ORD 13-737ORDINANCE NO. 13-737
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY'S, PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN
SPACE PLAN (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO'S. 90-43, 91-114, 95-247, 95-248, 96-
270, 98-330, 00-372, O1-405, 03-442, 04-460, 04-461, 04-462, 06-528).
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act of 1990 as amended (Chapter 36.70A RCW or "GMA"),
requires the City of Federal Way to adopt a comprehensive plan which includes a land use element (including
a land use map), housing element, capital facilities plan element, utilities element, economic development
element, pa�k and recreation element, and transportation element; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Way City Council adopted a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan on
December 3, 1991, and subsequently amended this plan on November 21,1995, September 14, 2000, and June
29, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan is adopted by reference into the comprehensive
plan; and
WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan is consistent with the City of Federal �Vay's
existing land use policies contained in the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, the Federal Way Re�ised City
Code, and the Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan is consistent with the GMA as it contains the
following components: (a) an inventory showing the location and capacity of existing capital facilities; (b) a
forecast of future needs per capital facility; (c) the location and capacity of proposed new or expanded capital
facilities; and (d) a six-year capital improvement plan identifying sources of public money to fund these
improvements; and
WHEREAS, on October 12, 2012, the City's SEPA Responsible Official issued a Determination of
Nonsignificance on the 2012 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way, through its staff, Parks Commission, Parks Committee, and full City
Council has received, discussed, and considered the testimony, written comments, and material from the
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public, as follows:
1. The City's Parks/Recreation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendments to
the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan on November l, 2012, after which it recommended
approval of the proposed amendments; and
2. The Parks/Recreation/Human Services and Public Safety Committee of the Federal Way City
Council considered the proposed amendments on December 1l, 2012, following which it
recommended approval to the full City Council; and
3. The full City Council considered the matter at its meetings on January 2, 2013 and January 15,
2013; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the proposed amendments to the Parks, Recreation, and
Open Space Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findin�s.
A. The proposed amendments to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, as set forth in Exhibit A
attached hereto, is an update to the 2006 Plan that has updated both the text and maps of the Plan. This
includes accomplishments since ZD06 and future planned projects. It also updates the population profile of
Federal Way and the parks inventory, and reclassifies some of the parks to better reflect their function. The
Level of Service for all parks by category has been recalculated and the Six-year Capital Improvement Plan has
been revised to cover the 2006-2012 period. This process has included briefings and working sessions with the
Parks/Recreation Commission and the Parks/Recreation/Human Services and Public Safety Committee ofthe
Federal Way City Council. The proposed amendments will, therefore, benefit the neighborhood, City, and
region, and bear a substantial relationship to public health, safety, and welfare; are in the best interest of the
residents ofthe City; and are consistent with the requirements ofRCW 36.70A and the unamended portion of
the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan.
B. Parks and recreation facilities are essential to maintaining and enhancing quality of life in the City.
The new and improved facilities recommended by the 2012 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan provide
a basic service for residents of the City and surrounding areas and should be treated as such by the City of
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Federal Way in its policy and resource commitments.
C. Implementation of the "core values" of the 2012 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, such as
retaining and improving existing open spaces and facilities; encouraging waiking and biking through an
integrated trail and sidewalk network; providing areas for friends and neighbors to gather, meet, and socialize;
and providing a balance of services for a diverse population will benefit the neighborhood, City, and region.
Section 2. Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Ad�tion. The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Plan, as thereafter amended in1991, 1995, 2000, and 2006, copies of which are on file with the Office of the
City Clerk, hereby are and shall be amended as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.
Section 3. Amendment Authoritv. The adoption of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
amendments in Section 2 above is pursuant to the authority granted by Chapters 36.70A and 35A.63 RCW.
Section 4. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are declared separate and severable. The
invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity
of the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the
ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 5. Savin�s Clause. The City of Federal Way P�rks, Recreation, and Open Sp�ce Plan, as
thereafter amended in 1991, 1995, 2000, and 2006 shall remain in force and effect until the amendments
thereto become operative upon the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 6. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of this
ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days from and after its
passage, approval, and publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this 15th day of January, 2013.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK, CAR L MCNE LLY, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.:
12-24-2012
01-15-2013
01-18-2013
01-23-2013
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Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
Final Plan
January 2013
City of Federal Way
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
Final Plan
January 2013
Acknowledgements
City Council
Skip Priest, Mayor
Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor
Linda Kochmar
Susan Honda
Jeanne Burbidge
Bob Celski
Roger Freeman
Dini Duclos
Parks and Recreation Commission
Brian Ailinger, Chair
Jack �harlock, Vice-Chair
Mark Koppang
George Pfeiffer
Marie Sciacqua
Carol Otto
Mike Hoefel
Martin Moore
Dwight Otto
David Berger, Alternate
Julio Diaz, Alternate
2006 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Stakeholder Group (Group No Longer Exists)
C.T. Purdom, Parks Commission Chair
Don Dennis, Parks Commissioner
David Osaki, Planning Commissioner
Sarah Kirsch, Youth Commission
Mary Ehlis, Camp Kilworth support group
H. David Kaplan, Former Parks Commissioner
Doo Bang Kim, Senior Korean Services
Harry Schreiber, Director, Federal Way Senior Center
Lou Olmstead, Historical Sociery of Federal Way
Rod Leland, Federal Way Public Schools
Greg Flynn, Federal Way Public Schools
Chris Carrel, Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands
Kevin Morris, Off-Leash Dog Park Advocate
Cathy Pearson, Youth Sports Representative
City Staff
Cary Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works & Emergency Management
Steve Ikerd, Parks and Facilities Manager
Jason Gerwen, Parks and Facilities Supervisor
John Hutton, Recreation Supervisor
Doug Nelson, Community Center Supenrisor
Mary Jaenicke, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Administrative Assistant
Margaret Clark, Principal Planner
Erik Earle, IT GIS Analyst
Darren Proctor, Jason Gerwen, Steve Ikerd, Photography
Consultant
AHBL, Inc. - Tacoma • Seattle • Spokane • Tri-Cities
253.383.2422 tel � 253.383.2572 fax � www.ahbl.com
Table of Contents Page
Chapter 1: Introduction
1. Plan Purpose
2. Plan Objectives
3. Accomplishments Since 2006 Plan
4. Plan Process
5. Public Involvement
6. Core Values
7. Parks & Open Space Vision
8. Plan Organization
Chapter 2: Community Profile
1. Regional Location
2. Population Characteristics
3. Natural and Physical Features
Chapter 3: Existing Park and Open Space System
1. Overview and Inventory of Federal Way Park and Open Space System
2. Parks and Facilities Not Owned by Federal Way
Chapter 4: Recreation and Cultural Arts Programs
1. Overview
2. City Recreation Programs
3. Non-City Service Providers
4. Recreation Demand
Chapter 5: Needs Assessment and Recommendations
1. Introduction
2. Needs Assessment
3. Park Classifications and Level of Service
4. Plan Recommendations
Chapter 6: Goals and Policies
1. Improve Existing Facilities and Provide for Multiple Functions in Parks (Core value 1)
2. Create Community Gathering Places and Destinations (Core value 2)
3. Retain and Improve Open Spaces (Core value 3)
4. Develop a Walking and Biking Community (Core value 4)
5. Provide a Balance of Services For a Diverse Population (Core value 5)
Chapter 7: Implementation
1. Phasing of Implementation
2. Potential Funding Sources
3. Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Appendix A: Park and Open Space Inventory and Assessment
1. Community Parks
2. Neighborhood Parks
3. Open Spaces
4.Trails
Appendix B: Athletic Facilities Needs Assessment
Appendix C: Park and Open Space Evaluation Matrices
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Table 3.1: Federal Way Park Acreage By Category
Table 3.2: Federal Way Community Parks
Table 3.3: Federal Way Neighborhood Parks
Table 3.4: Federal Way Open Spaces
Table 3.5: Dedicated Federal Way Trails
Table 3.6: City-owned Community Facilities
Table 3.7: King County Parks and Facilities in Federal Way and Potential Annexation Area
Table 3.8: Washington State Parks in Federal Way Planning Area
Table 3.9: Private Outdoor Recreational Facilities in the Federal Way Area
Table 3.10: Private Indoor Recreational Facilities in Federal Way Area
Table 3.11: Inventory of Existing Sports Facilities in and Around Federal Way
Table 4.1: Youth Sports Associations
Table 4.2: Non-City Service Providers
Table 5.1: Level of Service Standards
Table 5.2: Level of Service Analysis for the City and PAA
Table 7-1: Project List and Prioritization
Table 7-2: 6-year Capital Improvement Plan
List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Plan Process Diagram - 2006
Figure 2.1: City of Federal Way Vicinity Map
Figure 2.2: Federal Way Population Growth
Figure 2.3: Age Distribution
figure 2.4: Racial Distribution
Figure 3.1: Existing Federal Way Park System
Figure 3.2: Federal Way Community Parks and Facilities
Figure 3.3: Federal Way Neighborhood Parks
Figure 3.4: Federal Way Open Spaces and Trails
Figure 3.5: Park Facilities Owned By Other Jurisdictions
Figure 5.1: Federal Way Community Park Recommendations
Figure 5.2: Federal Way Neighborhood Park Recommendations
Figure 5.3: Federal Way Open Space Recommendations
Figure 5.4: Walking and Biking Community - Conceptual Diagram
Figure 7-1: Park Planning Areas
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1. Plan Purpose
This Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan expresses the
community's values and vision for the City's parks, recreation and
open space system for the near and long term. This Plan is a part of
the City's Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Plan and will
guide decisions made for future park and open space investments.
It has been over five years since the 2006 Comprehensive Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Plan was adopted. It is important for the
City of Federal Way to periodicaily assess implementation progress,
determine how community needs are being met, how well the current
system works, identify areas that can be improved or enhanced, and
respond to emerging needs as the community grows and changes.
This ensures that the City is being responsive to the current needs
of the community and pro-active in planning for the needs of future
generations.
Since 2006, there have been a number of changes in the
community—residential, retail and employment growth, increased
transit levels, an increasingly diverse population, land acquisitions,
and recreation program additions and changes. Parks and open
space become increasingly important as the City builds out, recreation
trends evolve, and the community becomes more dense in response
to growth management planning. Having an up-to-date plan positions
the City to implement the vision through phases and to respond to
opportunities as they arise.
2. Plan Objectives
The objectives of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan are:
• To provide community defined direction for the future of
the City's parks and open spaces as well as recreation
programming
• To maintain funding eligibility
• To ensure consistency with state and local requirements;
• To respond to opportunities as they arise
• To provide guidance for effective management of the City's
parks, recreation, and open spaces
Community Defined Direction
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As part of the 2006 Parks Update, one of the primary objectives was
to gather community input and direction to establish priorities for the
future of the City's parks and open space system. Community input
given at various points throughout that update process established
a refined long-term vision for the City's parks, recreation, and open
space resources, and gave near-term direction to how the city will
ailocate its parks and recreation funding. This ensures that the City's
park system is responsive in meeting the needs of the community.
Maintain Funding Eligibility
The City relies on grant funding for many of its parks facilities and
programs. Most funding sources require periodic updates to parks and
recreation plans in order to remain eligible for their funding programs.
For example, most funding sources require that funded projects be
identified within a jurisdiction's park plan, and that the goals and
policies contained within support the proposed project. It is critical that
the City continue to successfully compete for outside funding to ensure
the development and maintenance of a high quality park system now
and into the future.
Consistency with State and Local Requirements
The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requires state
and local governments to manage Washington's growth by identifying
and protecting critical areas and natural resource lands, designating
urban growth areas, preparing comprehensive plans and implementing
them through capital investments and development regulations. One
of the GMA's 14 goals is to "retain open space, enhance recreational
opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to
natural resource lands and water, and develop parks and recreational
facilities" (RCW 36.70A.020(9)). As such, cities and counties are
encouraged to develop a parks and recreation element to their
Comprehensive Plan. A new requirement of the State Growth
Management Act is for cities and counties to plan for the promotion of
physical activity in their communities.
In addition, recommendations, goals, policies, and implementation
actions within this plan are a part of the City's Comprehensive
Plan and Capital Facilities Plan and therefore must support and be
consistent with the policy direction in the City's Comprehensive Plan
and capital facilities planning.
Responsiveness
This Plan sets the framework for future improvements to the City's
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parks and open space system. The Plan will provide guidance to
decision makers and will set the stage to make informed decisions
about the future of the City's parks and recreation facilities and
programs. As the City continues to grow, new development will occur,
and new jobs will be created in Federal Way, creating additional
recreation demands. This plan will help prepare the City to be poised
to act should future opportunities arise, and thus ailows the City to
pro-actively address the recreation needs of a diverse and growing
community.
Guidance
This Plan provides guidance to the City's Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services Department for the next six years and beyond. The
plan is a tool for the City to manage its existing park and open space
resources. The Plan includes an inventory of existing facilities, and
assesses the current and future needs and demands of Federal Way
residents. This Plan establishes goal and policy direction, level of
service standards and a phased implementation strategy. This Plan
update will also provide the basis for parks and open space funding in
the City's six-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
3. Accomplishments Since 2006 Plan
This section summarizes the City's accomplishments achieved since
the implementation of the 2006 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation,
and Open Space Plan.
Land Acquisition
• Laurelwood Neighborhood Park (18.28)
• Brighton Park Open Space (7.64 Acres)
• West Hylebos Property Acquisitions (38.33 Acres) (Part of the
West Hylebos)
Facility Improvements
• Implemented a Sign Program
• Prepared a Park and Trail Map
• Cleaned up Laurelwood Park and improved the drainage with
the City's Surface Water Management's assistance
• Repaired damaged light poles at Sacajawea Park
• Installed the first of the new park monument signs at West
Hylebos Wetlands Park
• Constructed a maintenance building at Celebration Park
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• Replaced playground structures at; Wildwood, Saghalie,
Alderdale, Steel Lake Annex and Sacajawea Parks
Park Planning
• Began updates to the marketing/business plan for Dumas Bay
Centre
Projects Planned for 2012
• Repiace artificial turf and improve drainage on the soccer field
at Sacajawea Park
• Repair the Steel Lake dock
• Improve drainage, baseball fields, and restroom at Lakota Park
• Research and make recommendations to renovate/
update Funland at Steel Lake Park
• Prepare a Master Plan for Panther Lake
• Identify and make repairs to asphalt paths throughout the park
system
• Begin replacing wood Park Entry signs with new concrete
monument signs.
4. Plan Process
This is an update of the 2006 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Plan. Figure 1.1 shows the generai planning process utilized for the
2006 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.
• Inventory Existing Conditions - Collected and analyzed
existing facility and program information, demographics, and
future population growth assumptions.
• Vision, Values, & Plan Priorities - Determined community
values and vision for the future of the parks, recreation, and
open space system. Identified what is important to the
community and developed priorities for future improvements
based on those values and future vision looking at both the
near-term (0-6 years) and long-term (20 years).
• Needs Assessment - Analyzed the current and future needs
for the City's existing parks and open space facilities and
recreation programs.
• Developed Strategies & Recommended Actions -
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• Planning Commission
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Developed recommendations for the City's community parks,
neighborhood parks, open spaces, trails, and recreation
programs.
Prepared Plan - Developed goals and policies,
level of service standards, and implementation strategy
including identifying potential funding sources.
Finalized Pian - City Council approval and adoption process.
In addition, throughout the planning process there were multiple
opportunities for public input, feedback, and comment as described
below.
5. Public Involvement
As part of the Plan effort, the City initiated a public outreach process
to engage community members in a dialogue about the future of
the City's parks, open spaces, and recreation programs. The public
outreach process included numerous opportunities for public input
such as three meetings with stakeholders (representing various park
user groups and decision-makers), a citizen survey made available at
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city facilities as well as on the City's website, and several public open
houses where ideas were presented and public feedback encouraged.
Community Survey
During February-March 2006, the City gathered input from residents
through a parks and recreation survey. This survey was posted on
the City's website, handed out to various community groups and made
available at public facilities such as City Hall. This survey asked
questions about the park facilities respondents use, why they use
them, the types of recreational activities they do at parks, and priorities
for future improvements.
Community Open Houses
Two open houses were held to listen to residents and gather insights
into community parks and recreation needs. Information from these
events helped shape the vision for the future of parks and recreation
facilities and programs offered in Federal Way. The meetings are
summarized below:
Open House #1: February 8, 2006. The primary goal of this first open
house was to explain the Plan update process, highlight opportunities
for input and feedback, and determine what was important to the
community. The open house was set up as a self-guided "tour"
through various displays, each with exercises set up to elicit
responses both about the general importance of park related issues
and to generate ideas specific to each park.
Open House #2: March 8, 2006. The goal of this open house was to
present the key themes that were distilled from responses received
during open house #1, the stakeholder group, and the citizen survey.
Strategies based upon these key themes or concepts were also
presented. Attendees were asked to provide feedback, including what
they liked and didn't like about the concepts presented.
Stakeholder Group
A stakeholder group was also formed to provide guidance for the Plan.
Each member of the stakeholder group represented organizations that
had an interest in the future of the City's park system, enabling the
City to more effectively reach a broader population by working with
these local organizations, sports associations, and service clubs. In
addition, these groups had an intimate knowledge of the City's parks
and open space facilities and recreation programs and could provide
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insights and detail to the planning process.
Three stakeholder meetings were heid during the planning process:
Stakeholder Meeting #1: February 8, 2006. Overview of the plan
update process, stakehoider roles, and pian vision.
Stakeholder Meeting #2: March 8, 2006. Continue discussion
regarding Plan vision, summary of public input to date, presentation of
draft strategies for active recreation parks, neighborhood parks, open
spaces, and recreation programs.
Stakeholder Meeting #3: March 29, 2006. Plan priorities and draft
plan recommendations.
In addition to stakeholder meetings, individual interviews were
conducted with stakeholder group members during the week of March
13-17, 2006 to gather additional input and confirmation on core values.
Public Hearings/Adoption and Approval Process
In addition to the stakeholder meetings and public open houses,
several briefings, working sessions, and public hearings with the Parks
and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council
were conducted as part of the Plan adoption and approval process.
6. Core Values
An integral part of the Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan is
to understand what is most important to the community. The core
values which shape the Federal Way Parks and Open Space Plan
recommendations build upon the extensive public input described
above and the following sources:
• Public Open Space Visioning for the Federal Way City Center
• Community Center Public Process (survey, meetings, etc)
• Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
• City Council Goals
• State and National Trends
City Council Vision and Goals
In 2006, the City Council adopted a Vision statement and supporting
mission and goals. Those related to parks and recreation are listed
Residents give feedback on specific
park issues at Open House #1.
Residents examine displays and
wrife down commenis ai Public Open
House #2.
Stakeholders discuss their vision
for parks and recreation at the first
sfakeholder meeting.
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Children play at Funland in Sfeel Lake .
Park.
Sfeel Lake Park picnic shelfers are very
popular with residents.
The BPA Trail cuts through the middle
of Federal Way, tying together
several parks, open spaces, and other
destinations.
below:
Vision
• Federal Way is a safe, attractive community known for its
cuitural diversity, vibrant parks and strong neighborhoods and
business centers.
Mission
• The City of Federal Way is responsive, innovative and fiscally
responsible in delivering quality services, promoting economic
development, improving infrastructure and managing growth.
Goals
Create a multi-use urban City center that is pedestrian-friendly,
linked to neighborhoods and parks, and serves as the social
and economic hub of the City.
Update the capital facilities plan and provide financing
options for transportation and surface water improvements,
parks, recreation, cultural arts and public facilities.
Based on this input, the following 5 core values emerged:
Core Value #1: Improve Existing Facilifies and Provide
Multip/e Functions in Parks
The City has a wide range of properties and assets in its parks and
recreation system, which are distributed throughout the city, including:
• Open space and natural areas that provide wildlife habitat,
protection of environmentally sensitive areas, and passive
recreation opportunities
• Trails
• Neighborhood parks located in residential neighborhoods
• Community recreation facilities
• A wide variety of recreation programs and facilities
Public input indicated that there is a strong community desire and
emphasis focused on improving the resources the City currently owns
and maintains. This approach promotes better use and more efficient
management of available resources. The Pfan also addresses the
multi-use function of each park and open space. Parks that have
a variety of uses and facilities at each site appeal to a wider range
of user groups, serve different ages within families, and are an
efficient means of providing parks and recreation services. As future
improvements are made to each park or open space, the City should
strive to design and operate each facility with the multiple functions in
mind. The city has made significant progress in the past decade to
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enhance the active recreation facilities in the community parks and to
develop new neighborhood parks in underserved areas. In addition,
the City has acquired a number of undeveloped parcels as open
space or potential future park locations. Many of these facilities are
not widely known or used by the community.
Core Value #2: Develop a Walking and Biking Community
Through an Integrafed Trail and Sidewalk Network
A network of trails and non-motorized facilities is a priority for Federal
Way's future. According to the survey results, walking, hiking, and
dog-walking are some of the most common activities residents
participate in at local park facilities. In fact, walking is one of the
easiest means for people to get daily physical activity. For example,
the BPA Trail is one of the most highly used facilities in the City.
However, an often heard comment is that the BPA Trail does not
connect to many other locations or places. A system of loop trails or
an interconnected network of sidewalks and trails will provide a series
of routes and options for the Federal Way community. These traiis
shouid also connect to the trail system located within existing parks
and open spaces. In February 2012, the City prepared a Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan. As part of the public participation process,
we conducted an on-line survey in early 2011. There were a number
of questions pertaining to where people walk and ride their bikes,
and many people said that they utilize the BPA Trail. The City also
launched a Social Media site, EngageFederalWay.com and several
people mentioned an interest in having the BPA Trail continue into
Fife or connect to SR 509 making it possible to pedal through Fife into
Tacoma.
Core Value #3: Retain and Improve Our Open Spaces
Open spaces and natural areas in the City provide an array of benefits
to people and wildlife and can contribute to enhancing water quality
in the community. These spaces provide pockets of natural areas
within the City, wildlife habitat, native plants and trees, and protect
environmentally sensitive areas from development. The City's open
spaces include wooded areas, ravines, wetlands, and shoreline
environments. These open spaces help to define Federal Way's
community character. Many of these open spaces contain trails and
other opportunities to experience nature close to home.
Protecting Federal Way's natural systems is critical to preserving the
quality of life in the community. The City should continue to protect
Federal Way's natural assets.
Residents gather for Summer Sounds
at Steel Lake Park.
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and maintain its open spaces and natural resources. These open
spaces provide a valuable amenity and resource in the community
allowing residents to both experience and enjoy natural areas. A
balance between protecting these areas and providing opportunities
for the community to enjoy and use the facilities is essential. The
City has an obligation to not only be environmental stewards of these
lands, but to also educate and promote community awareness of the
benefits of these open spaces. An open space management program
that balances environmental protection, education, invasive species
management, and low impact public access opportunities will provide
the greatest benefit to the community now and into the future.
Core Value #4: Create Community Gathering Places and
Destinations
One of the consistent messages heard from the public is that the City
lacks adequate community gathering places or destinations. There
are very few places for the community to gather, meet with friends and
neighbors, and socialize. Community parks, such as Celebration Park
and Steel Lake Park, currently serve as community gathering places,
especially during the summer months. Retail areas aiso serve this
role in the City, though most of the retail areas are strip commercial
located along major arterials, not necessarily destination locations like
those found in a downtown or a neighborhood commercial district.
Creating community gathering piaces is especially important as the
City Center develops. People need comfortable places to linger and
congregate for community events. The City's parks can continue to
fulfill the role as community gathering places, especially if they include
amenities, multiple functions, and are safe and comfortable for the
pubiic's use. Ensuring that trail and non-motorized improvements
connect popular destinations in the City will also encourage increased
use of these facilities.
Core Value #5: Provide a Balance of Services For a Diverse
Population
Understanding the population being served and providing programs
and opportunities that reflect residents' needs and interests is a major
goal of the Ptan. Federal Way's park system should provide a variety
of options for active and passive recreation opportunities. The City
should offer a diversity of facilities and services to accommodate a
variety of age groups, interests, income levels, and abilities. The
survey revealed a community desire to give special consideration to
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youth, seniors, and persons with special needs. Additionally, Federai
Way is becoming increasingly diverse with residents from different
backgrounds and cultures. The City should continue to strive to
be pro-active in assessing recreational trends and should provide
services to reflect changing demands in a timely fashion.
7. Parks & Open Space Vision
A vision expresses the community values, goals and priorities for the
future of the parks and recreation system. It conveys the park, open
space, and recreation qualities desired in the community now and into
the future.
Federal Way's unique landscape of hifls, lakes, views, and Puget
Sound shoreline is enjoyed by the community through its linked
network of parks, open space, and gathering spots. Quiet green
places, vibrant gatherings, and diverse recreation and culture all
celebrate Federal Way's character and identity.
Our vision is one in which parks are clean, safe, and offer a variety
of opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to recreate and
be healthy. Vibrant public spaces in the City Center host a variety
of public and cultural events. Open spaces protect functioning
ecosystems in tandem with supporting public use, enjoyment, and
environmental education about the community's natural systems.
Active, healthy living is supported by an extensive walking network
which links people to parks close to home and community activities
and events - community centers, schools, public spaces, the City
Center, and other destinations.
8. Plan Organization
This plan is organized as follows:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Community Profile
Chapter 3: Existing Park and Open Space System
Chapter 4: Recreation and Cultural Arts Programs
Chapter 5: Needs Assessment and Recommended Actions
Chapter 6: Goals & Policies
Chapter 7: Implementation
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1. Regional Location
Federal Way is located in the South Central Puget Sound Region,
between Seattle and Tacoma. Federal Way is approximately 25 miles
south of Seattle and 8 miles north of Tacoma's City Center.
Federal Way is served by Interstate 5, State Route 18 and State Route
167. The major arterials are Pacific Highway South (HWY 99), South
320'h Street, South 336th Street, South 348'h Street (Campus Drive),
21St Avenue Southwest, State Route 161 (Enchanted Parkway),
Military Road, and State Route 509 (Dash Point Road). King County
Metro is the primary transit service provided within the City. Figure 2.1
is a vicinity map showing the City in its regional context.
