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Sedro-Woolley staff propose moving ball fields out of floodplain, seek funding for Olmsted Park phase
Summary
City staff proposed relocating four ball fields from the Riverfront floodplain to Winnie Hauser Park to reduce repeated flood damage, estimated field relocation at about $400,000 and playground completion at $600,000; FEMA, park impact fees, RCO grants and reserves were discussed as potential funding sources.
Sedro-Woolley city staff on Monday outlined a plan to move the city’s baseball complex out of a flood-prone area and to finish remaining work at Olmsted Park, saying the swap would reduce recurring damage and long-term maintenance costs.
Nathan, a city parks and facilities staff member, said the Riverfront fields sustain repeated flood damage and that the proposal would shift four ball fields to Winnie Hauser Park and move soccer functions to Riverfront. “So we think we can get 4 ball fields with a little bit room for expansion,” Nathan said. He estimated the ball-field relocation would be “in the ballpark of $400,000.”
Why it matters: Staff said the move would reduce frequent repairs caused by high-water events and free…
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