Ordinance 42881
ORDINANCE NO. 4288
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2022 AMENDMENTS TO
THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND FIXING A TIME
WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, the regular six-year update of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS)
Plan was finalized late in June 2022 through approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the process included a robust community engagement process with focused
effort to reach non-traditional participants; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board deliberated the PROS Plan draft eight (8) times since
January 27, 2021, including work sessions, reviews, a subcommittee meeting and two public
hearings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council was presented, reviewed, discussed and provided feedback
on the PROS Plan seven (7) times from February through June 2022; and
WHEREAS, another robust set of public written and verbal comments were received
during the City Council public hearing held March 15 and continued to March 22, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council provided requests for revisions to the draft PROS Plan which
resulted in the final draft that was approved (preliminarily approved for comprehensive plan
purposes) on June 28, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board discussed the draft CFP/CIP on October 12, 2022 and
held a public hearing on the matter on October 26, 2022; and
WHEREAS, after the public hearing and discussion, the Planning Board recommended
that the City Council approve the updated CFP with several recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the CFP was introduced to the City Council on November 1, 2022 and a public
hearing was held on the topic on November 15, 2022; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Edmonds PROS PLAN
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan 2022-2027
July 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary …………………………....................................…… iv
Chapter 1: Introduction / Planning Forward……………………………… 1
Chapter 2: Community Profile …………………………………………………… 6
Chapter 3: Community Engagement ………………………………………… 14
Chapter 4: Classifications & Inventory ……………………………………… 20
Chapter 5: Parks & Open Space ……………………………………………… 30
Chapter 6: Recreation Programs …………………………………………… 82
Chapter 7: Trails & Connections ……………………………………………… 92
Chapter 8: Goals & Objectives ………………………………………………… 104
Chapter 9: Capital Planning & Implementation …………………… 114
Appendices ……………………………………………………………………………… 123
Park Site Assessments ………………………………………………………………… 123
Survey Summary ………………………………………………………………………… 153
Online Meeting Summary #1 ……………………………………………………… 173
Online Meeting Summary #2 ……………………………………………………… 181
Stakeholder Summaries ……………………………………………………………… 197
Recreation Trends ………………………………………………………………… 211
Implementation Tactics ………………………………………………………………… 223
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
City Council
Mike Nelson, Mayor
Kristiana Johnson, Position #1
Will Chen, Position #2
Neil Tibbott, Position #3
Diane Buckshnis, Position #4
Vivian Olson, Position #5
Susan Paine, Position #6
Laura Johnson, Position #7
Planning Board
Alicia Crank, Chair, Position #6
Roger Pence, Vice Chair, Position #2
Mike Rosen, Position #1
Matt Cheung, Position #3
Richard Kuehn, Position #4
Judi Gladstone, Position #5
Todd Cloutier, Position #7
City Staff
Angie Feser, Director, Parks, Recreation,
Cultural Arts & Human Services
Shannon Burley, Deputy Director, Parks,
Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human
Services
Rich Lindsay, Parks Manager
Frances Chapin, Arts & Cultural Services
Manager
Todd Cort, Recreation Supervisor
Carrie Haslam, Executive Assistant
Consultant Team
Conservation Technix, Inc.
PRR, Inc.
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
For the first time in the City’s history, a community-based planning
project had an emphasis of diversity and equity in its outreach in efforts to
more inclusively capture the community’s ever-evolving priorities related
to parks, open space, trails and recreation facilities and programming. There
were focused efforts to extend the invitation for community engagement to
traditionally under-represented or unheard voices in Edmonds. To foster
this, online and direct mail community surveys; web-based, handouts and
presentation materials; and live translation during community meetings
were provided in Chinese, Korean and Spanish languages.
In addition to having these voices in the planning effort, it also began
building working relationships with Edmonds’ community-based
organizations. This will enable the City to connect with new community
partners to expand our recreation and cultural arts programming and lay a
foundation for future city planning projects.
The PROS Plan community engagement was successful, even with
the challenges of implementing this project during a pandemic and
adhering to safety guidelines that changed how public involvement is
typically facilitated. The mailed and community-wide survey response was
extraordinary with nearly 2,000 submitted. Combined with open houses/
community meetings (online), stakeholder interviews and significant
public comments of the draft plan, the goal of robust community
engagement was achieved. These in-depth and broader reaching efforts
resulted in more current and reflective community goals and objectives and
key recommendations from the previous 2016 PROS Plan.
The Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services Department looks
forward to implementing this Plan that is representative of the whole
Edmonds community.
Angie Feser, Director
Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services Department
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan (PROS
Plan) is a six-year guide and strategic plan for managing
and enhancing park and recreation services in Edmonds.
It establishes a path forward for providing high quality,
community-driven parks, trails, open spaces and
recreational opportunities.
The Plan provides a vision for the
City’s park and recreation system,
proposes updates to City service
standards for parks and trails and
addresses departmental goals,
objectives and other management
considerations toward the
continuation of quality recreation
and cultural services to benefit the
residents of Edmonds.
This Plan was developed with the
input and direction of Edmonds
residents. The Plan inventories
and evaluates existing park and
recreation areas, assesses the needs
for acquisition, site development
and operations and offers specific
policies and recommendations to
achieve the community’s goals.
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CITY PLANS
The 2022 PROS Plan is the six-
year, functional plan for the Parks,
Recreation, Cultural Arts and
Human Services Department,
serving as the blueprint for the
management, enhancement and
growth of the City of Edmonds
parks and recreation system and
anticipates the programming and
capital infrastructure investments
necessary to meet the community’s
need for parks, recreation, open
space, trails, and arts and culture.
It assists in guiding decisions
related to planning, developing and
maintaining parks, open space and
recreational facilities. This Plan also
identifies priorities for recreation
programs, special events, and arts
and culture activities.
The PROS Plan is intended to
cover the open space and recreation
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properties, programs and initiatives
owned, managed, coordinated
by, or may become a direct asset
of the City. The purview of the
Plan is specific to the functional
and administrative needs for the
Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts
and Human Services Department,
in a manner similar to the Water
System Plan, Stormwater Plan or
Transportation Plan. The PROS
Plan is not intended to regulate
actions over private lands, but it
does describe certain objectives
that may be beneficial to the
Edmonds community if applied to
non-city lands. Overarching city
policy continues to be directed
by City Council and through the
development and implementation
of the City’s Comprehensive Plan
and other city-wide plan and policy
documents, such as the Climate
Action Plan and Urban Forestry
Management Plan. The following
graphic illustrates where the PROS
Plan sits in relation to other city-
wide plans and more focused
operational or program plans.
Figure ES1: Relationship of PROS Plan to Other City Plans
Enjoying and learning about local wildlife at Frances Anderson Center Field. Credit: Jeanine Harles
Tactical or
Function Plans
Citywide Strategic
Plan
Operational or
Program Plans
Comprehensive Plan
Transportation Plan
Stormwater Plan
Climate Action Plan
Community Cultural
Plan
PROS PlanPROS Plan
Urban Forest
Management Plan
Highway 99 Plan
Economic
Development Plan
Water System Plan
Integrated Pest
Manaegement
Plan
Recreation
Cost Recovery
Plan
Civic Center
Playfield Site
Master Plan
Aquatic
Feasibility
Study
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The PROS Plan process included a substantial
community engagement program, with the intent to
hear from a broad range of community voices and to
focus on diversity and inclusion through engagement
in Chinese, Korean and Spanish languages. The
formulation of the PROS plan has included the
following community engagement opportunities:
Community survey, which received 1,958 responses
(available in Chinese, English, Korean and Spanish)
Two virtual public meetings - with simultaneous
interpretation in Chinese, Korean and Spanish
Stakeholder group discussions and one-on-one interviews
Tabling and outreach at community events
Eight sessions with the Edmonds Planning Board
Four sessions with the Edmonds City Council
Ongoing social media and email feedback
PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human
Services Department serves as the community’s key
resource for providing parks, trails and open spaces,
recreation, cultural arts, aquatic facilities and programs
and supports tourism and economic development, as
well as providing an enhanced quality of life for its
citizens. Thousands of participants and visitors join the
many programs offered each year.
The recreation facilities and services available within
the City of Edmonds are a major community asset
and support the physical, mental and social health
of community members. The City hosts recreation
and arts and culture programs in its parks and in
several municipal buildings, most notably the Frances
Anderson Center.
The City of Edmonds currently manages over 265
acres of parks and open space, providing nearly a mile
of public waterfront access, active recreational facilities
for team sports, playgrounds at 14 parks, more than 13
miles of walking paths and trails, and approximately 80
acres of open space.
The system of parks supports a range of active and
passive recreation experiences. In addition, the City
provides athletic fields, sport courts, spray park, and
an outdoor pool, among other amenities. Edmonds
residents also can access additional parks, trails, open
spaces and recreational facilities provided by the cities
of Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, Snohomish
County, Edmonds School District and other entities.
Mission Driven
The Department’s mission statement provides a
framework for future planning and guided the
development of goals and project recommendations for
this PROS Plan:
To provide Edmonds citizens with a balanced system of
open space, parks, recreation and cultural arts to ensure
a healthy and active quality of life.
The Department also plays a vital role in many aspects
of community life, with staff support to the Edmonds
Memorial Cemetery Board, Planning Board, Edmonds
Youth Commission, Edmonds Arts Commission, Tree
Board, Creative District Advisory Committee, and
Mayor’s Conservation Advisory Committee.
Cooling off at the City Park. Credit: Jeanine Harles
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GOALS AND POLICIES
This PROS Plan includes goals and objectives
intended to guide City decision-making to ensure the
parks, arts, trails and recreation system meets the needs
of the Edmonds community for years to come. These
goals and objectives were based on community input
and technical analysis. They include:
Engagement: Encourage and facilitate meaningful public
involvement in park and recreation planning.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Decrease barriers and
provide increased opportunities for participation and
representative cultural, heritage and art programs, events
representing the diversity of Edmonds demographics.
Parks, Trails & Open Space: Provide an interconnected
park system that offers a wide variety of year-round
recreation opportunities and experiences which support
and enhance Edmonds’ cultural identity and the natural
environment.
Waterfront Use & Access: Preserve and pursue
opportunities to expand public access and enjoyment of
Edmonds’ waterfront.
Natural Resource & Habitat Conservation: Conserve
and provide access to natural resource lands for habitat
conservation, recreation, and environmental education.
Climate Change, Adaptation & Resiliency: Adapt to
climate change and increase local park system resiliency
by improving environmental conditions, stewardship and
sustainability in parks, trails, open spaces and recreation
facilities within planning, development, maintenance, and
operations.
Recreation Programs & Facilities: Provide a varied and
inclusive suite of recreation opportunities and experiences
to promote health and wellness, year-round activity and
social engagement.
Cultural Services: Provide arts and cultural opportunities
and experiences to promote an engaged and vibrant
community.
Park Operations & Administration: Maintain and
operate a modern, efficient park system that provides a
high level of user comfort, safety and aesthetic quality,
and protects capital investments.
FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Edmonds is preparing for continued growth, with
a forecasted 2035 population of approximately
45,550. New investments in parks and recreation will
be necessary to meet the needs of the community,
support youth development, expand opportunities for
inclusion, provide options for residents to lead healthy,
active lives, and foster greater social and community
connections.
Serving existing and future residents will require
improvements to existing parks and expansion of the
park, trail and recreation system. The 6-year Capital
Facilities Plan proposes approximately $81.1 million of
investment in acquisition, development and renovation
to the park system.
Figure ES2: Capital Facilities Plan Summary by Project Type
Stretching and wellness with a yoga class. Credit: Karen Ulvestad
$14,933,200,
18%
$4,477,700, 6%
$31,401,074,
39%
$30,337,400,
37%Acquisition
Planning
Development
Repair / Renovation /
Replacement
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To ensure existing parks provide desired recreational
amenities and opportunities, the Plan includes a
significant land acquisition program focusing on
underserved areas in south and southeast Edmonds
to ensure sufficient land for outdoor recreation. The
Plan supports trail corridor improvements to enhance
bicycle and pedestrian connections, and it maintains
support for the expansion and enhancement of the
Edmonds Marsh Estuary.
Key recommendations from the 2022 PROS Plan
include the following:
Acquisitions to Fill Park System Gaps: The acquisition
of additional neighborhood parks is necessary to address
existing gaps in park services and address inequities in
parkland distribution.
Open Space & Conservation Acquisitions: The City
should continue to seek options to expand its open
space holdings and pursue acquisitions that adjoin city
properties or conserve unique natural areas, such as
wetlands, forested areas and vistas.
Park Development & Enhancements: A number of parks
have aging infrastructure that warrants significant repairs
such as sports court resurfacing or complete replacements.
Yost Pool Replacement: While continuing to manage
the existing infrastructure to keep Yost Pool open to
the community, the City should refine their options for
replacement of the facility.
Trail Connections: Trail connections, including sidewalk
and bike lanes improvements, are needed to help link
destinations across the community.
ADA, Accessibility & Other User Convenience
Enhancements: The City should make improvements to
existing parks as needed to ensure proper maintenance,
usability and quality of park features and grounds to
remove barriers and improve universal access.
Municipal Code Update: The Edmonds municipal code
includes definitions of certain park classifications, and
these definitions were last updated in 2001.
Engagement & Outreach: Community events, volunteer
efforts and partnership projects bring the community
together and enable improvements to the park and
recreation system.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
The recommendations for park and recreation services
noted in this Plan may trigger the need for funding
beyond current allocations and for additional staffing,
operations and maintenance responsibilities. Given
that the operating and capital budget of the Parks,
Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human Services
Department is finite, additional resources may be
needed to leverage, supplement and support the
implementation of proposed objectives, programs and
projects. While grants and other efficiencies may help,
these alone will not be enough to realize many ideas
and projects noted in this Plan.
Partnerships & Community Collaboration
Dedicated coordination and collaboration with other
public divisions and agencies, as well as private and
community organizations, businesses and Edmonds
residents, will greatly enhance the City’s ability to
fulfill the community’s aspirations and the goals of this
Plan.
Through enhanced internal coordination, the City
can pursue trail corridors that meet both recreation
and transportation needs and review of development
applications with consideration toward potential
parkland acquisition areas, planned path corridors and
the need for easement or set-aside requests. Continued
partnerships with the Edmonds School District, Port
of Edmonds, Snohomish County and nearby cities
can improve recreation options for Edmonds residents
through joint use, development and programming of
park and recreation facilities.
The Edmonds community has a history of, and an
expressed interest in, contributing to the development
and stewardship of the City’s park, natural areas,
marine environment and recreation resources. The
City has a variety of existing agency and community-
based organization partners and should continue to
explore additional and expanded partnerships to help
implement these Plan recommendations. Additionally,
more focused volunteer projects can include park
clean-up days, invasive plant removal, tree and other
plant installations, and community event support,
among others. Finally, by engaging property owners,
the City can explore opportunities to expand the
park and trail system, while protecting critical natural
resources.
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While supporting organized
groups and community-minded
individuals continues to add value
to the Edmonds park and recreation
system, volunteer coordination
requires a substantial amount of
staff time, and additional resources
may be necessary to leverage and
more fully take advantage of the
community’s willingness to support
park and recreation efforts.
Funding
The City of Edmonds currently
relies on Park Impact Fees (PIF),
Real Estate Excise Tax (REET),
grants and general funds to finance
individual projects. Dedicated,
new funding may be required to
finance upgrades to and growth in
the park and recreation system to
meet community needs. Updating
the existing PIF program, which
assesses fees on new development
to meet the increased demand
for parks resulting from the new
growth, will allow the City to
obtain future acquisition and
development funding from
residential development. A short-
term bond or levy could augment
PIF revenue to support parkland
acquisitions and development,
trail development, waterfront
opportunities and general
park element upgrades. Such
mechanisms would require both
political and public support.
Federal, state and local grant
programs offer additional potential
opportunities to leverage available
local revenues to fund specific
development projects.
Enjoying the waterfront and the winds with a kite.
Credit: Jeanine Harles
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You’ll find expansive views of the Olympic Mountains,
postcard-perfect sunsets, ferry traffic, and kiteboar-
ders sailing through the air. Everywhere you turn in this
town there is something marvelous, from the scenery
to the public art.
- from Visit Edmonds
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CHAPTER 1
PLAN PURPOSE
The City of Edmonds 2022 Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Plan
(PROS Plan) is an update to the
2016 Parks, Recreation & Open
Space Plan that builds on the
previously completed planning
work and incorporates the feedback
from an extensive community
engagement process conducted in
2021. This Plan creates a vision
for an innovative, inclusive and
interconnected system of parks,
trails and open space that promotes
recreation, health, environmental
conservation and fiscal
responsibility as integral elements
of a thriving, livable Edmonds.
The PROS Plan serves as a
blueprint for the management,
enhancement and growth of
the City of Edmonds parks
and recreation system. It assists
in guiding decisions related
to planning, developing and
maintaining parks, open space and
recreational facilities. This Plan also
identifies priorities for recreation
programs, special events and arts
and culture activities.
The 2022 PROS Plan provides
updated system inventories,
community profile, needs analyses
and a comprehensive capital
project list. The Plan identifies
parks and recreation goals and
establishes a long-range plan for
the Edmonds parks and recreation
system, including action items
and strategies for implementation
over the next six to ten years. The
recommendations in this Plan
are based on community input,
evaluations of the existing park
system, operating conditions and
fiscal considerations.
The PROS Plan is part of the City’s
broader Comprehensive Plan and
is consistent with the guidelines
established by the Growth
Management Act. The PROS Plan,
updated approximately every six
years, allows Edmonds to remain
current with community interests
and retain eligibility for state
grants through the Washington
State Recreation and Conservation
Office (RCO), which administers
various grant programs for outdoor
recreation and conservation efforts.
This plan has been regularly
updated (1996, 2001, 2008 and
2016) to remain relevant to
Edmonds as the city evolves and
changes.
Providing Edmonds
citizens with a balanced
system of open space,
parks, recreation and
cultural arts to ensure
a healthy and active
quality of life.
PARKS & RECREATIONPLANNING FORWARD
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PLANNING PROCESS
This PROS Plan represents the culmination of a
year-long planning effort and reflects the community’s
interests and needs for parks, open space, trails and
programming. The planning process, which included
a variety of public outreach activities, encouraged
public engagement to inform the development of the
priorities and future direction of Edmonds’ park and
recreation system. Community members expressed
their interests through surveys, public meetings,
stakeholder discussions, online outreach, tabling and
direct outreach and Planning Board meetings.
In addition to community engagement, the actions
identified in this Plan are based on:
An inventory and assessment of the City’s existing park
and recreation facilities to establish the system’s current
performance and to identify needed maintenance and
capital repair and replacement projects,
Service level and walkability assessments to quantify the
system’s ability to serve current and future residents.
The Plan’s capital facilities section and accompanying
implementation and funding strategies are intended to
sustain and enhance, preserve and steward the City’s
critical parks and recreation infrastructure.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human
Services Department serves as the community’s key
resource for providing parks, trails and open spaces,
recreation, cultural arts, aquatic facilities and programs
and supports tourism and economic development, as
well as providing an enhanced quality of life for its
citizens. Thousands of participants and visitors join
the many programs offered each year. There are 47
city-owned park sites totaling 230 acres, 20,000 square
feet of flowerbeds and about one mile of waterfront
shoreline in the Edmonds park system.
Also, in 2021, the Department expanded to include
the Human Services Division, which is intended to
serve Edmonds residents in need of assistance, provide
guidance and help residents find resources across a
variety of issues for the wide demographic spectrum
that comprises the city. Since the COVID-19 outbreak
the Human Services Division has had a particular
focus on helping connect those individuals and families
that are financially or housing-stressed with local and
regional resources that can help.
The Department maintains active community
partnerships with the Edmonds School District,
Edmonds Boys and Girls Club, Edmonds College,
Edmonds Historic Museum, Edmonds Arts Festival
Foundation, Edmonds Center for the Arts, Port
of Edmonds, Sno-King Youth Club, Edmonds
Chamber of Commerce, both Edmonds Rotary
Clubs, Edmonds Floretum Garden Club, Edmonds
in Bloom, Underwater Dive Park Stewards, several
Environmental Stewards groups, the Dale Turner
YMCA, Sno-Isle Edmonds Library, neighboring
cities of Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood, as well as
Snohomish County, among other organizations.
The Department has 24 full-time employees in five
primary areas of focus including Parks Maintenance,
Recreation Services, Cultural Arts Services, Human
Services and Administration.
Parks Maintenance maintains six waterfront
beach parks, a fishing pier, and 41 community,
neighborhood, special use and open space parks.
The division also maintains the Veterans Plaza
located at Public Safety complex, Dayton Street
Plaza, Frances Anderson Center Bandshell and
Hazel Miller Plaza, in addition to Yost Pool and
Hazel Miller Spray Park at City Park. The division
is responsible for preserving, maintaining and
upgrading all playground structures and equipment
as needed. The Parks Maintenance crew maintains
the street trees, street landscape beds including
downtown corner parks and hanging flower baskets
and all City-owned sport fields, as well as assists
with numerous City events.
Recreation Services creates and implements
recreational programs and environmental education
and stewardship programs along with arts, tourism
and cultural opportunities for city residents. Staff
supervise community recreation, adult enrichment,
athletics, aquatics, wellness, outdoor recreation,
urban agriculture, nature and ranger/naturalist
activities and a preschool. Staff supervise recreation
program registration, facility rentals and athletic
field rentals. The division also oversees the Frances
Anderson Center, Meadowdale Community
Clubhouse, the Plaza Room, programming in the
Edmonds Waterfront Center weekday evenings and
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is responsible for the concessionaire agreements,
which includes the Yost Pool agreement, two
outdoor education program agreements and various
recreation programs.