Planning Area
As of December 2011, Federal Way is composed of 14,387 acres of
land (22.48 square miles), stretching from South 272�d to the north and
the Tacoma/Pierce County border to the south, Military Road to the
east and Puget Sound to the west. The planning area includes current
City limits as well as the Potential Annexation Area (PAA), which is
the unincorporated King County area east of I-5. The PAA is included
in the planning area because it is assumed that eventually it will be
annexed to the City, and thus, the City must plan for the population's
future parks and recreation needs. This plan identifies existing park
facilities in the PAA and will provide policy direction on these areas.
The City currently owns and maintains one property within the PAA-
Camelot Open Space. Any reference made to other parks and open
spaces within the PAA is solely for planning purposes- it does not
imply city ownership or current responsibility for management.
Celebration Park.
BPA Trail at Panther Lake
Happy summer campers pause their play
to pose for the camera.
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FIGURE 2.1: CITY OF FEDERAL WAY VICINITY MAP
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2. Population Characteristics
Federal Way is changing and growing. The age, income, ethnicity
and household composition of Federal Way residents are major
determinants of recreational interests and demand.
Current Population
The City of Federal Way is a growing community, experiencing many
changes in both its population characteristics and its built form.
According to the Washington Office of Finance and Management
(OFM), the city's 2011 population was estimated at 89,370 persons
(OFM, 2011) living in 35,464 households (OFM, 2011).
Since incorporation (1990) the city has experienced a 32% increase
in population, which is approximately 3% higher than the population
growth that has occurred in King County as a whole during the same
period. In addition, since 2000, the City of Federal Way has added a
little over 6,000 residents.
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Federal Way Key Facts
Average household size:
Federal Way: 2.67
King County: 2.4
Median household income:
Federal Way: $67,120
King County: $85,778
Percentage of single-family
residences: 53.6%
Percentage of multi-family
residences: 42.9%
Percentage of foreign born
residents:
Federal Way: 22%
King County: 19%
Percentage of residents 19 years
and under: approximately 28%
"Baby Boomer" Population:
26%
Median Age: 34.9
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, 2005-
2009 American Community Survey
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Residents of all ages are entertalned at
the Red, Whife, and Blues Festival.
Seniur residents participa�Fe in a
community dance class.
Projected Population and Urban Form
Population and employment growth targets identify the City's fair
share of regional growth for the next twenty years. As part of a
regional planning process and consistent with the Puget Sound
Regional Council's (PSRC) Vision 2040, Federal Way will need to
accommodate between 7,700 and 8,500 new residential units and
between 11,700 and 12,900 new jobs between 2006 and 2031.
Based on the 2010 Census at an average household size of 2.67, this
equates to having to accommodate a total population of approximately
208,156 residents by 2031, or a 21 %increase within current City
boundaries between 2011 and 2031. The City is also an employment
center, with the majority of employers located in the City Center, along
Highway 99, East Campus and the West Campus area.
Since most of the City is built out and there is limited vacant land
remaining in the City, much of this population growth will occur in
denser infill development, particularly in the City Center and along
Highway 99. This is an important factor to consider when locating
future park and recreation facilities, and creating a continuous
sidewalk and trail network. Planning for population growth and
anticipated development type and location means the City is pro-
actively addressing the community recreation needs now and into the
future.
FIGURE 2.3: AGE DISTRIBUTION
Source: 2000 and 2010 Census
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Potential Annexation Area (PAA) Population
In 2006, the PAA has had a population of approximately 21,000
residents. If growth projections for the PAA are included in the
projected population figures for the City and assuming that the PAA
grows at the same rate as the City, it is anticipated that the future
combined population will be 116,124 in 2017 and 128,619 in 2031.'
Age Distribution
It is also important to understand the age distribution in the community
as each age group tends to have different demands for parks and
recreation facilities and programming. For example, youth tend to be
more active than other groups. They participate in competitive sports
and activities such as baseball, soccer, basketball, football, swimming,
etc. Young adults (ages 18-35) are also an active age group and
form the core of adult competitive sports. Seniors (age 55+) are
increasingly participating in active recreation programs and activities.
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Shoreline at Dumas Bay Park
West Hylebos Wetlands Park
Fishers Pond Open Space
This will continue to be the trend as the baby boomers enter this age
bracket. According to 2010 Census data, approximately 28%of the
Federal Way population is 19 years and under. Roughly 26%of the
population is part of the "baby boomer" generation, or between the
ages of 46 and 64 and approximately 10% of the population is 65 and
older. These numbers imply that parks and recreation planning needs
to respond to an aging population while also providing the facilities
and programming that are attractive to families.
Population Diversity
The ethnic and cultural composition of a community is another
major factor to consider in determining what kinds of recreational
and leisure activities may be in demand. Parks and open spaces as
well as cultural and recreational programming should address the
different values and interests of the various ethnic groups living in
the community. The 2010 U.S. Census data indicate the majority of
the population in Federal Way is Caucasian (57.5%), a decline of
8.6%since 2000. However, the percentage of racial minorities in the
City has increased over the past decade. Persons of Asian descent
make up 14.2% of the population while 9.7%are African American,
2.7% are Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 0.9% are American
Indian and Alaska Native, 8.3% are some other race, and 6.6%
are two or more races. In addition, 16.2% are Hispanic or Latino of
any race. Based on the 2005-2009 American Community Survey,
approximately 22%of residents were born in another country. These
numbers clearly indicate that the City of Federal Way is becoming
more diverse and will likely continue to diversify. The City will continue
to monitor trends regarding population diversity in the community to
ensure it is pro-actively addressing future population needs that reflect
the diversity of the community.
3. Natural and Physical Features
The richness of Federal Way's natural features and variety in its
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physical form provide an ideal setting for parks and recreational
opportunities. The quality of the City's hydrologic features, forested
areas, and scenic vistas is one of the primary reasons that many
individuals and families live in Federai Way. The City's natural
environment is composed of a wide variety of landforms, soiis,
watercourses, and vegetation. Its terrain ranges from steep hills and
ridge lines to plateaus and lakes.
The City of Federal Way is located within the Hylebos Creek, Lower
Puget Sound, and Miil Creek drainage basins. These basins contain
an integrated system of lakes and streams that provide a natural
drainage system for over 36 square miles of southwest King County
and northeast Pierce County.
Critical areas such as wetlands, steep slopes, streams, and shorelines
provide valuable natural functions such as water purification and
wildlife habitat as well as opportunities for passive recreation such
as walking and bird watching. Federal Way contains several types of
wetlands, including marshes, bogs, ponds, forested and scrub-shrub
wetiands. Each wetland type plays a valuable role in the hydrological
system and offers unique wildlife habitat and human open space
values.
Federal Way has eight miles of shoreline and stunning views of Puget
Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and Mt. Rainier.
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Chapter 3: Existing Park and Open Space System
Currently, the City has a range of community parks, neighborhood
parks, open spaces and trails. This chapter describes the existing
parks and open space system in Federal Way today, including park
facility conditions and needs. It also describes facilities owned by other
entities, which are located within the City (see Tabies 3.2 - 3.6).
1. Overview and Inventory of Federal
Way Park and Open Space System
The existing parks and recreational areas are divided into five
categories. Each category represents a distinct type of recreational
activity or opportunity. Figure 3.1 shows the parks and open spaces in
the City. Table 3.1 provides a summary of the existing park acreage
by category. Detailed park inventory sheets for each park and open
space facility, including the specific needs assessment are located in
Appendix A of this chapter.
TABLE 3.1: FEDERAL WAY PARK ACREAGE BY CATEGORY
Park Category Acres
Community Parks 309.19
Neighborhood Parks 152.67
Linear Parks/Trails 118.00
Total Developed Acreage 579.86
Open Space Acreage 539.43
Total Park Acres 1,11 g.2g
Community Parks
Community parks are the primary active recreation facilities in the
City, providing active and structured recreation opportunities for the
community. Three of these community parks are located adjacent to
middle schools. Community parks have a large service area, ranging
from a 2-mile radius out to the entire city if there is a unique attraction.
These parks range in size from 10 to 50+ acres. Many of the existing,
community park facilities are designed for organized activities and
sports, although individual and family activities are also encouraged.
Table 3.2 lists Federal Way's community parks' acreage and key
features. Figure 3.2 shows where these facilities are located and
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FIGURE 3.1: EXISTING FEDERAL WAY PARK SYSTEM
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more detailed park inventories are available in Appendix A.
Since incorporation (1990), the City has made significant efforts
to develop new and upgrade existing active recreation facilities at
Community Parks. Community parks are:
• Community-wide destinations
• Often the most popular and frequently visited parks in the
system
• Locations with multiple active recreation opportunities
• The most effective and efficient to maintain and manage
especially for programming sports leagues and team events
TABLE 3.2: FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY PARKS
Park Name Acres Features
Celebration Park 83.5 Soccerfields, easeball/Softball
fields, Play area,
Wetland nature area,
Hiking/Walking Trails in Park,
Adjacent to Phase 1 paved BPA
Trail (Walk/Bike), Picnic area, 2
Restroom/Concession Buildings
Dumas Bay Centre 12.0 Paths, Bench, Picnic Table,
Park Gazebo, Views, Landscape
Gardens and Sculpture Art,
Wetland Nature Area, Walking/
Biking Trail, Shoreline Access
Dumas Bay 1 g.3 Wetland nafure area, Walking/
Sanctuary Biking Trail, Shoreline Access
French Lake Park 10.00* Off-Leash Area, Horseshoe pit,
Ponds, Off-site parking, Picnic
Tables
Hylebos Blueberry 3.34 U-Pick Blueberries, Fruit & Nut
Farm Trees, Picnic tables, Kiosk
Lakota Park 27.88 Soccer fields, Baseball/
Softball fields, Track, Wetland,
Restrooms
Sacajawea Park 18.3 Soccer field, Baseball/Softball
fields, Track,
Tennis court, Play area,
Hiking/Walking trail, Restrooms
Saghalie Park 16.4 Softball/baseball fields,
All-weather soccer field, Socced
Football field, Track, Basketball
court, Tennis courts, Volleyball
court, Walking/Biking trail,
Play area, Restrooms
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Table 3.2 cont.
Park Name Acres Features
Steel Lake Park 52.0 Soccer field, Baseball/Softball
fields, Basketball court,
Volleyball court, Horseshoe pit,
Skateboard park, Walking trail,
Swimming beach, Play area,
Restrooms
West HylebOS 66.47 Parking lot, Trails, eoardwalk,
Wetlands Park eencnes, Picnic tables, Kiosk,
Interpretive signs, Historic
Cabins
TOTAL 309.19
'Note: Only five acres of French Lake Park are owned by the City, Lakehaven Utilities
owns ihe other five acres.
Neighborhood Parks
The system currently includes 19 neighborhood parks located in the
City, primarily in single family residential areas. Neighborhood parks
are designed primarily for non-supervised, non-organized recreation
activities. They generally range in size from 1.5-35 acres and are
intended to serve an area of approximately one-half mile radius.
Some of these parks are neighborhood level community gathering
places; others are little used. Neighborhood parks provide a diversity
of features and facilities close to where people live, including play
equipment, picnic areas, trails, open grass areas for passive use,
informal spaces, natural areas, and some limited active recreation
facilities such as outdoor basketball or tennis courts. Neighborhood
parks are described in Table 3.3 as well as in the park inventory in
Appendix A. Figure 3.3 shows where these facilities are located.
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FIGURE 3.2: FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY PARKS AND FACILITIES
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FIGURE 3.3: FEDERAL WAY NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
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TABLE 3.3: FEDERAL WAY NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
Park Name Acres Features
Adelaide 7.0 Play area, Swing set,
Wood play structure,
Spring toys, Tennis court,
Horse arena, Hiking/
Walking irail, Picnic tables
Alderbrook 35.0 Playarea,
Hiking/Walking trail,
Wetland nature area,
Picnic table
Alderdale 2.0 Play area, Basketball
court, Tennis court, Hiking/
Walking trail, Picnic table
Cedar Grove 2.6 Playarea, Trail, Picnic
Tables, 1/2 court
Basketball court
Coronado 1.5 Play area, Basketball court
Dash Point Highlands 5.0 Playarea, Trailconnecting
to Dash Point State Park
frail system, Picnic table
English Gardens 3.43 Hiking/Walking trail,
Play area, Picnic table
Heritage Woods 4.01 Walking trail, Play area
Lake Grove 5.0 Playarea, Basketball
court, Hiking/Vl/alking trail,
Picnic tables
Lake Killarney 11.0 Wetland nature area,
Walking/Biking trail, Picnic
table, Lakefront
LaurelwOOd 18.28 NaturalArea, PicnicArea
Madrona 1 g.8 Play area, Wetland nature
area, BPA Trail Phase IV
Benches
Mirror Lake 3.43 Play structure,
Hiking/Walking trail,
Picnic table
OIyfY1pIC VIeW 21.p 2 play areas, Informal trail,
Picnic tables
Palisades 4.5 Play area, Basketball
court, Walking/Hiking trail
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Table 3.3 cont.
Park Name Acres Features
SW 312th Sports 2.0 easketball Court, Tennis
COU�tS Court, Pickleball Court
Wedgewood 3.09 Play area, Hiking/Vl/alking
trail, Picnic fables
WiIdWOOd 2.43 Play area, Hiking/Walking
trail, Picnic tables
WinCO Park 1.6 Plaza, eenches,
Landscaping, Lighting
TOTAL 152.67
Open Spaces
Federal Way's natural systems of forests, wetlands, and riparian
corridors help define the City's character and make it unique. Open
space areas are defined as public lands that are in a near natural
condition, or designated for future park or open space use. City-
owned undeveloped lands/open space total approximately 539 acres.
These areas provide aesthetic relief and physical buffers, protect
sensitive areas from development, and help to define the character of
Federal Way's parks and open space resources.
TABLE 3.4: FEDERAL WAY OPEN SPACES
Open Space Name Acres Features
Alma Bennett 7.7 wooded, wetlands
Brighton Park 7.64 wooded
Camelot 12.6 in PAA, wooded
Dumas Bay 2.4 wooded
Fisher's Pond 13.43 pond, wetlands, wooded,
Federal Way Historic
Society
Heritage Woods 6.54 stormwater pond
Pond
West Hylebos 183.83 Conservation open space,
meadows, wetlands,
wooded
Kenwood 6.34 wooded
Lakota Wetiands 16.85 wetlands, wooded
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FIGURE 3.4: FEDERAL WAY OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS
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Open Space Name Acres Features
LoChaven 14.4 wooded, ravine
Madrona Meadows 6.18 meadows, wooded
Marlbrook 2.1 wooded
Panther Lake 78.72 wetlands, wooded, gravel
trails
Poverty Bay 59.5 wooded, ravine, shoreline
Twin Lakes Vista 3.9 wooded
West Campus 57.0 wooded, wetlands
Buena Addition 0.2 tidelands, beach
Crown Point 12.2 wooded
Woodbridge 10.8 wooded greenbelt
Misc. Open Spaces 37.1 small, undeveloped open
spaces
TOTAL 539.43
Many of the City's publicly owned, undeveloped lands are constrained
for development due to the presence of environmentally sensitive
areas such as wetlands, streams, lakes, steep slopes, and wildlife
habitat. These areas offer both the ability to protect and preserve
natural areas, and provide low-impact public access to nature in an
urban setting. The open spaces locations may be found in Figure 3.4.
Trails
Trails, often called linear parks, are routes for non-motorized traffic
(waiking and biking) that generally follow a utility or stream corridor,
ravine or some other elongated feature, such as public rights-of-
way. Examples of existing trails within the city are the BPA and West
Campus trails, and trails within parks. Table 3.5 lists the trails within
Federal Way. Their locations may be found in Figure 3.4.
TABLE 3.5: DEDICATED FEDERAL WAY TRAILS
Trail Name Acres Length
BPA 90 3.64 mi
West Campus 28 1.04 mi
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Trail Name Acres Length
Total Measured Trails n/a 4.55 mi
within Parks
These include:
Celebration Park 1.88 mi
Sacajawea Park 0.80 mi
Saghalie Park 0.86 mi
West Hylebos 1.01 mi
Wetlands Park
TOTAL 118 9.23 mi
Other Community Facilities
There are other city-owned community park facilities such as
miscellaneous public recreation facilities or park land owned by the
city, such as community centers, public plazas, landscaped medians
or sign areas, and the City's maintenance yard totalling 12.85 acres.
Table 3.6 identifies the major community recreational facilities.
TABLE 3.6: CITY-OWNED COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Facility Location Acres Features
Retreat and conference facility including conference and
banquet rooms for business meetings, reunions, and weddings
3200 SW with full service catering, overnight accommodations, 250-seat
Dumas Bay Centre/ Dash Point * Knutzen Family Theatre, landscaped grounds, views of Puget
Knutzen Family Theatre Road Sound, and the Olympics Mountains. The Centre now has
wireless internet access available within the meeting rooms.
The City's Dance, Creative Movement, Visual Arts, and
Theatre programs are based out of this facility.
Steel Lake 31130 28th 6.50 Parks and Public Works Maintenance and Operations Facility.
Maintenance Facility Ave. S
Includes a 3 bay gymnasium, a fitness equipment room, multi-
Federal Way Celebration purpose rooms, lap and leisure pools, hot tub, sauna, game
Community Center Park '` room, climbing wall, senior room, childcare room, preschool
classrooms, locker rooms, catering kitchen, snack bar,
classroom outdoor amphitheater, and administrative spaces.
Federal Way Sign S800 S 320th 0.2 Location of City entrance sign and landscaped area.
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Facility Location Acres Features
Dash Point Landscape 31200 SW
Street Island Dash Point 0.3 Location of City flagpole and landscaped area.
Rd
33325 8th Location of General City offices, Police Department and
City Hall Ave S 5.85 Municipal Court
TOTAL 12.85
"Note: Acreage for Dumas Bay Centre is listed under Dumas Bay Centre Park in Table 3.2, Federal Way Community Parks.
""Note: Acreage for the Federal Way Community Center is included in the acreage for Celebration Park in Table 3.2,
Federal Way Community Parks.
2. Parks and Facilities Not Owned by Federal Way
Potential Annexation Area Park Inventory
In addition to the parks located within City limits, there are several County parks located within the City's
Potential Annexation Area (PAA). Although the City does not own or maintain these parks, these facilities
serve the current population in the PAA as well as Federal Way citizens who live east of I-5. The City will
assume ownership of these facilities when these areas are annexed. Table 3.7 provides a listing of the park
facilities in the Potential Annexation Area. Their locations can be found in Figure 3.5.
TABLE 3.7: KING COUNTY PARKS AND FACILITIES IN FEDERAL WAY AND POTENTIAL
ANNEXATION AREA
Recreation Sites Acres Facilities
Neighborhood Parks
Bingaman Pond Park 16.7 Hiking trail, natural areas
Camelot Park 18.0 Wetland, ravine
Community Parks
Tennis courts, basketball
court, swimming beach,
Five Mile Lake Park 31.9 9azebo, picnic area, fishing
pier, restrooms, concession
building, kitchen/picnic shelter,
open play area, walking, track
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FIGURE 3.5: PARK FACILITIES OWNED BY OTHER JURISDICTIONS
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Bingaman Pond offers nafural areas to
the residents in the PAA (Source: Visit
Federal Way).
Dash Point State Park offers access to
the Sound
Table 3.7 cont.
Recreation Sites Acres Facilities
Fishing pier, picnic shelter,
Lake Geneva Park � g.g open lawn area, soccer fields,
restrooms, lake access, boat
launch and trails
South King County 24.6 Ball fields
Ball fields
Regional Facility
Weyerhaeuser King Indoor Pool, meeting/banquet
County Aquatic 11.1 room and parking area
Center*
TOTAL 120.9
"Note: Located within city limits
State Park Inventory
There are several Washington State facilities located within Federal
Way or the Potential Annexation Area. Dash Point State Park is
a significant asset for Federal Way residents with its vast natural
setting, and shoreline amenities. Table 3.8 lists these State facilities
and Figure 3.5 illustrates their locations.
TABLE 3.8: WASHINGTON STATE PARKS IN FEDERAL WAY
PLANNING AREA
Recreation Areas Acres Facilities
Camping, swimming,
Dash Point State Park** 398 beach, picnic area,
trails, small boat launch,
amphitheater
Lake Dolloff Fishing Access* 1.3 Lake fishing access
North Lake Fishing Access* 5.5 Boat launch, fishing pier
TOTAL 404.8
'Note: Located in PAA
`*Note: Only 230 acres are located within City Limits
Other Facilities
In addition to parks and recreation facilities and programs offered
by the City of Federal Way, there are numerous private businesses
and organizations, both within and in close proximity to the city,
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that provide a range of facilities. Private and public recreation
facilities can benefit one another by minimizing redundancies
in services offered as well as developing joint use agreements
where appropriate. Tables 3.9 and 3.10 list facilities provided by
private businesses or organizations:
TABLE 3.9: PRIVATE OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES IN THE FEDERAL WAY AREA
Parks/Areas/Miscellaneous Facilities Acres Activity
Enchanted Village/Wild Waves n/a Amusement rides, wading pond, picnic areas,
miniature golf, water slides, wave pool
Marine Hills Rec. Assoc. 3.0 Tennis courts, pool
Twin Lakes Golf Course 120.0 Golf course, pool, tennis courts, clubhouse
Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection 0.5 Bonsai garden, trail
Rhododendron Species 24.0 Garden, trail
Botanical Garden
Powells Wood Gardens n/a Private gardens, open to the public several
times er ear
St. Vincent's School n/a Playfields
TABLE 3.10: PRIVATE INDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
IN FEDERAL WAY AREA
Facility Activity
Curves (Two locations) Fitness training
EX3 Teen Center (Boys and Girls Gym, climbing wall, open classroom, tech lab, learning
Clubs of King Co.) lounge
Brooklake Community Center Lodge, meeting hall, dance floor, picnics
24 Hour Fitness Fitness Training, weight room, Silver Sneakers Senior
Program
Aerobics, personal training, fitness room, cardio center
LA Fitness (Two Locations) and weight room, spa, 25m swimming pool, sauna,
basketball and rac uetball courts.
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Table 3.10 cont.
Facility Activity
Federal Way Senior Center* Meeting Hall and lunch room
Gymnastics Unlimited Gymnastics training
Pattison's West Skating Center Indoor roller skating rink
Laser Quest Laser Tag
Secoma Bowling Lanes Bowling lanes
Paranoid Paintball* Outdoor paintball
Spring Valley Montessori School Gym, multipurpose building
`Note: Located outside City limits
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Sports Facilities
TABLE 3.11: INVENTORY OF EXISTING SPORTS FACILITIES IN AND AROUND FEDERAL WAY
Facilities Location Notes
Public Baseball Fields
C ity
1 Todd Beamer High School
1 Decatur High School
1 Federal Way High School
1 Illahee Middle School
3 Lakota Park 1 lighted, shared with
softball; 2 unlit, shared with
Little League
1 Sacajawea Park 1 lighted
1 Saghalie Park 1 lighted
9 Subtotal
Potential Annexation Area
1 Kilo Middle School
1 Thomas Jefferson High School
1 Sequoia Middle School artificial turf
1 South King County Ball Fields
4 Subtotal
13 Tota/ Baseball Fields (3 lighted, 3 owned/maintained hy Federal Way)
Public Softball Fields
City
1 Decatur High School
1 Federal Way High School
1 Todd Beamer High School
1 Illahee Middle School
4 Celebration Park 4 lighted
1 Lakota Park 1 lighted, shared with
baseball
1 Sacajawea Park 2 lighted
1 Saghalie Park 2 lighted
3 Steel Lake Park 2 lighted
14 Subtotal
"Note: Located outside City limits
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Table 3.11 cont.
Facilities Location Notes
Potential Annexation Area
1 Thomas Jefferson High School
1 Kilo Middle School
1 Sequoia Middle School artificial turf
3 Subtotal
17 Total Softball Fields (11 lighted, 11 owned/maintained by Federal Way)
Little League/Youth Softball
Public Little League/Youth Softball
City
3 Adelaide Elementary
4 Brigadoon Elementary
2 Lakota Park Shared with City
2 Lake Grove Elementary 1 Lower and 2 Upper
2 Mark Twain Elementary
2 Mirror Lake Elementary
3 Nautilus Elementary 1 Upper and 2 Lower
3 Olympic View Elementary
1 Panther Lake Elementary
2 Sherwood Forest Elementary
2 Twin Lakes Elementary
3 Wildwood Elementary
29 Subtotal
Potential Annexation Area
2 Camelot Elementary
1 Five Mile Lake Park
3 Lake Dolloff Elementary
2 Rainier View Elementary
3 South King County Ball Fields
11 Subtotal
40 Total
Private Little League/Youth Softball
2 Federal Way American Little League Complex Behind Sacajawea Middle
School
4 Federal Way National Little League Complex Near Winco Park
"Note: Located outside City limits
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Table 3.11 cont.
Facilities Location Notes
6 Subtotal
46 Total Little League/Youth Softball Fields
Soccer Fields
Public Soccer Fieids
City
1 Adelaide Elementary
1 Brigadoon Elementary
4 Celebration Park 4 lighted
1 Enterprise Elementary No goals
1 Green Gables Elementary
1 Lake Dolloff Elementary* Cinder
1 Lake Grove Elementary
2 Lakota Park 1 lighted all-weather field
(not used); 1 natural turf.
1 Mark Twain Elementary
1 Mirror Lake Elementary No goals
1 Nautilus Elementary
1 Olympic View Elementary
1 Panther Lake Elementary No goals
1 Sacajawea Park 1 lighted with artificial turf
2 Saghalie Park 2 lighted, 1 artificial turf and
1 natural
1 Sherwood Forest Elementary
1 Silver Lake Elementary No goals
1 Steel Lake Park 1 lighted with artificial turf
1 Wildwood Elementary
24 Subtotal
Potential Annexation Area
1 Camelot Elementary
2 Lake Geneva Park
1 Lakeland No goals
1 Rainier View Elementary
1 Valhalla Elementary No goals
6 Subtotal
30 Total Fields (8 lighted, 1 all-weather, 3 artificial turf, 8 owned by Federal Way)
°NOte: Locateq outside Gity limits
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Table 3.11 cont.
