State Parks and Recreation Commission

Lake Chelan State Park Moorage Dock Pile Replacement

30000416

Funding is provided to reappropriate remaining funds from the pile and dock replacement portion of the project and a new request adding capacity to the newly installed docks and piling. This project is a priority because it will concentrate on customer service, improve facility conditions, increase spending by tourists and maintain infrastructure assets in better-than-satisfactory condition.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
1,473,000 299,000 72,000 574,000 0 2,418,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,418,000

Millersylvania Replace Original 1940's Water System

30000521

The current water system at Millersylvania State Park was originally built between the 1930’s and 1950s. The latest well was drilled in 1958. The existing water system is nearing the end of its useful life and is experiencing substantial water loss due to leaks, resulting in diminished water quality at the ends of the system. This project constructs a new water distribution system, including a new reservoir, new treatment facilities, fire hydrants, and potentially a new well. Design and permitting would occur in the 2023-25 biennium with construction to follow in the 2025-27 biennium.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 571,000 3,299,000 3,870,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 3,870,000

Local Grant Authority

30000857

Through the course of a biennium, the commission may receive grants from private partners and citizens to construct or assist in the construction or renovation of park facilities. To be able to spend these grants in a timely manner, the commission is requesting general private/local spending authority. Having spending authority in place at the start of the biennium helps ensure that a project can proceed in the time frame specified by the donors of the grant funds.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
6,516,000 0 0 2,000,000 8,000,000 16,516,000
Funds: Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account - Local 16,516,000

Federal Grant Authority

30000858

Through the course of a biennium, the commission may be successful in obtaining federal grants to construct or assist in the construction or renovation of park facilities. To be able to spend these grants in a timely manner, the commission is provided general federal spending authority. Having spending authority in place at the start of the biennium helps ensure that a project can proceed in the time frame specified in the federal grant award.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
800,000 1,850,000 0 750,000 3,000,000 6,400,000
Funds: General Fund - Federal 6,400,000

Parkland Acquisition

30000976

The Parkland Acquisition Account allows funds to be ready for properties that require swift action to purchase. Over the course of a biennium, the commission may sell some of its surplus land in accordance with public review and commission action. The proceeds from the sale of state park lands are deposited into the account to be used solely for the purchase of new state park properties. This request would allow expenditures from the account for acquisition purposes.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
253,000 2,500,000 0 3,000,000 8,000,000 13,753,000
Funds: Parkland Acquisition Account - State 13,753,000

Blake Island Marine Facilities Improvements

40000017

The Blake Island marina area requires dredging for continued use. Crafts cannot use the site during lower tide conditions and the problem is accelerating. Currently, commission staff utilize a temporary access ramp which is operationally inefficient and environmentally less desirable than a permanent solution. This phased project dredges sand and sediment from the entrance channel and south end of the Blake Island marina. The project also includes upgrading moorage, gangway and access routes to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act , creosote removal at the pier and entrance sign, and construction of a permanent ramp for the commission marine crew vessel.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 2,251,000 25,254,000 27,505,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 27,505,000

Cape Disappointment - Welcome Center and Entrance Improvements

40000034

The existing welcome center building is overcrowded for staff, volunteers and visitors, and is not ADA compliant for visitors who use the building to check-in for camping, purchase Discover Passes, or get general information for day-use activities. The entrance roadway and circulation system results in significant traffic backups and poor orientation to the park. This project revises previous designs and submits permits for the new welcome center, administration building, road realignment, trail and parking.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 4,782,000 0 4,782,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 4,782,000

Saltwater - Green Vision Project

40000053

Historic modifications to the shoreline and mouth of McSorley Creek in Saltwater State Park have degraded nearshore and estuarine habitat, interrupting habitat-forming processes, reducing the quantity and quality of estuary habitat, degrading water and sediment quality, and decreasing riparian functions. Over 1,000 feet of the Saltwater State Park shoreline is armored with a riprap bulkhead. This project would provide grant match for a King County initiative to improve habitat on the lower 450 feet of McSorley Creek and 1,000 feet of nearshore at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, and improve park day-use facilities. The project goal is to restore salmon and forage fish habitat and natural habitat-forming processes, while making the park more sustainable in the face of sea-level rise.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 450,000 5,100,000 5,550,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 5,550,000

Statewide - Code/Regulatory Compliance 2023-25

40000102

This project improves infrastructure related to unforeseen code compliance and regulatory requirements and provides for the quick response expected from the regulators that allow for our park systems to continue necessary operations. The project area has been a regular part of our capital budget for decades and provides flexibility for rapid response to emergent issues.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 2,000,000 0 2,000,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,000,000

Statewide - ADA Compliance 2023-25

40000106

This project designs, permits and constructs a series of access improvements to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for key buildings and landscapes at multiple state parks throughout the parks system.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 2,000,000 0 2,000,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,000,000