The Cultural Services division offers programs
that highlight the scope of the arts in Edmonds,
from a Community Cultural Plan for the city, a
Public Art collection and concerts in the parks,
to rotating visual art exhibits and a nationally
recognized writers conference. The division works
with the Edmonds Arts Commission to update
and implement the Community Cultural Plan,
an element of the Comprehensive Plan. Cultural
Services works with the Economic Development
Department on cultural tourism and support
for the Washington State-certified Downtown
Edmonds Creative District.
The Human Services division oversees an allocated
contracted full-time dedicated social worker,
provides resource navigation, assists in securing
shelter for residents as needed and supports the
distribution of grants for individuals in need
of assistance. In collaboration with Snohomish
County, neighboring local jurisdictions, non-profit
and faith-based organizations, the Human Services
Division works to support the increase of affordable
housing while remaining focused on homelessness
prevention.
Administration focuses on long-range planning,
acquisition and development of park facilities,
the development of park site master plans, and
pursuing and administering grants. Administration
provides overall support for the Department
in areas of budgeting, communications,
customer service, contracts and capital projects
administration, among others.
The Department’s mission statement provides a
framework for future planning and guided the
development of goals and project recommendations for
this PROS Plan:
To provide Edmonds citizens with a balanced system
of open space, parks, recreation and cultural arts to
ensure a healthy and active quality of life.
Commissions & Boards
The Department plays a vital role in many aspects of
community life, with staff support to the Edmonds
Memorial Cemetery Board, Planning Board, Edmonds
Youth Commission, Edmonds Arts Commission, Tree
Board, Creative District Advisory Committee, and
Mayor’s Conservation Advisory Committee.
Planning Board
The Planning Board serves in an advisory capacity to
the City in regional and local planning and assists in
the development of the comprehensive plan and zoning
ordinances. The board also advises the Mayor and
City Council on the development of all city parks and
recreation facilities.
Arts Commission
Founded in 1975, the City of Edmonds Arts
Commission (EAC) ensures the arts are a vital part
of our community’s quality of life, economic vitality
and central identity. The commission is comprised
of seven appointed members who advise and make
recommendations to the Mayor, City Council or other
City commissions or boards on matters pertaining to
the arts and the aesthetic of the public realm.
Youth Commission
The Edmonds Youth Commission is a youth-led
commission whose mission is to protect, preserve and
enhance the quality of life for Edmonds youth by
advising City Council and the public on issues relating
to youth policies, programs and opportunities.
Tree Board
The Tree Board is a seven-member committee that
encourages the planting, protecting, and maintaining of
trees for long-term community benefit.
Creative District Advisory Committee
The advisory committee, appointed by the mayor and
City Council, provides recommendations related to
the five-year work plan established when the Creative
District was certified in late 2018.
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Mayor’s Conservation Advisory Committee
This advisory group, appointed by the Mayor, provides
recommendations related to community stewardship
actions in Edmonds to conserve wildlife habitat, and
enhance healthy air, land and water.
aCComplishments sinCe 2016
The 2016 PROS Plan guided City officials,
management and staff in making decisions about
planning, operating and implementing various parks
and recreation services. The following represents a short
list of the major accomplishments realized following
the adoption of the previous Plan:
Renovated Waterfront Walkway, removed creosote
bulkhead to restore shoreline habitat and installed artwork
on south end of the Waterfront Walkway
Updated Seaview Park with inclusive playground
Installed Veterans plaza and memorial
Prepared Urban Forestry Management Plan
Purchased the land, master planned, secured funding and
initiated redevelopment of Civic Center Playfield
Completed the Fishing Pier Renovation
Completed the Dayton Street Plaza
Developed 30% design for Marina Beach Park
Conducted citywide tree inventory and map and hired a
full time arborist
Accepted donation of Shirley Johnson property
The Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human
Services Department also faced multiple challenges
since the 2016 PROS Plan was adopted. The
COVID-19 pandemic considerably impacted
the Department. The Frances Anderson Center,
Meadowdale Clubhouse and Yost Pool were closed in
March 2020 and all recreation and cultural programs,
special events and facility rentals were canceled,
which eliminated a critical funding source for the
Department. Athletic field reservations and picnic
shelter/area reservations were also canceled, but
resumed on a limited basis in the summer of 2020.
CURRENT CHALLENGES
Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated health
mandates for social distancing have transformed
the way municipalities plan for and conduct
public engagement. To develop this Plan, the City
implemented a sound public process that was
compliant with health mandates by using a range of
online tools for communications, engagement and
community feedback.
Health mandates related to the pandemic also had
dramatic impacts on the City’s recreation programming
and operations, requiring the temporary closure of
some facilities, capacity and use restrictions, and the
cancellation of recreation programming. However,
with a better understanding of transmission and
prevention, Edmonds has begun to offer limited in-
person recreation programs and community events.
In addition, the increase in use of parks and opens
space had a significant impact on parks maintenance
operations in both safety measures, increased demand
for routine maintenance such as litter and garbage,
restroom cleaning, and vandalism repair.
Equity, Inclusivity & Accessibility:
Maintaining and enhancing social equity across
recreational opportunities and facilities should be a
core function of municipal park and recreation systems.
Through this PROS Plan, the City of Edmonds
made a concerted effort to reach out to, connect
with and engage its historically underrepresented
communities, and the City also invested in and
committed to outreach in the four major languages of
the community: Chinese, English, Korean and Spanish.
Also, with substantial past investments in downtown,
the City is re-examining the distribution of park and
recreation resource investments in other areas of the
city, with the goal to advance equity across Edmonds.
Further, portions of the City’s parks, trails and
open space system were developed before the
1999 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was
implemented. The conditions assessment identified
several deficiencies related to ADA compliance. The
City must continue to find ways to provide safe and
equitable access to parks, trails, open space areas,
facilities, recreation programs and other services.
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Asset Management & Aging Infrastructure
The City of Edmonds’ parks, trails and open space
system is facing numerous challenges related to aging
infrastructure. Deferred maintenance and changing
demands translate to the need for up-to-date
assessments of the condition, function and quality of
park system assets, in addition to understanding where
deficiencies may exist. Park aesthetics and amenities are
important to usage patterns. Also, a user’s perception of
personal safety is a determining factor in how one uses
and feels in and around parks, trails and open spaces.
The conditions assessment of the Edmonds parks, trails
and open space areas included in this PROS Plan (see
Appendix A) provided a baseline of current conditions
to inform the development of the capital project list
and implementation strategies. The fiscal needs of the
parks system are substantial and long-term funding
strategies are needed.
Research on recreation also provides information on
how park distribution, park proximity, park facilities
and conditions have an impact on people’s desire to
engage in physical activity. It may be valuable to re-
evaluate current park designs and maintenance policies
to ensure barrier-free, engaging park environments
and operational efficiencies. The City will continue to
play a major role in enabling healthy lifestyles for the
Edmonds community and should continue to enhance
the park system and recreation program offerings.
Active Older Adults
The City of Edmonds’ relatively older population,
low rates of disability among residents over 65, and
high rates of participation among residents of all ages,
indicate a potential local need for active recreation
opportunities for active older adults. Nationwide, active
seniors are often looking at retirement age differently,
and many are transitioning to new careers, finding ways
to engage with their community, and focusing on their
health and fitness. To meet the needs of active older
residents, the City will need to consider how the City’s
park and recreation facilities, partnership with the
Senior Center, and programming can meet the needs of
this growing group.
Balancing Passive & Active Uses
Edmonds residents have worked to preserve and
maintain the City’s greenspaces over many decades.
The park system currently includes nearly 76 acres of
open space. These areas serve a critical environmental
purpose, including sustaining a robust tree canopy,
supporting wildlife, clean air and reducing pollutants
in stormwater runoff. Some open space areas include
passive use trails and provide much-needed natural
respite, while other open space areas (e.g., wetlands)
function as conservation or wildlife viewing areas.
From accessible playgrounds to splash pads to natural
play areas, the range of play experiences offered by
the City will change and diversify over time, and the
population of Edmonds has increased over time. The
demand for new amenities must be balanced against
preserving and maintaining open space and natural
areas. New amenities may require the use or re-use of
existing parkland, or more parkland may be required to
support the community’s future needs.
GUIDING DOCUMENTS
This PROS Plan is one of several documents that
comprise Edmonds’ long-range planning and policy
framework. Past community plans and other relevant
documents were reviewed for policy direction and goals
as they relate to parks, open space, trails, recreation and
arts and culture opportunities across Edmonds.
Aquatic Feasibility Study (2009)
Community Cultural Plan (2014)
Comprehensive Transportation Plan (2015)
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan (2016)
City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan (2017)
Highway 99 Subarea Plan (2017)
Urban Forestry Management Plan (2019)
Streetscape Plan (2006)
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COMMUNITYPROFILE
Located along the shores of Puget Sound, the City
of Edmonds lies about 15 miles north of Seattle.
Incorporated in 1890, Edmonds is now home to 42,470
residents. Edmonds’ walkable downtown features a
variety of restaurants, art venues, and shopping all
within an easy walk to shorefront parks.
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Surrounding downtown are
neighborhoods of family homes
interspersed with forested green
spaces. The city’s primary general
commercial areas are concentrated
along Highway 99 on the eastern
edge of the city. Edmonds is
bordered to the north and west by
Puget Sound and the community
of Woodway, to the east by the
cities of Mountlake Terrace and
Lynnwood, and to the south by
the City of Shoreline. The city also
surrounds the smaller residential
community of Esperance in
unincorporated Snohomish County.
The City of Edmonds provides a
wide range of government services
and is dedicated to maintaining
the community’s unique cultural,
recreational, and environmental
assets, while supporting sustainable,
locally-focused economic growth.
The city’s parks, open spaces, trails,
and recreational opportunities are
highly valued for recreation, respite,
and their ecosystem attributes.
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demographiC profile
Edmonds is home to just under
42,500 residents is the third largest
city in Snohomish County by
population. The city is comprised of
many older adults and relatively less
families with children as compared
to nearby communities, see Figure
1. The city’s residents are generally
very well educated and have
higher incomes than other county
residents. Many residents are
employed in the education, health
care, professional, or retail trade
sectors, including at the Edmonds
School District, Premera Blue
Cross, the Swedish Medical Center,
Providence Regional Medical
Center, and major retail chains.
Residents also commute to other
areas of the Seattle metropolitan
region for work.
Figure 1. Population Characteristics: Edmonds, Snohomish County, and Washington
Population & Anticipated Growth
Over the past twenty years,
Edmonds has returned to a slow
growth trend, which is expected
to continue over the next two
decades. The Puget Sound Regional
Council, which completes land
use and population forecasts for
regional cities, anticipates that
the city will grow to about 47,790
residents by 2040, an increase of
about 13% from 2020.
In 2020, Edmonds was home to
17,761 households with an average
size of 2.35 people, smaller than
the average for the county (2.68)
and state (2.55). One in four
households (25%) were families
with children under 18 and 23%
were individuals living alone.
The size of a community and its
anticipated growth over time are
key indicators of whether existing
park and recreation facilities
will be sufficient to meet future
needs. Population growth can
also result in increased residential
density and/or the development
of currently vacant land within a
The City of Edmonds incorporated
in 1890 as primarily a logging and
mill town. By 1960, the city had
grown to just over 8,000 residents.
Major annexations in the 1960s,
particularly the annexation of
areas northeast of downtown
in 1963, dramatically increased
the city’s population to nearly
24,000 residents, see Figure 2.
In the coming decades, the city’s
population grew at a modest 1-1.5%
rate per year, before seeing more
rapid growth in the 1990s.
Demographics Edmonds Snohomish
County Washington
Population Characteristics
Population (2020) 42,470 827,957 7,705,281
Population (2010) 39,709 713,335 6,724,540
Population (2000) 39,515 606,204 5,894,121
Percent Change (2000‐20) 7.5%37.0% 31.0%
Persons w/ Disabilities (%)11.2%11.8% 12.7%
Household Characteristics
Households 17,761 293,823 3,202,241
Percent with children 24.8%33.7% 30.6%
Median Household Income $89,229 $86,891 $73,775
Average Household Size 2.35 2.68 2.55
Average Family Size 2.92 3.16 3.09
Owner Occupancy Rate 70.7%67.1% 63.0%
Age Groups
Median Age 45.9 38 37.7
Population < 5 years of age 4.6%6.3%6.1%
Population < 18 years of age 17.9%22.7% 22.2%
Population 18 ‐ 64 years of age 60.3%64.2% 62.7%
Population > 65 years of age 21.8%13.1% 15.1%
Sources: Washington Office of Financial Management Population Estimates, 2020
U.S. Census, 2000 Census, 2010 Census, 2015‐2019 American Community Survey
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city, potentially increasing the need
for away-from-home recreation
opportunities while simultaneously
reducing potential locations for
park and open space acquisition.
Advance planning for parks and
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recreation facilities can help ensure
residents can enjoy sufficient,
conveniently located parks, open
space, and recreation facilities while
the community grows and evolves.
Figure 2. Population of Edmonds – Actual and Projected: 1960-2040
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Age Group Distribution
Edmond’s residents have a median age of nearly
46 years (2019), which is significantly higher than
that of the county and state (both approximately 38
years). The city also has a relatively low number of
families with children (25% of all households). These
demographics have important implications for park
and recreation needs. Adults between 45 to 64 years
old make up the city’s largest 20-year population group,
comprising 33% of the overall population in 2019, see
Figure 3.
Adults ages 25 to 34 years are users of adult programs.
Approximately 10% of residents are in this age category.
These residents may be entering long-term relationships
and establishing families.
Adults between 35 and 54 years of age represent users
of a wide range of adult programs and park facilities.
Their characteristics extend from having children using
preschool and youth programs to becoming empty nesters.
This age group makes up 29% of the city’s population.
Older adults and seniors, ages 55 and older, make up
approximately 35% of Edmonds’s population. One in
seven residents is over the age of 70. This broad age group
Figure 3. Age Group Distributions: 2010 & 2019
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10%
11%
10%
12%
17%
16%
10%
6%
3%
5%
9%
12%
12%
12%
15%
14%
12%
6%
3%
Under 5 years
5 to 14 years
15 to 24 years
25 to 34 years
35 to 44 years
45 to 54 years
55 to 64 years
65 to 74 years
75 to 84 years
85 years and over
2010 2019
represents users of adult and senior programs. These
residents may be approaching retirement or already retired
and may be spending time with grandchildren. This group
also ranges from very healthy, active seniors to more
physically inactive seniors.
While nearly three in four residents are age 25 or older,
26% of residents are children and young adults.
Youth under 5 years of age make up 4% of Edmonds’s
population, see Figure 3. This group represents users of
preschool and tot programs and facilities, and are often
trails and open space users, frequently in strollers. These
individuals are the future participants in youth activities.
Children ages 5 to 14 years make up current youth
program, whole-family program, and event participants.
Approximately 10% of the city’s population falls into this
age range.
Teens and young adults, age 15 to 24 years, are in
transition from youth programs to adult programs and
participate in teen/young adult programs where available.
Members of this age group are often seasonal employment
seekers. About 11% of city residents are teens and young
adults.
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Racial Identification 2010 2019
White 83.4% 80.1%
Asian 7.1% 8.0%
Two or more races 4.1% 5.6%
Some other race 1.8% 3.5%
Black or African American 2.6% 1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7% 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3% 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)5.3% 7.9%
Race and Ethnicity
According to the 2019 American
Community Survey, Edmonds
residents identified as 80% White,
8% Asian, 6% as two or more
races, 2% as Black or African
American, and less than 1% as
American Indian or Alaskan
Native, Pacific Islander, or another
race. Approximately 8% of people
identified as Hispanic or Latino of
any race. Edmonds is less racially
diverse than Snohomish County or
Washington State as a whole, where
75% of residents identify as White.
The population of Edmonds has
become only modestly more diverse
over the past decade, see Figure 4.
Figure 4. Changes in Racial Composition - 2000 to 2019
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In 2019, approximately 17% of Edmonds’s residents
spoke a language other than English at home; Asian
and Pacific Island languages and other Indo-European
languages comprise the largest non-English language
groups. Just over 5% of residents speak English ‘less
than very well’. Edmonds has a smaller percentage of
people who speak a language other than English at
home than compared to Snohomish County as a whole
(21%).
Nationally, the design and marketing of municipal
recreation programs have historically been biased
against serving these communities. In addition,
residents who speak languages other than English may
face barriers in finding, accessing, and participating in
park and recreation facilities and programs. The City
of Edmonds should consider how it could best provide
recreational opportunities, programs, and information
that are accessible and relevant to, and meet the needs
of, all community members.
Persons with Disabilities
The 2019 American Community Survey reported
11% (4,676 persons) of Edmonds’s residents ages 5
years and older have a disability that interferes with
daily life activities. This is lower than rates in the
county (12%) and state (13%). Approximately 7%
of residents between 18 and 64 live with a disability.
Among residents 65 and older, the percentage rises to
31%, which is lower than the percentage found in the
general senior population of Washington State (35%).
Planning, designing, and operating a park system that
facilitates participation by residents of all abilities will
help ensure compliance with Title II of the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition to ADA,
there are other accommodations that people with
disabilities may need to access parks and participate
in recreation programs. Edmonds should consider
community needs for inclusive and accessible parks,
recreational facilities, programs, marketing, and
communications.
Employment & Education
According to the 2019 American Community Survey,
85% of residents (35,696 people) are age 16 years and
older and considered part of the work force population.
Of this work force aged population, 65% is in the labor
force, 2% is unemployed, and 35% is not in the labor
force. About one in four employed residents work in
the education or health care industries, while another
16% work in the professional/management industries.
The retail trade sector also employs a large percentage
of local workers (approximately 13%).
Approximately 48% of Edmonds residents over age
25 have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and 80% have at
least some college education. This level of education
attainment is higher than that of Snohomish County
and the state (in which 69% of residents have some
college). Additionally, 92% of city residents have a
high school degree or higher, on par with the statewide
average.
Higher levels of employment and educational
attainment positively correlate with both the income
and health status of a community – both of which
have further impacts on the use and need for park
and recreation facilities, as described in the next two
sections.
Income & Poverty
A community’s level of household income can impact
the types of recreational services prioritized by
community members, as well as their willingness and
ability to pay for recreational services. Perhaps more
importantly, household income is closely linked with
levels of physical activity. Low-income households
are three times more likely to live a sedentary lifestyle
than middle and upper-income households, according
to an analysis of national data by the Active Living by
Design organization.
In 2019, the median household income in Edmonds
was $89,229, slightly higher than the median income
for Snohomish County ($86,691). Median household
income in Edmonds is over 20% higher than the
average for all Washington households ($73,775).
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Higher income households have an increased
ability and willingness to pay for recreation and
leisure services, and they often face fewer barriers to
participation. The average household in Edmonds is
relatively wealthy – about 44% of city household have
incomes in the higher income brackets ($100,000 and
greater), which is significantly more than across the
state (36%).
At the lower end of the household income scale,
approximately 7% percent of Edmonds households
earn less than $25,000 annually, significantly fewer
than households in Snohomish County (11%), the
State of Washington (15%), and across the United
States (23%). In 2019, about 2% of the city’s families
were living below the poverty level, set at an income of
$25,750 for a family of four. This percentage is lower
than the countywide (approximately 5%) and statewide
(7%) levels. Poverty affects 4% of both youth under 18
and adults 65 and older.
Lower-income residents face many barriers to
physical activity, including reduced access to parks and
recreational facilities, a lack of transportation options,
a lack of time, and poor health. Low-income residents
may also be less financially able to afford recreational
service fees or to pay for services, such as childcare,
that can make physical activity possible.
Health Status
The overall health of a community’s residents can
impact their ability to participate in recreation and
other physical activity and may also reflect, in part, the
locality’s level of access to appropriate and convenient
green spaces, recreation opportunities, and active
transportation facilities.
In 2016, Snohomish County completed a profile of
the health of Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and West
Lynnwood residents. In general, residents of these
communities have higher life expectancy (82.3 years)
and the average resident of the county (80.3 years)
and face lower rates of premature mortality. According
to the County Health Rankings, Snohomish County
ranks in the highest quartile of Washington counties
for health outcomes, including length and quality of
life.
Snohomish County residents also rank as some
of the healthiest residents in Washington (high
middle quartile) when it comes to health behaviors.
Approximately 17% of Snohomish County adults ages
20 and older report getting no leisure-time physical
activity – on par than the statewide average and better
than most counties nationwide. This may be due,
in part, to the large number of places to participate
in physical activity, including parks and public or
private community centers, gyms, or other recreational
facilities. Over 86% of residents in Snohomish County
have access to adequate physical activity opportunities,
equivalent to the average for all Washington residents.
Approximately 30% of Snohomish County adults are
overweight or obese, compared to 29% of Washington
adults.
Economic Benefits of Parks & Recreation
Regional Facilities
Edmonds’ regional facilities, such as the Underwater
Dive Park at Brackett’s Landing North and waterfront
beaches, draw visitors beyond the Edmonds city limits
and can provide ongoing economic development. These
unique attractions attract users who may participate
in and contribute to the local economy by shopping
and dining in Edmonds’ businesses and restaurants -
benefitting the community.
In addition, many of the special events offered by,
co-sponsored or supported by the City are attended
by regional participants who also may spend tourism
dollars within Edmonds contributing to the City’s
economy.