Facilities Location Notes
Football Fields
Public Football Fields
City
1 Decatur High School
1 Federal Way Memorial Field 1 Stadium with artificial turf
1 Federal Way High School
1 Todd Beamer High School artificial turf
1 Illahee Middle School
1 Sacajawea Park 1 lighted, field turf
1 Saghalie Park 1 lighted
7 Subtotal
Potential Annexation Area
1 Kilo Middle School
1 Thomas Jefferson High School artificial turf
1 Sequoia Middle School artificial turf
3 Subtotal
10 Total Football Fields (2 owned by Federal Way)
Tennis Courts
Public Tennis Courts
City
1 Alderdale Park
1 Adelaide Park
4 Decatur High School
3 Federal Way High School
1 Illahee Middle School
2 Lakota Wastewater Treatment Plant
2 Sacajawea Park 2 Lighted
4 Saghalie Park 4 Lighted
6 Thomas Jefferson High School*
1 SW 312th Sports Court Park Plus one pickleball court
25 Subtotal
Potential Annexation Area
2 Five Mile Lake Park
27 Subtotal
*Note: Located outside City limits
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Table 3.11 cont.
Facilities Location Notes
Private Tennis Courts
1 Twin Lakes Golf Course (Membership Required)
28 Total Courts (6 lighted, 11 owned by Federal Way)
Racquetball Courts
Private Racquetball Courts
City
9 LA Fitness (Two locations) (Membership Required)
9 Total Courts
Swimming Pools
Public Swimming Pools
City
3 Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center 50 Meter Pool, 25 Meter
Pool, Diving Tank
2 Federal Way Community Center Lap and Leisure Pool
5 Subtotal
Private Swimming Pools
City
1 Marine Hills Recreation Association 25 Yard Outdoor Pool
1 Twin Lakes Golf Club 25 Meter Outdoor
(Membership Required)
1 Mar Cheri Association Pool
2 LA Fitness Lap Pool (Membership
Required)
5 Subtotal
10 Total Pools (2 owned by Federal Way)
Tracks
Public Tracks
City
1 Todd Beamer High School 1 artificial
1 Decatur High School 1 artificial
1 Federal Way Memorial Field 1 artificial
1 Saghalie Middle School 1 artificial
1 Federal Way High School 1 cinder
1 Illahee Middle School 1 cinder
1 Lakota Park 1 cinder
1 Sacajawea Park 1 cinder
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Table 3.11 cont.
Facilities Location Notes
1 Federal Way Community Center
9 Subtotal
Potential Annexation Area
1 Five Mile Lake Park 1 jogging trail
1 Sequoia Middle School 1 artificial
1 Kilo Middle School 1 cinder
1 Thomas Jefferson High School 1 artificial
4 Subtotal
13 Total Tracks (5 owned/maintained by Federal Way)
Basketball Courts
Public Basketball Courts
1 Alderdale Park
1 Coronado Park
1 Lake Grove Park half court
1 Palisades Park
1 Saghalie Park
1 Steel Lake Park half court
1 SW 312th St Courts
1 Federal Way Community Center
8 Subtotal
Private Basketball Courts
City
2 LA Fitness (membership required)
10 Total Basketball Courts (8 owned by Federal Way)
Sand Volleyball Courts
Public Sand Volleyball Courts
City
1 Saghalie Park
2 Steel Lake Park
3 Total Sand Volleyball Courts
sNote: Located outside City limits
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Chapter 4: Recreation and Cultural
Arts Programs
1. Overview
The Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department
provides programs, services and special events designed to foster
community spirit, build individual self-confidence, and enhance quality
of life for Federal Way residents. The Department aiso manages
several recreation destination facilities such as the Dumas Bay Centre
and the beach at Steel Lake Park. The Community Center, which
opened in 2007, provides new spaces to significantly broaden the
range of cultural and recreation programming opportunities available
to the community. It features three gyms, two pools, fitness area,
climbing wall, senior lounge, sauna / steam rooms, classroom space
and community rooms for rental use. The facility also serves as a
location for many general recreation classes and some community
events.
The City's cultural and recreation programs served approximately
15,450 individuals (combined enrollment in programs and active
membership passes) in 2012. Programs with the highest unmet
demand were education, music, crafts and visual arts, and adult
athletics, however this varied depending on the time of year.
As of 2012, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department
consists of 34.05 full time equivalents (FTE's) with 19.75 FTEs in the
Recreation and Cultural Services Operations Division.
2. City Recreation Programs
The City offers recreation programs in the following general
categories:
• Youth and Adult Athletics
• Fitness
• Dance, Creative Movement, Visual Arts
• Preschool Education
• Seasonal, Specialty and Summer Camps
• Aquatics
• Inclusive Recreation
Nl�ny Federal Way children participate
in and enjoy Kid's Day.
Residents enjoy the Red, White and
Blues Festival at Celebration Park.
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• Senior Services
• Community Events
• Rentals and Retreat Facilities
Three times yearly, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Department produces the Recreational Programs catalog with a
complete listing of ciasses, programs, events and rental facilities. The
City also offers fee reductions and scholarships to assist individuals
who meet certain income guidelines for many programs and services.
The resuits from the public survey in 2006 that was conducted to
inform this Plan revealed that approximately 30% of respondents
participate in City programs of some kind. The majority of respondents
(70%) learn about City programs through the Recreation catalog,
which confirms the effectiveness of this method for providing
information.
Youth and Adult Athletics
The City provides a full program of seasonai and year-round sports
and leagues such as volleyball, softball, soccer and tennis lessons.
These sports are played on some of the best fields / facilities in
the northwest, including Celebration Park and the Federal Way
Community Center. The most popular adult athletics programs
sponsored by the City are softball, soccer, and volleyball. The City
also offers adult health and fitness classes such as yoga, pilates, and
"step & flex." Most youth athletic programs in Federal Way are run by
alternative service providers. The City provides support to alternative
service providers with access to city facilities such as fields and gyms.
Primary service providers for youth athletics include youth soccer,
football and baseball associations, YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs.
The City's approach to youth athletics is to provide programs and
fill needs within the community not currently provided by alternative
service providers. Examples of youth athletic programs provided by
the City include:
• Youth Golf Lessons
• Kids Love Soccer
• Basketball Life
• Gymnastics
• Rock Climbing
Although the national trend for tennis participation is down, youth
tennis lessons in Federal Way continue to be popular due to the
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instructors and quality of instruction.
The City does not currently have plans to develop additional youth
athletic programs since other providers are doing an effective job
meeting the youth athletic program needs of the community. Table
4.1 summarizes the youth sports associations in Federal Way.
TABLE 4.1: YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS
Sports Association Age Group
Baseball
District 10 Little League: Ages 5-18
Federal Way National League
Steei Lake Little League Ages 5-16
Boys and Girls Club 1 st to 6th grade
Basketball
Boys and Girls Club 1 st to 10th grade
Football
Federal Way Junior Football Ages 7-14
(Hawks)
Soccer
Federal Way Soccer Ages 5-18
Association
Boys and Girls Club 1 st to 6th grade
Washington State Soccer Adults
Association
Washington State Women's Adults
Soccer Association
Softball
Federal Way Girls' Fast Pitch Youth, Teen
Association
Steel Lake Little League (Boys Fast pitch ages 7-14
and Girls)
Swimming
Valley Aquatics Swim Team Youth, Teen
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Table 4.1 cont.
Sports Association Age Group
Pacific Waves Synchronized Youth, Teen
Swimming
KING Aquatics Youth, Teen
South Sound Titans Youth, Teen
Pacific Northwest Diving Youth, Teen
Marine Hills Summer Swim Youth, Teen
Team
Twin Lakes Summer Swim Youth, Teen
Team
Track
Federal Way Track Club
Federal Way School District Ages 5-18
Intramural Program
ource: ity o e eral ay.
The City currently offers limited teen focused programs and services
such as teen camps, teen athletics, teen dancing and teen fitness.
The Boys & Girls Club also currently serves the teenage group,
offering a broad range of programs in the community including the
Teen Center at the EX3 facility. The EX3 facility includes a technology
and computer lab, climbing wall, gymnasium, and teen founge area.
A variety of programs are offered at EX3 including men's basketball
league, volleyball league, tutoring and educational programs, art, and
Tae Kwon Do.
According to the 2006 parks survey, teen programs were listed
as a priority for the community. However, as most of the survey
respondents were 45+ years of age, it is unclear whether it is the
teens themselves who want more programs. Today, teens tend to
look for opportunities for unstructured social interaction or specialized
classes/training such as computers, media, etc. Thus, whether
the City should be offering additional teen programming above and
beyond what is currently provided by the City and others and may
be an area for further review. The Community Center has amenities
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that draw teens such as swimming pools, game room, gymnasium,
fitness classes, camps, indoor track, climbing wall, and leisure/drop in
spaces.
Fitness
The Federal Way Community Center offers full-service fitness and
wellness programs to membership and drop-in participants. Programs
include; group exercise classes, Silver Sneakers, spinner room, water
exercise, fitness and weight room, indoor track, gymnasium, lap pool
and play pool, climbing, and spa services. Other recreation-based
fitness programs include; yoga, pilates, and martial arts. Interest in
heaith and fitness related classes has risen with the opening of the
Community Center in 2007.
Dance, Creative Movement, Visual Arts
The City offers some craft and visual arts classes such as
photography for beginners, and scrapbooking. The crafts and visual
arts programs are less popular than some of the other programs
offered by the City. The crafUvisual arts programs that tend to be most
popular are those in which people learn a skill—such as photography
or ceramics. However, the City does not currently have the facilities
for those types of arts and media programs (i.e. facilities currently lack
a dark room, kiln, etc). The City does not currently have a facility in
which to offer additional visual media programs. Dance classes range
from toddler dance classes, ice skating lessons, hip hop dance, and
cheerleading. Music classes include private and group instruction for
guitar and piano, as well as toddler music programs.
Dance classes and gymnastics are held at the Community Center
as well as local schools, and at Dumas Bay Centre where there is a
creative movement room, and a visual arts room. Music classes, such
as guitar and piano, are held at Dumas Bay Centre. Dance classes
tend to be large and popular, especially the pre-school age and
special interest classes.
• Toddlers/young age dance classes, such as toddler tap, youth
tap and ballet, are well-attended.
• Adult Ballroom Dance is popular, however, class sizes tend to
fluctuate.
• The most popular music classes tend to be the private and
group lessons such as piano and guitar.
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• Gymnastics is also quite popular, likely because children are
abie to participate without parental supervision.
Pre-school Education
The preschool education programs, located at the Community Center,
are designed to promote children's social, physical and cognitive
growth in a secure, creative and stimulating environment, and to help
prepare children for kindergarten. The City offers parent participation
programs for those under three, and a variety of classes ranging from
two to eight hours per week for those ages three through five.
Preschool education programs fluctuate in popularity with the highest
attendance currently being in the classes based on trendy themes.
Preschool class numbers rose with the opening of the Community
Center due to increased visibility, new classrooms and equipment, and
the option for parents to enroll their child while they use the pool or
fitness room to exercise (the "one stop shop" idea).
Seasonal, Specialty and Summer Camps
The City currently offers a variety of camp programs throughout the
year, offered to children and teens, ages two to fifteen. The youth
summer day camp, for those ages six through twelve, is a popular
City program, and currently operates at capacity of 160 kids. Camp
is currently held at the Community Center for 10 to 11 weeks of the
summer.
The City also offers Mid-Winter, Spring, and Winter holiday camps,
which are very popular. Field trips are currently the most popular
activity, and boost registration when they are scheduled as a large part
of camp. During the summer, the City also contracts out for specialty
camps such as martial arts, Lego workshops, and horseback riding.
Aquatics
Aquatics programs are located at the Community Center and include
public swim instruction, water exercise, and pool parties. The King
County Aquatic Center has a variety of swimming programs available
to the community. The County provides a wider range of programs
and services for the pre-school and youth age groups. City programs
such as water exercise are quite popular, as are private swim lessons
(mommy & me to adult age). In addition, other service providers offer
classes, lessons, and swim team at the Community Center. The
Community Center has both lap and leisure pools.
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Inclusive Recreation
The Recreation Inclusion programs are open to people with and
without disabilities. The programs give the opportunity to gain
important life and social skilis while celebrating the differences we all
have. Some of the activities include life skills classes, social clubs
trips and tours, special olympic sports, speciai events and theatre.
Senior Services
The senior programs at the Federal Way Community Center offer a
wide variety of programs and activities for adults ages 50 and older.
Some activities include health and wellness programs, trips and
excursions, instructional classes and drop-in activities. Generally,
the more `active' programs are growing in popularity (tai chi, senior
softball, etc). The less active programs are in decline and less
popular (i.e. crafts, bingo, etc). Often, the popularity of programs are
instructor-based. When people make a connection with the instructor
they are likely to continue. Some of the programs/services currently
being provided include:
• Art classes
• AARP driver safety program
• Bridge
• Open Pickle ball
• Excursions
• Tai Chi
• Bingo
• Live music
• Hot lunch programs 4 days a week
• Meais on Wheels (serving 300-350 individuals/year)
• Silver Sneakers
• Senior softball
• Other services e.g., tax heip, financial advice, etc
Community Events
Community events are sponsored by the Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services Department every month with the exception
of: January, March, April, May, and November. Community
Events are typically free or low-cost and to assist with the cost of
providing events, the City seeks other government and corporate
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sponsorship. Community Events tend to be very popular as they
provide opportunities for participation to all ages, bring the community
together, and are financially accessible. Some of the large community
events include:
• Red, White and Blues Festival (Held on the 4th of Juiy at
Celebration Park)
• Summer Sounds Outdoor Concert Series (Steel Lake Park)
• Freaky 5K
• Fall Carnival (Community Center)
• Youth Fishing Derby (Steel Lake Park)
• K-9 Carnival
• Kids Day
Rentals and Retreat Facilities
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department manages
several rental facilities that require a fee and often a special use
permit. These facilities include the Community Center, picnic sites
and a shelter at Steel Lake Park, and conference rooms and retreat
facilities at the Dumas Bay Centre.
3. Non-City Service Providers
In addition to the City of Federal Way's Recreation and Cultural
Arts programming there are other public, private, or non-profit
organizations and associations within the city, and in close proximity,
that offer complementary classes, facilities, and productions in
dance, art, and theater. These other recreation programming service
providers are summarized in Table 4.2.
Since incorporation, the City has closely coordinated with these
providers to ensure that the City is not duplicating services already
being provided by others. In this way, the Department can
concentrate on "filling in the gaps" and provide programs that others
do not currently provide.
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TABLE 4.2: NON-CITY SERVICE PROVIDERS
Alternative Service Location Programs/Services
Provider
650 SW Swim instruction, exercise programs, pool parties, competitions
King County Aquatic Campus
Center Drive, Federal and events, drop-in swimming and lap swimming, banquet
Way facilities.
The Center at 4818 Nassau Youth basketball league, swimming/pool classes, personalized
Norpoint, MetroParks Ave NE, fitness programs, ballet, fitness classes, yoga, child care, etc.
Tacoma
EX3 Ron Sandwith 31453 28�h Men's basketball league, volleyball league, Tech Lab &
Teen Center Ave S, Learning Lounge, Youth Force, Tae Kwon Do, art classes,
Federal Way tutoring and education programs.
Federal Way Boys 308 8�h Ave S, PM Pals (after school program), Day Camp at Mirror Lake
and Girls Club Federal Way Elementary, Summer Teen Camp, summer sports camps.
1005 12�h Fitness programs and consultation, strength training, senior
Auburn Valley YMCA Street SE, fitness, martial arts, summer day camp, swim lessons, swim
Auburn team, teen programs, Silver Sneakers, and pool parties.
Exercise classes, fitness classes for older adults, fitness
Korum Family 302 43'd Ave orientations and consultations, personal fitness program, indoor
Branch YMCA SE, Puyallup and outdoor adult sports inciuding basketball, volleyball, roller
hockey, softball, uitimate Frisbee, golf and soccer.
Federai Way Senior 4016 S 352�d Arts and crafts, bingo, music, seated exercise, lunch program,
Center St, Auburn computer classes, Walk for Your Life weekly hikes/walks.
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Table 4.2 cont.
Alternative Service Location Programs/Services
Provider
Auburn Senior 808 9`h Street Variety of social, recreational, heath, and weliness, educational,
Center SE, Auburn and nutritional services and programs.
Twin Lakes Country 3583 SW
Club 320th St, Swim lessons, lap swims, tennis lessons
Federal Way
Marine Hilis 3583 SW
Recreation 320th St, Swim lessons, lap swim, swim team, water polo, tennis lessons.
Association Federal Way
2408 S. 288th
St, Federal
Way
Curves for Women Circuit training workout equipment. .
2333 SW
336th St,
Federal Way
2130 S 314th Aerobics and cycling programs, personal training, Kid's Club,
24 Hour Fitness St, Federal Silver Sneaker's Program, sauna, tanning, weight room.
Way
27417 Pacific
Hwy South
Federal Way Aerobics, personal training, a fitness room, cardio center and
LA Fitness 35009 Weight room. Other facilities include a spa, 25m swimming pool,
Enchanted sauna, basketball and racquetball courts.
Parkway S
Federal Way
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4. Recreation Demand
As a part of the planning effort for the Community Center, an
analysis of recreation trends was conducted to help understand
local recreation demand. The following general statements describe
how various age groups in the City tend to use parks and recreation
facilities.'
The percentages shown below indicate the percentage of the Federal
Way population in each age group:
• Under 5 years (7.8%) — This group represents users of
preschool and tot recreation programs and facilities. These
individuals make up the future users of youth recreation
programs.
• 5 to 14 years (16.1%) — This group represents current
youth program participants. The percentage indicates that
both youth and teen programs will continue to be in
demand.
• 15 to 24 years (14.2 %) — This group represents teen/young
adult program participants moving out of the youth recreation
programs and into adult programs. This number is likely to
increase as the youth age group gets older, indicating
continued growth in the active recreation activities such as
organized sports.
• 25 years to 34 years (15.9%) — This group represents
involvement in adult recreation programming. Trends show
that organized sports such as softball, volleyball, and
soccer will continue in their popularity with this age group. At
the same time this group has the characteristic of beginning
long-term relationships and establishing families, which
competes withbeing actively engaged in organized sports.
• 35 to 54 years (30.7%) — This group represents users of
a wide range of adult programming and park facilities. Their
characteristics extend from having children using preschool
and youth programs to becoming empty nesters. This group
typically has less time to devote to recreational activities.
They tend to use parks on weekends and the occasional
evenings both for active and passive activities.
• 55 years plus (15.3%) — This group represents users of
older adult programming exhibiting the characteristics
of approaching retirement or already retired and typically
' Source: City of Federal Way Business Plan, 2005; Age group percentages
based on Census 2000 figures.
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enjoying grandchildren. This group generally aiso ranges
from very healthy, active seniors to more physically inactive
seniors.
State and National Trends
National and state trends in recreational programming, recreation
activities, and participation levels can provide insights into local
recreation demands. According to the National Sporting Goods
Association Survey (2004), the top five recreational sports in 2004
were exercise walking, camping, swimming, exercising with fitness
equipment, and bowling. Walking is consistently the number one
exercise in which Americans participate. Historically, participation in
sports such as basketball, football, softball, swimming, tennis, and
volleyball has declined while sports such as soccer and baseball
have remained relatively steady. `Extreme sports' activities such as
skateboarding have continued to grow in popularity. National recreation
trends also reflect a healthier and fitter senior population. Increasingly,
seniors are seeking activities that are more active, while more
sedentary activities are on the decline.
National trends are reflected at the state level as well. According to the
State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning (SCORP) report2,
the most popular recreation activities are those that are close to home
and low cost, such as walking/hiking, walking a dog and bicycling.
Outdoor team and individual sports are the second most popular
recreation activity for Washington residents, followed by nature related
activities.
Community Feedback on Recreation Programs
According to the 2006 Parks survey, special events are the most
popular recreation program offered by the City, followed by organized
sports and athletics programs.
When respondents were asked how to prioritize future investments on
recreation programs, respondents indicated that future emphasis should
be placed on children and teen programs as well as senior programs.
In addition, the public outreach process identified a need to ensure that
recreation programming is serving the needs of the increasingly diverse
Federal Way community.
2An Assessment of Outdoor Recreation in Washington State, October 2002.
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Chapter Five
N eeds
Assessment
and
Recom mendations
Chapter 5: Needs Assessment and
Recommendations
1. Introduction
The needs assessment and recommendations chapter focuses on the
research, analysis, and observations of the current and future parks
and recreation needs for the Federal Way community. The needs
assessment is based on analysis of:
• Public feedback,
• Community vision and values,
• Identified local trends in participation and use of facilities, and
• State/national recreation trends.
The recommendations coming out of the needs assessment inform the
development of goals and policies.
2. Needs Assessment
The needs assessment includes a system-wide evaluation of park,
recreation, and open space needs in the City of Federal Way. A key
aspect of the needs assessment is to identify and analyze current
service levels in the City's parks and open spaces. The level of
service analysis is based on the park's classification and existing
standards for each park type, size, and geographic location. This
analysis helps to identify existing and future projected needs based on
projected population growth.
A. Level of Service Standards
Level of service standards are measures of the amount and quality
of park and recreation sites and facilities that must be provided to
meet a community's basic needs and expectations. ' The benefit
of developing level of service standards is to set goals and provide
the community an opportunity to measure progress toward meeting
community objectives. Level of service standards provide a
benchmark for evaluating deficiencies in the existing system, and can
' Planning for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space in Your Community,
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation and the Washington State
Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, February
2005.
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Upgrading play equipment is an
important aspect of improving existing
parks.
Steel Lake is a popular destination during
summer months.
provide the justification for the need to develop additional park facilities
and improvements. Historically, the accepted practice for park level
of service standards has been to apply uniform nationai standards
(developed by the National Recreation & Parks Association) of amount
of park land per 1000 population or based on geographic distance of
residents from parks. However, no two communities are alike and the
concept of applying national standards to local conditions does not
allow for customization based on community preferences and values.
Current trends are moving away from uniform national standards
for parks. Most people recognize that nationally-based standards
may not yield what individual communities really want or need, nor
is it always feasible to build more parks to address numeric-based
demand. The trend is moving toward developing standards based on
local goais and priorities. This approach is particularly relevant in built
out communities, like Federal Way, where there is a limited land base
for new park development. Many communities are using qualitative
measures to help determine whether community needs and demands
are being met. While this Plan includes a quantitative analysis of
parks and open spaces, it also attempts to look at the system more
qualitatively to ensure that the system is being utilized at its fullest
potentiai to address the needs of Federal Way residents.
One of the key topics explored in this plan focuses on how best to
use the existing park and open space land base to accommodate
the activities of both residents and employees. Many of the
recommendations and the qualitative measures included within this
chapter focus on efforts that will help to add recreation facilities and
also activate and enliven the City's parks and open spaces. Efforts
focus on cultivating "community ownership", understanding how parks
and open spaces are being used, enhancing use and activity levels,
developing a City-wide walking system, and the role of parks and open
spaces in shaping the image and identity of Federal Way as a place
with a high quality of life.
The level of service standards analyzed in this plan are the
same standards that were identified in both the 2000 and 2006
Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.
These standards are shown in Table 5.1. These standards are
recommended because they serve as a baseline for comparing
service levels between 2006 and the present conditions, and help
identify potential future deficiencies in service. In addition to these
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calculations, this Plan also recommends that the current quantitative
standards be layered with additional, more qualitative approaches
to help meet future parks and recreation needs (as opposed to just
building more parks or acquiring more land to meet the number-based
standard).
TABLE 5.1: LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS
acility tandard
Regional Parks 2.6 ac/1000 pop
Community Parks 2.8 ac/1000 pop
Neighborhootl Parks 1.7 ac/1000 pop
Trails 2.2 ac/1000 or 0.2 miles/1000 pop
Open Space 6.0 ac11000 pop
Total Park Land 10.9 ac11000 pop
3. Park Classifications and Level of
Service
The level of service calculations are based on six park categories:
regional parks, community parks, neighborhood parks, trails, open
space, and system wide. Table 5.2 depicts the LOS calculations
for the City and PAA population for both current (2011) and 2017
population projections (City-only current population is 89,370 based on
April 1, 2011 OFM population estimates; City+PAA current population
is 111,078; City-only 2017 population is 93,369; City+PAA 2017
population is 116,124).
A. Regional Parks
Regional parks serve the City and surrounding area. They are often
large park facilities with unique features, offering both passive and
active recreation uses. As a result of these characteristics, regional
parks have larger service areas (at least two or more). Dash Point
State Park is the only regional park in the City. A significant amount
of Dash Point State Park also lies within the City of Tacoma. It
maintains a large camping area, which draws people from throughout
the state. There are several smaller State parks within two miles of
the City's boundaries, including Dolloff Lake fishing access, North
Lake Fishing Access, and Saltwater State Park. Whereas these may
The play area at Celebration Park has
many users.
A trail entrance to English Gardens Park.
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Community Park Level of
Service
Standard: 2.8 ac/1,000
Current Inventory:
City = 309.19 ac
City+PAA = 384.29 ac
Current Service Levels:
City = 3.46 ac/1,000
City + PAA = 3.46
ac/1,000
Current Need:
City = none, +58.86 ac
City + PAA = none,
+73.27 ac
Future Need (2017):
City = none, +47.76 ac
City + PAA = none,
+59.14 ac
not be considered regional parks, they are state-funded and draw
residents not only from Federal Way, but also from other surrounding
communities.
Anal ysis
According to the level of service calculations, at 2.7 acres/1000
population, the City is currently meeting its level of service standard
of 2.6 acres/1000 population for regional parks. However, in the year
2017, it is anticipated that an additional 1.66 acres of park land is
necessary to maintain the level of service standard for regional parks.
These calculations do not reflect the other regional park facilities
within 2 miles of Federal Way, including Saltwater State Park, parts of
Dash Point State Park that lie outside Federal Way City limits, North
Lake and Dolloff Lake. The identified future need, based on the level
of service standard for regional parks, is met when the state park
facilities within two miles of City limits are included. These are not
facilities over which the City has jurisdiction. The City cannot control
the addition of future regiona► parks in the area due to its built-out
condition.
