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Tumwater lays out update to parks and open-space plan to restore grant eligibility
Summary
The Planning Commission heard a presentation from Parks and Recreation Director Danny on the 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Space plan update, which the city says is needed to regain state compliance and access to grant funding; the presentation covered completed projects, staffing needs, impact fees and aquatics partnerships.
Tumwater's Planning Commission on Feb. 10 heard a presentation on updating the city's Parks, Recreation and Open Space plan, a move staff said is needed to restore eligibility for state grants that fund park acquisition and construction.
Parks and Recreation Director Danny told commissioners the current plan is out of date and "we're out of compliance with the state to be able to apply for grants to buy land and build parks," making the update a priority to unlock grant opportunities. He said the city is issuing a request for qualifications to hire consultants to lead the process.
The presentation outlined accomplishments since the previous plan, including completion…
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