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COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT
Community engagement played
an essential role in developing
the 2022 PROS Plan. Although
the planning process occurred
during the COVID-19 pandemic,
substantial effort was made to
connect with the full Edmonds
community, seek their input and
provide information about the
project. Intentional, direct and
on-going outreach to non-English
speaking communities was a major
tenet of the City’s engagement
strategy. Public outreach methods
were varied and extensive,
including:
Random-sample mail survey with
English, Chinese, Korean and
Spanish options
Online community-wide survey
in English, Chinese, Korean and
Spanish
Online public meetings with
simultaneous translation in Chinese,
Korean and Spanish
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Stakeholder group discussions &
one-on-one interviews
Tabling and outreach at community
events, to include a presence at
the Uptown Evening Market near
HWY 99 and coordination with
other on-going City planning
efforts
Meetings with the Planning Board
and City Council
Edmonds city website with
plan information and feedback
opportunities
Multiple social media postings, city
newsletter articles and email blasts
through the Recreation database
and Edmonds School District
parent distribution portal
Community survey
A community-wide, online survey
was conducted to assess the
recreational needs and priorities
of Edmonds residents. The City
mailed 2,500 surveys to randomly
chosen households in Edmonds on
May 29, 2021, of which 501 surveys
were completed and returned (20%
response rate). Online versions of
the survey in English, Chinese,
Korean and Spanish were posted to
the City’s website on June 4, 2021.
An additional 1,449 surveys in
English were completed from the
general, community-wide online
surveys. In addition, two Chinese,
five Korean and one Spanish
surveys were completed. In all,
1,958 surveys were collected.
Information about the survey was
provided on the City’s Parks and
Recreation website and on the
PROS Plan project subpage. It was
promoted via multiple in-language
social media postings and city email
blasts. Printed flyers with QR code
links in four languages were made
available for distribution by staff
for direct outreach to non-English
community groups. Also, significant
effort was made to promote the
survey to all language groups during
community events, pop-ups and
flyer distribution through cultural
based community organizations
throughout the summer months.
The survey was closed on August
31, 2021.
The survey measured current levels
of satisfaction and which facilities
were primarily being used by
residents. Residents were asked
about future improvements and the
types of recreational amenities they
would like to see considered for the
park system. Survey respondents
were asked about:
Performance and quality of
programs and parks
Usage of city parks and recreation
facilities
Imagining the future
of Edmonds Parks!
2022 City of Edmonds PROS Plan
The City of Edmonds offers parks and community spaces for all Edmonds
residents to come together, stay active, and have fun. We are updating
the Edmond’s Parks Recreation and Open Space (PROS) plan and need
your help to keep our parks and programs thriving and meet the needs of
our growing and diverse communities.
What is the Edmonds PROS Plan?
The PROS Plan is a six-year guide for managing and enhancing parks,
open space, trails, recreation, and cultural arts opportunities. Everyone in
the community plays an important role in the planning process by sharing
their vision for the parks and recreation system and identifying priorities
for future programs, events, potential new parks, and for taking care of
our existing parks. Having a PROS Plan means that the City is eligible
for state funding. A draft of the 2022 PROS Plan will be complete and
available to the public for review in November 2021.
Learn more about the plan, including upcoming events
edmondswa.gov/government/departments/parks_recreation_cultural_services/planning_projects
edmondsparks@edmondswa.gov | PROSPlan@edmondswa.gov @EdmondsRecZone
We want to hear from you!
The City of Edmonds envisions a
parks and recreation system that
serves the needs of our growing and
changing population. The 2022 plan
will reflect the changing needs of
our community and create a path to
grow our services. Please share your
experience and thoughts by taking a
quick survey:
Chinese
bit.ly/EdmondsPROS-ch
English
bit.ly/EdmondsPROS-en
Korean
bit.ly/EdmondsPROS-KO
Spanish
bit.ly/EdmondsPROS-sp
The City of Edmonds provides and maintains over 230 acres
of public park land and recreation facilities distributed among
11 city parks
6 regional parks
15 special-use parks
12 other designated
open spaces
These facilities offer a variety
of recreational experiences
including playgrounds, picnic
areas, sports fields, basketball
courts, skateboarding, aquatics,
and walking trails and paths.
Información de la reunión
Sábado, 16 de octubre de 2021
1:00 – 2:00 PM
https://bit.ly/EdmondsPROSmeeting2
Marque: +1 253 215 8782
ID del seminario web: 819 8636 0305
Código de acceso: 949899
Para más información,
comuníquese con
Angie Feser
425-771-0230
PROSPlan@edmondswa.gov
edmondswa.gov/government/
departments/parks_recreation_
cultural_services
La ciudad de Edmonds se está preparando para el futuro
con la actualización de su plan de 6 años de Parques,
Recreación y Espacios Abiertos (PROS). Consideramos
que todos los miembros de la comunidad desempeñan
un papel importante en el proceso de planificación, por
lo que pasamos el verano recopilando las opiniones de
las personas que visitan los parques, los participantes de
programas y los residentes de Edmonds.
Acompáñenos en una reunión virtual
comunitaria para hablar de lo que
viene para el sistema de parques y los
programas de recreación de Edmonds.
Participe en inglés, coreano,
mandarín o español
Compartiremos las
opiniones recibidas hasta el
momento y abordaremos el
tema de prioridades.
personas respondieron
a la encuesta!
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¿Cuáles son los siguientes pasos del Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Edmonds?帮助创建公园和娱乐的未来！
加入我们的社区会议，分享您对埃德蒙兹 (Edmonds)公园和娱乐项目未来的想法。您喜欢在埃德蒙兹弗朗西斯安德森中心(Edmonds Frances Anderson Center)参与活动，或是在埃德蒙兹(Edmonds)公园玩耍吗？您想在您的社区看到一个新的公园吗？您希望埃德蒙兹（Edmonds）提供哪些活动呢？
埃德蒙兹市（City of Edmonds）正在展望未来并更新其为期6年的公园、娱乐和开放空间 (PROS) 计划。我们相信社区中的每位成员都在规划过程中发挥着重要作用，因此我们想要听到您的意见。
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想 要 了 解 更 多 信 息 ，请 联 系 ：
Angie Feser
425-771-0230
PROSPlan@edmondswa.gov
edmondswa.gov/government/departments/
parks_recreation_cultural_services
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Overall satisfaction with the value of services being
delivered by the city
Opinions about the need for various park, recreation, and
trail improvements
Priorities for future park and recreation services and
facilities
Significant survey findings are noted below, and a
more detailed discussion of results can be found in the
needs assessment chapters covering parks, open space,
recreation, and trails (Chapters 6 - 8).
Major Survey Findings:
Livability: Nearly all respondents (99%) feel that public
parks and recreation opportunities are important or
essential to the quality of life on Edmonds.
Usage: Park visitation is high, with 88% of respondents
visiting parks or recreation facilities at least once a month.
The most popular activities are beach and waterfront
(83%), walking or running (76%), followed by relaxation
(61%), playgrounds (41%) and fitness (40%).
Park Amenity Priorities: Respondents indicated that the
highest unmet need is for pedestrian and bike trails (84%)
and an aquatic facility or pool (65%). A plurality of survey
respondents think that Edmonds does not have enough
walking and biking trails (61%). Respondents to both the
mail and online survey ranked improving existing parks,
completing the Waterfront Walkway near Ebb Tide
Condos, and acquiring additional land for conservation
and open space as their top priorities.
Recreation Facilities & Programming: Respondents
expressed a greater need for community events (56%) and
program and activities geared toward youth. In particular,
respondents had a higher interest in outdoor programs
such as environmental education (46%), youth day camps
(41%) and youth sport programs (40%).
The complete survey summary is provided in Appendix
B.
virtual puBliC meeting #1
The City hosted the first community meeting for the
PROS Plan update using Zoom on July 22, 2021
(Thursday). Edmonds staff promoted the meeting
through City communication channels, email and
social media. Meeting information was provided in
simplified Chinese, English, Korean and Spanish. The
City also promoted the event through community-
based partners. In all, 20 community members
participated in the meeting. Real-time, interactive
polling questions and question-and-answer functions
of Zoom were used to solicit community feedback –
all with real-time verbal translation and poll question
answers in Chinese, Korean and Spanish.
Online Public Meeting #1 Findings:
Attendees identified three city parks that should receive
additional focus for improvements: Mathay Ballinger, Yost
and Marina Beach Parks.
Stronger interest was noted for acquiring additional lands
that conserve saltwater beaches/waterfront and wetland
areas.
Attendees favored smaller, more intimate events, such as
outdoor movies, uptown evening market and Hazel Miller
Plaza summer concerts.
It was suggested that the City add more parks, services
and facilities in the Hwy 99 corridor and the south end of
the city.
It was also suggested to acquire forested areas threatened
by development, add open space throughout the city and
manage/control invasive species.
A summary of responses to the online public meeting
is provided in Appendix C.
virtual puBliC meeting #2
On October 16, 2021 (Saturday), the City hosted a
second virtual public meeting from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30
p.m. on Zoom. The virtual meeting was structured in
a manner similar to the first virtual public meeting
and included an introductory presentation, live polling
and a question-and-answer period. The online public
meeting was promoted in multiple languages via social
media posts, email blasts, school district email and
public meeting announcements. Real-time translation
and polling answers in Chinese, Korean and Spanish
was also a main feature of this meeting. Attendance
included 40 public attendees, two elected officials and
project team members.
Online Public Meeting #2 Findings:
Attendees favored a local-scale pool (indoor or outdoor)
over a larger, regional-scale pool if Yost Pool is replaced.
A strong majority of attendees favored prioritizing
additional park and open space investments in southeast
Edmonds and along the Highway 99 corridor.
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Attendees reiterated the preference for smaller
neighborhood events like concerts in local parks.
Pluralities of attendees indicated interest in building
additional trails in existing parks, as well as acquiring and
building additional trail corridors.
A summary of responses to the online public meeting
is provided in Appendix D.
stakeholder disCussions
COVID-sensitive, online focus group discussions
and individual interviews with external stakeholders
were conducted to more broadly assess local needs
and opportunities for partnership and coordination.
Stakeholders were identified by city staff based on their
past coordination their involvement or interest in the
future of recreation, park, athletic or trail facilities.
Many recommended the addition or renovation of
recreation facilities, such as playgrounds, sports fields
and trails. Participants also made several comments
about park and recreation deficiencies for those living
along Hwy 99 or in the south/southeast portion of
Edmonds. Also, many suggested ideas about trail
connectivity and safety, open space conservation
and partnering with other organizations. Specific
recommendations are incorporated in the needs
assessment sections (Chapters 6 – 8), and a full
summary is provided in Appendix E.
Community event taBling
There were scheduled a series of City staff led tabling
events at local markets and community gathering areas.
Tabling occurred between July and September to build
awareness of the PROS Plan and share information
about the project. Tabling was held at the following
venues:
Uptown Market
Farmers Market (tabling cancelled due to surge in Delta
variant safety precautions)
Approximately 50 people were engaged during the
event. Community comments ranged from concerns
about the need for city investments closer to Hwy 99,
to interest in an expanded trail network, to specific park
improvements and enhanced communications from the
city.
Sample Social Media Posts
Sample Project Webpage Content
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EDMONDS – facebook screenshots
Sample Social Media Post
meeting-in-a-Box
The Meeting-in-a-Box element compiled a variety of
materials that allowed for City staff to easily prepare
for meetings with community-based organizations
and the diversity of communities within Edmonds.
The tool-kit served meeting facilitators, so anyone on
the project team can easily communicate information
in a way that was uniform, but adaptable. The tool-kit
included an event guide for meeting facilitation and
logistics, a content template for introductory email
blasts, templates for a meeting agenda and sign-in
sheet. Materials were compiled and prepared in four
languages: English, Chinese, Korean and Spanish.
planning Board meetings
The Planning Board provided feedback on the
development of the PROS Plan during three regularly
scheduled public sessions. The first session occurred
on May 26th, shortly after the planning project was
initiated. The Board discussed the update and provided
their perspectives on a vision for the system, specific
challenges, opportunities and ideas about parks, trails
and programs. Subsequent sessions in November
and January were used to review public feedback and
solicit direction from the Board on priorities and
recommendations for the new PROS Plan.
other outreaCh
In addition to the direct outreach opportunities
described above, the Edmonds community was
informed about the planning process through a variety
of media platforms. The following methods were used
to share information about the project and provide
opportunities to participate and offer their comments:
Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services website
PROS Plan project webpage
Email blasts to the Parks and Recreation participants and
distribution list
Email blast to parents of all Edmonds Schools in the
Edmonds School District
Social media: Facebook & Instagram
Media releases
Postcard mailed to all homes in Edmonds
Announcements at Council and Planning Board public
meetings
Announcements at Stakeholder Focus Group meetings
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Physical Activity Benefits
Residents in communities with increased
access to parks, recreation, natural
areas and trails have more opportunities
for physical activity, both through
recreation and active transportation.
By participating in physical activity,
residents can reduce their risk of being or
becoming overweight or obese, decrease
their likelihood of suffering from chronic
diseases, such as heart disease and
type-2 diabetes, and improve their levels
of stress and anxiety. Nearby access to
parks has been shown to increase levels
of physical activity. According to studies
cited in a 2010 report by the National
Park and Recreation Association, the
majority of people of all ages who visit
parks are physically active during their
visit. Also, the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) reports that greater
access to parks leads to 25% more people
exercising three or more days per week.
Community Benefits
Park and recreation facilities provide
opportunities to engage with family,
friends, and neighbors, thereby increasing
social capital and community cohesion,
which can improve residents’ mental
health and overall well-being. People
who feel that they are connected to their
community and those who participate
in recreational, community and other
activities are more likely to have better
mental and physical health and to
live longer lives. Access to parks and
recreational facilities has also been
linked to reductions in crime, particularly
juvenile delinquency
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Economic Benefits
Parks and recreation facilities can bring
positive economic impacts through
increased property values, increased
attractiveness for businesses and workers
(quality of life), and through direct
increases in employment opportunities.
In Washington, outdoor recreation
generates $26.2 billion in consumer
spending annually, $7.6 billion in wages
and salaries and $2.3 billion in state and
local tax revenue. Preserving access to
outdoor recreation protects the economy,
the businesses, the communities and
the people who depend on the ability to
play outside. According to the Outdoor
Recreation Economy Report published
by the Outdoor Industry Association,
outdoor recreation can grow jobs and
drive the economy through management
and investment in parks, waters and trails
as an interconnected system designed to
sustain economic dividends for citizens.
A number of organizations and non-profits have documented the
overall health and wellness benefits provided by parks, open space and
trails. The Trust for Public Land published a report called The Benefits
of Parks: Why America Needs More City Parks and Open Space. This
report makes the following observations about the health, economic,
environmental and social benefits of parks and open space:
Physical activity makes people healthier.
Physical activity increases with access to parks.
Contact with the natural world improves physical and
psychological health.
Value is added to community and economic development
sustainability.
Benefits of tourism are enhanced.
Trees are effective in improving air quality and assisting with
stormwater control.
Recreational opportunities for all ages are provided.
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CLASSIFICATIONS &INVENTORY
The City of Edmonds manages over 265 acres of parks and
open space, providing nearly a mile of public waterfront
access, active recreational facilities for team sports,
playgrounds at 14 parks, more than 13 miles of walking
paths and trails, and about 80 acres of open space.
PARKLAND CLASSIFICATIONS
Parkland is classified to assist in
planning for the community’s
recreational needs. The
classifications also reflect standards
that inform development decisions
during site planning, in addition
to operations and maintenance
expectations for the level of
developed facilities or natural
lands. The Edmonds park system
is composed of a hierarchy of
various park types, each offering
recreational opportunities and
natural environmental functions.
Collectively, the park system is
intended to serve the full range of
community needs.
Each park classification defines
the site’s function and expected
amenities and recreational uses. The
classification characteristics serve
as general guidelines addressing the
size and use of each park type. The
following six classifications are used
in Edmonds’ park system:
Neighborhood Parks
Community Parks
Waterfront Parks
Special Use Areas
Open Space
Beautification Areas
Neighborhood Parks
Neighborhood parks are smaller
sites between one and six acres in
size that serve nearby residents,
generally within walking distance
(½-mile). These parks are designed
primarily for non-supervised,
informal recreation activities and
provide basic recreational amenities
such as places to play, walk or
bike and can also offer fields and/
or courts to practice sports. These
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Places to Be Active...
The City‘s neighborhood and community parks offer
ample options to get out and play. These types of
parks include playgrounds, sport fields and other
amenities for active lifestyles.
Places to Find Quiet...
The open spaces in Edmonds provide acres of wood-
land and wetlands to showcase Edmonds‘ natural
beauty. Take a walk, watch wildlife or find respite.
Places to Enjoy...
The City of Edmonds takes pride in its efforts to
beautify business districts and the waterfront.
parks support neighborhood and
family gatherings and provide
access to natural amenities. Some
of the more popular neighborhood
parks may include restroom
facilities.
Community Parks
Community parks are larger
sites intended to serve multiple
neighborhoods or the entire city,
within walking, biking or short
driving distance from most users.
These parks are usually between
20 to 50 acres in size and offer
a range of recreational features
to provide for the community’s
different interests. Community
parks provide places to play, walk
and bike, and to participate in
organized sports, large gatherings
and community events. Since
community parks generally include
facilities that attract a large number
of people from a wide geographic
area, these sites include typically
off-street parking and restrooms.
Community parks can also serve as
local neighborhood parks for their
immediate areas, and they may
be connected to schools or other
community facilities.
Waterfront Parks
Waterfront parks are sites that
provide access to the water and
are intended to serve residents and
visitors. These sites provide scenic
views of freshwater and marine
waterfront areas, as well as public
access for shoreline walking and
boating. Waterfront parks typically
provide permanent or portable
restrooms.
Special Use Areas
Special use areas are miscellaneous
parklands, landscaped gateways
or stand-alone recreation sites
designed to support a specific,
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specialized use. Special use areas
provide a unique benefit to users
not commonly found in other
parks. Some of the facilities in this
classification are public plazas,
viewpoints, community centers,
community gardens, aquatic centers,
historic sites or sites occupied by
buildings.
Open Space
Open space includes wetlands and
shoreline habitat, water bodies,
inland forests, shrublands and
grass lands. These spaces are left
more or less in a natural state with
recreation use as a primary or
secondary objective. These areas can
provide opportunities for passive
and active outdoor recreation,
such as walking, jogging, wildlife
viewing and nature photography.
Open space promotes health and
wellness by providing a natural
physical and mental refuge from
the urbanized, built environment,
but not all open spaces may provide
public access. In some cases, these
are environmentally-sensitive areas
and can include wildlife habitats, or
unique and/or sensitive species.
Beautification Areas
Beautification areas include
landscaped features located along
street right-of-ways, intersections
and medians, plazas, the Frances
Anderson Center and other City-
owned facilities and buildings.
Hanging flower baskets are also
included in beautification areas. The
importance of beautification areas,
their contribution to creating a
pedestrian friendly community and
the opportunities for integration of
public art elements is also addressed
in the Streetscape Plan and in the
Community Cultural Plan.
Non-City Park & Recreation
Sites
There are lands owned by other
private and public entities that
contribute to the recreational and
cultural opportunities in and around
Edmonds. These lands include
property owned by the Edmonds
School District, Snohomish
County, Edmonds Public Facilities
District, City of Lynnwood, and
State and Federal agencies.
