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Active Park Projects:

• Grass Lake Refuge 
• Henderson Road Neighborhood Park
• Land Acquisition/Parks & Pathways Funding Measure
• Off-Leash Dog Area at Sunrise Park
• Percival Landing Facility Repairs
• Percival Landing Phase I Reconstruction
• West Bay Park Phase I Construction

Recently Completed Projects:

• Burri Park IUMP
• McGrath Woods Park IUMP 
• Evergreen Park IUMP
• Margaret McKenny Park IUMP

Plans and Studies

• Integrated Pest Management Program
• Interim Use and Management Plans
• Off-Leash Dog Park Feasibility Study
• Priest Point Park Major Maintenance Plan

Grass Lake Refuge

The City is beginning the first phase of design for Grass Lake Refuge. This project is anticipated to be complete in late 2010.

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Henderson Road Area Neighborhood Park

A design team led by R.W. Droll has been hired to design the first phase of this new neighborhood park. Construction is scheduled for 2010. Henderson Road Area Neighborhood Park Conceptual Plan

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Land Acquisition/Parks & Pathways Funding Measure

For information on park land purchases funded through the 2004 voter-approved funding measure visit our Parks & Pathways Project page.

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Off-Leash Dog Area at Sunrise Park

The City of Olympia has identified a portion of Sunrise Park to be designated as an off-leash dog area.  Construction will begin this summer on the off-leash dog area and anticipate to open for use Fall, 2010 in conjunction with Thurston County’s planned dog park at the Hawks Prairie Waste and Recovery Center.  The design includes a 6’ chain link fenced enclosure, separate areas for small and large dogs, dog/human drinking fountains, an area for hosing off dogs, picnic tables, and interior paths.  Design  

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Percival Landing Facilities Repairs

As a result of the 2009 Percival Landing Condition Analysis, the City has contracted with MVG, LLC to repair some structural components on the underside of the Landing. These repairs are necessary to maintain the Landing until it is completely reconstructed.

The repairs are scheduled to begin November 30, 2009 and be completed by March 31, 2010. There will be intermittent closures of portions of the boardwalk and boat ramps, as well as limited access to the docks. During the repair contract, the parking lot behind Les Schwab will be closed to serve as a staging area for the contractor.  As of February 28, 2010, the contractor has finished work in the water and will start repairs on the floating docks.
Press Release

Facilities Repair Drawing

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Percival Landing Phase I Reconstruction

The City recently hired Anchor QEA to complete 100% design on Section A of Percival Landing. This design work will further develop the 30% design work presented in the Concept Design. Section A includes all of the features from the Olympia Oyster House around to Thurston Ave. It includes the boardwalk, floats, flyover bridge, pavilions, associated utilities, new bathhouse, play area and parking redesign. The initial construction contract will be for Phase 1 only, which will complete only a portion of Section A, and is anticipated to include the Landing, bathhouse, and pavilions. We are still seeking additional funding for the construction of Section A. For the time being, the existing floats will remain, as will the play area and parking lot for the Olympia Center.

100% design is anticipated to be completed by July 2010. We are planning to begin construction of Phase 1 in late July 2010, with anticipated completion of Phase I by 2012.

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West Bay Park Phase I

Construction is underway.  Active Construction Inc. is completing non-critical path items like concrete and steel work, while they wait for better weather to finish the irrigation and topsoil work. The project is anticipated to be complete by June 2010. The project will include a developed overlook, small parking area, hand held boat launch, shoreline restoration and other improvements. More information.

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2006 Integrated Pest Management Program

Information on the Integrated Pest Management Program, which contains a set of policies and procedures that will guide the use of chemicals in maintaining Olympia's park system.

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Interim Use and Management Plans

During the period between park acquisition and development, the City implements Interim Use and Management Plans for undeveloped parks. Typical improvements include unirrigated play meadows, swings, trails and picnic tables.

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Off-Leash Dog Park Feasibility Study

The City of Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) completed a feasibility study in 2006 to explore the idea of an off-leash dog area in Olympia. More information.

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Priest Point Park Major Maintenance Plan

In July 2008, the Olympia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, the Olympia City Council and the Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Director, Linda Oestreich, approved the 2008-2015 Priest Point Park Major Maintenance Plan. The plan includes a list of major maintenance projects to be performed, the target year and cost estimate.

The Plan was prepared as part of the new Condition Assessment and Major Maintenance Program (CAMMP) for Olympia Parks. Condition assessments for all park facilities were conducted in 2008. Projects will be scheduled and funded through the Capital Facilities Program (CFP). Currently, CAMMP is funded at $500,000 annually with $50,000 of that designated for Priest Point Park. Priest Point Park Major Maintenance Plan (pdf)

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