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State Parks and Recreation Commission
Owned Facilities by County - 1997-99
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Capital Overview

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission operates a diverse system of state parks and recreational sites. Currently, the Commission directs the management of over 250 different properties statewide, providing camping opportunities, access to many of the state's rivers and lakes, saltwater shorelines, ocean beaches, and day use hiking options. In 1995, nearly 53 million visits were made to Washington's state park system.

The component parts of the state parks system represent an array of buildings, recreation facilities, roads, and supporting infrastructure. The list includes over 4 miles of moorage floats and docks, 1,300 buildings, nearly 14,000 campsites and picnic areas, 700 miles of trails and another 670 miles of roads. Unseen but vital are literally thousands of miles of water, power, and sewer lines.

As the state's population has increased and the number of annual park visits grown, maintaining the quality of the park system has become a significant challenge. Many facilities in prime locations are being over-utilized by people eager to enjoy the state's unique parks and nature areas. A substantial backlog of preservation and renewal projects need attention. Each year the parks system suffers a number of failures of buildings or infrastructure for which emergency repairs must be made - often at the expense of other planned projects.


Capital Plan Highlights

1997-99 Agency Detail
State Parks and Recreation Commission
96-1-002
Asbestos Abatement
This project provides funding for asbestos removal in state park facilities.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
26,900 473,100 760,000 2,800,000 4,060,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 4,060,000
96-2-008
Boat Pumpouts - Federal Clean Vessel Act
These are Federal Clean Vessel Act funds granted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to Washington State Parks for construction of boat sewage pumpouts.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
350,000 850,000 1,200,000
Funds: General Fund - Federal 1,200,000
98-1-001
Statewide Emergency Projects
This project provides funding to remedy unforeseen minor capital emergencies.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
676,000 146,809 353,191 500,000 2,650,000 4,326,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 4,326,000
98-1-002
Underground Storage Tank Replacement
This project provides funding to remove underground storage tanks and home heating oil tanks and replace them with above ground tanks.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
700,100 143,200 456,800 1,100,000 2,400,100
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 2,400,100
98-1-003
Statewide Facilities Preservation
This project provides funding to upgrade park buildings and facilities.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
386,100 354,023 2,145,977 5,000,000 34,000,000 41,886,100
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 41,886,100
98-1-004
Historic Facilities Renovation
This project will fund renovations, repairs, remodeling, and replacement of buildings, grounds and infrastructure at Fort Worden State Park.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
4,000,000 11,000,000 15,000,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 06-30-98 500,000
Construction 07-01-98 / 06-30-99 3,500,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 15,000,000
98-1-006
Statewide Roadway Preservation
Statewide, park roads are deteriorating due to age and use. Road surfaces are cracking and potholes are forming. In some instances, roadways have failed to the point where the safety of the public is jeopardized. Many of these roads and adjoining parking areas are used by local transit authorities and public school buses as transit stops. This funding request will repair state park roads, guardrails, parking areas, and striping. Work will be completed at Moran, Cama Beach, Riverside, Steamboat Rock, Damon Point, and Deception Pass state parks.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
1,759,600 190,267 209,733 3,500,000 14,000,000 19,659,600
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 03-01-98 573,503
Construction 09-01-97 / 06-30-99 2,926,497
Funds: Motor Vehicle Account - State 19,659,600
98-1-007
Statewide Natural and Historic Stewardship
This project provides funding to restore selected historic structures and to provide land use stewardship improvements. The project begins implementation of a 1996 historic structures condition assessment study, and associated property boundary surveys, fencing, and design.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
2,000,000 17,000,000 19,000,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 01-30-99 300,000
Construction 01-01-97 / 06-30-99 1,700,000
Funds: State Building Construction Account - State 19,000,000
98-2-008
Statewide Recreation Development
This project provides funding to improve major state parks and day use areas including beach access and day use developments, campground developments, trail improvements, and major park developments.
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Prior Biennium Current Biennium Reappropriations Appropriations Future Cost Total Cost
3,500,000 16,000,000 19,500,000
Phase Start Date / End Date Phase Cost
Design 07-01-97 / 03-01-98 500,000
Construction 09-01-97 / 06-30-99 3,000,000
Funds: General Fund - Federal 1,000,000
State Building Construction Account - State 18,500,000