This project involves the acquisition of two parcels comprising nearly 4 acres of waterfront property contiguous with the existing 18 acres of Wollochet Bay Estuary Park owned by PenMet Parks. One parcel of 1.55 acres includes a maintenance shop, boat launch, dock, and tidelands. This parcel has been purchased under the RCO’s waiver of retroactivity. The other parcel of 2.37 acres includes tidelands and undeveloped waterfront on the estuary. PenMet Parks holds an option to purchase this property. The 2006 PenMet Parks Comprehensive Plan identifies “preserving and improving access to public shoreline areas as a significant priority among residents.” Both properties were ready to be placed on the market which would potentially have led to additional larger homes on the estuary. Wollochet Bay Estuary Park is the only such park in the Park District and is valuable salmon and wildlife habit needing further protection. The addition of these parcels will enhance the water access and recreation needs for the District including non-motorized boat access and wildlife viewing opportunities.