Figure 5. City-owned Parks & Open Space
Park Name Classification Acreage
Brackett's North Tidelands Special Use Park 21.05
Centennial Plaza Special Use Park 0.08
Dayton Street Plaza Special Use Park 0.10
Dayton Street Plaza ‐ WWTC Special Use Park 0.35
Edmonds Library & Plaza Special Use Park 1.29
Edmonds Memorial Cemetery Special Use Park 6.63
Frances Anderson Center Special Use Park 1.62
Hazel Miller Plaza Special Use Park 0.09
Interurban Trail Special Use Park 3.97
Lake Ballinger Access Special Use Park 0.19
Lynndale Skate Park Special Use Park 2.39
Meadowdale Clubhouse Special Use Park 1.11
Ocean Ave Viewpoint Special Use Park 0.20
Richard F. Anway Park Special Use Park 0.17
Stamm Overlook Special Use Park 0.36
Sunset Ave Special Use Park 1.14
Underwater Dive Park Special Use Park 27.00
Veterans Plaza Special Use Park 0.15
Subtotal 67.88
Elm St Park Neighborhood Park 1.85
Frances Anderson Center Field Neighborhood Park 1.94
Haines Wharf Neighborhood Park 0.69
Hickman Park Neighborhood Park 5.61
Hummingbird Hill Park Neighborhood Park 1.22
Mathay Ballinger Park Neighborhood Park 1.82
Pine St Park Neighborhood Park 1.47
Seaview Park Neighborhood Park 6.05
Sierra Park Neighborhood Park 5.52
Subtotal 26.17
Park Name Classification Acreage
City Park Community Park 13.96
Civic Center Playfield Community Park 7.92
Meadowdale Playfields Community Park 12.05
Yost Memorial Park Community Park 45.27
Subtotal 79.20
144 Railroad Ave Tidelands Waterfront Park 0.90
Brackett's Landing North Waterfront Park 5.06
Brackett's Landing South Waterfront Park 2.22
Waterfront Center Park Waterfront Park 1.94
Marina Beach Park Waterfront Park 3.37
Olympic Beach Waterfront Park 2.85
Subtotal 16.35
Edmonds Marsh Open Space 24.21
Haines Tidelands Open Space 0.44
H.O. Hutt Park Open Space 4.53
Maplewood Hill Park Open Space 13.27
Meadowdale Natural Areas Open Space 1.07
Olympic View Open Space Open Space 0.49
Pine Ridge Ext (SW)Open Space 1.14
Pine Ridge Park Open Space 25.33
Seaview Reservoir Open Space 1.31
Shell Creek Open Space Open Space 1.42
Wharf Street Open Space 0.12
Willow Creek Park Open Space 2.25
Subtotal 75.58
TOTAL ACREAGE 265.17
Park Name Classification Acreage
Brackett's North Tidelands Special Use Park 21.05
Centennial Plaza Special Use Park 0.08
Dayton Street Plaza Special Use Park 0.10
Dayton Street Plaza ‐ WWTC Special Use Park 0.35
Edmonds Library & Plaza Special Use Park 1.29
Edmonds Memorial Cemetery Special Use Park 6.63
Frances Anderson Center Special Use Park 1.62
Hazel Miller Plaza Special Use Park 0.09
Interurban Trail Special Use Park 3.97
Lake Ballinger Access Special Use Park 0.19
Lynndale Skate Park Special Use Park 2.39
Meadowdale Clubhouse Special Use Park 1.11
Ocean Ave Viewpoint Special Use Park 0.20
Richard F. Anway Park Special Use Park 0.17
Stamm Overlook Special Use Park 0.36
Sunset Ave Special Use Park 1.14
Underwater Dive Park Special Use Park 27.00
Veterans Plaza Special Use Park 0.15
Subtotal 67.88
Elm St Park Neighborhood Park 1.85
Frances Anderson Center Field Neighborhood Park 1.94
Haines Wharf Neighborhood Park 0.69
Hickman Park Neighborhood Park 5.61
Hummingbird Hill Park Neighborhood Park 1.22
Mathay Ballinger Park Neighborhood Park 1.82
Pine St Park Neighborhood Park 1.47
Seaview Park Neighborhood Park 6.05
Sierra Park Neighborhood Park 5.52
Subtotal 26.17
Park Name Classification Acreage
City Park Community Park 13.96
Civic Center Playfield Community Park 7.92
Meadowdale Playfields Community Park 12.05
Yost Memorial Park Community Park 45.27
Subtotal 79.20
144 Railroad Ave Tidelands Waterfront Park 0.90
Brackett's Landing North Waterfront Park 5.06
Brackett's Landing South Waterfront Park 2.22
Waterfront Center Park Waterfront Park 1.94
Marina Beach Park Waterfront Park 3.37
Olympic Beach Waterfront Park 2.85
Subtotal 16.35
Edmonds Marsh Open Space 24.21
Haines Tidelands Open Space 0.44
H.O. Hutt Park Open Space 4.53
Maplewood Hill Park Open Space 13.27
Meadowdale Natural Areas Open Space 1.07
Olympic View Open Space Open Space 0.49
Pine Ridge Ext (SW)Open Space 1.14
Pine Ridge Park Open Space 25.33
Seaview Reservoir Open Space 1.31
Shell Creek Open Space Open Space 1.42
Wharf Street Open Space 0.12
Willow Creek Park Open Space 2.25
Subtotal 75.58
TOTAL ACREAGE 265.17
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7 Dayton St Plazas Special Use Park
8 Edmonds Library Plaza Special Use Park
9 Edmonds Marsh Open Space
10 Edmonds Memorial Cemetery Special Use Park
11 Waterfront Center Park Waterfront Park
12 Elm St Park Neighborhood Park
13 Frances Anderson Center Special Use Park
14 Frances Anderson Center Field Neighborhood Park
15 H.O. Hutt Park Open Space
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18 Hazel Miller Plaza Special Use Park
19 Hickman Park Neighborhood Park
20 Hummingbird Hill Park Neighborhood Park
21 Interurban Trail Special Use Park
22 Lake Ballinger Access Special Use Park
23 Maplewood Hill Park Open Space
24 Marina Beach Park Waterfront Park
25 Mathay Ballinger Park Neighborhood Park
26 Meadowdale Clubhouse Special Use Park
27 Meadowdale Natural Areas Open Space
28 Ocean Ave Viewpoint Special Use Park
29 Olympic Beach Waterfront Park
30 Olympic View Open Space Open Space
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33 Pine St Park Neighborhood Park
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40 Sunset Ave Special Use Park
41 Veterans Plaza Special Use Park
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City faCilities
Yost Pool
Yost Pool is located within Yost Park and was built by the City in 1972. The
facility is an outdoor pool with a 25 meter x 25 yard pool and spa. The City
recently decided to keep the pool open year-round to extend the outdoor
aquatics season.
Frances Anderson Center
The Frances Anderson Center is the “home” of the majority of Edmonds
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services programming. The Center has
classroom spaces, a drop-in weight room, a gymnasium and dedicated
gymnastics space. The Frances Anderson Center also houses six tenants
who provide a wide range of activities that augment and enhance the
Department’s mission, including a ballet school, youth sports club,
Montessori preschool, daycare, sculpting studio space and art gallery.
Boys & Girls Club
The Edmonds Boys and Girls Club is located at 310 6th Avenue North. The
land and the building are owned by the City, and the facility is leased to the
Boys and Girls Club. The Club provides youth between the ages of 5 and
18 a safe, positive and fun environment with a variety of activities. The Club
offers before and after-school programs for children and youth between the
ages of 5 and 18 at its main location, adjacent to the Civic Center Playfields,
in addition to summer camps, sports and drop-in programs.
Meadowdale Clubhouse
This rustic banquet hall is located in North Edmonds at 6801 North
Meadowdale Road. The clubhouse is available for rent, and it serves as the
location for the City’s Meadowdale Preschool program. Amenities include
kitchen, fireplace, parking, restrooms and an outdoor fenced playground.
Olympic Beach Visitor Station
The Olympic Beach Visitor Station is located at the base of the Edmonds
Fishing Pier, and it is staffed by Ranger-Naturalists and Volunteer Beach
Docents. The Visitor Station typically is open weekends noon-5:00 pm,
from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Beach Docents work side-by-side
with ranger-naturalists to educate the public about the Edmonds Marine
Sanctuary and help monitor the 75-gallon marine touch tank at the station.
Plaza Room
The Edmonds Plaza Room is located above the Edmonds Library at 650
Main Street, Edmonds. Amenities include an uncovered outdoor patio, free
wifi, tables, chairs and kitchen. The Plaza Room is in walking distance to
coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques.
Olympic Beach Visitor Station
Frances Anderson Center
Meadowdale Clubhouse
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OTHER NEARBY RECREATION FACILITIES
Waterfront Center
The new Edmonds Waterfront Center / Senior Center
is a modern, LEED Gold, all-electric, 26,000 square
foot regional community center and replaced the old
Edmonds Senior Center building. The Waterfront
Center provides program space, banquet rooms, bistro
and café. Activities include over 70 programs, trips,
entertainment, music and arts for seniors, among
others. Event space is available for rent. The City
provides programs at the Center weekday evenings for
all ages.
Lynnwood Recreation Center and Pool
The Recreation Center and Pool in neighboring
Lynnwood offers over 20,000 square feet of indoor
aquatic play. The recreation pool includes water slides,
a lazy river, water playground and family hot tub. The
lap pool area includes a sauna, adult hot tub and warm
water therapy pool. The center also includes a cardio/
weight room, fitness studio, racquetball courts and
multi-purpose classrooms.
Lynnwood Senior Center
The Lynnwood Senior Center is a community center
serving all people 62 years of age and older with a
variety of services, activities and special events. The
4,200-square foot center is a gathering place for active
adults and offers activities for the mind and body.
Older adults can participate in a number of activities,
including exercise classes, yoga, Zumba, dance,
computer training, and much more. In addition to a
wide range of exercise and physical activity classes, the
center offers outdoor recreation programs that include
hikes, bicycle excursions and trips throughout the
Pacific Northwest. The center also has a community
garden where participants can grow flowers and
vegetables.
Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion
The Recreation Pavilion is a multi-purpose facility with
an indoor 25-yard swimming pool that has a leisure
pool with zero-depth entry, spray toys, lazy river with
current, teach pool area with a submerged bench, deep
area, easy access with a wheelchair ramp, a therapy
pool with a dedicated lift, dry sauna, fitness room,
racquetball courts, dance studios, preschool room, and
interchangeable multi-purpose rooms for programs or
rentals, and an indoor playground. The lobby features
vending machines, a barista stand and a retail area to
purchase swim wear.
Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center
The Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center
seeks to improve the quality of life for aging adults
in the community by providing an enlivened,
friendly environment promoting health and wellness.
Established in 1997 as the Mountlake Terrace Senior
Group, the organization agreed to a partnership
with the City of Mountlake Terrace and relocated to
the 7,000 square foot Mickey Corso Clubhouse in
Ballinger Park. The City owns the building, and room
rentals are operated by the Senior Group.
Dale Turner YMCA
The Dale Turner Family Branch of the YMCA
of Greater Seattle serves north King and south
Snohomish Counties, including the cities of Shoreline,
Lynnwood, and Edmonds, as well as the Lake Forest
Park and Woodway neighborhoods of Seattle. On-site
and outreach programs include free meals, support
for homeless and transitional members, child care
and school readiness, youth development, family
activities, chronic disease prevention, and summer
meal programs, among others. Facilities include a pool,
weight room and gymnasium.
OTHER FACILITIES
Along with City-sponsored facilities, other
organizations, neighboring communities and public
schools expand the number of park and recreation
related benefits available to Edmonds residents.
arts & Culture
Edmonds Center for the Arts
Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) is a 700-seat
performing arts venue located on the campus of the
original Edmonds High School. Originally constructed
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in 1939, this historic facility was renovated and
reopened in 2006 as a state-of-the-art performance
hall. ECA, a non-profit organization hired by the City
of Edmonds Public Facilities District, manages the
facility. ECA presents an array of performing artists
from around the world, provides space, production
management and technical expertise for community
partners and rental clients, includes a gymnasium, and
serves more than 75,000 patrons who enjoy the facility
annually.
ArtWorks
ArtWorks is a joint project of Edmonds Arts
Festival Foundation and the Edmonds Arts Festival
Association and is the headquarters for each of these
organizations. Housed in a City-owned building,
this facility provides space for arts workshops, special
exhibits and meetings. ArtWorks provides an on-
going schedule of classes, workshops, exhibits, art
shows, special events and arts organization meetings
throughout the year.
Wade James Theater
Located on City property, the 219-seat theater was
built and is operated by the nonprofit Edmonds
Driftwood Players. Originally built in 1968 as The
Driftwood Theatre, it was renamed during the 1970s in
memory of its architect and founding member, Wade
James.
Cascadia Art Museum
Cascadia Art Museum is an educational, nonprofit
organization that celebrates the rich tradition of the
visual arts and design in the Northwest during the
period 1860-1970. The museum provides enriching
experiences for the community and visitors alike
through original exhibitions, public programs,
publications and educational outreach.
Graphite
The Graphite building in downtown Edmonds is a
new, privately-funded arts facility that will be the home
of studio spaces and open session workshops for artists.
The facility includes a gallery, dark room, art book
collection and a flex space. Graphite is also the home
of the non-profit Art Start Northwest, which is the
funding organization for programs held at Graphite.
Edmonds Historical Museum
Housed in the historic Carnegie Library, the museum
building has two floors. The facility features an exhibit
gallery, administrative office, work rooms, a local
history library and an extensive photography archive.
The building is owned by the City of Edmonds and
operated by the Edmonds South-Snohomish County
Historical Society.
Sno-Isle Edmonds Library
The Sno-Isle Edmonds Library is part of the Plaza
Room and Frances Anderson complex, which includes
17, 177 square feet for library use and flexible space
for meetings, study space and reading. The Library
has partnered with the Department and the Arts
Commission on several programs and events, including
the Storytimes in the Park focused on offering
children’s story times in areas outside the bowl,
Edmonds Wintergrass, Preview as part of the Music
at the Library series and part of Art Walk. The Friends
of the Edmonds Library help fundraise through
book sales and advocacy to support programs, such as
the Best Book Contest in partnership with the Arts
Commission.
Log Cabin Visitors Center
Operated by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce
and owned by the City, the Log Cabin Visitors Center
provides information on Snohomish County area
attractions, sights and accommodations for guests and
travelers. It also offers Edmonds maps and navigational
resources, information on Edmonds tours, and other
useful resources for visitors.
sChools
Edmonds School District provides a range of
recreational opportunities for students and the public.
The district offers sports fields, playgrounds, outdoor
basketball courts and gymnasiums. Public access is
limited to times when school is not in session and
when there are no competing demands from school-
related activities. In past years, the City has developed
neighborhood or community park elements in
partnership with the District at several school sites.
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youth organizations
Sno-King Youth Club provides a variety of youth sports, activities and
camps at locations in Edmonds and Lynnwood. The organization offers
recreational sports including soccer, flag football, T-ball and basketball.
Sno-King also provides a local competitive option for soccer players seeking
advanced training and competitive opportunities through a premier league.
nearBy muniCipal park systems
Mountlake Terrace
The City of Mountlake Terrace manages 193 acres of park land, including
opportunities for both active and passive recreation. The City’s recreation
system consists of diverse amenities that include playgrounds, sport fields,
tennis courts, disc golf, a boat launch, fishing and beach access and miles of
soft-surfaced and paved trails for walking, biking and hiking.
Program Coordination
Historically, the Cities of Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace produce a
joint recreation program guide (The Craze) that highlights recreation
programs offered in both communities and the recreation facilities that
are available nearby. These nearby facilities provide opportunities for
aquatics, athletics/fitness, gymnastics, sports, general recreation, facility
rentals and special events.
Lynnwood
The City of Lynnwood has over 350 acres of park land, 100 acres of open
space, an 18-hole public golf course, 14 miles of trails, a recreation center,
senior center, Heritage Park and two athletic complexes. Lynnwood’s parks
offer a wide range of active and passive recreation opportunities, including
innovative playgrounds, spray pools, a skate park, hiking trails, forests,
streams, wetlands and wildlife habitat. The City of Edmonds maintains an
interlocal agreement with the City of Lynnwood for use of Meadowdale
Athletic Complex and Lynndale Skate Park.
Snohomish County
Snohomish County owns and manages Esperance Park, located within a
small unincorporated area within the city limits of Edmonds. Esperance
Park is a 9.6-acre county park with athletic fields, accessible walking
paths, off-leash dog area, playground, zipline and sport court. Athletic
fields include a little league baseball diamond and two practice areas for
field sports. In addition, Southwest Olympic View County Park, located
in northern Edmonds, is a 120-acre park with two nature trails. The site
encompasses a series of forested ravines and Perrinville Creek, which flows
through the eastern portion of the park to Brown’s Bay on Puget Sound.
Olympic View Drive winds through the site between Lynnwood and
Edmonds.
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Hickman Park
A gracious cherry tree is the
centerpiece at Hickman Park.
Photo credit: Chris Walton
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PARKS &OPEN SPACE
The PROS planning process assesses recreational needs
and priorities for parks and open space in Edmonds. The
park assessment included a discussion of specific local
needs with consideration given to the City’s broader
parks system. Public input and information on park
inventory conditions were also heavily relied upon in the
planning process.
By considering the location, size,
and the number of park facilities by
type and use, along with community
interests and priorities, the PROS
Plan evaluates the existing and
future demand for park and
recreation amenities and provides
recommendations for future
initiatives. The six-year Capital
Improvement Program (CIP),
which identifies and prioritizes
crucial upgrades, improvements,
and expansions, is based on
the needs assessment and the
recreational interests expressed by
the community.
NATIONAL TRENDS
A variety of resources have been
assembled and summarized to
offer a comprehensive overview of
current trends, market demands and
agency comparisons in the provision
of parks and recreation. This
information provides perspectives
that are helpful when balancing
with local insights and feedback
from the community to identify the
demands and establish public needs
during the planning process.
The following national and state
data highlights some of the
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Make improvements at Marina Beach Park such as more
kayak and paddleboard launch sites, fewer restrictions for
kayaking and paddle boarding, more accessible parking
spaces, relocation of portable bathroom facilities, and more
beach volleyball.
- Virtual Public Meeting Participant
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current trends in recreation and may frame future
considerations in Edmonds’ park system. Examining
current recreation trends can help inform potential
park and recreation improvements and opportunities
that may create a more vibrant parks system as it moves
into the future. Additional trend data and summaries
are provided in Appendix F.
Nationwide, 82% of U.S. adults believe that parks and
recreation are essential according to the American
Engagement with Parks Survey from 2020. (1)
Seventy-seven percent of survey respondents indicate that
having a high-quality park, playground, public open space,
or a recreation center nearby is an important factor in
deciding where they want to live. (1)
Just over half of Americans ages six and older participated
in outdoor recreation at least once in 2019, the highest
participation rate in five years. However, the number of
outings per participant declined – resulting in fewer total
recreational outings. (2)
Running, jogging, and trail running are the most popular
outdoor activities across the nation, based on levels of
participation, followed by fishing, hiking, biking, and
camping. (2)
Walking ranked as the top activity by participation rate
(94%) in Washington State. (4)
Trail running, day hiking, and recreational kayaking are
rapidly increasing in popularity – participation in each
increased more than 5% per year between 2014 and
2019. (3)
Walking, running, hiking, and cycling saw significant
increases in participation in the early months of the
COVID-19 pandemic (March to June 2020). (2)
People of all ages and income levels are interested in
outdoor activities like fishing, camping, hiking, biking,
and swimming. Younger people are more interested in
participating in team sports, such as soccer, basketball,
and volleyball. Older adults are more likely to aspire to
individual activities like swimming for fitness, bird and
nature viewing, and canoeing. (3)
Sources:
(1) 2020 American Engagement with Parks Survey
(2) 2020 Outdoor Participation Report
(3) 2020 Sports, Fitness, and Leisure Activities Topline Participation
Report
(4) 2018-2022 Recreation and Conservation Plan for Washington
State (also known as the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recre-
ation Plan, or SCORP)
Playground Trends
Reported in Landscape Architect magazine, the top
five playground industry trends for 2021 were compiled
from data and feedback from parks professionals,
landscape architects and educators.
1. Inclusive Playgrounds, increasingly popular over the
last few years, have been evolving beyond meeting
basic ADA guidelines. Designers are seeking to expand
accessible playground equipment, consider multi-
generational play, and leverage inclusive play to help
overcome societal barriers.
2. Rope-based Playgrounds, climbers and playground
nets provide a technique for working around natural
environments and unusual topography. Their flexibility
in placement offers more options for connecting with
the landscape rather than working around difficult
topography.
3. Outdoor Fitness has increased importance during the
COVID-19 pandemic as many gyms and indoor fitness
centers closed and forced more people to seek outdoor
options. Outdoor fitness spaces are being increasingly
integrated into park and trail designs to encourage
health and physical fitness for all ages.
4. Outdoor Learning has been implemented during the
pandemic to replace or supplement indoor classrooms.
Outdoor classrooms can encourage activity in children
to counteract the reduction in recess time due to hybrid
class schedules and remote learning. Seating, tables,
shelters, hand sanitizer stations and other outdoor
products are helping create outdoor classrooms.
5. Human-powered Play engages users to provide physical
energy to “power-up” the activity, such as turning a
handle, pressing foot pedals, rotating wheels. These
products often relate to sensory experiences like lights
and music, story-telling or social games.
Spurred on by the social distancing of the pandemic,
these five trends in playground design and development
point to more human-to-human interactions that
reinforce the value of social connections, even in a
physically distanced environment.
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Operational & Service Challenges Due to
COVID-19
A statewide survey of Washington park and recreation
agencies was conducted in the second half of 2020,
with a focus on service demand and operational
challenges, both preceding and as a result of
COVID-19. City, county and parks and recreation
district leaders were asked to complete the survey, and
the survey was sent to 227 agencies - 109 cities, 39
counties, 79 Special Purpose Park Districts with 73
responses. The project was a collaboration between
the Washington Recreation & Park Association,
the Washington State Association of Counties, the
Association of Washington Cities, and Metro Parks
Tacoma.
In a question that asked the agency about how stable
its outlook for 2020 pre- and during COVID-19, the
percentage of agencies that stated their outlook as very
strong and stable decreased by 25 points, with 27.8%
indicating as very stable at the beginning of the year
to 2.8% indicating as very stable by August 1, 2020.
Similarly, agencies that felt moderately or significantly
underfunded and unstable rose from 5.5% to 50% by
August 1, 2020.
Also, significant majorities of agencies indicated service
delivery impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic in
the following ways:
Reduced ability to manage, maintain, operate and secure
passive parks to safety standards and control access (87%).
Cancellation of special events and tourism campaigns that
support local employment and drives the local economy
(87%).
Inability to operate critical community programs, pools,
attractions and facilities, including services for vulnerable
populations (81%).
Lack of ability to hire/maintain seasonal employees &
offer programs/services allowable under Safe Start1 (74%).
Addressing public use and behaviors that put the
community at risk, such as tearing down caution tape,
using fields (85%).
1.7%
3.7%
5.3%
6.2%
7.2%
10.5%
18.1%
18.1%
19.1%
19.3%
20.1%
26.4%
34.4%
34.7%
36.1%
36.6%
39.5%
40.6%
60.8%
77.5%
82.9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
N/A – I didn’t use any Edmonds facilities
Underwater Dive Park
Indoor sport courts
Fishing at the pier
Other
Watersports / canoeing / kayaking
Sport fields
Outdoor sport courts
Youth sport programs, including summer sport…
Bike riding
Swimming
Recreation programs, classes or camps
Family gatherings / picnicking
Dog walking
Wildlife viewing
Community events / concerts
Fitness
Playgrounds
Relaxation
Walking or running
Beach / waterfront
LOCAL INTERESTS & NEEDS
edmonds Community
survey
The community-wide surveys
(mailed and on-line) conducted
from May to August, 2021
identified why residents visit
Edmonds’ parks. Respondents
indicated that they visit local
parks and recreation facilities for a
variety of reasons. The most popular
activities are visiting the beach
and waterfront (83%), walking
or running (76%), followed by
relaxation (61%), playgrounds (41%)
and fitness (40%). Approximately
one in three respondents visited for
community events/concerts (37%),
wildlife viewing (36%), dog walking
(35%), or family gatherings (34%).
Figure 6. Main Reasons for Visiting Local Parks in Edmonds
1 - Safe Start is Washington’s phased ap-
proach to recovery and reopening the state.
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Survey questions explored the needs for a number of park priorities for future consideration in Edmonds park
and recreation provision. Respondents feel there are not enough trails, pools and conservation areas. Walking and
pedestrian trails were clearly the most needed.
