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Board urges city to pursue RCO youth athletic grant to revitalize North Bay Park
Summary
Parks board members recommended the city pursue a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) youth athletic facilities grant for 2026 to revive North Bay Park. The grant can cover up to $1.5 million; match requirements vary and the city may qualify for a reduced match rate due to local income levels.
Ocean Shores Parks Board members said the city should pursue a Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) youth athletic facilities grant for 2026 to fund a comprehensive revitalization of North Bay Park.
Board members said the grant program lists awards up to $1.5 million for qualifying youth athletic projects. "This year is a 50% match requirement. However, good news or bad news after doing a little bit more digging, we actually qualify for a 30% match by population right off the bat," Parks Board member Bill Sport said, adding the city may be eligible for a 10% match depending on the park’s surrounding income levels. Sport said he forwarded the grant information to Scott and other city administrators and encouraged the city to pursue the opportunity.
Board members discussed potential uses: a new playground, a covered picnic area, revitalized baseball and soccer fields, and possibly artificial turf. They noted the high school uses the site and suggested the school district could be a partner in providing matching funds. Sport said the RCO application window opens Feb. 11, 2026, and is due April 30, 2026.
Board members agreed to share a project wish list with city staff to support an application and to assist with drawings or other materials if the administration pursues a grant submission. No formal motion to apply was recorded at the meeting.