Statewide - Fish Barrier Removal

40000123

This project is associated with the ongoing mandated fish barrier removal work consistent with the culvert injunction working guidelines co-developed with treaty tribes. Under this injunction, state agencies are mandated to correct applicable fish barriers within six years of listing. Five barriers have been identified at Ocean City State Park. Correcting these barriers will increase stream habitat for salmonids within the reach. Commission staff have been working closely with the Quinault Indian Nation to identify and prioritize the barriers needed correction. The commission will continue to work with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife who will manage, design and monitor the project through an interagency agreement.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 1,375,000 7,039,000 8,414,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 8,414,000

Statewide - Facility & Infrastructure Backlog Reduction 2023-25

40000140

The commission manages an extensive system of parks, parkways and undeveloped properties, including approximately 117 developed sites open to the public, 40 marine parks and numerous monuments and historic structures. The system contains over 250,000 acres in counties throughout the state. This project designs and constructs improvements to facilities at numerous state parks. These improvements include the repair, renovation and/or replacement of facilities or facility components.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 5,000,000 0 5,000,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 5,000,000

Nisqually New Full Service Park

40000153

This project designs, permits and constructs an additional phase for a new full-service park in partnership with the Nisqually Indian Tribe. This funding will construct a new park entrance, a campground and appropriate support facilities including comfort stations, a welcome center, RV dump station, roads, utilities, landscaping and completion of the maintenance facility.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
1,373,000 4,471,000 9,139,000 35,748,000 0 50,731,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 50,731,000

Sun Lakes - Dry Falls Visitor's Center Renovation

40000156

The existing visitor center area at Sun Lakes State Park has multiple deficiencies that need to be repaired, renovated or replaced to meet current codes, safety requirements and operational efficiencies. The existing well is undersized and runs dry during late summer. Access to both the visitor center and restroom do not meet ADA-accessibility requirements. This project renovates the existing visitor center area, including an enhanced potable water system (drill new well and distribution), provides ADA-compliant access to buildings and grounds (visitor center, restroom and access to parking area), historic preservation (rock wall, visitor center roof and exterior siding work, and other related exterior renovations), and interior and exterior exhibit updates.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 5,958,000 1,006,000 6,964,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 6,964,000

Palouse to Cascade Trail - Kittitas Depot Historic Preservation

40000157

The historic Kittitas railroad depot has structural problems that require a new foundation and other improvements. This project renovates the depot, provides ADA-accessible amenities for visitors and provides facilities available for a future vendor lease. Site improvements include asphalt paving of the existing gravel parking lot, space striping and ADA signing, and improvements to ingress and egress to adjoining public roads. Improvements to the structure include repair/replacement of the foundation and preservation of select historical features. ADA-accessible bathrooms will also be constructed.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 2,497,000 0 2,497,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,497,000

Cape Disappointment: Campground Access Road Culverts

40000178

The Cape Disappointment campground access road was constructed as early as the 1930s across alluvial sand and gravel. While localized pavement repairs have been completed in recent years, additional erosion and sinkholes have developed, threatening the stability, reliability and safety of the access road. Increasing precipitation patterns, rising sea level and increased runoff are likely to further strain the culverts and roadway embankment. This funding supports study and survey, engineering analysis, design, and permitting for culvert replacements and road improvements.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 3,108,000 0 3,108,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 3,108,000

Fort Ebey Replace Campground Restroom

40000186

The current campground comfort station at Fort Ebey was built in 1980 and is in fair to poor condition. This project is a priority based upon the popularity of the campground and the reliance on the facility as the only comfort station serving campers. This project will design, permit and construct a new restroom.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 270,000 1,072,000 1,342,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 1,342,000

Larrabee Water System Replacement

40000195

This project will design, permit and construct a new potable water distribution system for the Larrabee state park. It will replace defective portions of the water distribution system and address those portions likely to need replacement in the foreseeable future.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 2,880,000 0 2,880,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,880,000

Nisqually Day Use Improvements

40000202

This project constructs buildings to support day use at Nisqually State Park, including improvements to the trail system by converting old, existing logging roads to improve trails for equestrians, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 383,000 0 2,468,000 41,478,000 44,329,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 44,329,000

Wallace Falls Water System Replacement

40000206

This project will design, permit and construct a new water system at Wallace Falls State Park. It is expected that the project will result in more certainty and long-term health and safety surrounding delivery of safe drinking water for visitors and staff.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 2,208,000 0 2,208,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,208,000

Sun Lakes Replace Primary Lift Station

40000213

The main lift station at Sun Lakes State Park has reached its useful life and is need of replacement. This project would replace the existing antiquated and high-maintenance main lift station that collects sewage from the restrooms, resort and hookup sites and transfers it to sewage lagoons near Deep Lake.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 1,356,000 0 1,356,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 1,356,000

