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Newcastle Trails urges adding Sylvan Park and rerouting Cougar Trail in comprehensive plan
Summary
At the New Castle Community Activities Commission meeting on May 14, Newcastle Trails representative Gary Campin asked the commission to recommend adding a proposed Sylvan Park and to reroute and rename the proposed Cougar Access Trail to better serve the west side and link existing trails.
At the New Castle Community Activities Commission meeting on May 14, Newcastle Trails representative Gary Campin asked the commission to recommend two amendments to the city’s comprehensive plan: add a proposed resource park called Sylvan Park and change the proposed Cougar Access Trail’s route and name so it connects to the Terrace and Wheel Wall trails while avoiding a planned subdivision.
The request matters because, Campin said, the proposed park would “provide a lovely new park to the Hazelwood area” and help close a park‑access gap on the city’s west side while connecting trails from Lake Washington to Cougar Mountain Park.
Staff member Brendan Hutchins gave a procedural briefing to the commission explaining the comprehensive plan’s legal basis and amendment timeline. He said most jurisdictions must plan under the Growth Management Act (transcript: “RCW 36.7 a”) and noted the comp plan has a 20‑year horizon, is updated every 10 years and accepts annual amendments.…
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