Figure 7. Needs expressed for parks, trails and recreation facilities
27.8%
28.7%
29.4%
33.1%
36.0%
40.2%
42.0%
52.3%
55.0%
60.6%
60.0%
37.1%
44.8%
27.1%
22.8%
46.6%
42.5%
35.3%
30.0%
31.5%
4.8%
4.5%
8.5%
3.6%
10.8%
3.8%
4.1%
3.6%
3.7%
3.5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Developed parks with playgrounds
Recreation programs (camps & classes)
Sport fields & sport courts
Indoor gymnasium space
Bike trails in parks
Picnic areas & shelters
Community events (such as the Concerts in the Park)
Park conservation areas & open space
Pools
Walking / pedestrian trails
Not enough About the right number More than enough Don't Know
18.7%
19.6%
26.3%
27.5%
31.3%
37.0%
37.6%
40.9%
42.4%
42.7%
46.4%
48.8%
65.5%
84.3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Additional fields for baseball / softball
Additional basketball courts
All‐abilities, inclusive playgrounds
Additional fields for soccer, football & lacrosse
Lighted, all‐weather turf sport fields
Additional tennis & pickleball courts
Additional picnic shelters for group gatherings
Off‐leash dog areas (dog parks)
Outdoor fitness equipment
Upgraded or renovated playgrounds
Community gardens
Indoor fitness & exercise facilities
Aquatic facility / pool
Pedestrian & bike trails in parks
Respondents were asked to rate the condition of a
variety of park and recreation facilities on a scale from
poor to excellent. Respondents gave overwhelming
high marks to the condition of the City’s waterfront
parks in downtown Edmonds.
The survey inquired about specific amenities that
participants felt were needed for park and recreation
facilities. Of the specific list of amenities provided,
respondents indicated that the highest unmet need
is for pedestrian and bike trails (84%) and an aquatic
facility or pool (65%). Levels of needs for different
amenities varied somewhat across the City and based
on demographics groups. The complete list ranking
(below) provides a summary of expressed needs.
Figure 8. Park and recreation amenities that have not been met locally
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When tied to the cost of investments, the most
important improvement was focused on existing
parkland. When examining park and recreation
experiences that may be limited or not available in
Edmonds, respondents top two choices were buying
additional parks for conservation and open space and
building an aquatic center.
Figure 9. Support for funding new amenities in Edmonds
26.1%
28.4%
28.8%
53.2%
64.4%
73.9%
71.6%
71.2%
46.8%
35.6%
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Provide off‐leash dog park(s)
Develop a bike skills course / pump track
Install all‐weather sport fields
Build an aquatic center
Buy additional parks for conservation & open
space
Increase Taxes Not in Edmonds
other puBliC engagement
Tabling Events
The City conducted “pop-up” tabling in August at
the Uptown Market to solicit community feedback
on some park and recreation priorities. Participants
were given sticky dots to use on a display board that
presented six different target areas. The dots could
be placed within boxes marked as “most important”,
“important”, or “less important”. Ranked in order, the
resulting most important focus areas were as follows:
Natural open space acquisition
New parkland acquisition
Park maintenance
Picnic shelters & restrooms
Trail connections
All-weather sports fields & lighting
Recreation programs
Virtual Public Meeting #1
The first virtual public meeting occurred on July 22,
2022, which introduced the PROS Plan, highlighted
community survey results and provided opportunities
for public feedback through a series of polling
questions and online question and answer periods.
One of the polling questions aimed to build on the
responses from the community survey and asked
participants to select their top three parks for needed
improvements from a list of five choices. Attendees
identified Mathay Ballinger Park as the top choice and
in tied results selected Yost Memorial Park and Marina
Beach Park as second choice.
Participants were also asked about interest in the
City acquiring more conservation lands and open
space. In another polling question, a plurality of
respondents (42%) indicated interest in acquiring
additional saltwater beaches and waterfront, followed
by additional wetlands and marshlands (28%).
Other comments for park improvements included:
Add more parks, services, and facilities in the SR 99
corridor and the south end of the City.
Improve Hummingbird Park.
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Provide better access to the waterfront, specifically
near the Ebb Tide condominiums, and make it ADA
accessible.
Include bicycle features and access at parks.
Build skate parks in other areas of the City outside of the
“bowl.”
Virtual Public Meeting #2
The second virtual community meeting was conducted
on October 16, 2021 to report on progress of the
planning effort, results of surveys and online feedback
and ask a series of questions to gauge areas of interest,
priorities for additional parks, ideas on improving
existing parks and potential additional community
events. The virtual meeting provided polling questions
to facilitate inputs by participants.
The first polling question asked where the City should
prioritize additional park and open space investments.
Participants were allows to select up to three areas
within the City. Southeast Edmonds (85% of
respondents) and the Highway 99 Corridor (81%) were
polled as the highest priority with North Edmonds
(54%) polled by approximately half the respondents.
Southwest Edmonds (42%) and Downtown (12%)
were not polled as high priorities.
Participants were asked to choose one option among
a list of potential park improvements. Improved,
permanent restrooms (20%) and additional community
gardens (30%) got the most responses in the poll with
playground upgrades (17%) or improved maintenance
(17%) chosen by one third of the respondents.
Figure 10. Top Park Improvements from Virtual Public Meeting #2
The future direction of the Yost Pool facility was
explored in a polling question that asked what the
focus/scale should be if the City were to replace
Yost Pool with a new aquatics facility. Given the
choices of local or regional and indoor or outdoor, the
overwhelming majority chose local-scale (76%) with
those poll responses split between indoor (39%) and
outdoor (36%) pool options.
The final polling question focused on targeting
the most important options for improving trails in
Edmonds. Five types of trail improvements were listed
along with a sixth choice that included all options.
While over 30% of respondents chose all the options,
the strongest two directions focused on building
connections within existing parks and open spaces and
acquiring and building new connections through land
purchase or easements.
Additional
community
gardens, 30%
Playground
upgrades &
replacement, 17%
Improved
restrooms,
20%
Picnic shelters
and tables, 13%
Bike skills area or
pump track, 3%
Improved
maintenance of
existing parks, 17%
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stakeholders insights
A number of focused interviews were conducted with
identified stakeholders considers as leaders in various
community efforts and activities. Representatives from
local business, the Edmonds School District, the Port
of Edmonds, the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary,
the Korean Community Services Center, Boys and
Girls Club, Edmonds Floretum Garden Club, Arts
Commission, and advocates for Yost Pool and South
Edmonds were included in the interviews to discuss
park and recreation issues, opportunities and needs for
future improvements.
Representatives from agencies that already had
working partnerships with City Parks and Recreation
valued the relationship and recognized its importance
to the community. Organizations without existing
partnerships with Parks and Recreation look forward
to working more collaboratively for both broader and
targeted outcomes. Participants recognized how well
parks were maintained but cited the need for more
aggressive invasive species control.
Trail connections and new bike/pedestrian pathways
were advocated for, including specific projects for
creating an east/west connection, paving the spur
trail to Mathay Ballinger Park, creating safe routes to
parks/schools, and enhanced walkability throughout
the community. Extending the off-road shared-use
Interurban Trail was desired.
The concern for an equitable park system was voiced
to raise the issue of needed investment in the SR 99
corridor, South Edmonds and southeast Edmonds.
Mathay Ballinger Park needs further improvements
to help support local recreation activities. Additional
neighborhood parks are needed in the identified
“gap” areas. The value of locating a small community
center along SR 99 for better access to recreation
programming and social services was promoted.
Better physical access to parks was promoted through
acquisition of new parklands in underserved areas
and creating full ADA compliance in existing parks.
Better access to recreation was promoted through
multi-lingual communications and programming made
available to South Edmonds and SR 99 communities.
Stakeholders identified a number of improvements
needed in the park system including Yost Pool
upgrades, the need for additional permanent restrooms
in parks, and more amenities in Mathay Ballinger
Park. The need for recreational opportunities for older
children and teens beyond the existing skate park was
discussed and ideas such as zip-lines, big swings, BMX
tracks and other more engaging park amenities were
suggested.
The support for more open space and conserved
parklands with native tree canopies and native
vegetation reinforced the desire for conservation of
more open space. The need for restoration efforts,
more access to nature and controlling invasive plant
species were cited across the different stakeholders.
An emphasis on native plants for pollinators and “re-
wilding” in parks was recommended.
A more active and intentional program for including
public art into parks was suggested. A more formalized
volunteer program, especially for trail maintenance, was
encouraged. Collaboration and communications across
various agencies and throughout the community was
supported.
City Park gazebo
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CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT
The condition of park infrastructure and amenities is a measure of park adequacy and a required assurance
of public safety. General park infrastructure may include walkways, parking lots, park furniture, drainage and
irrigation, lighting systems and vegetation. Deferred maintenance over a long period can result in unusable
amenities when perceived as unsafe or undesirable by park patrons.
The existing conditions within parks were assessed to identify issues and concerns and opportunities for future
improvements. The condition assessment matrix shown on the following page summarizes the results of these
assessments and can be used to help prioritize needed park improvements. The matrix uses a rating system that
ranks the condition of the park element based on the following scale:
1 – Good Condition: In general, amenities in good condition offer full functionality and do not need repairs. Good
facilities have playable sports surfaces and equipment, working fixtures, and fully intact safety features (railings, fences,
etc.). Good facilities may have minor cosmetic defects. Good facilities encourage area residents to use the park.
2 – Fair: In general, amenities in fair condition are largely functional but need minor or moderate repairs. Fair facilities
have play surfaces, equipment, fixtures, and safety features that are operational and allow play, but have deficiencies or
time periods where they are unusable. Fair facilities remain important amenities for the neighborhood but may slightly
discourage use of the park by residents.
3 – Poor: In general, amenities in poor condition are largely or completely unusable. They need major repairs to be
functional. Poor facilities are park features that have deteriorated to the point where they are barely usable. Fields are
too uneven for ball games, safety features are irreparably broken, buildings need structural retrofitting, etc. Poor facilities
discourage residents from using the park.
Generally a feature with a rating of “3” should have higher priority for resolution through maintenance, capital
repairs or as a new capital project. Park amenity conditions were also averaged across park elements to indicate
which types of elements are in greater need for significant upgrades, renovations or overall improvements. Based
on this assessment, the City’s park system is in need of playground upgrades, sports field improvements, and
better ADA compliance.
In mid-July 2021, the consultant landscape architect conducted site assessments of the outdoor recreation
facilities owned and operated by the City to discern the level of care and need for improvements by visually
observing the conditions in the park system. The conditions matrix offers a quick look at the ratings across
the system to help discern where the most immediate needs might be for repairs or improvements. Additional
information and observations from site assessments are provided in Appendix A.
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Park & Facility Condition Assessment MatrixDRAFTADA Site NameAcreage Park Type Playgrounds Paved Courts: Basketba Paved Courts: Tennis Sand Volleyball Soccer Fields Baseball / Softball Fields Pathways / Trails Off-Leash Area Waterfront/Beach Pool/Water Rec Element Site Furnishings Lighting (Y/N) Public Art Signage Parking Areas Restrooms Picnic Shelters Boat Dock / Ramp Turf Park Trees Landscaped Beds Natural Areas Compliance*144 Railroad Avenue Tidelands0.90Waterfront2.0‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐3Brackett's Landing North5.06Waterfront1.2‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐111Y1212‐‐‐‐‐‐1Brackett's Landing South2.22Waterfront1.0‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐1‐1N11‐‐‐‐111‐1Edmonds Waterfront Center Park1.94Waterfront1.0‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐1‐1Y111 ‐‐111‐1Marina Beach Park3.37Waterfront1.21‐ ‐1‐ ‐111‐2Y1112‐111‐ ‐2Olympic Beach Park2.85Waterfront1.2‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐1‐1Y1122‐ ‐111‐1City Park13.96Community1.11‐ ‐ ‐121‐ ‐11Y‐1111‐21111Civic Center Playfields7.92CommunityYYost Memorial Park & Pool45.27Community1.4111‐‐‐2‐‐11N‐112‐‐‐‐‐22Elm Street Park1.85Neighborhood1.7‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐1N‐12‐‐‐1‐‐23Frances Anderson Center Field1.94Neighborhood1.31 ‐ ‐122‐ ‐ ‐1N11‐1‐ ‐211‐2Haines Wharf0.69Neighborhood1.72‐‐‐‐‐1‐‐‐1N‐112‐‐2‐2‐3Hickman Park5.61Neighborhood1.111‐ ‐ 11‐ ‐ ‐1N‐1121‐11111Hummingbird Hill Park1.22Neighborhood1.722‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐1N‐1‐‐‐‐21222Mathay Ballinger Park1.82Neighborhood1.321‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐1N‐11‐‐‐11‐‐2Pine Street Park1.47Neighborhood1.11‐‐‐‐11‐‐‐1N‐111‐‐111‐2Seaview Park6.05Neighborhood1.3121‐112‐ ‐ ‐1Y‐112‐ ‐11‐12Sierra Park5.52Neighborhood1.522‐ ‐122‐ ‐ ‐2N‐111‐ ‐1‐ ‐12 SPECIAL USE PARKSCentennial Plaza/Public Safety Complex0.081.1‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐‐‐1Y111‐‐‐‐11‐2Dayton Street Plaza0.35(at Water Treatment Plant)1.4‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐‐‐1Y1‐‐‐1‐‐‐‐‐3Dayton Street Plaza0.10(at Driftwood Annex)1.0‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐N111‐‐‐‐‐1‐1Edmonds Library & Plaza Room1.291.5‐‐‐‐‐‐2‐‐‐1Y11‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐3Edmonds Memorial Cemetery & Columbarium6.631.0‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐11‐‐1Frances Anderson Center1.621.0‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐Y‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐1Hazel Miller Plaza0.091.0‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐1Y11‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐1Interurban Trail3.971.0‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐‐‐1N‐1‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐1Lake Ballinger Access0.192.0‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐2‐2N‐‐2‐‐‐2‐‐13Meadowdale Community Clubhouse1.111.11‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐1Y‐11‐‐‐111‐2Richard F. Anway Park0.171.2‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐‐‐2N11‐1‐‐111‐2Ocean Avenue Viewpoint0.201.0‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐N‐‐1‐‐‐‐‐1‐1Stamm Overlook Park0.361.2‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐1N‐11‐‐‐‐‐1‐2Sunset Avenue Overlook1.141.2‐‐‐‐‐‐1‐‐‐1N‐‐1‐‐‐‐‐1‐2Veterans Plaza/Public Safety Complex0.151.01‐‐‐1Y111‐‐‐‐‐1‐1Willow Creek Hatchery & Interpretive Center1.681.6‐‐‐‐‐‐2‐2Y‐12‐‐‐‐1‐12128.78Average:1.33 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.29 1.00 1.14 1.00 1.181.04 1.18 1.58 1.00 1.00 1.28 1.00 1.10 1.33 1.79Rating Scale: 1 = Good2 = Fair3 = Poor* Note: Does not constitute a comprehensive ADA assessment of every park elementunder construction for master plan improvements PARKS Park Site AverageRecreation AmenitiesSite Amenities Park Structures Vegetation
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In addition to the matrix, the following narrative
summarizes the overall considerations resulting from
the visual observations. The individual park facility
conditions assessments and this summary were also
reviewed by parks staff.
General Appearance & Perception of Care
Overall, the Edmonds park system hosts extensive use
by residents and visitors alike. Some parks contained
much older infrastructure and recreational amenities
that were in need of upgrades, replacements or repairs.
Many parks had recently added some new features
or replaced playgrounds and there was clear evidence
of good stewardship by the parks maintenance staff.
Efforts should continue to renovate, update and
enhance existing park infrastructure and recreational
offerings throughout the park system.
Playgrounds & Playground Access Barriers
The park system has a variety of play equipment
from newly installed to 20+ years in age. Some older
equipment is showing evidence for the need to be
replaced from worn surface coating, rust, missing
pieces or just the lack of play attraction. A record of
each playground’s installation date is kept by park staff
as a helpful tool in predicting the future replacement
schedule for each park’s playground amenities. That
information helps inform and reinforce the need for
play equipment upgrades and replacements.
Sierra Park, Yost Park and Maplewood Hill Park all
have older playground equipment (more than 20+
years) that is due for replacement.
Many playground areas have constructed edges to
retain the wood fiber fall safety surfacing. Edging
needs to have an opening that does not create an ADA
barrier to easy access. Paved ramps or pathways into
play areas may be warranted once barriers are removed.
At least one park (Sierra Park) still used coarse sand
as a safety fall surfacing. While not prohibitive, coarse
sand should be replaced by engineered wood fibers or
some other more updated convention play surfacing. At
Sierra Park, the entire playground should be replaced
with more offerings rather than just improving the
safety surfacing.
Figure 12. Playground Equipment Ages and Predicted Replacement Schedule
Neighborhood Parks Installation
Date
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2021 (yrs)Usage 1‐3 yrs 3‐5 yrs 6‐10 yrs 10+ yrs
Elm Street Park N/A N/A N/A ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
Frances Anderson Center Field 2018 3 Heavy
Haines Wharf 2010 11 Medium
Hickman Park 2009 12 Heavy
Hummingbird Hill Park 2007 14 Medium
Mathay Ballinger Park 2013 8 Medium
Pine Street Park 2006 15 Med‐heavy
Seaview Park 2019 2 Med‐heavy
Sierra Park 1996 25 Light
Community Parks
City Park 2014 7 Heavy
Yost Memorial Park & Pool 1995 26 Medium
Civic Center Playfields 2022 0 Med‐heavy
Waterfront Parks
Marina Beach Park 2016 5 Heavy
Open Space
Maplewood Hill Park 1985 36 Very light
Special Use Parks
Meadowdale Community Clubhouse 2017 4 Medium
* NOTE: Replacement schedule based on combination of age, amount of usage and predicted wear and tear.
Target Replacement Timeframe*
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Paths & Pavement Management
Edmonds trail system includes the Interurban Trail,
a shared use paved pathway in the southeastern
section of the City, a natural-tread trail network in
Yost Memorial Park, and a number of paved pathways
connecting a series of waterfront parks. While not
an extensive trail system extending across the entire
City, each trail offers outdoor recreation opportunities
and physical activity for residents and visitors. Paved
pathways, especially asphalt surfaced, did have
locations where cracks have formed at edges and where
tree root upheavals have generated pavement cracks.
Invasive Himalayan blackberries should be removed
and replaced with more suitable native plantings to
reduce the repetitive need to hack back the thorns from
intruding on the trail.
The Interurban Trail was in good condition with its
paved surfacing and at its road crossing on 76th. Trash
collection was regular and amenities were clean. The
City also maintains the SR 104 trail and 8th Avenue
trail from the Anderson Center to the Cemetery.
In Yost Memorial Park, the trail network showed
signs of regular vegetation control to keep the trails
open. Trail surfaces were generally navigable. A few
rustic “trail” signs were evident. The boardwalks and
bridges appear to be aging and will predictably need
replacement in the coming years. Where boardwalks
had steps the wear was more evident and some steps
were uneven. As repairs are made, it may be advisable
to extend the boardwalk section into ramps to remove
the need for any steps and increase the access for those
with mobility limitations.
The paved pathways in Marina Beach Park, through
the Port promenade and across the waterfront/beach
parks were generally in good condition. The paved
pathway along the Edmonds Marsh did show some
spots with asphalt pavement cracking or gaps between
pavement and wood decking of observation viewpoints.
Root upheavals and pavement cracks persist on paved
pathways that have large trees nearby. Some parking
areas showed evidence of cracking or buckling.
Olympic Beach parking area has pavement cracking
and significant uplifting in need of repair. Resurfacing
or complete renovation should be explored. Cracks
and gaps where different surfaces meet raised concerns
about ADA-compliance, particularly where asphalt
pavements met observation platforms (Edmonds
Marsh).
Restroom Upgrades
Older restroom facilities (built before 2010) may
not provide adequate universal access to people
with disabilities. All public park restroom facilities
(including portable toilets) should provide compliant
ADA access for park users. Many older restrooms
also did not contain ADA-compliant signage for
designating gender identities for entries. The restroom
at the entrance to the fishing pier (Olympic Beach
Park) could benefit from better lighting. A record
of restroom construction dates could help prioritize
building replacements to help upgrade the park system
and add new permanent restrooms where needed.
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Sports Field Amenities
Many of the existing ballfields could benefit from
field renovation to encourage better grass coverage
and field playability. Whether the need is for better
irrigation, field drainage, soil chemistry or over-seeding
for improved grass species, some upgrades could be
considered for ballfields.
According to the International Building Code any
bleachers with more than one tier must have side and
back safety railing. Several parks with ballfields have
3- and 5-tiered bleachers with no safety railing. Modify
existing bleachers by adding railings or replace with
newer bleachers fully railed.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Compliance
Architectural barriers, designated parking areas, entry
access designs, playground entries and surfacing, play
equipment, benches, picnic tables and pathways in
older park facilities provides challenges to complying
with the guidelines for ADA standards for places of
public accommodation. Parks that did not provide
some paved pathway to access all the park amenities
were not likely to provide accessible benches, picnic
tables or grills. Several playgrounds presented obstacles
to universal access into the play area. The City does not
have an ADA Transition Plan for park facilities, and
one should be completed.
Maintenance & Operations
Despite a challenging mix of older infrastructure and
newer facilities, there was clear evidence of active and
engaged maintenance practices with little or no signs
of neglect or disrepair. However, facilities that are
managed by volunteers like the Willow Creek Fish
Hatchery may need re-evaluation to avoid having
facilities appear to be neglected or disrepair and reflect
poorly on the City parks system. Older parks may
have residual structures like the swing support pole in
Hummingbird Hill Park or the ATM kiosk in Richard
Anway Park. Remnant pieces that are no longer serving
any function should be removed to help convey the
perspective of active care in the park system.
Trash collection is greatly accelerated during the
busy summer months. Some parks could use more
regular pick times or additional trash receptacles as
weekend use can overwhelm existing capacity of trash
receptacles in popular parks. Consider adding more
receptacles in heavily used areas to help cover litter
control over busy weekends.