B. Community Parks
Community parks are the primary active recreation facilities in the
City, providing active and structured recreation opportunities for the
community, as well as passive recreation uses. Community parks
have a larger service area, typically a 2 mile radius. Most of the City
is served by a community park facility per this definition. Community
parks include Celebration Park, Dumas Bay Centre Park, Dumas
Bay Sanctuary, French Lake Park, Hylebos Blueberry Farm, Lakota
Park, Sacajawea Park, Saghalie Park, Steel Lake Park, and West
Hylebos Wetland Park, totaling 309.19 acres. Community parks
offer a diversity of facilities and tend to be the more popular and
recognizable parks in the system because of the park size, range of
amenities, sports fields, and passive recreation areas. These parks
are also locations where members of the whole family can recreate,
participating in a variety of activities concurrently.
Analysis
According to the level of service calculations, the City is exceeeding its
level of service standard of 2.8 acres/1000 population for the current
population. The current service level is 3.46 acres/1000 population. At
3.31 acres/1000 population, the City will also be exceeding its level of
service standard in 2017.
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When the population and parks located within the PAA are included in
the analysis, the current level of service for community parks remains
the same at 3.46 acres/1000 people and will be 3.31 acres/1000
population in 2017, thus exceeding its levei of service both now and in
the future.
The community parks in the system are well loved and used by the
community. Many are destinations in the community and the location
of large community events. Most of the facilities are in fair to good
shape, but could benefit from some strategic improvements. Master
plans for Sacajawea and Lakota parks were adopted in 2006, and
these identify substantial redevelopment for both parks.
The primary issue raised by the community is the condition of the
outdoor athletic fields including soccer fields and softball/baseball
fields. Fields with poor drainage, unlit, or are not regulation sized limit
the ability to program these spaces for year round games and events.
Most of these fields are programmed for leagues and organized
sports. Upgrading these athletic fields will substantially improve the
usability of the parks by increasing the number of games that can be
programmed annually in those facilities.
Additional input through the public process indicates that there is a
lack of unprogrammed fieids in the City for informal groups that are
not associated with leagues or sports groups. Informal users of the
soccer, basketball, and baseball/softbali fields compete with organized
sports associations and league play for the use of these facilities.
These informal users get `bumped' from the fieids when league play
need to use them. Schooi grounds in the community often provide
an opportunity for unorganized use of the fields, although these fields
are also programmed for use by the schools and some of the local
recreation providers.
C. Neighborhood Parks
There are a total of 19 neighborhood parks within the City, located
primarily in single family residential areas. The City has made
significant progress in recent years in constructing new neighborhood
parks in underserved areas, as well as conducting phased
improvements at some of the older neighborhood parks. Most areas
in the City have a neighborhood park within a quarter to half mile of
all residents, with the exception of limited areas in the southeast and
north part of the city.
Adults play softbal/ at Steel Lake Park.
Sacajawea Park contains a soccer field
and track, in addition to other features.
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Neighborhood Park Level of Neighborhood parks serve a local purpose to the surrounding
Service residential neighborhood and range in character and use. Some of
Standard: 1.7 ac/1,000 the neighborhood parks are neighborhood level community gathering
places, while others are tucked away and not visible or regularly used.
Current Inventory:
City = 152.67 ac
City+PAA = 187.25 ac
Current Service Levels:
City = 1.71 ac/1,000
City + PAA = 1.69
ac/1,000
Analysis
The City currently exceeds its level of service standard for
neighborhood parks (1.7ac/1,000), with an existing ratio of 1.71
ac/1000 population. Future needs to 2017 indicate that the system will
need approximately 6.06 acres of additional neighborhood park land at
that time.
Current Need: None, -1.58 ac When the population and parks located within the PAA are included
in the analysis, the current level of service for neighborhood parks is
Future Need (2017): 1.69 acres/1000 population. There are two neighborhood parks in
City = 6.18 ac the PAA-- Bingaman Pond Park (16.7 acres) and Camelot Park (18
City + PAA = 10.61 ac acres). Future neighborhood park needs (2017) for the City and PAA
combined is 10.04 acres.
Play areas such as this one in Madrona
Park are popular wifh residents.
French Lake Park is currently funcfioning
as an off-leash dog park.
Amenity-Based Standards for Neighborhood Parks
t became evident through the outreach process for this Plan that
many of the neighborhood parks are not well-known or well-used.
Some of the neighborhood parks have issues with poor visibility,
vandalism, or aging equipment. As the City has done an effective
job of providing a diversity of neighborhood parks in the system, the
most important need for neighborhood parks is to focus on ways to
enliven them and make them more usable places. Most of the future
need for neighborhood parks is amenity-based, to ensure that each
neighborhood park has a minimum or baseline of improvements.
Recommendations later in this chapter focus on the specific
improvements that will help to activate the neighborhood parks,
engage the local neighborhood in the design and stewardship of the
parks, and capitalize on the unique potential of each.
Based on this analysis, the City should layer the current level of
service standard with an amenity-based standard for neighborhood
parks to ensure that the parks will be safer and more comfortable and
usable to park users. This would include:
• Visible park entries with signage and other identifying
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TABLE 5.2: LEVEL OF SERVICE ANALYSIS FOR THE CITY AND PAA
Regional Community Neighborhood Trails Trails Open Space Total Park
Facility Type parks (acres) Parks (acres) Parks (acres) (acres) (miles) (acres) Land*
(acres)
Current City Park
Inventory (City- 0 309.19 152.67 118 9.23 539.43 1,119.29
owned Properties
Only)
Park Inventory (all
parks within City 241.1 309.19 152.67 118 9.23 539.43 1,360.39
limits)
Current City + PAA
Park Inventory (all 415.9 384.29 187.37 118 9.23 539.43 1,644.99
parks located within
City & PAA)
Level of Service
Standard (per 1,000 2.6 2.8 1.7 2.2 0.2 6.0 10.9
residents)
Current Service 2 � 3.46 1.71 1.32 0.1 6.04 15.22**
Level-City only (2011)
Current Need +8.74 +58.86 +0.74 -78.61 -8.64 +3.21 +386.26
Current Service
Levels City+PAA 3.74 3.46 1.69 1.06 0.08 4.86 14.81
(20ll )
Current Need +127.10 +73.27 -1.46 -126.37 -12.99 -127.04 +434.24
Projected LOS
(based on projected 2.58 3.31 1.64 1.26 0.09 5.78 14.57
City 2017 population)
Need (in acres) to
meet LOS standard -1.66 +47.76 -6.06 -87.41 -9.44 -20.78 +342.67
(City)
Projected LOS
(based on projected 3.58 3.31 1.61 1.02 0.08 4.65 14.17
City + PAA 2017
population)
Need (in acres) to
meet LOS standard +113.98 +59.14 -10.04 -137.47 -13.99 -157.31 +379.24
(Cit + PAA)
urrent seroice eve s, no inc u ing regiona par s as oin ta e ar = I.5 acres popu a ion
omparison to tan ar measures w et er t e service eve s is a ove or e ow t e stan ar . ositive num er in icate t e inventory excee s
standards; negative numbers depict deficiencies.
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Open Space Level of Service
Standard: 6.0 ac/1,000
Current Inventory:
City = 539.43 ac
City+PAA = 539.43 ac
Current Service Levels:
City = 6.04 ac/1,000
City + PAA = 4.86
ac/1,000
Current Need:
City: None, +3.21 ac
City + PAA =
127.04 ac
Future Need (2017):
City = 20.78 ac
City + PAA = 157.31 ac
Poverty Bay Park is currently
undeveloped, but has the potential to be
an open space with shoreline access and
nature trails.
features such as landscaping, bollards, low fence, or
other identifiable civic treatments.
• Clear sight lines into and around the park to increase
the perception of safety.
• A play structure.
• Durable site furnishings such as benches, picnic tables
and trash cans.
• Seating and informal lawn areas for leisure and to
encourage use.
D. Open Spaces
Federal Way has an extensive system of open space lands, many
of which are unimproved or undeveloped. These open spaces offer
urban residents access to naturai areas, and provide value to people,
animals and the environment. The City manages a broad range of
open spaces, each with varying constraints and potential. Some open
spaces have environmental constraints such as wetlands or steep
slopes, and function more as "breathing room" open spaces. Some
of the City's open spaces are small parcels that have limited open
space or habitat value. Others are larger and provide trails within a
weii-intact natural setting. Finally, there are several open spaces that
provide, or have the potential to provide, shoreline access. Many of
the City's open spaces also have the potential for educational and
interpretive opportunities. Several open spaces in the system may be
appropriate for park development to meet the recreation needs of the
community in the future.
Anal ysis
Within the City there are a total of 539.43 acres of open space lands
or roughly 6.04 acres/1000 population, which exceeds the City's level
of service standard of 6.0 ac/1000 population. Future needs for open
space, based on a 2017 population is an additional 20.78 acres of
open space.
When the PAA is included in the analysis, the current level of service
for open spaces is 4.86 ac/1000 population, which is below the City's
level of service standard because there are not many publicly owned
open space areas in the PAA. Future open space needs for the City
and the PAA will require an additional 157.31 acres of open space to
meet the City's level of service standard, which could be difficult to
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attain given that there are limited undeveloped areas within the City
that are not already publicly owned. One option for meeting the City's
level of service standard for open space may be to add partial open
space credit for open spaces owned by other public or private entities
such as Weyerhaeuser, surface water utility districts, Lakehaven
sewer district, etc. The PAA has a substantial amount of undeveloped
land. If the City decides to try and meet its acreage-based standard for
open space after annexation of the PAA occurs, there would be more
opportunities for open space land acquisition in that area.
E. Trails
There are two major trails in the City that aren't within parks or
opens spaces: the BPA Trail and West Campus Traii. These trails,
particularly the BPA trail, are popular and widely used. However,
during the public outreach process, residents complained about the
inadequate maintenance of the BPA trail corridor, extensive invasive
species, and the fact that there is a lack of loop routes to follow for
recreational walking. Many of the City's parks and open spaces
contain traiis, and some of these are loop trails. Two exampies are
West Hylebos Wetiands Park and Panther Lake Open Space, which
contain trails. Dash Point State Park also has an extensive system of
trails, and is well used by the community. There are also a number of
shorter trails within the City's Park system.
Analysis
The City's current level of service standard is based on both the
acreage dedicated to the trail, and the actual length of the trail. The
City has 118 acres dedicated to trails (the bulk of which is within the
BPA Trail right-of-way) or 1.32 acres/1000 population. Based on that
standard, the City would need to dedicate an additional 78.61 acres
to trail use to meet the City's level of service standard today, and an
additional 8.8 acres above and beyond that to meet future needs in
2017.
Many communities use the acreage calculation for trails because
it is the most straightforward approach given available data, and it
is consistent with calculations for other park categories. The area
level of service calculation for trails does not address the function or
distance of the trail. Also, trail corridor widths vary, thus creating vastly
different acreage calculations. The City's trail standard for trail length
Trails Level of Service
Standard: 0.2 miles/1000
population
Current Inventory:
City = 9.23 mi
City+PAA = 9.23 mi
Current Service Levels:
City = 0.10 mi
City + PAA = 0.08 mi
Current Need:
City = 8.64 mi
City + PAA =
12.99 mi
Future Need (2017):
City = 9.44 mi
City + PAA = 13.99 mi
English Gardens Park offers a walking
trail that connects the West Campus
Open Space and Alderbrook Park.
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Alderbrook Park
is 0.2 miles of trail/1000 population. Based on that standard, the City
has a deficiency of trails in the community. There are a total of 9.23
miles of trail measured in the City and PAA, or 0.1 miles (528 ft) per
1000 population (including BPA Trail, West Campus Trail and West
Hylebos Wetlands Park and Panther Lake Open Space).
To meet future demand using the current standard, the City would
need to construct an additional 9.44 miles to serve the City's
projected 2017 population and 13.99 miles to serve the future City and
PAA demands.
As mentioned above, to meet the needs of the community, the level oi
service standards should be layered with more qualitative measures
that address the condition of the trails to ensure that they are safe for
pedestrian and bicycle use, and that they are effectively connecting
destinations and adequately signed. For urban trails (paved
surfaces) it is important that the trails are ADA accessible and clear of
obstructions. Nature trail areas must also be periodically assessed to
ensure that the trail surface is in good condition, free of obstructions,
and that they are ADA accessible wherever possible.
F. System-wide Level of Service
In 2011, there are a total of 1,119.29 acres of City-owned park and
open space land within the City of Federal Way including roughly
579.86 acres in developed parks and 539.43 acres in undeveloped
open space. If Dash Point State Park is included in the calculation for
totai acreage, then there are 1360.39 acres of park and open space
within the City. If the available parks within the Potential Annexation
Area (PAA) are included in those calculations, a total of 1,644.99acres
of park and open space are located within the City and PAA. This
includes City, State, and County park facilities.
The City's level of service standard for total park land is 10.9
acres/1000 population. The current service level for the City is
15.22 acres/1000 population, and for the County and PAA together,
the current service level is 14.81 acres/1000 population. What this
means is that system-wide, the City has an adequate amount of park
land to serve both the current and future projected population for
both the City and PAA. However, much of this acreage is raw land
in unprogrammed/undeveloped open space. The primary deficiency,
both now and projected, is in improved trails.
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Park Specific Analysis
Appendix A includes individual analyses for each of the major parks
and open spaces in the system. The park inventory sheets summarize
the park's character and context, specific issues to be addressed, park
potential, and near term and long term needs. Evaluation matrices
for each facility type (Community Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Open
Spaces) can be found in Appendix C). These tables include the
evaluation criteria developed to help assess the constraints and
opportunities of each park.
4. Plan Recommendations
The following recommendations have been developed based on
the findings of the needs assessment and the consistent themes
that emerged from the public outreach process. The recommended
actions inform policy direction and project prioritization and are
organized according to the five `core values' that came out of the
planning process. These `core values' are fully explained in Chapter
One.
A. System-Wide Recommended Actions
The most important and cost effective actions the City can undertake
to address the health and longevity of the system is to:
• Focus on strategic improvements within existing parks and
open spaces that enhance the quality of the park experience;
• Identify methods that activate and enliven the spaces to make
them more inviting usable, and safe.
• Provide for a range of recreational opportunities at each
park to satisfy community demands for all age groups and
backgrounds.
B. Improve existing facilities & provide multiple
functions in parks (Core value 1)
Improving existing facilities and providing multiple functions in parks
so that parks address different interests and can provide `one stop'
recreating is the highest priority for the community, based on public
feedback. This core value is supported by the following points:
• According to the City's 2006 parks survey, when asked how
the City should prioritize future projects, respondents indicated
that making improvements to existing facilities was the number
one priority.
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The SW 312th Sports Courts include
these basketball courts, as well as a
tennis court and pickleball court.
National recreation trend points to the fact that people desire
quality over quantity with service, programs, and facilities.
This trend is also reflected at the local level based on input
from residents during the public outreach process.
The City's parks and open space network is extensive
and includes a variety of spaces and activities. This
system is a key asset to the Federal Way community because
it not only provides low cost access to recreational
opportunities, but the parks and open spaces in the system
help to define the community's image, culture, and community
character. Parks and open spaces also provide opportunities
for social interaction, and enhance community quality of life.
Since incorporation, the City has done an effective job at
improving its community parks and neighborhood parks. The
City has also made great strides in developing new facilities,
such as the Community Center and new neighborhood parks
like Madrona and Alderdale Parks. Thus, acquisition of more
park land is not the current priority.
For the community parks, some of the athletic fields are not
operating at maximum efficiency due to poor drainage,
inadequate lighting, and/or irregularly sized fields. Continue
to master plan and improve facilities and balance both the
active and passive recreation uses at these parks to provide
multi-generational use and enjoyment.
From an area calculation perspective, the level of service
analysis indicates that the City will meet future projected
demand for parks and recreation. Deficiencies have been
identified in the system, for trails. However, those service level
calculations do not focus on the quality of the park experience
or the full range of activities taking place within parks and open
space areas.
Below are specific recommended actions that address improvement to
existing facilities and providing multiple functions in parks. The actions
are organized by park type.
Community Parks
Each of the community parks were evaluated to determine the
potential of each. Table C.1 in Appendix C summarizes the
constraints and potential of each community park.
To meet active recreation demand, the first priority should be to bring
the athletic fields up to standards to meet demand. This would include
addressing drainage, regulation sized fields, installation of artificial
turf to extend the playing season, and lighting to allow for play during
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the evenings and winter months. Other recommended community
park improvements are meant to address the image and identity of the
parks, to help them be more visible to the public as civic/community
destinations, and to make them welcoming and inviting places.
Recommended Actions:
• A phased approach to implementing master plans for Lakota
and Sacajawea Parks as funding is available.
• Update Master Plan to upgrade athletic facilities and passive
recreation areas at Steel Lake Park.
• Develop a facilities improvement pian to address the athletic
fields at Saghalie Park.
• At Saghalie Park, install park identity and street frontage
improvements along SW Campus Dr. This would include
streetscape improvements, enhanced pedestrian entrances,
park identity signs, and other treatments as appropriate.
• Develop a phasing plan for converting some existing grass
soccer fields in community parks to artificial turf.
• Given Sacajawea Park's high visibility and heavily traveled
arterial location adjacent to SR 509/Dash Point Road, seek
state and community funding for a project to upgrade existing
weed-infested appearance of the Park street frontage berm
with permanent, low-maintenance groundcover landscaping.
If demand has not been satisfied even after improvements have been
made to existing facilities, the City should then explore other options,
focused on improvements on other public lands that do not require
further property acquisition. Specific actions could include:
• Explore partnerships with Federal Way Public Schools to
identify opportunities for active recreation improvements.
• If and when areas within the Potential Annexation Area (PAA)
are annexed, the Department should develop a phasing plan
to update the community parks located within the PAA. There
are currently three community parks in the PAA with active
recreation facilities: Five Mile Lake Park, Lake Geneva Park,
and South County Bail fields. At a minimum this phasing
plan should include evaluating the needs and opportunities
associated with each park, negotiating conditions of transfer
from King County, identifying funding sources, and would
address specific actions that need to occur to bring the fields
and facilities up to current standards. The City should consider
requesting parks to be upgraded by King County before being
transferred to the City's parks system.
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Figure 5.1 visually illustrates the recommendations described above.
Neighborhood Parks
The City has an extensive system of neighborhood parks. Many of
these parks are under utilized and have untapped potential. Some
of these parks have high potential as neighborhood gathering
places, while others will remain as small neighborhood parks where
generai upkeep and improvements should occur over time. Other
neighborhood parks can realize potential based on their location
as part of a larger trail and sidewalk network in the City. The
greatest opportunity in many of these neighborhood parks is to
design improvements that heip to activate or enliven the spaces.
Recommendations for neighborhood parks are both general and
specific to different neighborhood park types. For the purposes of this
analysis and the recommendations, neighborhood parks were divided
into the following four subcategories.
• Neighborhood Gathering Places
• Passive Neighborhood Parks
• Neighborhood Trail Nodes
Recommended actions:
• Improve parks according to their unique potential and context
within the system.
• Prioritize park improvements to make them more usable,
inviting, and minimize impacts to local neighbors.
• Phase improvements with high priority placed on those
parks that have potential as neighborhood gathering places,
especially in areas close to multi-family housing.
• Cultivate "community ownership" of parks through
neighborhood stewardship, neighborhood work sessions and
open houses, adopt-a-park programs, and community gardens.
• Develop a phased improvement plan for each of the
neighborhood parks to address:
o Installation of durable materials;
o Safety/visibility concerns;
o Street presence;
o Natural drainage;
o Invasive species management;
o Low-impact (sustainable) design and maintenance
practices such as use of drought-resistant native plants,
integrated pest management, natural drainage, etc.
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FIGURE 5.1: FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
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Specific actions for each of the neighborhood parks will be based on
the neighborhood park potential and the specific neighborhood park
subcategories identified above. Each of the neighborhood parks
were evaluated based on criteria, such as visible park entries, access,
sense of place, surrounding land use, etc. Table C.2 in Appendix C
summarizes the potential of each neighborhood park.
a) Neighborhood Gathering Places
These are neighborhood parks that have unique features or assets
that could be capitalized upon further. These parks have features
such as: off-street parking, trails, large open areas, multi-use potential,
presence of special features, and are located on a minor collector or
arterial. Parks with the potential to be neighborhood gathering piaces
include:
• Adelaide
• Alderdale
• Alderbrook
• Cedar Grove
• Coronado
• French Lake
• Mirror Lake
• Palisades
Working with local neighbors, the City should develop improvements
for each of these parks based on their unique potential and community
desires. This process would be designed to identify specific
improvements that would help to activate the parks.
b) Passive Neighborhood Parks
These are some of the small neighborhood parks that have limited
access, are tucked away on local residential streets, are often
compietely surrounded by single family residential homes, have low
usage currently, and have limited or no parking. Passive neighborhood
parks include:
• Dash Point Highlands Park
• Heritage Woods Park
• Lake Grove Park
• Wildwood Park
• Wedgewood Park
Recommended actions at passive neighborhood/local use parks focus
on small upgrades to increase the function and safety of the park, and
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to help activate them. This could include actions such as upgrading
play equipment and site furnishings as needed.
c) Neighborhood Trail Nodes
There are several neighborhood parks within the system that have
the potential to connect to a larger system of trails and non-motorized
improvements in the City. These are parks that are located near other
open space areas and the City's existing trail network. Improvements
at these parks will help to link together routes between community
destinations such as schools, community facilities, parks, multifamily
housing, and create longer trail segments and loops in the system.
Parks with the potential as neighborhood trail nodes include:
• Alderbrook Park
• English Gardens Park
• Olympic View Park
• Madrona Park
Both Alderbrook Park and English Gardens Park have the potential to
connect with the BPA Trail, West Campus Open Space, and Panther
Lake Open Space. Linking these parks to the larger network of trails
in the centrai part of the City will make significant strides in developing
an interconnected system of trails and sidewalks connecting
community destinations and landmarks.
Olympic View Park, adjacent to Woodbridge Park Open Space, is
another park with potential to extend the City's trail network. Long
term, a trail/sidewalk network linking Woodbridge Park Open Space,
Olympic View Park, Lochaven Open Space, and Poverty Bay Open
Space would provide a recreational walking route on the west side of
the City.
Madrona Park, a recently developed neighborhood park, is already
connected to the BPA Trail. This park links the south part of the city to
the BPA Trail, Panther Lake Open Space, and Celebration Park.
Specific recommended actions for neighborhood trail node parks focus
on trail installation or improvements, a wayfinding signage system,
and trailhead improvements.
d) Park Activation
Park activation recommendations are two-fold. The first step is to
enhance safety and visibility into the parks as a means to encourage
increased use. The second is programmatic, in terms of supporting
setting.
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This play structure at Wildwood Park is
enjoyed by many children.
activities in parks that help to activate the spaces. The key
improvement for every neighborhood park is to increase the visibility of
the park from the street—both in terms of safety and security to park
users, as well as making sure that the parks are readily identifiabte
as parks. This means integrating Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, improving the street
frontage, facilitating visibi�ity into the parks, installing identity signs at
each park entrance, and other treatments such as low lying plants,
bollards, or low fences to define the edge of the park.
Beyond physical improvements at neighborhood parks, programmatic
efforts will also help to activate the parks and make them more
usable to the public. This can occur through several potential efforts
including:
• Utilize the neighborhood workshop process to help customize
improvements specific to neighborhood needs.
• Encourage `ownership' of neighborhood parks through:
o Neighborhood residents/homeowner association
stewardship;
o Partnering with local service clubs and organizations
such as the Rainier Audubon Society, Master
Gardeners, Korean Seniors Association, service clubs
and schools in an adopt-a-park program;
o School curriculums addressing physical activity and the
natural environment;
o Reinstating the City's small and simple grant program
for neighborhood initiated park improvements;
• Volunteer work parties associated with Earth Day, Day of
Caring, Clean Sweep, etc.
• Working with Federat Way businesses, develop a corporate
sponsorship/volunteer program to organize employees into
volunteer work teams for specific projects and activities.
• Encourage cultural and special events to take place in the
parks.
• Consider quarterly or annual events such as summer movies in
the park.
Figure 5.2 visually shows the recommendations described above.
Maintenance Program
An essential component of implementing the intent of Core Value #1 is
to ensure that the existing park facilities are well maintained and that
improvements are made on an ongoing basis. Proper maintenance
and renovation of parks and replacement of outdated equipment
will prevent and/or correct potentially hazardous conditions. This
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protects the public, as well as reduces liability to the City. An ongoing
maintenance program also helps to improve the image and identity of
the park system by addressing issues like vandalism and graffiti.
Recommended Actions:
The City should develop a systematic annual maintenance plan/
work program that helps to address ongoing maintenance tasks and
prioritizes staff hours. A maintenance program addresses:
• Phased installation of durable materials;
• Landscape maintenance activities;
• Invasive species management program;
• Incorporate natural drainage systems and low impact
design and maintenance practices where feasible.
C. Create community gathering places and
destinations (Core value 2)
Recent community input placed an emphasis on community gathering
places in the City, particularly for the City Center. Analysis shows the
following to be true:
• The City's parks are places where the community
recreates and socially interacts. Community parks, such
as Celebration Park and Steel Lake Park currently serve the
function as community gathering places for outdoor special
events and community functions, such as the Red, White and
Blues Festival and summer concerts.
• The Community Center serve as a gathering
place year round and is envisioned to be the `heart' of the
community.
• The public has indicated a desire for more places within
the City where people can informally gather, such as small
downtown plazas, or neighborhood commercial districts
where people can stroll and people watch.
• In addition, some of the City's neighborhood parks also have
the potential for becoming neighborhood gathering places for
local residents. This would also help to activate the parks and
encourage increased use.
• The off-leash dog park at French Lake is an example of how a
change in use can help to activate a park. This park now
functions as a community gathering place for dog owners
who visit each day. Many of these park patrons are quite
active in volunteer efforts and raise funds to maintain and
improve the park facilities.
