WRPAToday Newsletter

Last spring, the City of Sammamish opened a portion of Big Rock Park South for trail use. This is the third and final property of a 51-acre phased land donation that began in 2010. These three properties boast nearly 4 miles of trails to explore.

On Saturday November 2nd, the City of Kirkland, in partnership with Project 100 held a ribbon cutting for an AED at Crestwoods park. Kirkland is installing AEDs throughout the park system with a focus on heavily used parks, and parks with sports courts or athletic fields and partnered with Project 100 to further expand this effort. The AED at Crestwoods Park is the second AED installed by Project 100. Special guests included Kirkland Mayor, Kelli Curtis, from Project 100 Adam Lang and Dr. Jon Drezner, UW Medicine Center for Sports Cardiology; Deb Henning President and Founder of SaveStation; Kyle Doughtery, Community Engagement Manager for the Seattle Seahawks, Blitz and members from the Seahawks Dancers!

In October, Harper’s Playground hosted its bi-annual Design Workshop aimed towards playground professionals and community leaders to guide them in designing their very own radically-inclusive playground. The workshop is split into classroom time and touring the Portland/Vancouver areas playgrounds designed by the Harper’s Playground organization. This photo at the Chelsea Anderson Memorial Play Station at Marshall Park in Vancouver, Washington demonstrates the use of natural materials including these locally sourced cedar logs.

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Legislative Day 2025 Trainings

February 4 & 6

Join us on Tuesday, February 4 or Thursday, February 6 for the 2025 Legislative Day 2025 Trainings. 

Zoom link for the February 4 training

Zoom link for the February 6 training

2025 Parks & Great Outdoors Legislative Day 

February 11

Join us on February 11, 2025, for Parks and Great Outdoors Day, hosted via Zoom by the Washington Recreation and Parks Association.

Advocate for the outdoors and showcase impactful projects like Kiwanis Park. Help secure $150 million for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) and ensure vital funding for accessible spaces. Use your voice—join us!

Reception at the Governor's Mansion 

February 13 

Mark your calendar for our annual legislative reception on February 13 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at the Governor's Mansion! Your ticket includes entry, delicious food, and beverages. Don’t miss this chance to connect with legislators and fellow advocates for recreation and conservation. RSVP below! 

• WSRCO - Lower Snake River Recreation Survey
• Learn About Pacific Netting Products (PNP)
• 2024 Washington State General Election Report - November 11, 2024

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Agency Members:

• City of Lake Stevens 
• City of Othello, Parks & Recreation Department

Individual Members:

• South Kitsap School District 
• Puyallup School District
• Central Klickitat County Parks & Rec.

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