Invasive Plant Species Control
Blackberries and English ivy appear to be two of
the most common invasive plant species established
in several natural areas. Along active pathways,
blackberries are a hazard when not kept fully in check.
Natural areas in Edmonds face continual challenges
Bleachers at Pine Street Park Parks Maintenance staff
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from persistent undesirable invasive plant species,
degrading the environment and disrupting effective
ecosystem services.
For over 30 years, the City of Edmonds Parks
Department has been committed to reducing pesticide
use in its parks, achieving a 60% reduction since 2008
by using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach
to park maintenance. Invasive plant problems are
monitored on a weekly basis. When pesticides are
used, they are applied using strict protocols and best
practices to protect people, pets, and the environment.
When necessary, pesticides are applied by Park staff
that have been trained, licensed, and certified through
the Washington State Department of Agriculture
(WSDA). Training includes requirements for safe
practices, knowledge of and adherence to labeling
instructions, compliance with state laws, and record
keeping.
Volunteers in some parks help with mechanical control
of blackberries and other vegetation that overgrows
into trail areas. Volunteers also replace invasive plants
with native plants to prevent regrowth and restore
native habitat.
Grass Lawn Areas
As a planning process, these park site conditions
assessments do not explore in-depth evaluations of
natural turfgrass conditions. Maintaining durable
grass cover for general park use is the target to support
enjoyable outdoor recreation activities for park users.
Sports fields require a higher degree of care to ensure
safe athletic play without significant gaps, disruptive
weed cover, uneven density, etc. that could trigger
injuries. Whether for sports or general use, mown
grass lawns require a continual schedule of care during
the growing season. Soil tests should be conducted
periodically to determine if soil pH or nutrient levels
are adequate for supporting optimum grass growth.
Based on each park’s soil test results, fertilization
schedules can be developed to ensure the right rates,
types and frequencies of turfgrass fertilizers are applied
for to provide sufficient growth to support specific park
uses.
Irrigation is recommended for those grass areas
where mid- to late summer active use is expected. If
not already in place, the park system could have an
intentional designation for non-irrigated grass lawns
and irrigated areas. The sports field irrigation system
needed attention in Frances Anderson Center Fields.
Many mown lawn areas were inundated with white
clover, potentially indicating low nitrogen levels in
the soil. Too much clover in an open grass play area
may raise concerns for the higher prevalence of bee
activity. Soil testing and resultant fertilization can
help encourage denser grass cover with less clover
dominance.
Signage & Wayfinding
Edmonds parks have multiple styles, colors, fonts and
materials used in the signs that identify the different
parks, usually at a primary entrance. Some signs use
bright colors and lists some of the main features within
the park. The new signs combine brown and black
backgrounds with white lettering. Signature waterfront
parks have a variety of engraved rocks, carved wood
and aluminum signs that identify the public park. It
would be helpful to implement the signage style guide
developed in 2010 and uniformly identify the park
and amenities using consistent styles, colors, lettering
and materials. Consistent graphics can help with
“branding” the value of the parks, trails and open space
and reminding users who the provider is. Use of the
park style guide for signage would be helpful to achieve
continuity.
For the Edmonds trail system, a unified wayfinding
program could be beneficial. Signs were lacking at the
starting points for the Edmonds Marsh, to identify the
paved pathway. While a printed Yost Park Trail Map
is available (at the Frances Anderson Center), Yost
Memorial Park’s trail network has limited directional
and identification signs to let trail users know their
location and how to get to their destination. Trail
distances are vague and can only be approximated
by the map’s rough scale. It would be helpful to have
a complete navigational/wayfinding sign system
that incorporates directional information and trail
identification to inform users and enhance the trail
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PARKS DISTRIBUTION & GAP ANALYSIS
Understanding the known gaps in the park system and
evaluating the City’s existing levels of service for parks
will provide a foundation for strategic planning as a
basis for a balanced distribution of parks, trails and
recreation amenities in the future.
To better understand where acquisition efforts
should be considered, a gap analysis of the park
system was conducted to examine and assess the
current distribution of parks throughout the City. The
analysis reviewed the locations and types of existing
facilities, land use classifications, transportation/
access barriers and other factors as a means to identify
preliminary acquisition target areas. In reviewing
parkland distribution and assessing opportunities
to fill identified gaps, residentially zoned lands were
isolated, since neighborhood and community parks
primarily serve these areas. Additionally, travelsheds
were defined for neighborhood parks using a ¼-mile
primary and ½-mile secondary service area with travel
distances calculated along the road network starting
from known and accessible access points at each park.
Travelsheds for community parks were derived using
¼-mile, ½-mile, 1-mile and 2-mile travel distances to
acknowledge that these park types (including athletic
fields) serve a wider array of users and vehicular
transport to such sites is typical.
Maps 2 through 6 illustrate the application of the
distribution criteria from existing parks. Areas in
white do not have access to a public park within
reasonable walking distance of their home. The
illustrated ‘travelshed’ for each existing Edmonds park
highlights that certain areas within the City do not
have the desired proximity to a local park. The highest
concentration of park opportunities currently is in the
waterfront and downtown areas.
The mapping of park distribution and ‘travelsheds’
helps to illustrate the underserved neighborhoods in
Edmonds. Areas of South Edmonds, eastern region of
212th Street SW, and an area in the northern section of
the City have no nearby access to public parks or open
space as indicated by white areas on Map 6. These parts
of the City should be targeted for future acquisitions to
help create more equitable access for all residents.
Striving to provide a neighborhood park within a
reasonable walking distance (e.g., ½-mile) will require
acquiring new park properties in currently under-
served locations, improving multi-modal transportation
connections to allow local residents to safely and
conveniently reach their local park, and evaluating
the potential use of school sites as proxies for local
neighborhood parks. As Edmonds redevelops and
acquisition opportunities are limited, the City should
consider taking advantage of acquisition opportunities
in strategic locations and as funding allows to fill gaps
and ensure an equitable distribution of park facilities.
In concert with the search for developable park
land, the City should continue to coordinate with
any proposed residential land development projects
to consider when and how a public park (or trail
connection) could be incorporated into the planning
of newly developed or redeveloped residential areas.
The development density associated with SR 99 and
its importance as a commercial zoning district present
a challenge for finding affordable land for creating a
public park. Combining a park/recreation facility with
a much-needed community center and multi-family
(affordable) housing development could be a potential
approach, as would other public-private ventures.
In an effort to examine more closely the distribution
of City parks through an equity lens, a second series
of maps were compiled that build off the conditions
assessment noted earlier in the chapter. Maps 7
through 12 apply condition assessment ratings with
the variety of recreational amenities offered to add
an additional layer of data to the travelsheds. For
example, Map 7 applies scaled ratings from the
conditions assessment to the City’s neighborhood
parks, and Map 8 applies a scaled rating of amenities
provided for neighborhood parks. Map 9 creates a
composite of these two maps. One limitation to using
only travelshed mapping is that the park catchment
areas do not reflect information about the level of site
development or quality and condition of the existing
amenities. This second series of maps aims to illustrate
which parks may be underdeveloped or require
additional upkeep or enhancements, which could guide
future capital planning to bring parity to existing
developed parks. The acquisition and development of
additional sites to fill known gaps will further improve
distribution and equity to parklands across the City.
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LEVEL OF SERVICE ASSESSMENT
Service standards are the adopted guidelines or
benchmarks the City is trying to attain with their park
system; the level of service is a snapshot in time of how
well the City is meeting the adopted standards. A level
of service (LOS) review was conducted in addition
to and in support of the gap analysis as a means to
understand the distribution of parkland acreage by
classification and for a broader measure of how well the
City is serving its residents with access to parks, trails
and open space.
In the past, the City of Edmonds has used acreage per
capita and park distribution to define its standards and
measure its level of service for parks and recreation.
While adopted acreage standards have been a long-
standing traditional measure of park provision, current
trends in park system assessment utilize a broader
and more customized analysis of how well parks are
benefitting their service area and where improvements
should be focused. In their 2008 PROS plan, Edmonds
adopted acreage per thousand population for the
target quantity of its park facilities. The same Plan also
proposed “aspirational” standards. The 2016 PROS
plan referenced both acreage standards and measured
the calculated needs for additional parkland based on
those acreage standards. The adopted 2008 standard
required that the City have 490 acres of parklands.
With the “aspirational” (2025) standard, the park
system would require 440 acres of parklands. These
two standards indicated a calculated deficit of over 230
acres. With slightly more than 200 acres in the current
City park system, these earlier standards are more than
aspirational. The 2016 PROS plan acknowledged that
doubling the size of the existing park system was not
realistic or attainable.
Figure 13. Acreage LOS comparisons from 2016 PROS Plan
Park Classification Current
Acreage
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2008 LOS
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Regional 16.3 0.4 1.0 42.4 1.0 41.1 (24.8)
Community***79.2 1.8 2.4 104.1 2.0 87.0 (7.8)
Neighborhood 26.2 0.6 0.6 24.9 0.7 30.4 (4.3)
Special Use***19.8 0.5 0.6 23.6 0.7 30.4 (10.6)
Open Space 75.6 1.8 6.9 295.3 5.9 251.1 (175.5)
All parklands 217.1 5.1 11.4 490.2 10.3 440.1 (223.0)
*adopted in the 2008 PROS Plan
** "aspirational" standard from 2008 PROS Plan
*** Includes acreage from Lynndale Skate Park and Meadowdale Playfields, prorated at 50%
The previous plan combined the acreage of other “park”
facility providers to ease the pressure of meeting the
parkland acreage standard through the City’s park
system alone. Sites included County and Edmonds
School District properties and raised the existing LOS
from 4.83 acres per 1,000 population to 14.08 acres per
1,000 population – an increase of 200% in an effort to
align aggregate land holdings with the standards.
A review of metrics from national data provides
additional color to the assessment. Comparisons are
provided below based on National Recreation and Park
Association (NRPA) data that reflects the current levels
of service of park agencies across the country based on
a variety of factors: population size, population density,
number of full-time equivalent employees, number of
park facilities, acres of parkland and more. The NRPA
Park Metrics data are used to compare different park
and recreation providers in communities across the
country; however, the Park Metrics database relies
on self-reporting by municipalities. Some agencies
only include developed, active parks, while others
include natural lands with limited or no improvements,
amenities or access. The comparative standards in the
table on the following page should be viewed with this
variability in mind.
A few highlights from the NRPA agency comparison
provide perspectives on Edmonds’ park system. When
compared with other park agencies, Edmonds’ (city-
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owned) parkland acreage (5.1 acres/1,000) falls below
the lower quartile of park providers. While parkland
acreage alone should not be the sole measure of
performance, the acquisition of additional parklands
are warranted.
Looking at the provision of recreation amenities within
the park system provides another perspective on the
adequacy of park service delivery. From the NRPA
Park Metrics data, six amenities were compared with
the median values from an aggregate of all agencies
across the country, as well as from jurisdictions with
populations in a similar range to that of Edmonds. The
comparisons indicate that Edmonds is not significantly
deficient in the recreational amenities listed. However,
several areas of Edmonds do not provide easy access to
these recreational amenities, and residents would have
to drive for access for various activities.
All Agencies Pop. 20,000‐
49,999 Edmonds
Median Acres/1,000 9.9 9.8 5.1
Amenity
Playgrounds 3,607 2,961 2,857
Baseball‐youth 6,763 5,099 7,142
Softball‐youth 11,287 9,891 4,761
Dog Parks 46,000 27,528 42,853
Outdoor Pools 37,569 25,402 42,853
Skate Parks 49,750 31,248 42,853
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Number of Residents / Amenity
Figure 14. Acres of Parkland from NRPA Metrics
To redirect the most important efforts to creating an
equitable park system for Edmonds, an adjusted set
of parkland acreage standards is recommended. The
proposed adjustment to acreage standards eliminate
the acreage targets for regional and special use park
facilities. The regional classification is currently used for
waterfront sites of highly varied sizes. The classification
of regional parks from across the country typically
designates large tracts of land from fifty to hundreds
of acres in size. Since Edmonds’ current use of the
regional park classification actually targets waterfront
sites, its specialized focus does not require an acreage
standard, and this Plan relabels the classification to
waterfront parks. The same rational applies to special
use park facilities. These sites are designated for their
specialized use which typically predetermines the
necessary acreage size for the facility. Thus, no acreage
standard is necessary or useful.
For neighborhood and community parks, an
acreage-based standard is more important and still
applicable, in addition to the application of geographic
distribution, level of park development and equity
considerations. Increasing the adopted acreage standard
for neighborhood parks from the adopted 2008 (0.58
ac/1,000) and the aspirational 2035 (0.71 ac/1,000)
standards to a more readily measurable 1 acre per
1,000 population would address the known demand
for more neighborhood parks in underserved areas. The
need for neighborhood park acreage would increase
from the prior standard to 16.7 acres. If the average
neighborhood park size is approximately four acres,
an additional three to five new park sites should be
targeted for acquisition. This quantity coincides with
the mapping analysis for existing parkland distribution.
For community parks, the acreage-based standard is
proposed as 2.25 acres per 1,000 population, resulting
in a current need for 17 acres or the equivalent of one
new community park.
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Figure 15. New Proposed Standards for Parkland Acreage
Proposed Change ‐ 2022
Type of Park
Community*79.2 acres 1.85 acres/1,000 2.25 acres/1,000 17.2 acres
Neighborhood 26.2 acres 0.61 acres/1,000 1 acres/1,000 16.7 acres
Open Space 75.6 acres 1.76 acres/1,000 3.5 acres/1,000 74.4 acres
Totals 181.0 acres 4.22 acres/1,000 6.75 acres/1,000 107.0 acres
* Includes acreage from Lynndale Skate Park and Meadowdale Playfields, prorated at 50%
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Existing LOS
(ac./1,000)
Existing
Inventory (ac.)
Current Need
(ac.)
Future Needs using Proposed Standards
Type of Park
Community*79.2 acres 2.25 acres/1,000 23.3 acres
Neighborhood 26.2 acres 1 acres/1,000 19.4 acres
Open Space 75.6 acres 3.5 acres/1,000 83.8 acres
Totals 181.0 acres 6.75 acres/1,000 125.3 acres
* Includes acreage from Lynndale Skate Park and Meadowdale Playfields, prorated at 50%
** 2035 population estimated as 45,550
Existing
Inventory (ac.)
2022 Proposed
Standard
2035 Future Need**
(ac.)
Considering the future population growth predicted
for Edmonds in 2035 (population forecast as 45,550),
the demand for community park acreage would result
in a need for 23 acres or an equivalent slightly larger
new community park. These proposed adjustments to
the acreage standards are intended to help focus future
acquisitions and development resources on the most
important park and recreation facility provision.
Figure 16. Future Park Acreage Needs using Proposed Standards
This Plan also proposed an adjustment to the acreage-
based standard for City-owned open space from the
2008 standard (6.89 ac/1,000) to 3.5 acres per 1,000
population. This proposed adjustment reduces the
current and future acreage need to 74 acres and 84
acres, respectively. Additionally, the Southwest County
Park (118 acres) is not included in these calculations,
but this large block of wooded open space remains
available for the Edmonds community as a natural area
contributing to local quality of life for residents and
supporting the local ecology.
The proposed acreage standards for neighborhood
and community parks and open space lands would
recalibrate the combined acreage standards from the
2008 11.44 acres per 1,000 population to a more
targeted 6.75 acres per 1,000 population. As a more
attainable and strategic acreage goal, the City could
more realistically become comparable to the nation-
wide averages measured by NRPA’s data on park and
recreation agencies.
The use of numeric standards is a blunt and limited
tool to assess how well the City is delivering park and
recreation services, since the numeric values alone
neglect any recognition for the quality of the facilities
or their distribution (i.e., the ease to which residents
have reasonable, proximate access to park sites). While
public ownership of a broad range of recreation lands
is crucial to the well-being of the city, the simple use
of an overall acreage standard does not match with the
citizen input received during this planning process.
Residents were particularly interested in the availability
of trails, equitable distribution of parks within a
reasonable distance from their homes, and conservation
of open space.
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The City’s park system also was assessed using the
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
(RCO) level of service metrics provided in their
planning manual. In reviewing the park system as a
whole, Figure 17 illustrates the current levels of service
across different performance measurements. From the
community survey results, public satisfaction of the
facilities and amenities that Edmonds provides ranked
as the strongest indicator for the park system.
Figure 17. Levels of Service with RCO Metrics (System-wide)
Quality Criteria
Public Satisfaction
Condition of Local City Parks (rated as Excellent or Good)76.1%
LOS Grade B
Condition of Trails in Parks (rated as Excellent or Good)55.0%
LOS Grade D
Agency‐based Assessment
Condition Assessment Rating of Existing Parks (3‐point scale)1.27
LOS Grade B
Distribution Criteria*
Parkland Access (within 1/2‐mile travelshed)
Percent Service Area with Access to Active‐Use City Parks 48.1%
LOS Grade D
Parkland Access (within 1/2‐mile travelshed)
Percent Service Area with Access to All Parks & Open Space 69.8%
LOS Grade C
Trail System Access (within 1/2‐mile travelshed)
Percent Service Area with Access to Recreational Trails 38.8%
LOS Grade F
Usage / Visitation Criteria
Frequency of Park or Trail Usage
Percent Visiting Parks at Least Multiple Times per Month 88.0%
LOS Grade A
* Note: The percentage of land area covered by service area walksheds is a proxy for the population within the
residential portion of the City.
In addition to readjusting the City’s adopted standards
to more focused and realistic targets, this PROS plan
also evaluated the geographic distribution of parks.
The assessment of park distribution (as in the previous
park plans) recognized that the most prevalent gaps
in individual park service areas was in the south and
east of the City. This translates to the highest need for
walkable parks to be located in South Edmonds and
along the residential proximity to the SR 99 corridor.
The gap analysis conducted for this updated PROS
park plan reinforces the findings from the 2016 plan
to direct the need for additional park acreage as well as
new park location targets.
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parks assessment summary
Assessing physical conditions within each park facility,
mapping distribution of existing parks, measurements
of park acreage and comparing park amenity provision
represent four methods for assessing the park system.
To refine the access and equity of a park system even
further, a look at the types and quantities of outdoor
recreation offerings generates additional considerations.
Comparing size and amenities in each park helps
weigh the need for enhancing existing park sites, in
addition to adding new parks. Each existing park
has a variety of recreational amenities and do not
offer equal values in outdoor recreation. For example,
Hickman Park at 5.6 acres (compared to Mathay
Ballinger Park with 1.82 acres) provides significantly
more amenities for play, gathering, walking and sports.
While both parks are classified as neighborhood parks,
their contribution to meeting local, neighborhood
park needs is not the same. Parks with less land and
fewer amenities should be considered as targets for
expansion through adjacent land acquisition or, at least,
enhancement with additional amenities.
The City also should consider other factors for serving
the current and future population of Edmonds,
including:
Park pressure, or the potential user demand on a park:
Residents are most likely to use the park closest to
their home. This measure uses GIS analysis to assign all
households to their nearest respective park and calculates
level of service (in acres of parkland per 1,000 residents)
based on the acreage of the park and the number of
residents in the ‘travelshed’. Areas with lower levels of
service are more likely to be underserved by parkland and
to see higher degrees of use and wear and tear on park
amenities.
Availability of park amenities: Park systems should
include an equitable distribution and quantity of the
most common amenities like playgrounds, picnic shelters,
sports courts, sports fields and trails to meet local needs
and help distribute the potential usage of individual parks.
Working to provide well-distributed basic park amenities,
while also offering unique outdoor experiences, will
result in a varied park system with a range of different
recreational opportunities for residents.
Hazel Miller Plaza
Photo credit: Chris Walton
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OPEN SPACE
The Edmonds community is fortunate to have retained
several significant natural areas across the City.
Approximately 75 acres of open space are owned and
managed by the City, in coordination with the acreage
of developed parks. These open space properties include
forested lands, waterfronts and wetlands across 13
different sites.
The open space classification distinguishes natural
lands from parks developed for active recreation and
other highly managed landscapes. Open space may
refer to public properties that are exclusively natural
areas or portions of larger parks that are managed as
natural areas. These open space lands are managed to
preserve, restore, and conserve ecosystem functions,
native vegetation and wildlife habitat. Open space
properties are undeveloped, primarily left in its natural
form, and are managed to retain or enhance natural
or scenic resources. However, open space may include
trails or interpretive signs, along with modest support
amenities such as parking or restrooms.
Figure 18. City-owned Open Space
Large Open Space Properties
The City manages several sizeable open space
properties. At more than 10 acres, significant habitat
for wildlife and a quiet experience for park visitors
is buffered by nature from the surrounding urban
environment. These open spaces include Maplewood
Hill Park, Edmonds Marsh and Pine Ridge Park, as
well as portions of Yost Memorial Park. These large
open space areas contain a variety of distinct habitats,
such as wetlands and creeks, adding to the diversity of
plant species they host. Some of these open spaces also
include developed trail systems, serving as recreation
opportunities and valuable pedestrian connections for
local streets and neighborhoods.
Smaller Open Space Properties
Smaller open space areas, ranging from less than
one acre to five acres, are distributed across the
City. Though small, these pockets of natural area
serve as refuges for wildlife traveling between larger
forested areas, and in some cases, provide modest trail
segments. Several of these areas have no developed site
improvements or trails and are managed exclusively
as natural area set-asides and to preserve or enhance
their ecosystem functions. Some of the small open
spaces include H.O. Hutt, Shell Creek Open Space
and Haines Tidelands. Development of these sites
for public recreational use, including the construction
of trails, may be limited, or restricted by natural
characteristics of the land, including steep slopes,
wetlands and other features.