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The `big red mower" helps in maintaining
the City's many sports fields and grassy
areas.
• Gathering spaces should be connected by trails and sidewalks
so that they are part of a larger, interconnected network.
• The City Center offers the best opportunity for these types of
gathering places.
Recommended Actions:
• Develop an open space strategy that would incorporate
multiple gathering places or a`central `commons' or
town square in conjunction with City Center mixed-use
redevelopment.
• Some neighborhood parks have the potential to become
neighborhood level gathering places (as described above),
especially if neighborhood events were held there, such as
movies in the park or neighborhood picnics to help activate the
space.
• dentify other park sites that may have the potential for an off-
leash dog park area. Potential locations could include: BPA
Trail right-of-way, Adelaide (horse arena) and potentially other
sites to explore through the public process.
• Activate and increase use of the BPA trail. Consider engaging
groups in beautification and landscaping efforts, e.g., adopt-a-
tree, and/or siting of special uses, such as off-leash areas,
pea-patches, etc, where feasible.
• Develop a more effective marketing strategy for Dumas Bay
Centre so that it becomes more `visible' and functions more as
a community gathering place.
Figures 5.1 and 5.2 visually show the community parks/facilities
and neighborhood parks, respectively, that could function more as
gathering places and destinations.
D. Retain and improve natural open spaces (Core
value 3)
The City's extensive open space system provides a variety of outdoor
settings to access nature close to home. The following points were
derived from public input and analysis of open space trends both
locally and state-wide:
• Open spaces and natural areas help define Federal Way's
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Residents enjoy sl-�ows at i:orr�rnunity
gafhering places like this one in a more
urban context.
Funland in Steel Lake Park functions as
a community gathering place.
character.
• Many people use parks for their naturai and scenic qualities
and to `get away' from urban life. In the region and the state,
access to natural areas is important to our quality of life. In
fact, walking/hiking in nature is one of the more popular
recreation activities in the state.
• The open spaces within the City have varying constraints and
potential. Some open spaces are small parcels of land
with limited ecological or recreational function. Others are
quite large and include a wealth of natural and cultural features
unique to Federal Way, such as the West Hylebos
• The needs assessment indicates that the City currently has an
adequate supply of open space.
• The key to an effective management strategy is to determine
the potential of each open space as habitat first, and then for
an appropriate levei of pubiic access and future recreational
opportunities. The larger open spaces were evaivated using
criteria such as the presence of environmental constraints,
habitat value and function, accessibility, the potential for
public access/trails, and other criteria as shown. Open
space characteristics and qualities are summarized in Table
C.3 in Appendix C. Based on that analysis, there are
essentially four types of open spaces in the City:
1) Open spaces with habitat and ecological function that
have the potential for enhanced public access and
education.
2) Open spaces that provide shoreline access.
3) "Breathing Room" open spaces. These are
undeveloped areas with environmental constraints that
may offer limited public access, but serve a function
by protecting sensitive areas and providing green
space in the City.
4) Open spaces that have the potential to become
developed parks to meet future recreation demand.
Recommended Actions:
a) Overall Open Space System
• Develop an Open Space Management Program that:
o Identifies critical areas and wildlife habitat potential
o Addresses invasive species and plant management
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o Integrates low impact, sustainable maintenance
practices.
Evaluate each of the open spaces in greater detail to
determine the potential for highest and best use of the
property. Some of these lands are located in the south part
of the City, or near areas that are currently under served
by parks. These individual parks should be evaluated to
determine their potential as future developed parks. In
addition, there are some properties that do not add significant
value to the open space system. The City should evaluate
whether any of these lands should be surplused to provide
funding toward other parWopen space enhancements.
Construct low impact trails where safe and feasible to enhance
public access to open spaces.
b) Habitat Value/Ecological Funcfion
The City's larger open spaces offer the most opportunities for public
use and have the greatest potential habitat value and ecological
function in the City. These include:
• West Hylebos
• Panther Lake
• Poverty Bay
• Fisher's Pond
For open spaces with the potential for enhanced public access and
educational opportunities, recommendations include:
• Determine the extent of environmental constraints and habitat
value at each of these open spaces.
• Balance ecological function with public access and education;
• Construct low impact trails where safe and feasible.
• Integrate educational component such as interpretive signage
• Partner with local groups such as the Audubon Society, Earth
Corps/Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands, Master Gardeners, etc
to do work projects and sponsor guided tours/walks.
• Partner with the School District to develop a"learning
landscapes" program that encourages a student curriculum
around:
o Native species and control of invasive species
o Urban Wildlife
o Design
o Stewardship
o Environmental awareness
Hylebos Creek flows through Spring
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Interpretive information is posted in West
Hylebos Wetlands Park.
Panther Lake offers trails and a wetland
nature area.
c) Shoreline Access
Although the City is situated on the Puget Sound, there is limited
public shoreline access due to private ownership of much of the
shoreline. Parks, open spaces, and other community facilities with
public shoreline access include:
• Dumas Bay Centre
• Dumas Bay Sanctuary
• Poverty Bay
• Dash Point State Park (not owned by City)
Topography also influences shoreline access in the City. Both Poverty
Bay and Dumas Bay are located on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound.
Recommendations include:
• Enhance public shoreline access opportunities at Poverty Bay
and Dumas Bay.
• Expiore additional shoreline access at small shoreline open
spaces located at unopened street ends.
• Explore the potential for a Washington Water Association
trail (for kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized watercraft)
connecting Federal Way parks along the shoreline, and
potentially connecting to a larger regional system to waterfront
parks in Des Moines and Tacoma.
• Restore and protect eroded shoreline areas.
d) Breathing Room Open Spaces
Many of the linear open spaces in the City, or greenbelts, have
environmentally sensitive areas, such as steep slopes or creeks
that may limit future improvements. These `breathing room' open
spaces, such as Lochhaven Open Space or Woodbridge Park Open
Space, are important to the open space system because they not only
protect these sensitive areas from development, but they provide the
opportunity to provide trail connections to other parks and community
destinations. Public access, i.e traiis should be encouraged where
safe, feasible, and not destructive to high quality habitat or critical
areas.
The retention of private open spaces through incentive-based
programs, such as conservation easements, should also be explored.
These private open spaces, which often occur in environmentally-
sensitive areas, may also serve ecological and `breathing room' open
space functions even if they are not publicly accessible.
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E. Develop a walking and biking community
through an integrated trail and sidewalk network
(Core value 4)
This core value is about connecting community destinations and
linking them in ways that encourage people to exercise and recreate.
The following points emerged from the planning process and analysis:
• Walking is consistently the number one recreational activity
people participate in, and this trend is on the rise.
• The needs assessment shows the City has a deficiency of
trails. Sidewalks are also limited in the City.
• Providing safe places for pedestrian movement is an important
aspect of encouraging people to walk.
• To be a vibrant, healthy city, community destinations and
landmarks should be connected via an integrated system of
sidewalks and trails.
• The BPA Trail is one of the most heavily used recreation
facilities in the City. The trail serves Celebration Park,
Madrona Park, and the Aquatic Center but does not serve
many other community destinations. Most users drive to the
trail, park, walk for a while, and then turn around and go back
to their cars.
• People often choose parks when they are accessible to
walking, bicycling, or transit routes, or because they have
adequate parking.
• Expanding the trail system is a high priority for the community,
particularly routes that `go somewhere' and connect major City
destinations.
• It is unreasonable to expect that the City has the funding to
build an extensive trail system. Instead, the focus should
be on strategic connections, utilizing both the existing and
planned sidewalk system with existing and new trails in parks.
Figure 5.4 conceptually depicts some potential walking and biking
routes in the City based on the City's non-motorized transportation
plan.
Residents may enter English Gardens
Park, a linear park, through one of
several entrances.
through Madrona Park and may in the
fufure extend to the Federal Way City
Limits.
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Recommended Actions:
• Prioritize sidewalk and trail improvements in areas near
schools, community facilities, retail areas, and multi-family
residential (where a higher concentration of people live).
• Utilize the existing and planned sidewalk network to facilitate
connections between parks and trail routes.
• Connect Celebration Park to Steel Lake Park through a
downtown sidewalk network, safe pedestrian street crossings,
intersection improvements, way finding signage, and enhanced
pedestrian treatments and amenities.
• Create neighborhood walking routes that link neighborhood
parks, open spaces, and public lands with trails and sidewalk
improvements, such as connecting:
o Panther Lake/BPA Trail through English Gardens Park
to Alderbrook Park.
o Woodbridge Open Space to Olympic View Park through
Lochhaven and eventually connecting to Poverty Bay
Open Space.
o Saghalie Park to BPA trail via new trail development
and sidewalk improvements.
• In partnership with the School District and the Public Works
Department, continue to pursue funding from the Safe Routes
to Schools program to improve sidewalks in locations where
parks are located on routes to schools.
• Develop a comprehensive walking program to promote
physical activity, develop community ownership, and walking
identity in the City. The Walk Federal Way campaign could
include an array of activities, programs, and events including:
o Walking events;
o The development of neighborhood `walking maps',
which would highlight key community features and
landmarks along each route, identify distances and
level of difficulty, and public amenities along the way.
o Develop a greater awareness of the walking routes
and trails through a system-wide way finding signage
program that identifies routes, distances, and
pedestrian orientation maps.
o Engage walking groups such as Volksmarch, etc.
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F. Provide a balance of facilities & services for a
diverse population (Core value 5)
As evidenced in demographic trends, the City's population is diversifying.
Understanding the makeup of the Federal Way community is important so
that the City is providing programs and services that meet all residents'
needs and interests. To be effective, recreation programming must adapt
and respond to changing community interests and activities. The City
must continue to be pro-active in monitoring local and national trends to
ensure all ages, abilities and backgrounds are being served.
Recommended Actions:
a) Recreation Programs
Through the 2006 public process, both teen programs and senior
programs were ranked as important to the community. There is an
identified need, both in terms of trends and anecdotal evidence, for a
wider range of senior programs that provide active recreation opportunities
for seniors, especially given that the baby boomers will reach senior status
within the planning horizon of this Plan. In addition, teen programming
was identified as important to the community, though it is unclear whether
people desire more programs for teens or are simply looking for things for
teens to do.
• Develop a more detailed analysis of senior and teen programming
needs.
• The City should evaluate the need for structured teen programs.
Consider using the Youth Commission to do a Teen Assessment to
understand what teens need and want.
• The City should balance the development of passive and active
recreation opportunities.
As previously identified, Federal Way is becoming increasingly diverse.
Yet it is unclear what that means from a recreation programming
perspective. Part of the challenge is engaging these groups to understand
their needs. Anecdotal evidence points to a need for unprogrammed
recreation facilities (such as soccer fields and basketball courts).
• The City should delve further into the needs of minority populations
in the City, particularly because the City will continue to see more
diversity in its population.
• The City should look for opportunities to tie cultural programming
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to special events and cultural celebrations/holidays in the
community.
• The City should consider incorporating other languages such
as Spanish and Korean in its outreach materials and/or park
signage.
b) Inclusive Recreation
The City should conduct an assessment of its facilities and programs
to assure that it is fully accommodating the needs of those residents
with disabilities.
c) Coordination with Other Service Providers
• Department staff shouid continue to partner and coordinate
with other recreation service providers in the community to
regularly assess how weil community recreation needs are
being met and to be responsive in addressing gaps and
deficiencies in service. This will ensure the City is providing
programs which are complimentary to other recreation
providers in the community and are not duplicating services.
d) Recreation Programming Space
• Ensure there is adequate `flexible' program space (classrooms/
muitipurpose rooms) to accommodate a range of programs.
This allows the City to respond to trends and provide new
classes and programs without the need to build new facilities.
• There is a need for additional arts/visual media spaces that
would support popular arts/visuai media classes. These types
of spaces are not addressed in the Community Center. The
best location for these facilities is at the Dumas Bay Centre. A
facility master plan for the Centre would help to evaluate the
potentiai for additional arts/visual media classrooms.
e) Arts and Cultural Plan
• Update the City's Arts and Culture Plan, in association with the
Arts Commission, to address the arts and cultural programming
in the City. This plan should emphasize ways of engaging and
bringing together diverse communities.
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1. Improve Existing Facilities and
Provide for Multiple Functions in Parks
(Core value 1)
Intent: The City has a wide range of properties and assets in its parks
and recreation system, including community recreation facilities,
neighborhood parks, trails, and open spaces. Public input indicated
that there is a strong community desire for improving the parks and
open space facilities the City currently owns and maintains. The
following goals and policies address the intention of improving existing
facilities both in terms of quality of facilities and the range of uses
offered at each location.
A. Community Parks
Goal A.1: Improve the City's existing active recreation
facilities to maximize utilization.
Policy A.1: Bring active recreation fields up to standards in order to
meet current and future demand.
Policy A.2: Update master plan for Steel Lake Park
Policy A.3: Coordinate with Federal Way Public Schools to share
costs of improving parks adjacent to schools.
Policy A.4: Implement the master plans that have been developed for
Lakota Park and Sacajawea Park.
Policy A.5: Balance passive and active uses to provide a range of
recreation options at each community park.
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Play area at Palisades Park.
B. Neighborhood Parks
Goal B.1: Improve and maintain all neighborhood parks
to maximize safety, visibility, usability, appeal, and
identity.
Policy B.1: Broaden the definition of neighborhood parks to include
uses such as passive public space, neighborhood gathering places, or
special uses based upon the analysis of each park's potential.
Policy B.2: Plan for improvements to neighborhood parks based upon
their unique potential and designated role in the City-wide system.
Policy B.3: Explore ways to allow for informal play opportunities by
incorporating unprogrammed spaces such as fields and forested
areas.
C. Park Activation
Goal C.1: Maintain City parks and open spaces so
that they are inviting to users and offer facilities and
activities based on the potential of each property and
community need.
Policy C.1: Develop a more recognizable and inviting park and open
space system that may include:
• Developing a design checklist of baseline conditions for
park amenities such as furnishings, signage, etc.
• Consistent signage
• Park entry/street frontage landscaping and site features
such as bollards, low fences, etc.
Policy C.2: Enhance visibility into parks to increase safety and
encourage use.
Policy C.3: Balance maintaining habitat and aesthetic value with
maintaining visibility in and out of parks and open space areas.
Policy C.4: Integrate Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Design (CPTED) techniques to address safety and security concerns
in parks.
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Policy C.5: Track crime and vandalism in each park and open space
and measure achievements using an estabiished baseline.
D. Parks and Recreation Financing
Goal D.1: Operate the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural
Services Department in a fiscally responsible manner.
Policy D.1: Budget adequate funding for maintenance and staffing
needs based on public use of facilities.
Policy D.2: Develop an impact fee analysis to determine the feasibility
of using an impact fee system for park development and facilities
improvements.
E. Public Awareness/Outreach
Goal E.1: Celebrate the City's park, open space and
recreation system by keeping residents informed about
parks, recreational programming, and community
events.
Policy E.1: Continue developing and implementing a comprehensive
system-wide signage and wayfinding program for parks, open spaces,
and walking routes.
Policy E.2: Develop a comprehensive walking program.
Policy E.3: Develop a comprehensive pocket map of the parks, open
space and trail system.
Policy E.4: Continue public relations and publicity efforts to inform
citizens of the recreational opportunities available.
Policy E.5: Consider developing a series of educational/interpretive
information about low-impact use of parks and open spaces that
may include signage, the City's website, and Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services Department publications.
Policy E.6: Monitor park and recreation needs and trends periodically
through questionnaires, surveys, meetings, and research.
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F. Maintenance
Goal F.1: Maintain existing park resources in a manner
which promotes safety, supports a diverse ecosystem,
and minimizes ongoing maintenance costs.
Policy F.1: Develop a maintenance phasing plan to address ongoing
maintenance tasks and help to prioritize staffing.
Policy F.2: Integrate maintenance considerations in the planning and
design of park facilities.
Policy F.3: Consider converting to low-impact maintenance practices,
phased over a several year period that may include the following:
• Maximizing the use of native and naturalized plants and
turf that are biologically appropriate for the region
to avoid or minimize use of irrigation, fertilizers, and
pesticides.
• Controlling erosion and runoff using natural materials such
as grass or hay bales.
• Avoiding or minimizing the use of fertilizers and pesticides
through the use of Integrated Pest Management practices,
especially near water bodies.
• Composting all organic wastes for use in parks and open
space.
• Designing and retrofitting irrigation systems to use only
the minimum water needed, only where needed.
• Where it is safe, retaining dead standing trees, fallen
trees, logs, and vegetative litter, such as falten branches,
twigs, and leaves to preserve water and habitat.
• Installing low-flow water devices where possible.
• Developing a system to use rainwater and graywater for
irrigation purposes where possible.
• Minimizing impervious surface, integrating natural
drainage systems
• Improve City staff capability to manage open space
and public lands in the disciplines of natural resource
management e.g. habitat and wildlife biologist, horticulturist,
etc.
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G. Coordination/Partnerships
Goal G.1: City continues to foster relationships
and shared facilities and programming with other
organizations and agencies that have an impact on, or
interest in, the health and recreation of Federal Way
residents.
Policy G.1: City departments including Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services; Public Works; and Community Development and Planning
should coordinate in areas that may affect parks, open spaces and
trails, such as:
• Development Review
• Acquisition of public lands
• Non-motorized transportation improvements
Policy G.2: Institute a program with the Federal Way Public Schools
to soften and improve the appeal of District properties that are
adjacent to public park facilities. Identify entry improvements such as
signage, landscaping, and lighting that may allow such properties to
read as part of the overall parks and recreation system.
Policy G.3: Partner with other organizations, concerned with
improving public health through active living, within the Federal Way
community.
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Winco Park is under-used due to its small
size, isolation and lack of attractions.
H. Acquisition/Surplus of Properties
Intent: Although the focus for this Plan is on upgrading and enhancing
existing park and open space facilities, the City should be poised to
respond should property acquisition opportunities arise. The following
goals and policies provide direction on future park acquisition:
Goal H.1: Be poised to act when land acquisition
opportunities or major changes in the park system
occur.
Policy H.1: Focus on developing new parks in the areas that will
experience population growth and increased density (such as the City
Center) or where deficiencies currently exist.
Policy H.2: Respond to opportunities to acquire ownership of lands
which will make a unique or significant contribution to the City's overall
park and open space system.
Policy H.3: Explore the potential to use other existing public lands to
meet future park needs such as:
• City's undeveloped open spaces
• Other City owned properties
• King County Surface Water Management
• Lakehaven Utifity District
• Federal Way Public Schools properties
Policy H.4: Establish a transition plan for King County parks within
the Potential Annexation Area that would minimize costs to the City for
bringing these parks up to City of Federal Way standards.
Policy H.S: Consider surplusing lands which are difficult and costly
to maintain or do not significantly contribute to the overall parks and
recreation system, or provide benefits to Federal Way residents.
Any revenues derived from surplus should be put towards the
enhancement of existing parks and open spaces.
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2. Create Community Gathering Places
and Destinations (Core value 2)
Some of the City's parks such as Celebration Park and Steel Lake
Park currently fulfill the role as community gathering places. Many
more of the City's parks and open spaces may be enhanced to better
serve this role by incorporating a certain baseline of characteristics
such as having multi-use functions, being safe and comfortable for
the public's use, and spaces that can accommodate a range of crowd
sizes. Creating community gathering places is especially important as
the City Center area develops. Furthermore, ensuring that the trail and
non-motorized improvements connect popular destinations in the City
will encourage increased use of these facilities.
I. City Center/High Density Areas
Intent: The City Center will dramatically transform over the next
twenty years. As redevelopment occurs, there is an opportunity to
activate the City Center through a network of public spaces such as
green areas, informal plazas, and wide sidewalks.
Goal 1.1: Integrate a system of open spaces, plazas,
and walkways throughout the City Center and other
high density areas to make the area livable, host
community events, and create community identity.
Policy 1.1: Actively develop a plan for community gathering places in
the City Center.
Policy 1.2: Work with Community Development Services Department
to create development standards for the City Center and other higher
density neighborhoods that result in spaces being set aside for parks
and plazas.
Policy 1.3: Encourage mini-parks/gardens near new multi-family
development. Explore opportunities to do so in partnership with the
Department of Community Development and Planning.
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J. Neighborhood Gathering Places
Goal J.1: Establish neighborhood gathering places
in neighborhood parks (where appropriate) where
neighbors can meet, hold small-scale events, and
establish and strengthen neighborhood identity.
Policy J.1: Designate some neighborhood parks as neighborhood
gathering places, where appropriate, based upon an analysis of park
potential and participation by local residents.
Policy J.2: Explore potential for more public use of the existing BPA
trail right-of-way by encouraging other uses within the corridor (such
as off-leash areas and community gardens if the area can be serviced
with water).
K. Special Use Parks
Goal K.1: Provide for special use parks and/or facilities
to meet specific community needs.
Policy K.1: Design parks with special uses such as off-leash
areas, plazas, community gardens, or skate parks to accommodate
anticipated levels of use while minimizing impacts to surrounding
neighbors.
3. Retain and Improve Open Spaces
(Core value 3)
Intent: Open spaces are valuable to the community because they
provide connections to a natural setting, habitat, improved air and
water quality, and educational opportunities. The City's open spaces
include wooded areas, ravines, wetlands, and shoreline environments.
Many of these open spaces contain trails and other opportunities to
experience nature close to home. These open spaces help to define
Federal Way's character. Protecting these natural systems is critical
to preserving the quality of life in the community and providing public
access to open spaces. The following goals and policies address the
protection of these open spaces, encourage low impact public access
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where feasibie, and the use of these spaces as "learning landscapes."
L. Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Goal L.1: Manage environmentally sensitive lands
for long-term ecosystem health and biodiversity of
natural systems, while making them accessible to the
community.
Policy L.1: Maintain open spaces so that they are accessible to
residents.
Policy L.2: Protect ecologically sensitive areas from degrading
impacts due to human use and development.
Policy L.3: Target significant open space areas in the City, with
emphasis on their planning and efforts toward habitat restoration.
Target areas within the City include:
• Hylebos Creek Basin
• Puget Sound waterfront and tributary creeks and streams
Policy L.4: Wildlife habitat requirements should be determined for
species expected to occupy a given open space property. These
habitat needs should help guide site restoration and design of
recreational and other facilities.
Policy L.5: Support habitat improvements and site restoration efforts
that will provide benefit to watersheds, wetlands, and salmon habitat.
Policy L.6: Preserve, protect and enhance areas or structures found
in parks or open spaces that have significant historic or cultural value
to the City.
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M. Environmental Education
Goal M.1: Inform residents about the area's
environment so that they are aware of, and take pride
in, the natural systems that help to define the character
of the City.
Policy M.1: Partner with existing local groups such as Earth Corps/
Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands, Federal Way Historical Society, and
Rainier Audubon Society to lead tours of open spaces where there are
safe walking trails and features of interest and importance.
Policy M.2: Integrate interpretive signage within the open spaces with
habitat value and/or unique historic/cultural qualities such as West
Hylebos Wetlands, Panther Lake, Poverty Bay, Spring Valley, and
Fisher's Pond.
Policy M.3: Partner with Federal Way Public Schools to develop
"learning landscape" opportunities such as gardens, plant nurseries,
and landscape beautification for learning/teaching at school-based
parks or adjacent City open spaces.
N. Privately Owned Open Space Lands
Goal N.1: Preserve privately-owned open spaces with
environmental constraints through incentive-based
programs to provide `breathing-room' open space.
Policy N.1: Consider developing a program that allows private
property owners to preserve their land as permanent open space
using incentive-based mechanisms such as conservation easements
and "life estates".
Policy N.2: Consider developing a program to keep property owners
that have property adjacent to City parks and open spaces informed
about low-impact landscape maintenance, control of invasive species,
and protection of environmentally sensitive areas.
Policy N.3: To gain maximum effect on overall parks and recreation
system, audit and revise City code requirements for on-site open
space, and revise to require contribution to larger parks system rather
than small, on-site parcels.
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O. Shoreline Access
Goal 0.1: Ensure that residents can easily access
public shoreline areas and enjoy a safe, scenic, and
educational experience.
Policy 0.1: Improve public access on existing City shoreline
properties.
Policy 0.2: Explore potential to provide public access to the shoreline
via small shoreline open spaces located at unopened street ends.
Policy 0.3: Explore potential for Washington Water Association trail
(for kayaks, canoes and other non-motorized watercraft) connecting
Federal Way parks along the waterfront, and potentially connecting
to a larger regional system to waterfront parks in Des Moines and
Tacoma.
P. Maintenance of Open Space
Goal P.1: Maintain a system of open spaces that
preserves Federal Way's natural heritage and
character.
Policy P.1.1: Develop an Open Space Management Plan for the
entire system of open spaces, identifying resources such as wildlife
habitat, shoreline, wetlands, scenic resources, recreational resources,
and trails, and evaluate potential for highest and best use for each
property.
Policy P.1.2: Prepare feasibility studies or master plans for open
spaces that offer some opportunity for passive recreational use, such
as West Hylebos Wetlands Park, Spring Valley, Panther Lake, and
Poverty Bay.
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Goal P.2: Provide safe public access while keeping
natural systems intact and well-functioning.
Policy P.2.1: Control invasive species and use native species, where
possible, when replacing or enhancing vegetation.
Policy P.2.2: Identify and preserve open spaces and corridors of high
wildlife and water quality value.
Policy P.2.3: Where safety is not an issue, retain dead standing trees,
fallen trees, and vegetative litter to preserve habitat and water quality
values.
4. Develop a Walking and Biking
Community (Core value 4)
Intent: Developing a network of trails, interconnected walking loops,
and other non-motorized facilities is a priority for Federal Way's future
not only because this supports the most common recreational activity
of residents — walking — but also because it improves everyday quality
of life. The following goals and policies address developing community
connectivity through a City-wide non-motorized network of trails and
sidewalks.
Q. Walking System and Programs
Goal Q.1: Develop an interconnected system of trails
and sidewalks throughout the City that are safe and
comfortable and encourage people to walk and bike,
both as recreation, and as a way to travel between
destinations.
Policy Q.1.1: Integrate park and open space planning with the Non-
Motorized Transportation Plan by coordinating with other departments
such as Public Works and Community Development and Planning to
prioritize and implement the plan.
