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Parks reports revenue gains, boat‑launch enforcement; council asks staff to model resident/nonresident fees

Lake Stevens City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Parks staff presented the department’s 2025 year‑end report, noting new park acquisitions, higher day‑use and annual pass revenues, enforcement of boat‑launch parking and a new resident discount on annual passes. Council asked staff to model resident vs. nonresident pricing and possible paid parking options for nonresidents.

Sarah, representing Parks & Recreation, presented the department’s 2025 year‑end report and highlighted acquisitions, capital work and revenue changes.

Highlights included property acquisitions to expand Eagle Ridge Park and acquisition of Caballero Park; capital work that created a new swim area and dock improvements; installation of automated locks on restroom doors to reduce vandalism; and three new communication boards at…

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