WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, recently announced that the National Park Service has awarded a grant of $750,000 to Metro Parks Tacoma to improve Swan Creek Park and a grant of $370,000 to King County to revitalize Skyway Park.
“Both of these grants will help ensure underserved communities have access to local outdoor recreation opportunities. Not only will these park improvements help people get outside, but they will provide an economic boost for these communities by supporting jobs and attracting new business,” said Cantwell.
According to Cantwell, the grant to Metro Parks Tacoma will help transform Swan Creek Park into a regional outdoor attraction and connect the park and the surrounding community with trails, access points, signage, and amenities.
The grant to King County will improve recreation and repair sports facilities at Skyway Park including an expanded play area, a new soccer facility, and improvements to the parking lot.
Both projects were funded through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program, which helps plan, build, and enhance parks and other outdoor recreation facilities in underserved communities. The ORLP is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF is the nation’s most successful conservation program, providing opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, and other recreational uses.