Policy Q.1.2: Identify parks and open spaces that are on routes to
schools and coordinate with other agencies such as Federal Way
Public Schools and Public Works to seek Safe Routes to Schools
funding.
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Policy C�.1.3: Connect Celebration Park and Steel Lake Park via a
network of sidewalk and pedestrian improvements through the City
Center.
Policy Q.1.4: Expand trail system at West Hylebos Wetlands Park to
create a connection between north and south parts of the park, and a
link to the proposed bike lane on S 356th Street.
Goal Q.2: Develop a Comprehensive City-wide Walking
Program that would encourage people to walk by
providing maps, creating an identifiable way finding
signage system, connecting community landmarks and
destinations, and organizing special events such as
walking campaigns.
Policy Q.2.1: Create neighborhood walking routes that link parks and
open spaces with trail/pedestrian improvements.
5. Provide a Balance of Services For a
Diverse Population (Core value 5)
Intent: Understanding the evolving Federal Way population and
demographic needs and providing programs and recreational
opportunities that meet all residents' needs and interests is an
important goal for parks, recreation and open space planning. The
following goals and policies address accommodation of people from
diverse social, cultural, age, income, and ability groups.
R. Social Interaction
Goal R.1: Provide programs and opportunities
for social interaction among residents from all
backgrounds and walks of life.
Policy R.1: Support a broader variety of cultural events and festivals.
Policy R.2: Form partnerships with homeowner, community, and
cultural organizations to build support for community events.
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Policy R.3: Facilitate or support events and activities that reflect the
cultural diversity of the Federal Way community.
Policy R.4: Expand outreach efforts to underrepresented sectors of
the Federal Way community for recreation programs and community
events.
S. Sports and Recreation
Goal S.1: Provide recreation programs and community
events for all.
Policy S.1: Provide a diversity of sports and recreational opportunities.
Policy S.2: Work to accommodate evolving and special user groups
as the need or demand arises.
Policy S.3: Work with the Youth Commission to be more responsive
to current recreational demands and develop more activities for teens.
Policy S.4: Consider providing or increasing scholarships and/or co-
sponsorships for sports groups and recreation programs.
Policy S.5: Outreach to the diverse social, ethnic, and age groups
within the Federal Way community during the Parks and Recreation
planning and programming process.
T. Active Living Recreation
Goal T.1: The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services
Department plays a role in promoting active, healthy
lifestyles in the Federal Way Community.
Policy T.1: Develop programs that promote walking, biking and
physical activity.
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U. Arts, Culture, and Recreation Programming
Goal U.1: Serve the community's specific and diverse
arts, cultural, and recreation programming needs.
Policy U.1: Be poised to respond to changing trends and
demographics by providing a diverse range of programming.
Policy U.2: Coordinate with other recreation and cultural programming
providers to ensure that the needs and interests of all ages, abilities,
backgrounds, and incomes are being met.
Policy U.3: Regularly assess local recreational demand and
participation.
Policy U.4: Update the City Arts and Cultural Plan, in partnership with
the Arts Commission, to address current residents' needs and ways of
bringing diverse communities together.
V. Community Stewardship
Goal V.1: Activate and increase social interaction
within parks and open spaces by encouraging
community use and maintenance where appropriate.
Policy V.1: Engage community organizations (such as Audubon,
Master Gardeners, Service Clubs, Korean Seniors Association, and
schools) in an Adopt-A-Park program.
Policy V.2: Encourage cultural and special events to take place in
parks given that appropriate special use permits are obtained and
granted.
Policy V.3: Consider organizing volunteer work parties in order to
mobilize residents to carry out discrete projects and tasks.
Policy V.4: Engage residents in the park planning and design process
when upgrading or developing parks.
Policy V.5: Engage the corporate community to sponsor parks and
organize employees into volunteer work teams.
Community stewardship of parks
and open spaces instills pride and
"ownership" in the community's assets.
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Chapter 7: Implementation
This chapter provides both a general time frame for implementation
of the recommended actions contained within this plan as well as the
6-year Capital Improvement Plan. The Capitai Improvement Plan
provides the framework to address and prioritize capital improvements
in the near and mid-term.
1. Phasing of Implementation
The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan has identified a large
project list to implement the Core Values, Goals & Policies contained
within this plan. Many of these projects will occur over an extended
period of time, ranging from now to 20 years in the future. The
projects with the most immediate need were prioritized according to
near term (2013-2014), mid-term (2014-2015) and long term (2016+).
The list of projects within Table 7-1 was evaluated by the Parks
Commission to determine priorities for the near term and mid term,
which will inform the City's six-year capital improvement plan.
It is the intent of this plan to evaluate the list of projects in Table 7-1
on a regular basis to determine if community needs have changed or if
new or alternative funding mechanisms have been identified.
2. Potential Funding Sources
This section provides an overview of potential funding sources to fund
projects identified in this plan. All funding sources discussed below
will be considered when determining a budget for each project. A
combination of several sources is frequently used to fund projects.
General Fund
General Funds from the City are allocated to the Parks, Recreation,
and Cultural Services Department.
Capital Project Fund — Parks
The Capital Project Fund accounts for the acquisition or construction
of major park facilities with the exception of those facilities financed by
proprietary and trust funds. The major source of revenue for this Fund
is general obligation bond proceeds, grants from other agencies, local
Artificial turf has been installed in
several City parks.
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TABLE 7-1: PROJECT LIST AND PRIORITIZATION
Funded Near Mid Long
Projects Description `�2 Term Term Term
Budget `�3-'�4 `�4-''15 20�6+
ommunity Parks
Renovate natural turf �
ields
Saghalie
Renovate tennis courts &
basketball court �
Artificial turf replacement �
on soccer field
Sacajawea
Implement Master Plan -
Upgrade soccer field to �
artifical turf
Lakota
Upgrade Restrooms and �
increase parking
Steel Lake Master Plan •
Complete the mezzanine
& fencing for the •
Maintenance Building
Renovate natural turf � �
Celebration Park ields
Upgrade softball fields to �
artificial turf
Upgrade two soccer �
ields: 7& 8 to artifical turf
Neighborhood Parks
Iderbrook Develop Master Plan for �
rail connectivity
delaide Renovate tennis courts -
ork with future
development groups
Downtown hen opportunities arise •
o develop a park in
downtown
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Table 7-1 cont.
Funded Near Mid Long
Projects Description `�2 Term Term Term
Budget `�3-'l4 `74-'75 2076+
Open Spaces
Development Feasibility
nalysis �
Fisher Pond
Master Plan .
Development Feasibility
Poverty Bay nalysis �
Master Plan .
Development Feasibility
nalysis �
Panther Lake
Master Plan -
Development Feasibility
est Hylebos naylsis
Master Plan .
Playgrounds
Steel Lake Condition Study -
Funland
Renovate and Improve •
Mirror Lake Park Replace and Improve �
delaide Park Replace and Improve •
Other / TBD Design and/or Replace �
and Improve
rails
rail Repair Evaluate and renovate all
Program asphalt paths in system � �
Develop Feasibility
nalysis to connect to �
Iderbrook Park Panther Lake Park
Master Plan .
Develop Feasibility
nalysis �
Poverty Bay
Master Plan .
est Hylebos Master PLan connection
etlands o BPA Trail
Develop Feasibility
Olympic View nalysis �
Park
Master Plan .
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Table 7-1 cont.
Funded Near Mid Long
Projects Description Term Term Term
Budget 20� +
Community Facilities
Building Security & �
Communications
Community
Center Preschool Playground •
Community Courtyard •
Dumas Bay Roof Replacement •
Centre
System-Wide
Park Impact Fees Develop Feasibility �
ssessment
Maintenance Develop a phased mainte-
Management nance plan �
Plan
Open Space Evaluate all open spaces
Management or a maintenance plan �
Plan
Park Sign Replace Monument loca-
Replacement ion signs in Parks � �
Program
Evaluate regional connec-
ivity of pedestrian trails •
and walking paths
rails & Walking Develop wayfinding meth- �
Routes ods & signs
Design and construct a �
ayfinding system
rts and Cultural Update current plan •
Plan Update
Condition Study •
Parking Lot
Renovations Repair & Renovate Park-
ing Lots �
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taxes and contributions from other funds. All park costs associated
with acquisitions, improvements, issue of bonds and other costs shall
be paid by this Fund. This funding source is tied to the City's 2-year
budget cycle.
Real Estate Excise Tax (REET)
Cities planning under the State's Growth Management Act must
generally use fund derived from a Real Estate Excise Tax for capital
projects as described by state law. A REET is derived from a modest
tax on the selling of real property within the City. A typical rate for such
a tax is one-half percent of the selling price.
Voter-approved Bonds/Levies
Voter-approved General Obligation bonds can be generated for
acquisition or development and are typically repaid through an annual
"excess" property tax levy through the maturity period of the bonds,
normally 15 to 20 years.
Council manic Bonds
Bonds issued by the City Council. This type of bond does not require
citizen vote but must be paid out of the City's annual operating budget.
Developer Mitigation Fees
These are fees imposed by the City for park land acquisition and
development. This is a funding source derived from mitigation monies
required through SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act) for
development projects located within the City. For example, residential
subdivisions are required to provide open space for 15 percent of the
gross land area of the subdivision. Most developers provide a fee to
the City in-lieu of constructing parks. Mitigation fees must be spent
within the Park Planning Area where the proposed development is
located. See Figure 7-1 for Park Planning Areas.
Grants
The City pursues a number of grant funding sources to augment
funding available for capital projects.
One of the primary grant sources in the state are grants available
through the Washington State Interagency Committee for Outdoor
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Recreation. IAC administers several grant programs for recreation
and habitat conservation purposes including:
• Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account
• Boating Facilities Program
• Boating Infrastructure Grants
• Land and Water Conservation Fund
• National Recreational Trai�s Program
• Non-highway and Off-road Vehicle Activities
• Washington Wildlife Recreation Program
• Farmland Preservation Grants
• Riparian Protection Grants
Annexations/Transfers
The potential annexation area east of I-5 has several park facilities
that would likely become part of the Federal Way park and open space
system when this area is annexed to the City.
Path and Trails Reserve Fund
The purpose of this fund is to accumulate unexpended proceeds of
the motor vehicle fuel tax receipts, which are legally restricted to the
construction, and maintenance of paths and trails within City street
rights-of-way. One-half percent of these proceeds are restricted for
these purposes. This fund must transfer such accumulated receipts
back to a street construction/maintenance-oriented fund when specific
projects have been defined.
Dumas Bay Centre Fund
Established as an Enterprise Fund, this fund specifically accounts
for the revenues and expenses related to the acquisition, capital
improvements, maintenance and operations of the Dumas Bay Centre
and Knutzen Family Theatre. The intent of the fund is to recover,
primarily through user charges, the costs (expenses, depreciation) of
providing services to the general public on a continuing basis.
Impact Fees
The City does not currently have impact fees. The City will analyze
the financial impiications of using impact fees to help fund park
acquisition and improvement projects when the economy improves in
the future.
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Park Acquisition, Development and Renovation
At times unexpected opportunities occur to purchase land or develop
a project that has not been identified in this plan or listed in the Capital
Improvements Plan. In those circumstances, the following criteria
may be used to evaluate the property or project as an aid in decision-
making. Staff may assess the situation using these criteria, identify
potential funding sources, then present to the Parks and Recreation
Commission and the City Council for their consideration.
1. Responds to an important gap in the park system or an urgent need
or opportunity such as geographic location or unique circumstances
not otherwise provided. Also may conform to legal contractual
mandate.
2. Documented need based on evidence of unsanitary conditions,
health and safety code violation, visible deterioration, and/or injuries.
3. Funding availability for the capital project as well as maintenance
and operation or potential for leveraging 50% of project costs from
other sources.
4. Deferring the project will have negative implications for future park
and recreation use or other capital projects within the City.
5. Conforms to the Parks and Recreation and Open Space Plan or
other adopted plans.
In order for acquisition, development, or renovation to be considered,
the majority of these criteria need to be met.
3. Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan
The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan is a planning document
that is integrally tied to the City's Comprehensive Plan and the City's
6-year Capital Improvement Plan. The six-year capital improvement
plan for parks (Table 7-2) will focus on the near and mid-term actions
identified in this chapter (2012-2017).
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Funding for projects in the Capital Improvement Plan are considered
along with the preparation and approval of the City's biennium budget
process. The biennium budget's first year begins on odd years. For
example, the current budget cycie is 2011-2012. The City Councii
identifies goals and objectives for the operating and capital budgets in
even years.
The Parks Commission will review staff updates of the Park Capital
Improvement Plan at a pubiic meeting to receive comment and weigh
priorities. After the public process, the Parks Capital Improvement
Plan is forwarded to City Council for funding along with the proposed
biennium budget for the entire City.
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TABLE 7-2: 6-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Project Description Estimated Costs (dollars in thousands) Total Project Cost
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Community Parks
rtificial turf
replacement on 620 620
soccer field
Sacajawea
Implement Master 1500 1500
Plan
Upgrade soccer field
o articial turf 750 750
Lakota
Upgrade restrooms
and increase parking 800 800
Steel Lake Master Plan 80 80
Complete the
mezzanine & fencing 72 72
or the Maintenance
Building
Renovate natural turf
Celebration ields 60 60
Park
Upgrade softball fields
o artificial turf 450 450
Upgrade two soccer
ields; 7&8 to artifical 1600 1600
urf
Renovate natural turF
Saghalie ields 60 60
Renovate tennis
courts & basketball 70 70
courts
Neighborhood Parks
Iderbrook Develop Master Plan 40 40
delaide Renovate tennis 30 30
courts
ork with future
Downtown development groups 96 96
hen opportunities
arise
pen Spaces
Feasibility Anaylsis 40 40
Fisher Pond
Master Plan 80 80
Feasibility Analysis 40 40
Poverty Bay
Master Plan 80 80
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Table 7-2 cont.
Project Description Estimated Costs (dollars in thousands) Total Project Cost
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Feasibility Analysis 50 50
Panther Lake
Master Plan 240 240
est Hylebos Feasibility Analysis 40 40
Basin
Master Plan 80 80
Playgrounds
Condition Study 3 3
Steel Lake
Funland Renovate and � 50 � 50
I m p rove
Mirror Lake Replace and Improve 80 80
Park
delaide Park Replace and Improve 80 80
Other/TBD Design and/or �40 140
Replace and Improve
rails
rail Repair Evaluate and
Program renovate all asphalt 50 50 �00
paths in the system
Develop Feasibility
Iderbrook nalysis to connect to 40 40
Park Panther Lake Park
Master Plan 80 80
Develop Feasibility 40 40
Poverty Bay nalysis
Master Plan gp gp
est Hylebos Master Plan 100
etlands connection to BPA
Develop Feasibility 40 40
Olympic View nalysis
Park
Master Plan 80 80
Community Facilities
Building Security 30 30
Community Preschool Playground 30 30
Center
Community Courtyard 120 120
Dumas Bay Roof Replacement 90 90
Centre
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Table 7-2 cont.
Project Description Estimated Costs (dollars in thousands) Total Project Cost
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
System-Wide Planning
Park Impact Develop Feasibility 40 40
Fees ssessment
Maintenance Develop a phased
Management 20 20
Plan maintenance plan
Open Space Evaluate all
Management Open Spaces for 80 80
Plan appropriate use
Sign Replace Monument
Replacement location signs in the 45 20 65
Program Parks
Evaluate regional
connectivity of 40 40
pedestrian trails and
alking paths
rails &
alking Develop wayfinding 20 20
Routes methods & signs
Design & construct go 80
ayfinding system
rts and Update Current Plan 40 40
Cultural Plan
Condition Study 15 15
Parking Lot
Renovations
Repair & Renovate 1000 1000
Parking Lots
ota ro�ect
Costs 808 482 320 370 530 6450 8950
Note 1: In 2010 Dollars
Note 2: These figures are preliminary estimates for planning purposes only, and should not be used for budgeting.
Figures will be evaluated and updated during each budget cycle.
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Appendix A: Park Iriventory & Assessment
CELEBRATION PARK
Park Character & Context
Celebration Park is the largest community park in the City. It includes a
regionally known sports facilities, natural areas with wetlands and an unpaved
traii system. The new Community Center was constructed on the south 10
acres of the property and opened to the public in 2007. Residential uses are
located north of the park, office parks to the south and west of the park, and
commercial businesses to the east. The park is located in close proximity to
local bus routes. Vehicular access to the park is available from a number of
points along 9th Ave S, Park Rd, 13th PI S near the intersection with S. 324th
Street, and S 333rd St. Off-street parking is located along the street frontage.
Good pedestrian access to the park is available from the surrounding residential
neighborhood and adjacent office parks via sidewalks and the BPA Trail. The
park is highly visible from Park Road/13th PI. S.
Park Issues
• Further expansion of developed areas is limited by the presence
of an extensive wetlands system. Mitigation for impacts associated
with the Community Center construction resulted in 3.5 acres of
wooded areas being permanently maintained as a natural growth
protection area.
• Existing grass soccer fields have drainage related issues that
limit year round play.
Park Potential
• As the premier park in the City's system, the objective for this
park is to maintain the high level of amenity and general
upkeep on facilities to keep the park fresh and attractive to
sports leagues and competitions, which come from all over the
state to compete.
Needs
Near Term
• Water fountains with potable water/water bottle filler
• Fencing and asphait drive for new maintenance building
• Renovate or implement a turf replacement program
Long Term
• Install electrical power around perimeter of fields
• Refresh soft trail surfaces
• Exercise stations for stretching
• Tree replacements
• Artificial turf for softball/baseball infields (1 - 4) and consider soccer fields
7&8
• Concession stand improvements
• Play feature for older kids
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CELEBRATION PARK
PARK INFORMATION
1095 S 324th St
83.5 acres
Type: Community Park
KEY FEATURES
Soccer fields (4)
Baseball/Softball fields (4)
Children's Play area
Wetland nature area
Hiking/Walking trail
Connections to BPA Trail
Community Center
OTHER FACILITIES
Benches
Bleachers
2 Concession stand
Picnic tables
Public Art
Restrooms
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DUMAS BAY CENTRE PARK
Park Character & Context
Dumas Bay Centre Park is located on the Puget Sound shoreline. The facility
includes Dumas Bay Centre and the Knutzen Family Theatre, the primary location
for the City's arts and theater recreation programs. Since 1993, the City of Federal
Way has owned and operated Dumas Bay Centre, a full-service conference and
retreat facility. Dumas Bay Centre can accommodate a wide variety of events
including conferences; meetings and banquets; overnight retreats; weddings,
receptions, and other special occasions; and performing arts events. Guests are
able to experience the tranquility and natural beauty of Puget Sound overlooking
the Olympic Mountains while being close to major metropolitan areas.
The City recently completed upgrades to the site, including improving site
stormwater detention and installation of new landscaping/gardens. Surrounding
land uses include single family residential, undeveloped land, and Lakehaven
Utility District properties. The park is accessible from Dash Point Road. There are
limited pedestrian facilities.
Park Issues
The building and site at Dumas Bay Centre are facing multiple challenges. The
building was constructed in the 1950s and has serious problems with plumbing,
roof, windows, and other systems. The guest rooms do not have full bathrooms,
and thus do not meet current expectations for overnight accommodations. There
is no elevator in the two-story building, thus the facility is not fully accessible. The
north side of the site is lined with steep bluffs, which have been compromised by
erosion and slope failures.
Park Potential
One of the key community destinations for recreation programming and
cultural events.
Dumas Bay Centre plays a unique role in the City. It is located directly
on Puget Sound waterfront and offers a beautiful setting for events. The
Centre is operated as an enterprise fund, and is therefore responsible
for financially supporting itseif. The building includes guest rooms,
four meeting rooms, a theatre, rehearsal hall, and offices. The
basement is used for children's dance and gymnastics classes.
Provides one of the few pubiic access points to Puget Sound.
Needs
Near Term
• Slope improvements/stabilization
Long Term
• Improve ADA accessibility both in building and on site.
• Facility Master Plan to address building restoration and site
improvements.
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DUMAS BAY CENTRE PARK
PARK INFORMATION
3200 SW Dash Point Rd
12.0 acres
Type: Community Park
KEY FEATURES
Knutzen Family Theatre
Hiking/Vllalking trail
Nature area
Shoreline Access
OTHER FACILITIES
Picnic tables
Benches
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DUMAS BAY SANCTUARY
Park Character & Context
This 19.3-acre park is located between Southwest Dash Point Road and
Puget Sound. It is the only site with direct trail access to the waterfront
at this time. Facilities at the site include a small parking area, limited
interpretive signs, benches in the woods, and a paved asphalt path to
the shoreline. The park was designated as a wildlife sanctuary at one
time by King County. Neighborhood residents have encouraged the
City to restore this designation, and to manage the property as a wildlife
sanctuary. The site contains a high degree of ecological diversity,
with forested ravine, 200 feet of sandy beach, a wetland with bulrush
covering half the site, cattails, beach pea and beach grass. Low-density
residentiai surrounds the park. Vehicle access is from 44th Avenue S, a
local, dead-end street with very low traffic volumes. Pedestrian access is
limited.
Park Issues
• Main access is through a single family residential area.
• The park is difficult to find due to a its lack of visible directional
signage on Dash Point Road, and secluded, wooded location.
• Local resident have voiced complaints regarding garbage and
noise levels associated with loitering in the parking lot and
recently skim boarding activities on low tides.
• Dogs off-leash on the beach has become a problem, as this is
inappropriate for a wildlife sanctuary
Park Potential
• The site was formerly known for the presence of a heron rookery.
It is currently used by owls and migrating songbirds. Other
animal species could be attracted to and supported by the park.
• Interpretive opportunities could be enhanced.
• The sandy beach access is unique (other City shoreline parks
consist of high, steep bluffs) and provides for a potential kayak/
canoe access
Needs
Near Term
• Remove invasive species (ivy, blackberry, knotweed, cattails) and
increase plant diversity
• Add signage: "No dogs off-leash"
• Mow once per year, after July 15, to keep biackberries down,
maintain open quality and sunlight, and discourage undesirable
activities
• Repiace park name sign
Long Term
• Open forest by removing some vegetation and alders.
Leave trees on the ground or make snags out of some of them.
• Plant Sitka spruce in wet spots, including near the beach
• Interpretive signage to describe unique qualities
A-6� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
DUMAS BAY SANCTUARY
PARK INFORMATION
30844 44th Ave SW
19.3 acres
Type: Community Park
KEY FEATURES
Wetland nature area
Walking/biking trail
Shoreline Access
OTHER FACILITIES
Benches
Off-street Parking
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FRENCH LAKE PARK
Park Character & Context
The park includes two parcels, one of which is owned by Lakehaven Utility
District. The park contains a mix of wooded areas, grassy clearings,
and ponds. French Lake Park is the site of the City's off-leash dog park.
Since conversion to the off-leash area, the park is becoming increasingly
popular in the City, especially as increased awareness of its presence in
the community grows. The park is located on 1 st Avenue South and is
surrounded by single family to the north and west, multi-family residential
to the east, and a fire station to the south. Vehicular access and parking is
located off of 1 st Avenue South.
Park Issues
• The park is not readily identifiable from the street.
Park visibility from 1 st Avenue South is limited. An outdated park
identity sign is obscured from the road.
• There is no direct pedestrian access from 1st Avenue S.
Pedestrians must access the park through the parking lot.
• Lakehaven Utility District may have alternative uses for their
parcel in the future
Park Potential
• This park is already functioning as a community destination/
gathering place due to the new off-leash dog park use. A small group
of users have formed a non-profit organization called "Park Pals" and
organize volunteer work projects to help maintain the park and raise
funds to purchase park amenities.
• The park has adequate off-street parking for the dog park use.
• Additional site furnishings and amenities could be provided to address
increased park use such as additional trash cans distributed throughout
the park, benches, shelters and picnic tables.
Needs
Near term
• Evaluate whether it is feasible to keep the small man made pond in
a healthy useable condition.
• Develop a plan to try to keep more turn areas healthy enough to
handle the high use.
• Prepare a master plan for future site improvements
• Continue to work with Lakehaven Utility District concerning the
park operations and long term use
q-$I CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
FR�NCH LAKE PARK
PARK INFORMATION
31531 1 st Ave S
10.0 acres*
Type: CommunityPark
KEY FEATURES
Off-Leash Fenced Dog Park
Man made Horseshoe pit
Pond
Lakehaven Utility District
Off-street parking
OTHER FEATURES
Benches
Picnic tables
Dual use drinking fountain
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HYLEBOS BLUEBERRY FARM
Park Character & Context
This unique park has a quiet, natural setting surrounding an old
biueberry farm. There are no longer any buildings left from the farm,
but many rows of blueberries remain. The park is situation on the
south side of the Brooklake pond and the West Hylebos Wetlands
Park. A private Community Center and a private school are the near
this park. South King Fire District owns a parcel adjoining this Park
and plans to develop a station in the future.
Park Issues
• The unique half-acre setting of blueberries is the main feature of
this park, but the plants are old and heavily infested with invasive
species of weeds and plants.
• The parking consists of an undeveloped gravel area.
• No restroom facilities.
Park Potential
The park functions more as an open space with an opportunity for
the public to u-pick berries in season. Passive recreation use with
picnic areas could be developed. Providing improved facilities and
developing more of a farm setting with orchards and nut trees, could
enhance the u-pick and educational experience.
Needs
Near Term
• Solve parking issues
• Improve the blueberry field by weeding, mulching, pruning and
replanting vacant spaces.
• Remove invasive plant species.
• Continue to encourage volunteer groups and grass root efforts to
help reclaim the field and prune to increase berry production.
Long Term
• Provide an improved picnic area(s).
• Master plan site and develop orchards to compliment and give
variety to the site.
• Work with the South King Fire Department on opportunities of joint
improvements; like parking or restrooms when they develop their
site.
