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Parks commission reports projects, swim-lesson expansion and Jenkins Creek Trail grant application ranking
Summary
Covington Parks & Recreation commissioners reported a busy work plan, extended swim lessons to 8 p.m., nearing completion of Jenkins Creek Park, Founders Park transformer installed, and a preliminary ranking of 6 of 12 for a Washington Wildlife Recreation Program grant that could yield about $1.7 million toward a $2.1 million Jenkins Creek Trail.
Laura, presenting for the Parks and Recreation Commission, told council the commission reviewed its 2025 work plan, approved tree work items needed to maintain Arbor Day USA status and held officer elections.
“The pages that have yellow dots are mostly due to capacity. They just literally ran out of room and it says in progress will be completed in 2025,” Laura said, describing the department’s performance report and noting most items are on track.
Laura reported several capital updates: Puget Sound Energy installed a transformer at Founders Park though punch-list items and irrigation testing remain; Jenkins Creek Park is close to completion but weather-related concrete delays persist; and the Parks Department extended swim lessons to 8 p.m. on weeknights to meet demand while the pool is in its maintenance closure.
Ethan (Parks staff) reported that the Jenkins Creek Trail project is competing for a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grant. The city’s preliminary ranking placed the project 6th out of 12; if the state funds at similar levels to prior cycles, the project could receive about $1,700,000 of an approximately $2,100,000 request.
Commissioners said they will continue work on a parks action plan required by the parks charter and will plan a parks tour for council and the public.