2021-23 Recreational Marine Sewage Disposal Program (CVA)

40000366

Sewage in the holding tank of a recreational vessel is almost always untreated, containing nutrients and toxic chemicals that stimulate harmful algae growth and deplete oxygen in the water. Funding is provided for marine sewage disposal facility projects from the engineering design phase through the construction phase. Typical projects include the construction and renovation of pump outs, dump stations, floating restrooms, pump out barges, along with the necessary support structures and utilities.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 2,600,000 0 2,600,000 10,400,000 15,600,000
Funds: General Fund - Federal 15,600,000

Statewide Marine Facility Rehabilitation 2023-25

40000382

Washington has more island-based Marine State Parks (20) and more marine facilities than any state park system in the country. Throughout the Salish Sea, the commission provides docks, piers, buoys and floats for public recreation and transportation. This project would rehabilitate marine facilities in the Salish Sea with modern and suitable materials that would eliminates hazards to the public and marine wildlife.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 2,000,000 0 2,000,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,000,000

Lake Sylvia Culvert Replacement

40000385

The entrance road into Lake Sylvia State Park is the only road in to and out of the park and the potential failure of a partially blocked culvert could cause the road to collapse. This project would replace the small round culvert with a large box culvert or small bridge. The larger opening would allow storm runoff, woody debris and sediment to wash downstream in a natural progression towards Lake Sylvia. Design and permitting is in progress, construction would be in the 2023-25 biennium.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 2,879,000 0 2,879,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,879,000

Statewide Restroom Renovations

40000386

This project funds restroom renovations, replacement or demolition at state parks.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 2,000,000 0 2,000,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,000,000

NW Region Wide Culvert Replacements

40000389

Many drainage culverts throughout the northwest region are in poor to failing condition posing safety and operational risk to the commission. This project will replace failing or failed culverts and include associated site work. It is expected to require phased funding to allow for regulatory process delays for select sites. Culverts that have been under previous review and regulatory consultation would be constructed. Other sites would be designed, permitted and constructed in subsequent biennia.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 490,000 0 490,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 490,000

Statewide Electric, Water and Sewer Infrastructure Preserv 23-25

40000402

Utility systems throughout the state are aging and many are at or have exceeded their life expectancy. This project will fund improvements at state parks across the state.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 2,000,000 0 2,000,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,000,000

Fort Worden PDA Fire Alarm System Modifications and Upgrades

40000437

The current fire monitoring systems at Fort Worden no longer meet code and are experiencing increasing false alarms that require the local fire department to respond. This project is a two-biennium improvement plan that includes design, permitting and construction of the highest priorities in the 2023-25 biennium.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 2,777,000 3,328,000 6,105,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 6,105,000

Palouse to Cascades Trail - Trail Structure Repairs

40000438

This project improves public safety by assessing, renovating or replacing dilapidated bridges, trestles and culverts, and tunnels along the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. This project would assess, design, permit and construct improvements to the tunnels and trestles between Rosalia and Tekoa, and Kenova and Rock Lake. Assessment of the structures on both sections, and design, permitting and construction for the two trestles and two tunnels between Kenova and Rock Lake are planned.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 1,401,000 3,533,000 4,934,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 4,934,000

Minor Works Preservation 2023-25

40000444

Funding is provided for a list of minor works projects that replace deteriorating facilities and infrastructure, assure compliance with legal responsibilities, minimize safety risks, and carry out other urgent repair, renovation, replacement, and rehabilitation needs throughout the park system.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 6,141,000 3,000,000 9,141,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 9,141,000

Nisqually - America the Beautiful

40000447

Nisqually State Park is a new state park being developed through a collaborative partnership with the Nisqually Indian Tribe. Nisqually State Park lies at the confluence the Nisqually River, Ohop Creek and Mashel River, and is a site of natural, cultural and historic significance. Interpretative signage is the publics connection to the Nisqually people's heritage to the area and the natural environment being preserved for future generations. The project will provide interpretive exhibits, trails and viewing areas throughout the park that explain the natural area and cultural significance from the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s perspective with self-guided media including kiosks, interpretative panels, bulletin boards and maps.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 2,001,000 0 2,001,000
Funds: General Fund - Federal 2,001,000

Minor Works - Program 2023-25

40000448

Funding is provided for programmatic minor works, for small projects to make improvements at state parks across the state.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 1,991,000 0 1,991,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 1,991,000

Fort Worden PDA Geothermal Heating

40000457

Funding is provided to support the development of a district geothermal heating project at Fort Worden with the goal of a carbon-free energy campus.

Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Costs
0 0 0 1,000,000 0 1,000,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 1,000,000