A-10� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
Appendix A: Park Inventory & Assessment
HYLEBOS BLUEBERRY FARM
PARK INFORMATION
630 SW 356th St
3.34 acres
Type: Community Park
KEY FEATURES
Natural Area
Blueberry Plants
Fruit Trees
Nut Trees
OTHER FACILITIES
Kiosk
Picnic Table
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LAKOTA PARK
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Park Character & Context
This community park consists primarily of athletic fields at this time, and is
heavily used for athletic training and events. It is located adjacent to Lakota
Middle School, which uses the fields for its P.E. classes and sports teams. The
park is bordered to the north by Dash Point Road and to the west by 21 st Ave.
SW. Main access to the park is at SW 316th St. and Dash Point Road. The
park consists of two distinct areas: the north part of the park is relatively flat and
open, with steep slopes at the east end of the site, and is managed by the Parks
Department. The south part of the site is primarily wetland and wetland buffer
and was acquired by the City's Surface Water Utility in 2004. The north part of
the site is primarily oriented towards active recreation uses. Pedestrian access
is primarily from the school and the parking lot northwest of the athletic fields.
There are no sidewalks along the street frontage. Residential properties border
the site to the south and southwest. The Fire District training center is adjacent
to the northeast.
Park Issues
• The natural grass fields currently have poor drainage and
turf problems. Play is limited each year due to soggy conditions.
• Although the park has excellent site visibility, it currently lacks
a strong park identity due to its location adjacent to Lakota Middle
School and low level of development.
• There is a lack of safe pedestrian access and circulation
• There is insufficient parking during events. Overflow parking is located
at the middle school and at the Wayside Church across the street (which
creates dangerous crossings for pedestrians).
The City has a completed facilities master plan for the site, which identifies
specific improvements to the fields, including addressing the drainage issues,
updating fields to regulation size and upgrading to artificial turf.
Park Potential
As one of the five community parks with an active recreation emphasis,
the park's utilization by other participants will increase significantly once
recommended improvements are implemented. The addition of passive
recreation uses at the park will help to broaden its multiple functions.
Needs
Near term
• Strategy for requests from cell phone and other
telecommunications providers.
• Design and construct improvements in Master Plan.
• Improve Little League fields (2011-2012).
• Improve restrooms and storage.
Long Term
• Consider converting the all-weather dirt soccer field to a synthetic
turf field which will make it more useful and easier to program.
A-12� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
LA KOTA PA R K
PARK INFORMATION
31334 SW Dash Point Rd
27.88 acres*
Type: Community Park
KEY FEATURES
Soccer field (3)
Baseball/Softball fieids (3)
Track
Wetlands
OTHER FACILITIES
Restrooms
Benches
Off-Street Parking
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SACAJAWEA PARK
Park Character & Context
Sacajawea Park is one of the City's ten community parks with an active
recreation emphasis. This park has a high level of use for organized sports and
athletic events. Sacajawea Middle School is located immediately west of the
park. Residential and commercial uses surround the park. Dash Point Road
borders the park to the north and 16th Ave S to the east. The primary vehicular
access to the park is off Dash Point Road. Pedestrian access is hazardous
due to heavy traffic and a lack of adequate sidewalks. A signalized pedestrian
crossing is located at 11th Place S.
There is a large parking area that is shared with the middle school. The site is
laid out on multiple terraces with steep slopes situated between, and a grade
change of 64 feet rising from north to south. The north portion of the site
consists of athletic facilities and the south end is oriented toward more passive
activities. The passive recreation area is isolated from the rest of the park and
is obscured from public view.
Park Issues
• GraffitiNandalism, particularly on restroom buildings
• Park Identity. The park appears to be a part of the middle school and
not a City park facility.
• Site visibility into the park is obscured by a heavily wooded boundary.
• Drainage issues associated with topographic changes.
• The facilities are dated and need to be upgraded.
• Undersized athletic fields, in part due to the size of existing terraces on
site and steep slopes.
• Artificial turf soccer field is experiencing problems due to heavy use and
drainage issues.
Park Potential
This park's utilization will increase significantly once the recommended
improvements are implemented.
Needs
Near term
• Address drainage problems and replace existing artificial turf soccer
field.
• Given Sacajawea Park's high visibility and heavily traveled arterial
location adjacent to SR 509/Dash Point Road, seek state and
community funding for a project to upgrade existing weed-infested
appearance of the Park street frontage berm with permanent, low-
maintenance groundcover landscaping.
Long Term
• Implement Sacajawea Master Plan recommended improvements when
funding becomes available
• Repair an aging parking lot
Repair a major crack developing across the tennis court
A-14� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
SACAJAWEA PARK
PARK INFORMATION
1401 S Dash Point Rd
18.3 acres
0.8 miles of walking path
Type: Community Park
KEY FEATURES
Soccer field (artificial turf)
Baseball/Softball fields
Track
Tennis courts
Play area
Hiking/Walking trail
OTHER FACILITIES
Restrooms
Benches
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SAGHALIE PARK
Park Character & Context
Saghalie Park is one of the ten active recreation parks in the City. It
is located immediately adjacent to and shares athletic facilities with
Saghalie Middle School. The park sits on a high point above SW
Campus Drive. The park has a sense of enclosure due to topographic
changes and the surrounding tree cover and its location behind a
school. Off-street parking is available behind the middle school. Three
pedestrian entry points are located along SW Campus Drive. Land uses
immediately surrounding the park includes Saghalie Middle School, retail
areas, and a concentration of multi-family residential.
Park Issues
In general, the park is in good condition; only minor improvements and
enhancements are needed to increase usability and attractiveness.
Current park issues include:
• Vandalism. The park has a history of high levels of vandalism
and graffiti. This can be attributed, in part, to the low visibility into
the park from street and adjacent properties.
• Visibility. Improve visibility of park from the street, including
pedestrian access points along SW Campus Drive.
• Demand for cell tower access
• Rubber track needs repaired or replaced soon.
Park Potential
As one of the community parks, the recreationa� fields at this park are
heavily used. By upgrading the fields to address deficiencies, the city
can increase the number of games that can be played year-round.
Needs
Near term
• Develop a facility improvement plan for Saghalie which identifies
specific facilities improvements for the active recreation fields;
• Update park identity sign at park entry;
• Include 1-2 directional signs along SW Campus Dr.;
• Improve sightlines and visibility into park along SW Campus Dr.
Long-Term
• Improve trail surface conditions and enhance trail connections;
• Improved landscaping and street frontage treatments to create a
more defined park entry, including park identity signs.
• Work with the school district to repair or replace the rubber track.
A-16� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
SAGHALIE PARK
PARK INFORMATION
33914 19th Ave SW
16.4 acres
0.8 miles of walking path
Type: Community Park
KEY FEATURES
Softball/baseball fields
Sand soccer field
Soccer/Football field
Track
Basketball court
Tennis courts (4)
Volleyball court
Waiking/Biking trail
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STEEL LAKE PARK
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Park Character & Context
Steel Lake Park is a unique and popular park north of the City Center.
It is divided into two parts by S 312th Street. The northern portion of
the site is oriented toward passive recreation activities, with Steel Lake
being the dominant feature. This site contains a beach, swimming area,
fishing pier, multiple picnic areas with one picnic shelter, `Funland' play
structure, a restroom/concession building, boat launch, basketball court,
sand volleyball courts, and a large meadow with many large trees of
varied species. The portion south of S. 312th Street (often referred
to as "Steel Lake Annex") functions as the active recreation area and
contains two lighted softball fields, an artificial turf soccer field, a skate
park, concession/restroom building, small playground for preschool age
children, maintenance barn and an older brick house that is currently being
leased by the Historical Society. The City's maintenance shop is located
just east of Steel Lake Park. The park is located at the intersection of two
minor arterial streets, S 312th Street and 28th Avenue S. Access to both
the north and south portions of the park is from S 312th Street. There is
no curb or sidewalk along the perimeter of Steel Lake Park, although there
is a wide shoulder in some locations.
Park Issues
• Parking and traffic are major issues during the busy summer
weekends.
• There is significant demand for picnic facilities.
• Vandalism, graffiti and theft are problems, particuiarly at the Annex.
Park Potential
There is continual high demand for picnic facilities, particularly for the
single covered picnic shelter. Well-designed picnic areas and shelters are
needed here or in other community parks. The large variety of species of
trees on the site lend the possibility of developing the park as an informal
arboretum. Because of the complexity of the site and the many uses and
demands on it, an updated master planning process is recommended to
guide future redevelopment.
Needs
Near Term
• Renovate Funland Play Area
• Regrade/reseed meadow area
• Repair fishing pier
• Provide concrete pad for Picnic Site 4
• Improve lighting at Annex parking lot
Long Term
• Develop a revised Park Master Plan
A-18� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
STEEL LAKE PARK
PARK INFORMATION
2410 S 312th St &
2645 S 312th St.
52.0 acres
Type: Community Park
KEY FEATURES
Steel Lake
Soccer field
Baseball/Softball fieids
Basketbail court
Sand Volleyball court
Horseshoe pit
Skateboard park
Walking/Biking trail
Swimming beach
Fishing Pier
Boat Launch
Play area ("Funland")
OTHER FACILITIES
Restrooms
Picnic tables
Benches
Concession area
Off-Street Parking
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Park Character & Context
West Hylebos Wetlands Park consists of four key areas:
• West Hylebos Wetlands Park
• Historic Cabins
• West Hylebos Open Space
The main park was acquired from the State in 2004.
Park Potential
West Hylebos Wetlands Park is a model for open space in the city
that integrates habitat preservation, public access and educational
opportunities and community stewardship.
Needs
Near Term
• Manage invasive species (blackberry, nightshade)
• Install a delineation fence around caretaker homes.
• Develop a plan to get a water line to the boardwalk to aid in
cleaning.
Long Term
• Develop Master Plan for entire site
• Create trail connection to south part of site and proposed
bike lanes on S 356th Street.
• Explore environmental education opportunities
• Coordinate habitat improvements with Earth Corps.
A-20I CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
Appendix A: Park Inventory & Assessment
WEST HYLEBOS WETLANDS PARK
PARK INFORMATION
34915 4th Ave S
66.47 acres
Type: Community Park
KEY FEATURES
Historic Cabins
Open Space
W. Hylebos Wetlands
Nature area
Hiking/Walking trail
OTHER FACILITIES
Restrooms
Benches
Picnic tables
Interpretive Signage
Off-Street Parking
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ADELAIDE PARK
Park Character & Context
Adelaide is a mostly wooded neighborhood park located adjacent to
Adelaide Elementary School. The park's main entrance is at the large,
east end of the property, on 16'h Avenue SW and a smaller entrance is
on 21S' Avenue SW. A paved trail links the two entries, passing through
a narrow, wooded section between houses, then through a picnic area
set in a grassy opening in the woods. The trail also forms a side loop
that connects a horse arena, tennis court and play area near the east
park entry. The majority of the site is level. Partial sidewalks are located
along the eastern side of the park along 16th Ave SW.
Park Issues
• Moderate visibility into the park due to wooded condition.
• The existing tennis court is under utilized due to low visibility and
shady areas.
• The horse arena in the rear of the site is under utilized and is no
longer maintained for equestrian use.
• The park could benefit from `opening up' the site by selectively
thinning the tree cover to let additional sunlight into the park near
the play structure and site furnishings as well as along the 16th
Ave SW frontage.
Park Potential
Adelaide Park serves a residential neighborhood in the north central part
of the City. Park improvements, including picnic area, playground, and
tennis court, and horse arena were added in the 1990s, based on local
neighborhood input. The old horse arena is informally being used as an
off leash dog area.
Needs
Near-Term
• Park identity signs; add a new park sign at the 21 st St entrance
• Provide additional trash receptacies
• Invasive species management—blackberry, ivy, moles
• Graffiti removal—picnic tables, bull rail
• Repair trail surface
• Evaluate use of horse arena / Consider redevelopment as off-
leash dog area for small dogs or small agility course
Long Term
• Improve accessibility to play structure
A-24� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
ADELAIDE PARK
PARK INFORMATION
30619 16th Ave SW
7.0 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Play area
Swing set
Wood play structure
Spring toys
Tennis court
Horse arena
Hiking/Walking trail
OTHER FACILITIES
Picnic tabies
Benches
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ALDERBROOK PARK
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Park Character & Context
Alderbrook Park is comprised of three separate park areas, two of which
are relatively undeveloped. The park is located immediately west and
southwest of Silverlake Elementary School. The primary park entrance
and facilities are located along the south side of SW 325th PI. This area
contains play equipment and a large, informal lawn area. A series of
wetlands are located within each of the three park areas. The three
park areas are connected by an eight-foot, paved asphalt path. The
path itself is situated in a wooded setting along the periphery of the park,
and in some locations the path runs along the edge of the wetlands.
There are multiple pedestrian access points to each of the three park
areas from the surrounding single family residential subdivisions.
Park Issues
• The trail connecting each of the three park areas crosses SW
325th PI. An improved pedestrian crossing at this location would
help to facilitate safe pedestrian movement.
• No off-street parking; although parking is available at Silverlake
Elementary School.
• Multiple park entries do not have park identification signs.
• Park is surrounded by single-family residential. Future park
improvements must be sensitive to adjacent neighbors.
Park Potential
• Evaluate park for potential "community gathering place"
improvements.
• Trail/sidewalk improvements to connect the trail system within
this park to link to trails within English Gardens Park, Panther
Lake Open Space and the BPA trail system.
Needs
Near Term
• Park identity signs
Long Term
• Park specific improvements based on the park's unique potential
based on public outreach process.
• Connect Alderbrook Park trail to the trails within English Gardens
Park, Panther Lake, and the BPA trail.
• Enhanced pedestrian/trail wayfinding signage or park map/kiosk
to orient park visitors to amenities and trails.
• Improve drainage in the large turf areas as it holds water for a
long period of time.
A-26� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
ALDERBROOK PARK
PARK INFORMATION
32730 17th Ave SW
35.0 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Wood play structure
Hiking/Walking trail
Wetland nature area
OTHER FACILITIES
Benches
Picnic table
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ALDERDALE PARK
Park Character & Context
Alderdale Park is a recently constructed neighborhood park that is in
fairly good condition. It is a well-designed small park with a playground,
basketball and tennis courts, a short loop trail, and site furnishings that
include picnic tables and benches. The site is fairly flat, with some short,
steep slopes toward the back or north side of the site. There is an open
lawn area in the middle of the park, with formal landscaping beds along
the east and west edges of the park. A basketball and tennis court are
tocated at the rear of the park. Vehicular and pedestrian access is from
SW 340th Place, a minor collector street.
Park Issues
• Lack of visibility to the basketball and tennis courts from the
street.
Evidence of drainage and erosion problems near the basketball
and tennis courts.
A rolled curb along the street allows vehicles to drive onto the
lawn.
Park Potential
Alderdale is an appealing neighborhood park, in good condition. This
parks has the potential to serve as a"neighborhood gathering place".
This might be accomplished at first through some programming efforts,
such as neighborhood picnics or events. The area residents could be
involved to develop ideas for additional features which might strengthen
its draw.
Needs
Near Term
• Address drainage/erosion problems near tennis and basketball
courts.
• Graffiti removal
• Invasive species management
• Clarify property boundary and landscape maintenance
responsibilities
• Replace missing landscaping—this will screen fence which has
repeated graffiti problems .
• Repair or replace older benches and picnic tables
• Working with local neighbors, identify potential neighborhood
event in park.
Long Term Needs
• Neighborhood outreach process to identify potentials for
neighborhood gathering place (if desired by neighborhood)
• Improve ADA accessibility to play structure.
q-28� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
ALDERDALE PARK
PARK INFORMATION
2700 SW 340th PI
2.0 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Play Area
Basketball court
Tennis court
Hiking/Vllalking trail
OTHER FACILITIES
Benches
Picnic Tables
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CEDAR GROVE PARK
Park Character & Context
The Thompson property was purchased for a park site in 1998. It was formerly
the site of a veterinarian's kennel. It is no largely a wooded site, with the
Hylebos Creek running offsite, just to the east of the property. Visitors to the
site recently described this attractive green space as an "oasis". Construction
of park improvements were completed in 2006. These include a 8- wide paved
trail, two playground areas for toddlers and older children, a half-court basketball
court, picnic area, landscaping and sidewalk and street improvements.
Park Issues
• Some homeless camps and vandalism has occurred in this park since
opening.
Park Potential
• This park will provide a much needed recreation resource in a
neighborhood with many children. There are no other parks in Planning
Area H, where the site is located.
Needs
Near Term
• Construct planned improvements
• Install park name sign
Long Term
• Install benches
A-30� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
Appendix A: Park Inventory & Assessment
CEDAR GROVE PARK
PARK INFORMATION
S 333rd St and 24th Ave S
2.6 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
2 Play Sfructures
Trails
Picnic Tables
Basketball Court (1/2 Court)
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Appendix A: Park Inventory & Assessment
CORONADO PARK
Park Character & Context
Coronado is a small neighborhood park, tucked between homes on a
residential street. Neighborhood residents brought some concerns about
safety and the condition of some of the facilities to the City and the park
has received some repair and replacement efforts over the past couple
of years. This included adding some low landscaping along the street,
removing some overgrown shrubs and an old bike rack, and replacing
play equipment and a water fountain. Views of the Cascade Mountains
and the BPA transmission lines are visible from the street in front of
the park. Coronado Park is located off of SW 349th Place. The park
includes a play structure, basketball court, connection path, an informal
lawn area, and some site furnishings. The park is surrounded by single
family residential to the east and south of the park.
Park Issues
• Some of the park is tucked away from view and may limit future
development potentiai
Park Potential
Potential for neighborhood gathering place
A long, narrow segment of lawn runs behind several houses, and
serves as the connecting link to the southern entrance. This lawn
might be suitable for another use, but since some of the lawn has
very low visibility, and is in such close proximity to homes, this
may limit what can be accomplished.
Needs
Near Term
• New park signage
• Repair or replace several benches and picnic tabies
• Continue landscape improvements
• Determine property line/screen adjacent decaying fence
• Buffer between playground and street
• Replace plant materiai in poor condition
Long Term
• Improve ADA accessibility to play structure.
• Consider new use or site improvements for open grassy areas
A-32� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
CORONADO PARK
PARK INFORMATION
2501 SW 349th PI
1.5 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Toddler play area
Play Area
• Wood play structure
• Metal swing sets
Basketball court
Grassy open space
OTHER FACILITIES
Benches
Picnic tabies
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Appendix A: Park Inventory & Assessment
DASH POINT HIGHLANDS PARK
Park Character & Context
Dash Point Highlands is directly south of Dash Point State Park, which creates a
heavily wooded backdrop to the park site. Southwest 324th Place serves as the
only access to the site. The park's trail connects to Dash Point State Park trail
system. The site is relatively level except for the retention pond, and a drainage
swale along the street frontage. Residences abut the park on two sides, but
because of the park's long street frontage it feels open and fairly comfortable. A
new play structure, benches and picnic tables were installed in 2011 along with
an expanded grassy field are the primary recreational features of the site. Small
chiidren are protected by a bull rail fence on the street side of the playground.
Park Issues
• Dark and secluded atmosphere creates a party setting for youth at night.
Park Potential
Dash Point Highlands has good visibility from the street, but its location
deep in the neighborhood, near the City's heavily wooded western limits,
indicates that the park will continue to mostly serve the local residential
neighborhood population.
This park's proximity to Dash Point State Park is its biggest asset and it
serves as a trailhead into the State Park's trail system for the public and
neighborhood residents. It could also be connected to an open space on
SW 325`h Way, via trails within the State Park, to create a loop trail.
The open nature of the park also lends itself to additional development
of recreational facilities
Needs
Near Term
• Identify potential recreation facilities for the park
Long Term
• Forest management—trees overcrowded, no understory
• Better definition of property boundaries/screening for adjacent residences
A-34� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
Appendix A: Park Inventory & Assessment
DASH POINT HIGHLANDS PARK
PARK INFORMATION
5200 SW 324th PI
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ENGLISH GARDENS PARK
Park Character & Context
English Gardens Park is a linear park located in the central part of
the City. The park includes wooded areas, landscaped beds, paths,
benches and clearings. The park has multiple pedestrian access points
from the surrounding residential neighborhood.
Park Issues
Limited visibility from the street due to linear nature of the park
and surrounding singie family residential areas.
The park is not well known by the community and is mostly used
by the surrounding residences.
Although street frontages are planted with landscaping and
have a low fence, there are no park identity signs to delineate
park entrances.
Park Potential
The parks greatest potential is its role in linking trails between Alderbrook
Park, BPA Trail, Panther Lake Open Space, and West Campus Open
Space to form a more interconnected system of trails through the area.
Needs
Near Term
• Install park identity signs at park entrances
Long Term
• Develop trail connections to Alderbrook Park and West Campus
Open Space
A-36� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
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1210 SW 333rd St
3.43 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Hiking/Walking trail
OTHER FACILITIES
Benches
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HERITAGE WOODS PARK
Park Character & Context
This small neighborhood park is sited in a new neighborhood in the
northeast corner of the City. The park has good access to adjacent
streets at three locations. A playground and picnic tabies were installed
at the time of park dedication. Paved trail was added to access two cul-
de-sacs in 2005. The site has a mix of wooded and open areas.
Park Issues
This relatively new park is in good condition. The trail extensions were
added in response to requests for better access to the playground
through some wet soil conditions. At present only about 1/3 of the site is
accessible for recreational use.
Park Potential
With some additional trail extensions, the eastern 2/3 of the site could
become accessible, and used to create a walking loop. There are
two potential access points that would increase the visibility of this
park. There is also a large grassy area that may be suitable for a
neighborhood gathering area.
Needs
Near Term
• New monument sign
Long Term
• Extend trail to east and north sides of the property
• Explore neighborhood gathering space.
A-38� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
HERITAGE WOODS PARK
PARK INFORMATION
28159 S 24th PI
4.01 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Play structure
Walking trail
OTHER FACILITIES
Picnic tables
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LAKE GROVE PARK
Park Character & Context
Lake Grove Park is a heavily wooded site with a paved loop trail, new
replacement playground in 2011, small picnic area and basketball
court. The park is long and narrow, and only about'/a of it is developed.
Vehicular access is challenging. One car can park at the street end on
SW 310th Street, though this could block the adjacent driveway. On
SW 308th Street it appears that cars park on the gravel shoulder on an
adjacent property. There are multip�e access points from two sides of
the park. Informal trai►s indicate the approaches that many users take.
Single family residential surrounds the park.
Park Issues
• Very low visibility from 8th and 10th Avenues SW.
• There are no sidewalks. However, the park is near existing or
proposed bike lanes or shoulders on SW Dash Point Road and
SW 312th St.
• Long, narrow configuration between houses.
• Dense woods and shade
Park Potential
Work with neighborhood residents to identify potential "community
gathering place" improvements.
Needs
Near Term
• Provide park signage--Replace main sign on 8th Avenue SW,
add small sign on 10th Avenue SW; Directional signage on 10th
Avenue SW
• Invasive species management—blackberry and holly
Long Term
• Address trail buckling caused by tree roots
• Provide parking on-site
• Neighborhood workshop to determine need / desire for additional
development
A-40� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
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LAKE GROVE PARK
PARK INFORMATION
833 SW 308th St
5.0 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Play area
• Metal and composite
play structure
• Metal swing set
Basketball court (1/2 court)
Hiking/Vllalking trail
OTHER FACILITIES
Benches
Picnic tables
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LAKE KILLARNEY PARK
Park Character & Context
This unique park has a quiet, natural setting on the shore of Lake
Killarney. The park is wooded, and contains many native species. A
walking trail runs through the park, and features several very attractive
water views. Lake Killarney Park is located east of I-5, and south of
SR-18. It is immediately south of the World Vision headquarters. Single
family housing is located east across the lake, and south of the park. A
church is on the west side of Weyerhaeuser Way, which street is the
primary access to the park. The street has wide shoulders along most of
its length, suitable for pedestrian use, with sidewalks only in front of the
Worid Vision property to the north.
Park Issues
• The park has low visibility from the street and neighboring
area due to heavily wooded conditions. Low visibility into the
park has contributed to issues with dumping, vandalism and other
illegal activities.
• The parking lot is currently closed to the public due to excessive
problems with dumping and illegal activity.
Park Potential
The park functions more as an open space with passive recreation
uses than a traditional neighborhood park. Improving the trail surface
and opening up the park to view from the street may help with some of
the current park issues. Providing more or improved facilities or site
furnishing could also increase the number of visitors to the park, thus
improving its safety and usefulness
Needs
Near term
• Solve parking issues
• Improve pedestrian access from the street
• Improve visibility into park from Weyerhaeuser Way S.
• Enhance view to lake from existing clearing
• Remove invasive plant species
Long Term
• Provide comfortable seating in lake viewing areas
• Create additional seating/gathering areas in the park
A-42� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
LAKE KILLARNEY PARK
PARK INFORMATION
34902 Weyerhaeuser Way S
11.0 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Lake Killarney
Walking/Biking trail
Canoe/kayak water access
OTHER FACILITIES
Picnic tables
Mini-amphitheater seating
Off-street Parking
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LAURELWOOD PARK
Park Character & Context
Laurelwood is a mostly wooded neighborhood park with a large multi-
purpose grass field, located within a residential area. The park's main
walk-in entrance is located near the T intersection of S. 292nd St and
23rd Ave S.
Park Issues
• Poor visibility into the park due to the size, shape, heavily
wooded conditions and the surrounding residential parcels
adjacent to the park.
• The park had been a private Home Owners' Association (HOA)
maintained park until they turned it over to the City in 2009 due to
economic impacts.
• The park was initially cleaned up and an old play structure and
backstop was removed that were not up to code. Storm water
structures were cleaned and improvements made.
Park Potential
Laurelwood Park serves a residential neighborhood in the north part
of the City. Future park improvements could include addition of a new
backstop and fencing for the multipurpose field, playground, trail system
through the greenbelt and connection points to the south and west.
