Recreation Projects - Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program
Forecasted
Recreation Projects - Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program supports local governments, tribes, and state agencies in acquiring and developing parks, trails, and water access for public outdoor recreation.
Funder: Recreation and Conservation Office
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2028 (Comprehensive plan) | April 2028 (Application) | July 2028 (Technical completion)
Funding Amounts: $54 million in program funding; category limits range from $25,000–$325,000 to no grant limit
Summary: Supports land acquisition and development of public parks, nonmotorized trails, water access, and state recreation lands across Washington.
Key Information: Acquired or developed land must remain maintained for public outdoor recreation for at least 50 years.
Description
The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) administers the recreation categories of the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. The program protects valuable recreation lands before they are lost to other uses and develops outdoor recreation areas for a growing population. It supports local parks, state parks, trails, water access, and development or renovation of state recreation lands.
Projects may purchase parkland, build athletic fields and courts, renovate community parks, develop regional trails, or create waterfront recreation areas. Eligible facilities include campgrounds, playgrounds, picnic shelters, restrooms, trailheads, bridges, fishing piers, and launch facilities. Acquisition can include purchases, leases, or easements. Trails serve nonmotorized recreation, while Water Access projects provide physical access for nonmotorized boating and activities such as swimming and fishing.
