 9 acres in size and is located in the southwest portion of Kitsap County. Kitsap County purchased approximately 12 acres along Wicks Lake in 1969. The remaining property surrounding the lake is owned by two local timber companies. This project is for acquisition of an additional 140 acres on Wicks Lake to protect the pristine environment and provide for outdoor recreational opportunities like swimming, non-motorized boating, and hiking.

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Location:
From State Highway 16 (north from Tacoma or south from Port Orchard) take the Burley Olalla Exit and travel west on Burley Ollala Rd; turn south on Bethel Burley Rd; turn west on Pine Rd; turn north on Glenwood Rd.; turn west on Lake Helena Rd; turn north on Widk's Lake Rd.. Entrance to Wick's Lake is at the end of Wick's Lake Rd.

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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