Needs
Near term
• Park identity sign: add a new park monument sign at the 23rd
Ave S entrance
• Provide additional trash receptacles
• Invasive species management- blackberry, moles
Long Term
• Park Master plan development
• Addition of backstop and fencing
• Play structure
• Hard surface court improvement
• Formal trail system and additional connection points into the park
• Benches
• Parking area considerations
A-44� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
LAURELWOOD PARK
PARK INFORMATION
2301 S 292nd St
18.28 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Picnic shelter with tables
Multipurpose playfield
Asphalt multipurpose court
Natural greenbelt area
OTHER FACILITIES
Picnic shelter, tables and BBQ
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Garbage cans
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MADRONA PARK
Park Character & Context
Madrona Park is a new park with facilities constructed in 2005. The park
and Phase IV of the BPA trail foilow the BPA transmission lines. The
BPA Trail terminates within the park. The center of the site is largely
wetland and associated buffer and is heavily vegetated with wetland
plant species. The developed portions of the park include a play
structure, BPA trail extension, and site furnishings. Vehicular access to
the park is available from 15th Ave. SW between SW 356th St and SW
362nd St. Pedestrian access is available along SW 356th St and 15th
Ave SW. A pedestrian crossing at SW 356th SUBPA Trail, including
a refuge island, was installed during the BPA Trail extension (Phase
IV). Adjacent land uses surrounding the park are primarily single family
residential. The northern edge of the park is visible from SW 356th St., a
principal arterial.
Park Issues
• Wetlands and utilities on the site limit future development of the
park.
• Any development must be coordinated with BPA, public utilities
(power) and Tacoma (water pipeline #5).
Park Potential
The BPA Trail terminates at this park. Future extension of the trail (BPA
Trail Phase V) has the potential to connect to Pierce County. The
County has long range plans for a trail connection, making it a regional
trail system. Madrona Meadows, a city-owned open space, is also
adjacent to the park on the north side of S 356th St.
Needs
Near-term
• Picnic tables with concrete pads
• Install a vehicle control system to keep vehicles out of the park
and off the trail.
Long Term
• Extend BPA trail to southern City limits once Pierce County
makes progress on trail development to link the two trail systems
into a larger regional system.
• Manage invasive species (blackberry).
A-46� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
MADRONA PARK
PARK INFORMATION
SW 356th & 15th Ave SW to
SW 363rd
19.8 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Play area
• Play structure
• Swing set
Nature/wetland area
Walking/Biking trail
Connects to BPA Trail
OTHER FACILITIES
Benches
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MIRROR LAKE PARK
Park Character & Context
This park contains 3.43 acres of land located off South 315th Avenue.
Facilities at the site include a small playground area and large open lawn
area. The character of the site is fairly level and partially wooded with
a mixture of understory vegetation. The park has limited access from
adjacent residential areas and is oniy accessible from two small dead-
end streets.
Park Issues
• Limited parking
• Site visibility
• Invasive Species
• There are no sidewalks in the vicinity of the park
Park Potential
This park serves the local neighborhood. The park is tucked
away behind singie family residential and is not readily visible
from the street. This park will continue to serve the neighborhood
immediately surrounding it. The park is located near Mirror Lake
Elementary School.
Thinning some of the tree cover near the play structure may
help to open up the site and allow more sunlight in the play area
and seating.
Needs
Long Term
• Work with local neighbors, identify potential for other
recreation uses at the park, particularly the potential of the large
open lawn area
• Monitor older play structure for future replacement and upgrade.
A-48� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
MIRROR LAKE PARK
PARK INFORMATION
915S315thSt
3.43 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Wood play set
Hiking/Vllaiking trail
OTHER FACILITIES
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OLYMPIC VIEW PARK
Park Character & Context
Olympic View Park consists primarily of a heavily wooded ravine, with
two flat areas at each end of the property. The park abuts a longer open
space site to the south, Woodbridge Park Open Space. Playground
structures and some site furnishings are present on the upland areas at
the northeast end of the park.
The park is located between 30th Avenue SW and 32nd Avenue SW.
Vehicular access is limited, although about two parking spaces are
present near the NE entry. The park has four pedestrian access points
and neighborhood residents actively use the informal trails that traverse
the open space and park. The neighborhood has few sidewalks.
Park Issues
• Steep slopes in the ravine limit the accessibility of a trail system.
• Limited visibility of the park entries and its secluded nature limit
the awareness of the presence of this park.
Park Potential
Olympic View Park is a quiet, secluded park that has the
potential for expanded usability with development of a trail
system that connects to the open space south of the park.
Well-designed entries and improved seating/gathering areas
around two open grass areas would attract more users and offer
more possibilities for use.
High potential for creation of linear park-type trail system through
Olympic View.
Needs
Near term
• Park identity sign at each entry (4)
• Invasive plant species and mole management
• Graffiti removal
• Asphalt path repair
• New trash receptacles and benches
Long Term
• Seating/gathering areas in two upland areas
• Develop a formal Trail system through the ravine, connecting with
open spaces and neighborhood entry points.
A-50� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
OLYMPIC VIEW PARK
PARK INFORMATION
29th Ave SW & SW 330th
21.0 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Open play area
• Play structure
• Swing set
Hiking/Walking trail
Joe's Creek
OTHER FACILITIES
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PALISADES PARK
Park Character & Context
This 4.5-acre park is located off Dash Point Road. Facilities at the
site include a basketball court, play equipment, open lawn area and a
trail system. A small parking area that contains six spaces is located
adjacent to the roadway. The park contains two areas, the fairly open
park area where the play structure, trail, and basketball court are located.
The rear of the site is a wooded condition with limited improvements. The
park has some limited view of Puget Sound.
Park Issues
• A storm ditch along the roadway prevents parallel parking near
the park.
Needs
Near Term
• Resurface/paint basketbail court
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4.5 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Play area
Basketball court
Walking/Hiking trail
OTHER FACILITIES
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SW 312TH SPORTS COURTS
Park Character & Context
This site consists entirely of three paved sports courts, including one
basketball court, one tennis court and one pickleball court, placed end to
end. The two larger courts are enclosed with high fencing, and one gate
serves both courts. The pickleball court has fencing only at the ends of
the court. The courts are depressed into the site by about 3 feet, due to
the site is a detention pond, though it rarely holds any water.
A natural vegetative screen north of the courts provides a buffer between
the sports activities and the adjacent homes. However, homes on each
end of the courts have direct views of the courts. There is good vehicular
access from SW 312th Street, a minor arterial. There are no sidewalks in
this neighborhood or on the site.
Park Issues
• Since the park is not signed well, and does not have parking, it is
not immediately evident that this is a public property.
• There is no formalized parking on the site, and visitors park on
random gravel pads along the edge of the street.
• Drainage and erosion problems are evident.
• There is no seating and very limited pedestrian circulation on the
site.
Park Potential
SW 312th Sports Courts is a"special use" neighborhood park because
it offers an important and unique resource to the community. The courts
might receive more use with needed improvements such as seating
areas, parking and sidewalks. This must be balanced with their close
proximity to residents, who are sometimes affected by noise from the
courts.
Needs
Near Term
• Benches
• Park sign
• Plantings to screen residences
Long Term
• Paved parking
• Pedestrian walkways
• Address drainage and erosion problems, possibly with concrete
block wall around edge of courts that can double as seating.
A-54� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
Appendix A: Park Inventory & Assessment
SW 312TH SPORTS COURTS
PARK INFORMATION �
SW 312th & 11 th Ave S
2.0 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
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WEDGEWOOD PARK
Park Character & Context
This neighborhood park is completely surrounded by single family
residential. There are multiple access points into the park in breaks
between the single family houses. Access is from SW 339'h Street and
SW 337th Street. The park is primarily an open area with tree cover
along the perimeter to buffer adjacent neighbors.
Park Issues
• This park is under utilized, likely in part due to its location tucked
behind single family homes.
• Neighbors have encroached on park property with fences.
Park Potential
• This park serves the local residents and will continue to serve this
function. Future improvements should address street presence of
the park and upgrades for safety.
Needs
Near Term
• Address fence encroachment by adjoining property owners.
A-56� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
WEDGEWOOD PARK
PARK INFORMATION
3913 SW 337th St
3.09 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Play area
Hiking/Walking trail
OTHER FACILITIES
Picnic tables
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WILDWOOD PARK
Park Character & Context
This 2.43 acre park is situated off SW 300th Street, adjacent to
Wildwood Elementary School. The park is located in a secluded wooded
setting, with a gently rolling topography centered along a small drainage
swale. Facilities at the site include a new playground area in 2010, an
informal lawn area, and an eight-foot wide paved trail.
The park is surrounded by single-family residential and Wildwood
Elementary School is located to the east. Pedestrian access to the park
is located off of 23rd Street South.
Park Issues
• Heavily wooded. Sight lines are limited by native vegetation.
Park Potential
Continue as a low-key neighborhood park.
Needs
Near Term
• Install new park monument sign
A-58� CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
WILDWOOD PARK
PARK INFORMATION
2315 S 300th St
2.43 acres
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Metal and composite play
structure and separate toddler
play area
Hiking/Walking trail
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OTHER FACILITIES
Benches
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WINCO PARK
Park Character & Context
This small park is situated between the Winco Shopping Center and
West Campus Drive. Half of the site is improved with a small plaza and
benches in association with a maintained turf area. The other half is a
native woodland area.
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WINCO PARK
PARK INFORMATION
Off of SW Campus Drive
1.6 acres
Primary entry is from the Winco
Shopping Center parking lot
Type: Neighborhood Park
KEY FEATURES
Paved plaza
Benches
Trash cans
Landscaping
Pedestrian lighting
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ALMA BENNET OPEN SPACE
PARK INFORMATION Property Description
SW 363rd Street and 13th Originally known as; SW 363rd Open Space, its name was
Avenue SW officially changed to Alma Bennett in 2009. It is approximately 7.7
acres located along the southern City Limits. The ope�n space is
Type: Open Space comprised of 14 parcels and undeveloped rights-of-w��y. Alma
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• Habitat
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BRIGHTON PARK OPEN SPACE
PARK INFORMATION Property Description
Parcel lies between 12th Ave Brighton Place Open Space is approximately 7.64 acres located along
SW and 10th Ct SW along the the southern City limits and just east of Alma Bennet Open Space.
southern City Limits The open space is undeveloped, contains dense tree cover, and has
some environmentally sensitive areas. The open space was added to
Type: Open Space City inventory in 2008 through development mitigation and is located
7.64Acres in a single family neighborhood.
Open Space Value
• Habitat
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Future Use Potential
Development potential is likely limited to passive recreation/trail
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CAMELOT OPEN SPACE
PARK INFORMATION
Type: Open Space
12.6 Acres
KEY FEATURES
Underdeveloped Land
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Property Description
This 12.6-acre open space is located in unincorporated King
County, adjacent to the County's Camelot Park. The open space is
undeveloped, contains dense tree cover, and has environmentally
sensitive areas.
Habitat/Open Space Value
• Wetland
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FISHER'S POND OPEN SPACE
PARK INFORMATION
S 320th and 7th Ave SW
Type: Open Space
13.43 Acres
KEY FEATURES
Wetlands
Year round Pond
OTHER FACILITIES
Gravel parking lot from previous
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FISHER'S POND OPEN SPACE
Park Character & Context
Fisher's Pond is approximately 13 acres located along 320th St. SW.
The site primarily consists of Fisher's Pond and associated wetlands.
A series of informal trails are located on the west side of the site.
Singie family residential uses are located to the north and west and
multi-family residential is located to the east. S 320th Street is located
to the south.
Open Space Value
• Wildlife Habitat
• Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Future Use Potential
• The site could serve location to educate the community on the
natural history of Federal Way through interpretive signage
and displays.
• Potential picnic rental site could be developed
Needs
Near Term
• None
Long Term
• Develop Master Plan
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KENWOOD OPEN SPACE
PARK INFORMATION Property Description
SW 354th St and 7th Ave SW Kenwood Open Space is located in the south part of the City.
6.34 acres It is the site of a former gravel operation. The open space is
Type: Open Space currently in a natural state, with heavy tree cover. The site is
located in a single family residential neighborhood.
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• Habitat Value
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Future Use Potential
Explore potential for future neighborhood park at this site based
on need and demand to serve the residential population in the
south part of the City.
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PARK INFORMATION Property Description
21st Ave SW and south of This 16.85 acre open space is currently undeveloped with dense
Lakota Park tree cover and wetlands. The site contains environmentally
16.85 Acres sensitive areas. The open space is surrounded by single family
Type: Open Space housing and Lakota Middle School.
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• Greenbelt
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LOCHAVEN OPEN SPACE
PARK INFORMATION Property Description
36th Ave SW and north of SW This 14.4-acre open space is a linear greenbelt type open
320th St space. The site is currently undeveloped with dense tree cover.
Type: Open Space The site contains environmentally sensitive area such as Joe's
14.4 Acres Creek. The open space is surrounded by single family and
multi-family residential development.
KEY FEATURES
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MADRONA MEADOWS OPEN SPACE
PARK INFORMATION Property Description
SW 354th Place and 13th Way Madrona Meadows is located adjacent to Phase III of the BPA
SW Trail. The open space is accessible from 13th Way SW. The
6.18 acres site is currently undeveloped. It includes some wetlands and
Type: Open Space associated vegetation. The open space is surrounded by single
family residential
Habitat/Open Space Value
• Environmentally sensitive area
• Wetland
• Adjacent to larger open space and BPA trail
Future Use Potential
A connection from the BPA Trail to this site, and the construction
of a loop trail within Madrona Meadows would make this site a
destination along the BPA, and create a neighborhood walking
route through an interesting ecological setting.
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PANTHER LAKE OPEN SPACE
Park Character & Context
This 78.72-acre site is located along Southwest Campus Drive. The
open space trail system around Panther Lake connects to the BPA Trail
and West Campus Trail.
Park Potential
Panther Lake Open Space has the potential to be an integral hub in a
system of trails and open space links. It currently serves this function
already by connecting to the BPA Trail and West Campus Trail. Panther
Lake Open Space is connected to Celebration Park and Madrona
Park via the current BPA Trail system. Future improvements could
link Panther Lake to Alderbrook Park to the north and West Hylebos
Wetlands Park to the south.
The open space also has the potential for enhanced public access and
educational opportunities such as interpretive signage. This site is a
popular location for Eagle Scout projects.
Needs
Near Term
• Develop a Master Plan for the Open Space that identifies
enhanced public access opportunities, interpretive features,
invasive species management, and environmental
considerations/constraints.
• Enhance trail connections.
• Improve the trail around Panther Lake
• Potential formal Park development with parking and passive use.
• Develop an Eagle Scout project list.
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POVERTY BAY OPEN SPACE
Park Character and Context
Poverty Bay is an undeveloped site located on Puget Sound. The open
space inciudes three parcels for a total of 59.5 acres. The site has
dense tree cover, steep slope area, and sits on a bluff overlooking Puget
Sound.
Open Space Value
• Shoreline Access
• Wildlife Habitat
• Informal public access trails
• Environmentally Sensitive Areas (steep slopes and wetlands)
Future Use Potential
• Future passive recreation uses such as trail and shoreline
access. A feasibility study for Poverty Bay open space would
heip to identify environmental constraints and the site's potential
for passive recreation uses.
• Explore potentiai for Washington Water Association trail access
point
Needs
Near Term
• Feasibility study to evaluate environmental constraints and
potential for public use.
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POVERTY BAY OPEN SPACE
PARK INFORMATION
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Ave SW
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Type: Open Space
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Wetlands
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TWIN LAKES VISTA OPEN SPACE
PARK INFORMATION Property Description
SW 325th Way and 47th Twin Lakes Vista Open Space is approximately 3.9 acres. The
Avenue SW site is currently undeveloped and is located immediately south
3.9 acres of Dash Point State Park, which contributes to its overall wooded
Type: Open Space character. The open space is accessed from SW 325th Place
or a cul-de-sac on 48th Avenue SW. The site contains wetlands
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WEST CAMPUS OPEN SPACE
PARK INFORMATION Property Description
11th Ave SW and SW 330th St West Campus Open Space is located in the center of the City. It
57.0 acres consists of several adjacent parcels, and is surrounded by single
Type: Open Space and multi-family residential. There are multiple pedestrian access
points to this open space from the surrounding neighborhood.
KEY FEATURES
Underdeveloped Land
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Future Use Potential
This open space presents an opportunity to provide trail linkages
to English Gardens Park, Panther Lake Open Space, BPA Trail,
and West Campus Trail to more fully connect trails and sidewalks
in the area.
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WEST HYLEBOS
PARK INFORMATION
183.83 Acres
Type: Open Space
KEYFEATURES
Undeveloped Land
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Property Description
This 183.83-acre open space is comprised of twelve parcels that were
acquired from King County and other private property owners. Recent
acquisitions by the City's Surface Water Management Department has
increased the open space acreage. The open space is undeveloped
and has dense tree cover. The site also contains environmentally
sensitive areas such as wetlands.
Open Space Value
• Greenbelt
• Environmentally sensitive area protection
Park Potential
West Hylebos Wetlands Open Space is connected to the West
Hylebos Wetland Park and helps to protect the park and preserve
additional sensitive areas.
Future Use Potential
This open space presents an opportunity to provide trail linkages to
the boardwalk and possible sidewalks in the area. Potential nature
trail system.
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Appendix A: Park Inventory & Assessment
BPA TRAIL
Park Character & Context
The BPA Trail is one of the more heavily used recreation facilities in
the City. The paved trail measures 3.64 miles in length and connects
Celebration Park to Madrona Park, and also connects with West
Campus Trail. The BPA trail has a rolling topography and occasional
views to Mt. Rainier.
Park Issues
• Extensive invasive species such as Scotch Broom and
Blackberry.
• Except where the trail intersects with major arterials, there is
limited visibility into portions of the BPA right-of-way.
• Safe pedestrian crossings where the trail crosses major arterials.
Park Potential
The BPA Trail right-of-way includes a large area, yet only the trail is
currently usable recreation space. Additional uses that can help to
activate the right-of-way shouid be explored in greater detail, such as
the settting for a potential dog park, BMX track, community gardens, etc.
Given the high use and interest in the trail, the BPA trail also has the
opportunity to tap into community volunteer/stewardship to clean up and
maintain the BPA right-of-way.
Needs
Near Term
• Explore other uses for the right-of-way that can help to activate
the space
Long Term Needs
• Phase V BPA Trail to extend trail to southern City limits in
coordination with Pierce County park planning efforts.
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BPA TRAIL
PARK INFORMATION
1100 S 324th SU1540 SW
356th St
3.64 miles
Type: Trail
KEY FEATURES
Walking/Biking traii
Wetland nature area
OTHER FACILITIES
Benches
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WEST CAMPUS TRAIL
Park Character & Context
This park contains 27.8 acres situated along a wooded hillside and is
located off SW 320th and SW 336th between 1 st and 2nd Avenues. The
traii continues south until reaching the BPA power lines at Panther Lake
Open Space. Facilities at the site are limited to an eight-foot wide paved
trail that extends approximately one mile. Surrounding land uses include
single-family residential and multifamily residential.
Park Issues
There is root damage to some areas of the asphalt path.
Park Potential
• Connects residential area to larger BPA trail system and Panther
Lake
Needs
• Address uneven surfaces
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APPENDIX B:
ATHLETIC FACILITIES NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Final Plan
January 2013
Please note that only the sections on Swimming Pools and Gymnasiums have been updated. A
major update will be undertaken at a future date.
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ATHLETIC INVENTORY NEEDS
ASSESSMENT
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Appendix B: Athletic Facilities Needs Assessment
Athletic Facility Needs Assessment
In addition to the needs for the different park classifications, an analysis
of athletic facilities was also prepared to understand current deficiencies
and future needs. The analysis of athletic facilities is based on
anecdotal feedback from the public outreach process, recreation staff
observations, and level of service calculations. The level of service
standards recommended in this Plan for athletic facilities is based on the
2000 Comprehensive Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. Table
B-1 depicts the level of service calculations for baseball/softball, soccer,
football, basketball, tennis, and swimming pools. Table B-1 shows both
the National Recreation and Parks Association standards as well as the
standards adopted as a part of the 2000 Parks, Recreation, and Open
Space Plan. National Recreation and Parks Association standards are
often referred to as a baseline for determining level of service standards,
however many jurisdictions find that they do not accurately reflect
particular community needs.
BASEBALUADULT SOFTBALL
According to the most recent inventory of baseball/adult softball fields
the City is meeting its level of service standard of 1 field per 7,000
residents by having a current service level of 1 field per 3,886 residents.
However, according to input received during the public outreach process,
there is a perceived shortage of regulation sized baseball fields with 90'
bases as well as fields that are lit. Currently, there are 13 adult-sized
baseball fields within the City. There are 14 softball fields within the City
Boundaries, and 3 more in the PAA. By 2012, if no additional facilities
are built, the City will easily fulfill the desired level of service of 1 field per
7,000 persons.
LITTLE LEAGUE/YOUTH SOFTBALL
There are 35 little league/youth fields in the City. These fields meet the
City's level of service standard of 1 field per 7,000 persons and will also
meet the same standard given the 2017 projected population for the
City. There are 11 little league/youth fields in the PAA. When calculating
for both the current City boundaries and the PAA the level of service is
one field per 2,415 residents. Given the 2017 projected population for
both the City and PAA, the City will continue to meet its level of service
standard, providing 1 field per 2,524 residents. No additional fields will be
needed to fulfill a 2017 standard of 1 field per 7,000 persons.
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Appendix B: Athletic Facilities Needs Assessment
Table B-1: Athletic Facilities LOS Analysis
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Current projected
Current NRPA Service Currently facilities
Facility Type Facility Standard Levels (# of ineeting City Standard needed
Inventory facilities per standard? by 2017to
population) meet LOS
dult Baseball/ 1/5,000
Softball Fields 23 population 1� 3,886 yes 1/7,000 population 0
(City Only)
City + PAA 30 1/5,000 1/ 3,702 yes 1/7,000 population 0
population
outh Baseball/ 1/5,000
Softball Fields 35 population 1� 2,553 yes 1/7,000 population 0
(City Only)
City + PAA 46 1�5,000 1� 2,415 yes 1/7,000 population 0
population
Soccer Fields 24 1/10,000 �� 3,724 yes 1/2,300 population 17
(City Only) population
City + PAA 30 ��10,000 1� 3,702 yes 1/2,300 population 20
population
Football Fields � 1/20,000 �� 12 �67 yes 1/10,000 population 2
(City Only) population
City + PAA 1 p 1�20,000 1� 1 � 1 �$ yes 1/10,000 population 2
population
ennis Courts 25 1/2,000 1/ 3,575 no 1/2,500 population 12
(City Only) population
City + PAA 27 1/2,000 1/ 4,114 no 1/ 2,500 population 25
population
Swimming Pools 5 1/20,000 1/ 17,874 yes 142.7 sq. ft./1,000
(City Only) population population
City + PAA 5 1�20,000 1/ 22,216 no 142.7 sq. ft./1,000
population population
Population Assumptions: Population based on April 1, 2011 OFM population estimate projected to determine the 2017 population. The
same annual growth rate was applied to the PAA for the purposes of this analysis. Population figures are as follows: 2011 City population =
89,370, 2017 City population = 93,369; 2011 City +PAA = 111,078; 2017 City +PAA = 116,124.
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SOCCER
There are currently 24 soccer fields within the City including City and
School District properties. These provide 1 field per 3,724 residents,
which represents a deficiency of approximately 15 fields based on the
City's higher recommended standard of 1 field per 2,300 residents (see
Table B.1 for comparison to other field standards). This deficiency may
actually be an underestimate based on current demand. According to
public and staff input there appears to be a need for unprogrammed
soccer fields based on current use patterns. For example, there is a
growing demand for soccer which may be stimulated by new arrivals
from countries with a strong soccer tradition. Since 2000 the City
has been successful in improving usage of existing soccer fields by
turfing and lighting fields. However, according to staff and public input,
there are more improvements that could be made in order to increase
utilization of fields, including improving drainage on some fields and
lighting more fields. For 2017 population projections the City will
continue to be deficient in soccer fields even when the 6 fields within
the PAA are considered. Calculations show that an additional 17 fields
will be needed to accommodate soccer demand in 2017, and 20 fields if
including the PAA population if the City's higher standard is adhered to.
BASKETBALL
There is anecdotal demand for additional basketball courts, especially
for informal playP'pick up" ball. Similar to soccer field use, groups within
the community use the basketball courts at parks and schools regularly,
even though they are not associated with a basketball league. There
are a total of 8 basketball courts in the City. The City does not currently
have a level of service standard for basketball.
GYMNASIUMS
There is currently a perceived shortage of gymnasiums in the City. Most
of the gyms in the City are located in the local schools, and there are
three gyms in the community center. Recreation providers in the City
who offer athletics programs (such as the Boys & Girls Club) all vie for
the same gymnasium space. Many of the schools offer Boys & Girls
Club sponsored athletic programs. The schools also have their own
athletic programs that need to use these gymnasiums. As a result, City
programs planned in school gymnasiums often get `bumped' for things
like school bands, plays, etc. This requires close coordination between
City recreation and school district staff to schedule use of the gyms.
JANUARY 2013 IB-5
Appendix B: Athletic Facilities Needs Assessment
TENNIS
Although the level of service analysis indicates that there is a shortage
of tennis courts in the community, public outreach and national trends
indicate a declining interest in tennis. The City has several tennis courts
that are not fully utilized. The NRPA service standard of 1 court per
2,000 persons is not currently being met by the 25 courts within the City,
and 27 courts when including the PAA. A lower standard of 1 facility per
2,500 persons can be met by 2017 if 12 more facilities are built within
City boundaries, or 25 if including the PAA. However, given current
public use, this does not appear to be a priority for the City.
FOOTBALL
There are currently 7 football fields within the City boundaries, and 3 in
the PAA. This includes football fields at the local schools. These fields
fulfill the current standard of 1 field per 20,000 persons. A desired
service standard of 1 field per 10,000 persons can be achieved by 2017
with the construction of two fields with either the current city boundaries,
or with the inclusion of the PAA.
SWIMMING POOLS
The City maintains and operates two swimming pools at the Community
Center, a six lane lap and a zero depth entry leisure pool. The
Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center offers 3 pools — a 50 meter
pool, a 25 meter pool, and a diving tank. The City's current level of
service standard is based upon a surface area calculation and not on the
number of pools/population.
B-6I CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
City of Federal Way Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update
APPENDIX C:
PARK AND OPEN SPACE EVALUATION
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