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Lake Stevens seeks public input to reimagine Cedarwood site; splash pad, multi-sport court floated
Summary
Lake Stevens parks staff presented options to redevelop the city-owned Cedarwood property, citing wetlands and a limited footprint that make a full community center unaffordable. Staff will release a three-week survey tomorrow to collect neighborhood preferences on lower-cost options such as a covered multi-sport court, splash pad, playground or community garden.
Lake Stevens parks officials asked residents for input on plans to reimagine the city-owned Cedarwood property, saying a full enclosed community center would exceed the available budget and that lower-cost, flexible options are being considered.
Sarah Garceau, Lake Stevens parks and recreation director, opened the meeting and introduced Jill Meese, parks planning and development coordinator. Meese told attendees the city acquired the property in 2021 and that a structural analysis and a critical-area report identified wetlands and a stream on the parcel. “We have been successful in getting some... grants, but there would still be a several million dollars of a shortfall,” Meese said, explaining why staff are reconsidering the scale of a community center.
The staff…
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