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Council approves two land purchases to expand park and creek connectivity in Old Town Issaquah
Summary
The council unanimously authorized purchase agreements for two properties: a 17.5‑acre undeveloped parcel on the south side of Old Town for $2.5 million and a 0.11‑acre parcel on Second Avenue NE for $900,000 to expand parkland, protect creek habitat and create trail connections. The deals allow time to pursue matching grants before closing.
The Issaquah City Council on Feb. 24 approved two property purchases intended to expand parkland and improve trail and creek connectivity in Old Town.
Kokkari (Kalkari) property: 17.5 acres Parks Director Jeff Watling presented a purchase agreement for a roughly 17.5‑acre parcel on the south side of Old Town that adjoins Squak Mountain State Park and a previously acquired Weymouth parcel. The city and the seller agreed to a purchase price of $2,500,000 with $125,000 in earnest money and a target closing in March of next year. Watling said the acquisition would create an approximately…
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