IV. Recommended Park Improvements
The following is a summary of specific projects identified in the Demand and Need analysis. This list is a basic summary and does not include improvements identified through the Asset Maintenance Plan, projects that are expected to be generated by analysis identified in this Snohomish County Park and Recreation Element (Park Element) (e.g. Recreation Area Plans and Historic/Cultural Interpretation Program) or unanticipated opportunities that the county may wish to pursue. This list identifies projects that are recommended for completion, as funding is available and as otherwise appropriate.
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Need |
Project |
Description |
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FAC.1. |
LOS Identified Improvements |
Provide a minimum of 15 new active recreation facilities, 11 new passive recreation facilities, 6 new developed Regional Trails miles, 1 new mile of waterfront, 43 new campsites and 393 new parking spaces. |
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FAC.2. |
ADA Improvements |
Continued accessibility improvements at existing parks, as well as incorporation of accessibility features into larger capital projects and inclusion in new site developments. |
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FAC.4. |
Park Renovations |
Renovate Kayak Point, Wenberg and Flowing Lake Parks as well as the Evergreen State Fairgrounds |
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FAC.4. |
Life-Cycle Replacements |
Complete life-cycle replacements as identified and prioritized in the Snohomish County Department of Parks & Recreation (Parks) Asset Maintenance Plan. |
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FAC.4. |
Additional park improvements |
Utilize level-of-service methodology to provide improvements to serve additional population at existing parks, when appropriate |
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FAC.5. |
Water Access |
Acquire and develop at least one additional saltwater access property |
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FAC.5. |
Water Access |
Complete the Snohomish River Estuary Recreation Area Plan and complete improvements/acquisition based upon recommendations |
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FAC.5. |
Water Access |
Improve saltwater access at Meadowdale Beach through access improvements in the vicinity of the railroad crossing |
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FAC.5. |
Water Access |
Provide additional parking access to Meadowdale Beach |
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FAC.5. |
Water Access |
Acquire and develop additional lake access park(s) |
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FAC.5. |
Water Access |
Participate in capital improvement projects at the 10th St. Boat Launch as required through agreement with the Port of Everett and City of Everett |
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FAC.5. |
Water Access |
Renovate Kayak Point Park to allow continued use of this popular facility |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Develop park-based trails at Heybrook Ridge |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Develop park-based trails at Flowing Lake Park |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Develop Reiter Foothills trailhead |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Develop West Lake Roesiger trailhead |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Develop Wellington Hills County Park-based trails as part of site development |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Develop the CT south of the City of Snohomish to King County |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Develop the CT spur between the City of Snohomish to the City of Monroe and acquire land as needed for the improvement |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Complete trail acquisition from the City of Monroe to the King County line and complete development |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Identify and develop a connection to the Centennial Trail from the City of Stanwood through the City of Arlington (possible bikeway project) |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Continue to provide improvements along regional trail corridors to address public identified priorities |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Complete development of the Whitehorse Trail, including trailhead development and acquisitions, as needed |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Acquire and develop trailheads on all Regional Trails at a minimum spacing of 2 – 6 miles apart |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Support Public Works in the completion of the North Creek Trail |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Provide trail/bikeway connections between public facilities, as feasible |
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FAC.6. |
Trails |
Consider and provide paved or soft surface trails at parks as appropriate |
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FAC.7. |
Equestrian |
Renovate and improve equestrian facilities at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds |
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FAC.7. |
Equestrian |
Develop the Whitehorse Trail and provide equestrian trailheads |
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FAC.7. |
Equestrian |
Provide additional equestrian trailhead access to the Paradise Valley Conservation Area |
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FAC.7. |
Equestrian |
Make trail improvements at Lord Hill, as needed |
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FAC.7. |
Equestrian |
Develop West Lake Roesiger trailhead for equestrian access |
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FAC.8. |
Camping |
Expand camping at Kayak Point Park |
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FAC.8. |
Camping |
Expand camping at Flowing Lake Park |
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FAC.8. |
Camping |
Move camping at River Meadows to upper terrace |
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FAC.8. |
Camping |
Make improvements to existing campgrounds as identified and prioritized by Camping Team |
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FAC.8. |
Camping |
Provide additional convenience camping |
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FAC.8. |
Camping |
Replace ranger stations at Kayak Point and Flowing Lake Parks |
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FAC.8. |
Camping |
Provide new camping areas as feasible and appropriate |
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FAC.8. |
Camping |
Develop camping opportunities along the Whitehorse Trail |
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FAC.9. |
Aquatic Facility |
Acquire and develop a new aquatic facility to support competition events and maximize return on investment |
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FAC.10. |
Athletic Facility |
Acquire and develop a new regional athletic field facility |
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FAC.11. |
Sky Valley Sportsman’s Park |
Complete master planning for Sky Valley Sportsman’s Park and pursue development as indicated by master planning process and evaluation of partnership opportunities |
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FAC.12. |
Evergreen State Fairgrounds |
Complete master planning update process and pursue improvements as indicated by master plan |
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FAC.12. |
Evergreen State Fairgrounds |
Complete annual improvements utilizing fund 180 and project prioritization process |
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FAC.13. |
Sustainable Operations Action Plan (SOAP) Implementation |
Complete system improvements which further the goals of the SOAP. |