Open Space Acreage
Edmonds Marsh 24.21
Haines Tidelands 0.44
H.O. Hutt Park 4.53
Maplewood Hill Park 13.27
Meadowdale Natural Areas 1.07
Olympic View Open Space 0.49
Pine Ridge Ext (SW)1.14
Pine Ridge Park 25.33
Seaview Reservoir 1.31
Shell Creek Open Space 1.42
Wharf Street 0.12
Willow Creek Park 2.25
Total Open Space Acreage 75.58
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land Conservation
Many of the public lands that the City owns and
manages host unique, high-value landscapes. These
areas are prioritized for acquisition, conservation and
restoration activities to ensure that they continue to
thrive and provide their distinct ecosystem functions
and benefits. High-quality waterfronts, woodlands and
wetlands are all vital to preserving Edmonds’ diversity
of habitats. Providing safe public access to and within
these areas needs to be carefully balanced with the
crucial goal of environmental stewardship and natural
habitat protection.
Forest Lands
The City is fortunate to have acquired and protected
several forested open spaces, such as Maplewood
Hill Park and Pine Ridge Park. Protecting existing
forested lands and restoring the native forest within
public ownership will continue to provide habitat
value, stormwater reduction services and urban heat
reduction. Ongoing monitoring and management of
these forest lands will be necessary to control invasive
vegetation, maintain native plant communities and
accommodate appropriate recreational access and
usage.
The City adopted its Urban Forestry Management
Plan in 2019 to take an active role in preserving and
enhancing the value of canopy trees on public lands.
Park operations and volunteer activities can work to
implement aspects of the forestry plan through native
tree planting, environmental education programs,
public planting and stewardship events and interpretive
signage.
Edmonds residents also benefit from an additional 140
acres of public open space within city limits provided at
Meadowdale Beach Park and the Snohomish County
Park. While these two sites are not under the City’s
ownership, the ecosystem benefits and habitat values
offered by these two sites contribute to the greater
network of open space lands in Edmonds.
Waterfronts
Edmonds extensive shoreline offers unique experiences
where public waterfront provides access. This special
connection to open water expands on the concept of
open space, and Edmonds waterfront parks contribute
to the open space experience, while also providing
other park-like amenities. Acquiring additional public
access to the waterfront (marine and freshwater)
continues to be a priority for the City to capture and
protect the value of its shorelines and aquatic habitat,
while allowing more access to beachfront recreation.
Wetlands
The City code also protects and regulates wetlands
in Edmonds. The City’s open spaces include several
wetland areas, such as the Edmonds Marsh and
Willow Creek Park. These areas continue to be a high
priority for protection and restoration efforts, and low
lying properties with prevalent wetlands can provide
valuable stormwater management and flood control
functions. Generally, they represent fragile ecosystems
that host unique plant communities and serve as a
valuable habitat for many animals, including bird and
amphibian populations. These areas should be included
in future open space management and acquisition
planning.
To expand the Edmonds Marsh, acquisition of
additional acres known as the Unocal property, should
be considered when it is available. If ownership of
Unocal property is secured by the City, a plan to restore
estuarian functions of the Marsh should be developed
to encompass property that connects Willow and
Shellbarger Creeks to the Puget Sound.
Riparian Conservation & Trail Corridors
Beyond the larger tracts of natural lands to be acquired
for open space, the City can look to linear corridors
along drainage ways and stream corridors as targets
for acquisition. Such riparian habitats benefit from
conservation and restoration to ensure adequate
forest canopy and can be compatible with connecting
trail alignments. Open space and trail corridors are
important components to creating the connectivity and
walkable networks being sought by residents.
serviCe standards
One primary goal of having an open space acreage
standard is to inform the need for investments in
local natural areas; however, a City-only accounting of
open space lands underrepresents the total amount of
open space land protected within Edmonds. As noted
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above, 140 acres of public open space are provided at
Meadowdale Beach Park and the Snohomish County
Park, which are within city limits. If these sites were
included in the level of service calculation, the City
would have 217 acres of open space and 5.07 acres
per 1,000 population – a significant increase from
the City-only level of service of 1.76 acres per 1,000
population.
The proposed acreage standard for open space focuses
on only City-owned properties and is adjusted to
3.5 acres per 1,000 population (from the 6.89 acres
per 1,000 from the 2016 PROS Plan). The proposed
adjustment is intended to re-align the planned
target acreage to a more attainable acreage, in terms
of potential land areas to pursue and the financial
resources to secure them. At this proposed standard,
the current need is calculated as an additional 74.4
acres of open space, which would increase to 83.8 acres
by 2035.
While numerical planning standards are common
for helping to determine a desirable number of parks
per population, they do not translate easily to natural
areas because of the uniqueness of the land base itself.
The acquisition, acceptance and inclusion of future,
protected natural areas will strengthen and expand the
broader network of public open spaces, and the priority
should be focused toward those lands that expand
ownership of adjacent City-owned properties or to
ensure sufficient property is available to accommodate
public access, water access and future trail connections.
As stated in the goals and objectives, Edmonds
should plan to cooperate with County, neighboring
jurisdictions, and organizations to identify and protect
natural lands. Engaging the Snohomish County
Conservation Futures funding program can help
support acquisition efforts.
stewardship
With existing open space lands as well as natural
areas within developed parks, the need to plan for
the management and stewardship of these natural
environments will be ongoing. Volunteers already
contribute to some limited trail maintenance
and vegetation management in some parks and
programming. More emphasis on (or formalized)
volunteer programming could capture a stronger level
of participation in park stewardship and contribute
to needed vegetation management, trail maintenance,
park and natural area restoration planting and
environmental education programming.
The management of landscapes in City parklands,
whether formal plantings in developed parks or diverse
forest ecosystems in open spaces, requires continual
attention and an investment of significant resources
to properly steward and maintain the living landscape.
Regardless of the use of these landscapes, the desired
outcomes are the same – to sustain healthy, thriving
plant communities.
Past practices and traditional horticultural methods
to achieve this goal have become less reliable in recent
years. Changes to the Pacific Northwest climate
have increased summer heat and drought, causing
more stress for mature and establishing plants. This
change has been accompanied by a shift toward more
sustainable landscape maintenance practices, reducing
potential impacts on the surrounding environment and
its inhabitants.
Community Stewardship
The City of Edmonds provides programs, such as
Adopt-a-Park and Adopt-a-Plot, which create working
relationships between local groups and the City to
provide stewardship and long-term restoration efforts
in many city parks. In addition, the City partners
with steward groups such as Sound Salmon Solutions’
Edmonds Stewards, the Pilchuck Audubon Society,
Scouts, corporate work groups, and other organizations.
These groups work to restore native ecosystems and
improve wildlife habitat in the City’s parks and open
spaces through invasive plant removal and planting
and maintaining native plant communities. Current
locations for stewardship work include H.O. Hutt
Park, Yost Park, Edmonds Marsh, the Edmonds
Wildlife Habitat & Native Plant Demonstration
Garden, Pine Ridge Park, Brackett’s Landing, and City
Park. The City also hosts volunteer events including
beach cleanups and special events, such as Earth Day
and Arbor Day, to accommodate one-time drop-
in volunteers and foster a culture of environmental
stewardship.
Water Conservation
Despite the rainy winters, water is not an unlimited
resource in the central Puget Sound region, and
summers are expected to get hotter and drier as climate
change intensifies. It is increasingly likely that not
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just voluntary, but mandatory, water conservation
measures will become necessary on occasion to preserve
supplies for the most critical uses, such as domestic
consumption.
In landscaped areas where shrubs and trees rely on
some summer water, maintenance staff have adjusted
the irrigation systems to water before sunrise to reduce
water waste and maximize plant uptake. Depending
on the landscape, watering also may need to be shifted
to a deeper and less frequent watering schedule to
reduce evaporation and encourage plants to root more
deeply. In addition to reducing irrigation volumes
and frequency, the City should consider shifting to
planting more drought-tolerant species and schedule
the majority of new plant installations in the early
part of the rainy season to maximize root growth and
establishment before the onset of the dry season.
Plant Selection
Selecting appropriate plants species for park landscapes
is the source of a great deal of discussion, both on
the local and regional scale. While drought-tolerant
plants will be better able to establish in the short
term, consideration is also given to how well newly
established plants will survive in the long term. In
recent years, cities across the Pacific Northwest have
seen many mature native trees decline and die in recent
years, unable to adapt quickly to the increased summer
temperatures and lack of summer moisture. Plant
selection for tree replacements or renovations that
consider the anticipated climate in 10-50 years will be
more likely to create resilient, mature landscapes that
can better transition to warmer, drier conditions.
In natural areas generally replanted with trees and
shrubs native to the immediate area, staff should begin
selecting new plants from seed zones that reflect the
greater Seattle area’s projected climate. This focus on
plant provenance (the original geographic source of
seed, pollen, or propagule) will allow staff to plant the
same native species better adapted to future conditions.
In addition to considering the climate in the selection
of plants for developed parks, other factors must also
be considered, including the mature size of the tree
or shrub, any known pests or diseases that may affect
the species, and how a fully developed root system will
interact with nearby paved surfaces.
Invasive Species Management
The control of invasive species is a critical element of
the restoration process and essential in maintaining
a healthy natural landscape. Many invasive and non-
native species exhibit strong adaptability to Pacific
Northwest environments and displace native species,
especially within the disturbed landscapes proximate
to urban development. Going forward, the City will
need to expand resources to manage invasive species
and enhance partnerships to help with these efforts.
Also, while removal efforts may be ongoing, those
sites cleared of invasives will require continuous
monitoring and intervention to reduce or limit the
re-establishment of the invasive plants. Through proper
management of public open spaces and natural areas,
the City and its partners can maintain and enhance
its open space areas and the critical ecosystem and
community benefits they provide.
Stormwater Management
The Pacific Northwest region is experiencing more
severe rainstorms due to climate change, and more
of that rain is falling on impervious surfaces: roads,
parking lots and rooftops. This untreated surface
water runoff is a source of contamination along the
Puget Sound, Lake Ballinger and in other riparian
and wetland areas, impacting both people and wildlife,
especially salmon populations.
State requirements for surface water management
are becoming more stringent and costly for both
developers and the City. Runoff volumes, peak
stream flows and local flooding can be reduced by
incorporating trees into stormwater management
planning, lessening the need for expensive detention
facilities (e.g., catch basins) and the cost of treatment
to remove sediment and other pollutants such as lawn
chemicals. Green infrastructure is far more cost-
effective than grey infrastructure.
Using open space and forested landscapes to capture
stormwater runoff encourages infiltration into the
soil, prevents excessive streambed erosion and reduces
sedimentation in major waterways. In addition, a
healthy tree canopy increases carbon sequestration
potential, encourages local biodiversity and enhances
overall environmental resilience by reducing heat island
effects and offering cooler, shaded air.
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OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
The City of Edmonds Department of Parks,
Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human Services
provide a wide range of valued community services to
its residents. From managing the park facilities and
natural areas to programming recreational activities
and facilities and enhancing the arts in Edmonds,
the Department works to give special character to
Edmonds for its residents and visitors.
Parks operations manage and maintain 34 developed
parks within the total 47 open space, cemetery,
and park facilities in the 230+ acres of city-owned
inventory. The park maintenance division also
maintains all the seasonal hanging baskets (60+) and
the 91 individual corner flower beds in the downtown
area. Seasonal workers are trained annually to care for
these city beautification assets. Capital repairs and
amenity replacements are mostly handled in-house.
The number of facilities maintained by the Parks
Maintenance Division is well above the average for
park and recreation providers across the country (see
NRPA comparisons on following page).
On a daily basis, Parks Maintenance maintains
six waterfront beach parks, a fishing pier, and 40
community, neighborhood, special use and open space
parks. General maintenance includes trash and litter,
City restroom cleaning and sanitation, irrigation,
and vegetation maintenance including mowing,
hazard tree maintenance and removal, trimming and
landscape bed upkeep for all City owned landscapes.
Parks also maintains the Veterans Plaza located at
Public Safety complex, Dayton Street Plaza, Frances
Anderson Center Bandshell, and Hazel Miller
Plaza. Parks maintains Yost Pool and Hazel Miller
Spray Park at City Park from May thru September
which is a key asset for this community. The Park
Maintenance division is responsible for preserving,
maintaining and upgrading all playground structures
and equipment as needed. The Parks Maintenance
crew maintains the Street Trees and all City-owned
baseball and soccer fields in order to keep up with
the high demand of organized youth sports. Parks
also assists with numerous City events such as the
Edmonds Arts Festival, 4th of July, Taste Edmonds,
Wenatchee Youth Circus, Concerts in the Park, Hazel
Miller Plaza concerts, Oktoberfest, Anderson Center
Egg Hunt, Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting and
many more small events. The parks maintenance group
has characteristically been well-versed in park facility
stewardship and care.
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operations ComparaBles
To assess how Edmonds’ park and recreation provision compares with
other agencies and jurisdictions in terms of capacity and readiness for
future growth, a series of benchmarks were evaluated with national and
regional performance metrics.
National Park & Recreation Agency Comparisons
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) 2020 Agency
Performance Review provides some park metrics that offer perspectives on
the Edmonds park system and its operations division. Selected findings
from their benchmarking tool can help reveal any disparities with park
acreage, population size and park operations staffing levels.
An overview of NRPA agency performance metrics can reveal how
Edmonds compares as a park system to other park and recreation providers
across the nation. Edmonds’ level of service (6.1 ac/1,000) falls below the
median (9.6 ac/1,000) but above the lower quartile (5.4 ac/1,000) for total
parkland acreage as the typical agency in jurisdictions with populations
ranging from 20,000-49,999 residents.
Figure 19. NRPA 2020 Agency Performance Metrics Using Edmond’s City-owned Park Facilities
42,853 42.853 4.285
NRPA Agency Performance Metrics Using City‐owned Park Facilities
Metric All Agencies Population
(20,000‐49,999)Edmonds
Number of Parks 20 ‐34
Park Acres 437.1 ‐129
Parks & OS Facilities (# sites)27 ‐47
Parks, Open Space & Non‐parks Acres 530 ‐262
Residents per Park 2,281 1,963 1,260
Acres Parkland/1,000 Residents 9.9 9.6 6.1
Miles of Trails 11 8.5 7.4
2020 NRPA Agency Performance Metrics Comparisons
2020 NRPA Agency Performance Metrics Comparisons
Metric All Agencies Pop. 20,000‐
49,999 Edmonds Metric All Agencies Population
(20,000‐49,999)Edmonds
Park & Rec FTEs*41.9 27.3 27.5
Park & Rec FTEs*41.9 27.3 27.5
P&R FTEs/10,000 Residents 8.1 8.9 6.4
P&R FTEs/10,000 Residents 8.1 8.9 6.4
Annual Operating Expenditures $4,342,495 $2,885,847 $4,682,914
Annual Operating Expenditures $4,342,495 $2,885,847 $4,682,914
Operating Expenditures/Capita $81.19 $95.34 $109.28
Operating Expenditures/Capita $81.19 $95.34 $109.28
Operating Expenditures/Parkland Acre $7,160 $8,522 $17,874
Operating Expenditures/Parkland Acre $7,160 $8,522 $17,874
2018 2021
Operating expenditure
FTE
42,853 42.853 4.285
NRPA Agency Performance Metrics Using City‐owned Park Facilities
MetricAll AgenciesPopulation
(20,000‐49,999)Edmonds
Number of Parks20‐34
Park Acres437.1 ‐129
Parks & OS Facilities (# sites)27‐47
Parks, Open Space & Non‐parks Acres 530‐262
Residents per Park2,281 1,963 1,260
Acres Parkland/1,000 Residents9.9 9.6 6.1
Miles of Trails11 8.5 7.4
2020 NRPA Agency Performance Metrics Comparisons
2020 NRPA Agency Performance Metrics Comparisons
MetricAll AgenciesPop. 20,000‐
49,999Edmonds Metric All Agencies Population
(20,000‐49,999)Edmonds
Park & Rec FTEs*41.9 27.3 27.5
Park & Rec FTEs*41.9 27.3 27.5
P&R FTEs/10,000 Residents8.1 8.9 6.4
P&R FTEs/10,000 Residents 8.1 8.9 6.4
Annual Operating Expenditures $4,342,495 $2,885,847 $4,682,914
Annual Operating Expenditures $4,342,495 $2,885,847 $4,682,914
Operating Expenditures/Capita $81.19 $95.34 $109.28
Operating Expenditures/Capita $81.19 $95.34 $109.28
Operating Expenditures/Parkland Acre$7,160 $8,522 $17,874
Operating Expenditures/Parkland Acre $7,160 $8,522 $17,874
2018 2021
Operating expenditure
FTE
The typical agency has one park for every 2,281 residents. The number of
people per park rises as the population of the town, city, county or region
served by an agency increases. Within the similar population category of
20,000-49,999, Edmonds’ 1,260 residents per park falls below the median
1,963 residents/park but just above the lower quartile of 1,233 residents per
park across the country.
Figure 20. 2020 NRPA Agency Performance Metrics Comparison
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Looking across the spectrum of park and recreation
providers, Edmonds’ 27.5 FTEs are close to the 27.3
FTE-median for jurisdictions with 20,000-49,999
residents. Note that this FTE comparison is using both
park operations and recreation facilities employees. The
2020 NRPA Agency Performance Review reported
that the typical park and recreation agency dedicates
44% of its annual operating budget to the management
and maintenance of parks and open space and 43% on
recreation programming and facilities.
asset management & life CyCle
planning
As part of park operations, the management of physical
assets requires ongoing, proactive planning to capture
cost efficiencies. Tracking repairs, maintenance tasks,
routine operations and seasonal work can help predict
the needs for future labor resources as the system
grows. This PROS Plan recommends developing a
detailed list of the assets at each park facility site and
evaluating asset conditions annually. This task creates a
framework for long-term management of the Edmonds
park system. Detailed inventories with conditions
tracking will help predict replacement needs, monitor
safe use, and assist in assigning maintenance frequency.
While Edmonds has relied on skilled professional staff
to monitor and repair many of its park assets, having
a long term predictive model can facilitate budgetary
planning for future needs.
Most built park amenities have limited lifespans.
Buildings, play equipment, pavement, etc. can be
tracked from installation dates. As repairs are needed,
those assets can have predictable replacement dates
that are added to the capital facilities program.
Life-cycle planning can help avoid extra time spent
repairing outdated amenities and foster more cost
effective labor resource use.
Beyond managing park assets to ensure a safe and
enjoyable park infrastructure, the asset management
system can be utilized to track more accurately the
labor hours required to perform the many tasks
involved in caring for park facilities. Active tracking
can much better predict the ability to reach targeted
levels of service for keeping parks clean and in good
condition.
Invasive Species Management
The control of invasive species is a critical element
in the stewardship of open space lands to ensure
their continued conservation values and ecosystem
services. An active invasive species control program is
also necessary to ensure that the City is meeting the
requirements of RCW 7.10 Noxious Weed regulations.
This may involve direct control measures for known
and identified noxious weed problems, pre-construction
prevention of noxious weed spreading, and evaluating
new parkland or conservation land noxious weed
coverage. Open space properties such as Edmonds
Marsh have some invasive plant species concerns.
Park properties with large natural areas such as Yost
Memorial Park contains invasive weed populations.
Some park perimeters abut natural areas with
significant Himalayan blackberry populations.
Capital Repairs Program
Following on a program of asset management tracking
and life-cycle planning, a regular capital repair program
should proactively address minor repairs and help
extend the life of some amenities. When existing
staffing is stretched to its limit, park agencies must rely
more heavily on outside contractors for implementing
even the small capital repair projects. Without
adequate staffing, a backlog of needed maintenance
and repairs usually exists. With a sufficient skilled
labor force, the City can capitalize on using existing
staff resources to complete the smaller capital repair
projects during off-season capacity. The Edmonds parks
maintenance division has been capable of performing
a number of in-house capital repairs for park facilities
and should continue to weigh what tasks should be
out-sourced and what is within staffing capacity.
In-House vs. Outside Contractors
Park and recreation agencies throughout the country
should continually weigh the costs of service provision
through internal staffing versus external contracts.
Full-time staffing weighed against seasonal resources
should explore the off-season workload, training time
for new part-time seasonal employees, the availability
of seasonal labor and the specialized skill sets for some
types of operations. One-time projects and specialized
repairs and renovations may require outside contractors
while some park agencies have enough trained in-
house staff to accomplish smaller capital projects.
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staffing needs
The assessments and comparisons of Park Maintenance
staffing indicates that Edmonds may be capable of
handling the maintenance of its park system. However,
the recommendations for Edmonds propose additional
parkland and open space acquisitions for the near
future. Additional developed park facilities are needed
in the southern areas of the City and along the SR 99
corridor. More open space would provide beneficial
ecosystem services and protect Edmonds’ natural
resources. With more parkland, an increase in park
maintenance staffing will be necessary.
While an asset management tracking system could
provide the most accurate predictions that would be
specific for labor needs for the Edmonds park system,
some measurements from composite park staffing
references may shed light on approximate future
staffing needs. Compiled from a series of other park
providers, the table below offers some estimated labor
needs for several types of planned park facilities.
Figure 21. Park Performance from Park & Rec Providers
When a typical neighborhood park is fully developed
and averages about 4 acres of developed amenities,
one full-time employee could be expected to provide
adequate maintenance services for four neighborhood
parks. Tasks include litter control, mowing, landscape
maintenance, playground inspections and would
assume time for travelling to and from each park. With
predicted greater acreage and higher expected levels of
public use, a newly added community park may require
more than one FTE to provide the expected level of
service. Special use areas like the waterfront spaces and
new active sports fields generally accommodate large
and repeated numbers of users, generating more wear
Park Classification 5‐yr Average
(Hours/Acre)
Open Space Lands 15
Neighborhood Parks (average 4 acres) 150
Community Parks (average 20 acres) 110
Special Use Parks (highly varied)150
Capacity per FTE
120 acres/year
3‐4 parks/year
0.75 parks/year
size dependent
and tear and triggering higher litter control needs.
