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Omak council adopts 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Plan after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing and the reading of a resident's written suggestions, the Omak City Council unanimously adopted the 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Plan, which the Park Board recommended following a February 10 workshop and one outside comment from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.
The Omak City Council unanimously adopted the 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Plan on March 16 after holding a public hearing and receiving one written comment.
Contract Planner Kurt Danison told the council the Park Board completed its review of the 2022 plan and held a public workshop on Feb. 10, 2026. "The Park Board unanimously recommended that the plan be forwarded to the Council with recommendation of approval," Danison said during the hearing. He also said the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife submitted the lone outside comment to the draft plan.
Danison read a written letter from resident Kathleen Christensen into the record; Christensen's letter urged improved accessibility and amenities across several parks, including "more accessible walking paths for those who can't easily walk on park uneven grassy spaces" and suggestions for temporary restroom rentals and restored playground features. The council heard no oral public testimony and closed the hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Member Michelle Gaines moved and Member Barry Freel seconded adoption of Resolution 27‑2026, which the council approved unanimously. The resolution adopts the updated plan and makes it the city's guiding parks document; Danison said finalization will allow the city to proceed with related project planning and grant submission timelines.
The council did not attach conditions or amendments during the vote. The plan and its adoption were positioned as a step toward improved park access and future partnerships; Danison said the Planning Commission and Park Board will continue to refine implementation details as specific projects are scoped.
