Medical Lake details Coney Island Park dock plan to expand lake access and support tourism

Sunny Weathers, Medical Lake city administrator, told Planning Commissioners that the city is presenting a proposal to build a dock at Coney Island Park to increase public access, recreation and tourism. "In February, city council approved the capital improvement plan and that plan included a project for Coney Island Park Dock to support and encourage fishing, boating, and tourism with direct ties to our central business district," she said.

The proposal matters because city officials say the dock would expand lake access for swimming, fishing and events, address shoreline erosion that City staff described as creating a potentially hazardous condition, and aim to attract visitors to nearby shops and restaurants. "In addition to the lake, our parks act as a source of community pride and draw for visitors," Weathers said, describing the project as tied to broader park and…