These highly visible and important public spaces will
continue to need special attention from parks crews.
The six-year capital facilities plan should be
coordinated with the planning and budgeting of
future staffing resources to coordinate the growth of
Edmonds’ park system.
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RECREATIONPROGRAMS
The recreation facilities and services available within
the City of Edmonds are a major community asset
and support the physical, mental and social health of
community members.
More opportunities for neighborhood nature walks (small, quiet gatherings of an
educational nature) “forest bathing” or “forest therapy” for example, bird and plant
identification and understanding.
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RECREATION TRENDS
Various resources have been
assembled and summarized to
offer a comprehensive overview of
current recreation trends, market
demands, and agency comparisons.
The following national and state
data highlights some of the current
trends in recreation and arts and
may frame future considerations in
program and activity development.
Additional trend data is provided in
Appendix F.
Seventy-seven percent of
respondents to the American
Engagement with Parks Survey
indicate that having a high-quality
park, playground, public open space,
or recreation center nearby is an
essential factor in deciding where
they want to live. (1)
Nearly all (93%) of park and
recreation agencies provide
recreation programs and services.
The top five most commonly offered
programs include holiday or other
special events (65%), educational
programs (59%), group exercise
(59%), fitness programs (58%), and
day or summer camps (57%). (2)
Just over half of Americans ages 6
and older participated in outdoor
recreation at least once in 2019,
the highest participation rate in
five years. (Note: This trend may
be higher in 2020 and 2021 given
the impacts of the COVID-19
pandemic.) The number of outings
per participant declined, however,
in 2019 continuing a decade-long
trend and resulting in fewer total
recreational outings. (3)
Youth aged 6 to 17 were active
outside far less in 2019 than in
previous years; the average number
of outings per child dropped 15%
between 2012 and 2019. (3)
Nearly all park and recreation
providers in the U.S. experienced
declines in revenue in 2020 due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. As
early as May 2020, most providers
had to close facilities temporarily
in accordance with health and
safety directives. Nearly half of the
providers also furloughed or laid off
staff due to the funding and facility
impacts of the pandemic. (4)
When it comes to costs and
revenues, the percentage of costs
recovered depends on the type
of organization. On average,
respondents to the 2020 Managed
Recreation Industry survey said
they recovered nearly 50% of
their operating costs. Only a few
facilities reported that they covered
more than 75% of their operating
costs via revenue. For public
organizations, 45% of costs are
recovered, up slightly from 42% in
2019. (4)
Research from the US Bureau of
Economic Analysis shows that arts
and culture drive 4.2% of the US
gross domestic product (GDP),
generating $736.6 Billion in 2015.
In Washington State, this sector
beats the national GDP, providing
7.8% of the State’s GDP. Both in
Washington and nationally, arts and
culture surpass construction and
education services in contribution to
GDP. (5)
28% of the nation’s approximately
4,500 Local Arts Agencies
(LAAs) are government agencies,
departments, programs, facilities,
or other associations. Of those
LAAs, 80% are affiliated with
municipalities. LAAs promote,
support, and develop the arts at the
local level, ensuring a vital presence
for arts and culture throughout
America’s communities. (6)
84% of LAAs present their own
cultural programming to their
community. These programs
include after-school arts education
programs, public art, free concerts in
the park, exhibitions, heritage and
preservation efforts, festivals, and
special events. (6)
People who say their neighborhood
has easy access to quality arts and
cultural activities tend to be more
satisfied, identify more with local
lifestyle and culture, and invest
more time and resources in their
communities. (7)
Sources:
(1) American Engagement with Parks
Survey (Need date)
(2) 2020 NRPA Agency Performance
Review
(3) 2020 Outdoor Participation Report
(4) 2020 State of the Industry Report
(5) US Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2015
(6) AFTA 2020 LAA Profile http://surveys.
americansforthearts.org/r/391676_60549
cd4741a42.54488835
(7) Knight Foundation Community Ties
survey Community-Ties-Final-pg.pdf
(knightfoundation.org). Builds off Soul of
Community Longitudinal Study (2008-
2010) conducted by the Knight Foundation
found key drivers of community attach-
ment to be social offerings, openness, and
aesthetics. https://knightfoundation.org/
sotc/overall-findings/
Pools, fountains, other
water features will become
increasingly essential as hotter
weather during the summer
becomes more prevalent with
climate change.
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According to 2020 Outdoor Participation Report
published by the Outdoor Foundation, just over half
of Americans ages 6 and older participated in outdoor
recreation at least once in 2019, translating to a total
of 10.9 billion outdoor outings – a 12% drop from
the 2012 high-water mark of 12.4 billion outings.
Participation in outdoor recreation, team sports and
indoor fitness activities vary by an individual’s age.
Recreation Management magazine’s 2020 Report
on the State of the Managed Recreation Industry
summarizes information provided by a wide range of
professionals (with an average 22.3 years of experience)
working in the recreation, sports, and fitness industry.
Given the emerging COVID-19 pandemic, Recreation
Management also conducted a supplemental survey
in May 2020 to learn about both the impacts to the
industry and what mitigation steps organizations were
taking in response.
Regarding program options, respondents from
community centers, park departments and health clubs
reported that they plan to add programs over the next
few years. The ten most commonly planned program
additions include:
1. Fitness programs (24% of those who have plans to add
programs)
2. Group exercise programs (22.4%)
3. Teen programs (22%)
4. Environmental education (21.8%)
5. Day camps and summer camps (20.9%)
6. Mind-body balance programs (20.5%)
7. Programs for active older adults (18.1%)
8. Special needs programs (17.9%)
9. Holidays and other special events (17.4%)
10. Arts and crafts (17%)
Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic required
many respondents to either put programs or services
on hold (82%) or cut programs or services entirely
(34%). Additionally, many respondents have had to
rethink their programming portfolios. Two-thirds
of respondents (67%) had added online fitness and
wellness programming as of May 2020, 39% were
involved in programs to address food insecurity, and
one in four was involved in programs to provide
educational support to out-of-school children.
Figure 22. 5-Year Change in Outdoor Recreation Participation by Major Activity (2020 Outdoor Participation Report)
184%
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33%24%20%17%13%12%9%4%2%2%1%
‐1%‐2%‐4%‐9%‐12%‐13%‐14%‐24%
‐50%
‐20%
10%
40%
70%
100%
130%
160%
190%Kayaking FishingTrail RunningBicycling (BMX)Fishing (Fly)Triathlon (Traditional/Road)Hiking (Day)Kayaking (White Water)BirdwatchingKayaking (Recreational)CampingBicycling (Mountain/Non‐Paved Surface)Climbing (Sport/Indoor/Bouldering)Camping (RV)Fishing (Freshwater/Other)SkateboardingStand Up PaddlingSailingBicycling (Road/Paved Surface)Running/JoggingTriathlon (Non‐Traditional/Off Road)Boardsailing/WindsurfingWildlife ViewingCanoeing84
LOCAL PERSPECTIVES
Local recreation demands and needs were explored
through a variety of public engagement to gather
feedback on strengths and limitations of existing
recreation programs and resources available to
Edmonds residents. Public outreach included a
community survey and two virtual public meetings
to explore priorities and opportunities to enhance
recreation programming.
Community Survey
The community-wide surveys (mailed and on-line)
conducted from May to August, 2021 included several
questions related to recreation programs and activities.
Respondents expressed a greater need for community
events (56%) and program and activities geared toward
youth. In particular, respondents had a higher interest
in outdoor programs such as environmental education
(46%), youth day camps (41%) and youth sport
programs (40%). Respondents between 20 and 44 and
those with children in the household were more likely
to state a strong interest for outdoor programs, youth
sports, teen and youth programs. Consistently high
need was noted across all age groups for community
events.
Figure 23. Sentiment Toward the Availability of Recreation Program Options
4.7%
25.8%
30.9%
35.0%
36.9%
40.1%
41.2%
45.9%
55.9%
76.7%
70.0%
63.5%
62.3%
60.8%
57.8%
56.4%
52.6%
42.6%
0%50%100%
E‐sports leagues
Adult sports leagues, such as volleyball, pickleball
or softball
Family programs, such as scavenger hunts
Teen activities, such as game nights, trips or
camps during school breaks
Adult classes, such as arts, music, fitness or
wellness
Youth sports programs and camps
Youth programs, such as summer day camps, arts
or gymnastics
Outdoor programs, including Beach Rangers or
environmental education
Community events, such as the Concerts in the
Park or outdoor movies
More Needed Current Offerings are Adequate Fewer Needed
Respondents were asked to rank a list of potential
recreation, park and open space investments that
included hypothetical relative costs as indicated by the
use of dollar symbols ($) for each system investment.
When force-ranked against other potential park and
recreation system improvements, support for building
a new aquatic center ranked fourth out of six choices,
with 43% of respondents identifying it as a top or high
priority. Respondents to the online-only survey ranked
building a new aquatic center more favorably than the
mail survey respondents.
Given a choice between raising taxes to develop an
amenity in Edmonds versus not having such a facility
in the city, slight majorities supported more taxes for
two of five amenities tested: buying additional parks
for conservation and open space (64%) and building an
aquatic center (53%). However, and aside from buying
additional park for conservation, building an aquatic
center was the only other option for which more than
half of respondents with children supported raising
taxes.
Virtual Public Meetings
As part of the first virtual public
meeting in July, attendees were
asked a series of polling questions as
a way to capture current sentiment
and interests. Regarding community
events, a strong majority of
attendees (82%) indicated interest
in smaller, more intimate events,
such as outdoor movies, Uptown
Evening Market, and Hazel Miller
Plaza summer concerts.
During the second virtual public
meeting in October, another polling
question explored community
events, a topic that was revealed
as a top interest in the community
survey and the first public meeting.
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Consistent with the first public meeting, the strongest
response (41%) for types of events to be pursued was
adding more small, neighborhood-focused events such
as concerts in local/neighborhood parks.
Also, the future direction of Yost Pool was explored in a
polling question that asked what the focus/scale should
be if the City were to replace the pool with a new
aquatics facility. Given the choices of local or regional
and indoor or outdoor, the overwhelming majority
chose local-scale (76%) with those poll responses split
between indoor (39%) and outdoor (36%) pool options.
RECREATION FACILITIES
The City of Edmonds hosts recreation and arts and
culture programs in its parks and in several municipal
buildings, most notably the Frances Anderson Center.
The day-to-day management, ongoing maintenance,
and long-term reinvestment in City facilities are
crucial to the success of Edmonds’ recreation programs.
Additionally, efficient scheduling and use of the
facilities ensures that cost recovery, diversity, equity and
inclusion, program vitality and other goals are met.
Frances Anderson Center
The Frances Anderson Center is the “home” of the
majority of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural
Services programming. The Center has classroom
spaces, a drop-in weight room, a gymnasium and
dedicated gymnastics space. The Frances Anderson
Center also houses six tenants who provide a wide
range of activities that augment and enhance the
Department’s mission, including a ballet school, youth
sports club, Montessori preschool and sculpting studio
space.
Meadowdale Clubhouse
The Meadowdale Clubhouse serves as the location
for the City’s Meadowdale Preschool program. The
clubhouse is also available for rent, and amenities
include a kitchen, fireplace, restrooms and an outdoor
fenced playground.
Yost Pool
Yost Pool is located within Yost Memorial Park and is
an outdoor, 25 meter by 25 yard pool and spa. The City
recently decided to keep the pool open year-round to
extend the outdoor aquatics season.
Waterfront Center
The new Edmonds Waterfront Center is a 26,000
square foot regional community center that replaced
the old Edmonds Senior Center building. The
Waterfront Center is not operated by the City, and
through a land use lease, the Recreation & Cultural
Services division programs space at this facility for
recreation programs and classes.
The City also uses Edmonds College facilities for
volleyball leagues and City of Lynnwood facilities
for softball leagues. Going forward, the City should
continue to coordinate with the other facility and
program providers in the greater Edmonds area, such
as the Edmonds School District, Edmonds Boys and
Girls Club, Dale Turner YMCA, Sno-King Youth
Club, and the cities of Lynnwood and Mountlake
Terrace, among others, on program offerings and
scheduling.
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RECREATION PROGRAMS
Programming Classifications
The categories below represent the major areas of focus
for current Edmonds recreation programs. Program
lists are based on a review of program offerings for
2018-2021, that were provided by the Department.
Figure 24. Existing City Programs by Classification
Area Focus Programs
Sports Youth Kidz Love Soccer, Skyhawks Soccer, UK Elite Soccer, Preschool Gymnastics, School‐Age
Gymnastics, Skyhawks Summer Sports Camps, Steel Soccer Summer Camps, Gymnastics
Outdoor Camp
Adult Pickleball Clinics, Pickleball Leagues, Sr.Softball, Co‐Ed Softball, Women's 4‐on‐4 Volleyball
Leagues, Co‐Rec Volleyball Leagues, Basketball 3‐on‐3
Fitness Youth Taekwando, Kendo, Girls on the Run
Adult Sustainable Weight Loss & Wellness, Feldenkrais, Taekwon‐Do, Kendo, Circuit Training,
Strength & Endurance Interval Training, Intro to Fitness, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, Essentrics,
Personal Fitness Training, Pilates Yoga Fusion, Zumba
Cultural Arts Youth Drama Kids, Adventures in Art/Drawing/Anime, Custom Art Holiday Cards, Art Camp, Fine
Art Day Camps for Teens, Incrediflix Animation, Digital Photography Kids Camp, Steel
Band, Kindermusik, Fun Factory, Beginning Watercolor
Adult Steel Band, Ukulele Class & Open Jam Sessions, Studio Photography Workshop, Ballroom
Dancing, West & East Coast Swing Dancing, Nightclub Two Step Dancing, Clogging, Plein
Air Drawing, Beginning Watercolor, Oil Painting, Ukrainian Egg Decorating
Aquatics Youth Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Family Swim
Adult Family Swim, Lap Swim, Water Walking
Education Youth Meadowdale Preschool, Little Fishes Preschool Prep, Babysitting Basics,Play‐Well STEM
camps, Online Writing, Virtual Homework Tutoring, Reading Funny Stories, Creative
Writing, Mad Science Camp, Cursive for Kids
Adult Creative Writing, Writing Labs, ESL Tutoring,
Specialty / General Interest Youth Cake Decorating, Etiquette Young Ladies & Gentlemen
Adult Spanish Language classes, Canine Obedience, American Mahjong, Genealogy, Zentangle,
Personal Finance, Healthy Living
Special Needs
Special Events Taste Edmonds, 4th of July parade and fireworks, Edmonds Arts Festival, Edmonds Classic
Car Show, Sweetheart Dance, Health & Fitness Expo, Best Book Poster Contest, Watershed
Fun Fair, Concerts in the Park, Outdoor Movies, Moonlight Beach Adventure, Bird Fest,
Write on the Sound, Walkable Main Street, Hazel Miller Plaza summer concerts, Uptown
Evening Market, Farmers Market, Celebration of Lights, Easter Egg Hunt, Spring Fest, Egg
Hunt, Tree Lighting
Outdoor Education Youth Junior Beach Rangers, Discovery Days Spring Camp, Discovery Outdoor Beach Camp,
Discovery Outdoor Nature Camp, Junior Naturalists Outdoor Nature Camp, Sunset Bay
Beach Camps
Adult Beach Ranger Program, Bird Fest Guided Walks, Intro to Bird Photography, Backyard Bird,
Low Tide Beach Walks, Forest Walks, Starlight Beach Walks
Seniors Senior‐specifc programs provided by the Senior Center
Self‐Directed Youth Scavenger Hunts
Adult Open Gym Drop‐in, Weight Room
Human Services
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Programs Available by Age Groups
Below is listed the basic program categories that are
available for different age groups.
Figure 25. Segmentation of City Programs by Age Group
Program Category Preschool Youth Teen Adults Senior
Sports
Fitness
Cultural Arts
Aquatics
Education
Specialty / General Interest
Special Needs
Special Events
Outdoor Education
Self‐Directed
Human Services
Program Area Definitions (generalized):
Sports – Team and individual sports including camps,
clinics, and tournaments. Also includes adventure/non-
traditional sports.
Fitness – Group fitness classes, personal training,
education, and nutrition.
Cultural Arts – Performing arts classes, visual arts classes,
literary arts, music/video production and arts events.
Aquatics – Learn to swim classes, aqua exercise classes,
competitive swimming/diving, SCUBA, and other
programs (synchro, water polo, etc.).
Education – Language programs, tutoring, science
(STEM) classes, computer, and financial planning. Also
included is CPR/AED/First Aid.
Specialty/General Interest – Personal development classes
and dog training classes.
Special Needs – Programs for the physically and mentally
impaired. Also, inclusion programs.
Special Events – City wide special events that are
conducted throughout the year.
Outdoor Education – Environmental education, hiking,
camping, kayaking, and other activities.
Seniors – Programs and services that are dedicated to
serving the needs of seniors. This can include all of the
activity areas noted above plus social service functions.
Self-Directed – This includes the opportunities for
individuals to recreate on their own. This can include
activities such as open gym, use of weight/cardio space
and lap/recreational swimming. Although not an
organized program, time and space must be allocated for
this purpose.
Human Services – This can include nutrition and feeding
programs, job training, life skills training, childcare, and
other activities such as health screenings.
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Program Classifications
The following are the projected programming
classifications for the City. It is important to realize
that while certain program areas may be a focus for
growth in programs and services, the Department’s
role in providing the actual service may be different as
indicated below.
Classification Definitions
Core Programs – are those programs that are a primary
responsibility of the Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and
Human Services Department to provide as city-based
activities.
Secondary Programs – are those programs that are a
lower priority to be provided directly by the Department
but may be offered by other organizations through
contract with the city.
Support Programs – are programs that are not a priority
for the Department to be providing directly to the
community but where the city may provide support
through facilities, program coordination, and promotion
of activities for other organizations.
The following chart identifies and summarizes
recommended future core programs, secondary
programs and support program areas for the Parks,
Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human Services
Department.
Figure 26. Recommended Future Program Types by Focus Area
Program Considerations
Edmonds’ recreation programs serve all of the major
age groups. As shown in the community survey, the
Edmonds community considers outdoor programs,
youth recreation and youth sports to be high priorities
for City recreation services.
Core Programs Secondary Programs Support Programs
Adult Sports Aquatics Seniors
Cultural Arts Education Human Services
Fitness/Wellness General Interest Special Needs
Outdoor Education Youth Sports
Self‐Directed
Special Events
The following program categories are not extensive due
to the nature of the City’s offerings and facilities to
support programs:
Special Needs – This is not a significant program area
for the Department currently, but there may be a need to
have these types of services available for the community.
It is anticipated that the vast majority of programming
will be provided by other agencies that specialize in
these services, but this will need to be coordinated by the
Department.
Social Services – This can include nutrition and feeding
programs, job training, life skills training, childcare
and other activities, such as health screenings. As the
Human Services division settles into the Department,
consideration should be given to how social services
overlap and integrate with broader recreational offerings.
Regarding aquatics, the City is not a direct provider of
swim lessons or aquatics and has made arrangements
for the operation and programming of Yost Pool to
other organizations. The strength and continuity of
aquatics programming should also be weighed against
the physical needs of the pool and its infrastructure.
Yost Pool is an aging facility that is nearing the end
of its useful life. In the near term, the City should
explore the feasibility of replacing Yost Pool, and
this concept was generally supported throughout this
planning process. With a new facility, the City should
re-examine its direct staffing and operations of a new
pool, as well as consider additional program options
that include lifeguarding classes, CPR/AED/
First Aid, water aerobics, and paddleboard/kayak
classes, among others.
The City should continue to stay abreast of
its program offerings and recreation trends,
as well as re-evaluate programs based on
participation rates and cost recovery targets.
Other recreational offerings could include
intergenerational programs or ethnic-based
programs that are appropriate for the cultural
orientation of the area. The Department also
should consider bringing more programming out to
the parks and activating the City’s parks with programs
and outdoor classes. This will help to cross-pollinate
recreation customers with the offerings of park
facilities and improve overall community awareness of
recreational opportunities within Edmonds.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
The Recreation & Cultural Services division is
responsible for the overall coordination of community
and special events. These public events provide
gathering opportunities, celebrations and activation of
the downtown and City parks. While not every event
is hosted or run by the City, these special events draw
the community together, attract visitors from outside
the community and are popular with residents. Some
examples of recurring or multi-day events include Taste
Edmonds, Edmonds Arts Festival, 4th of July parade
and fireworks, Farmers Market, Oktoberfest Farmers
Market, and Edmonds Classic Car Show. The City
also has hosted or supported numerous one-time or
single-day events. Recent community events include
the following:
Sweetheart Dance
Health & Fitness Expo
Best Book Poster Contest
Watershed Fun Fair
Concerts in the Park
Outdoor Movies
Moonlight Beach Adventure
Puget Sound Bird Fest
Write on the Sound
Celebration of Lights
Walkable Main Street
Hazel Miller Plaza summer concerts
Uptown Evening Market
Easter Egg Hunt
Spring Fest
Opportunities to connect are clearly crucial to
Edmonds’ residents, particularly as the community
emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Survey and
public meeting responses showed strong interest for
additional community events, especially smaller, more
intimate events such as outdoor movies, the Uptown
Evening Market and the Hazel Miller Plaza summer
concerts. Participants to this PROS Plan process
offered other ideas for events and activities, including
the following:
Cultural celebrations near international district
More opportunities for neighborhood nature walks (i.e.,
small gatherings of an educational nature)
Educational events for wildlife; more environmental
awareness events or demonstrations.
Tasting tours of different restaurants
Consider aerial drone shows for the 4th of July partnered
with live music
Additionally, the City could explore ideas for events
that draw from the diversity of the community, such as
festivals or activities celebrating Latin American, Asian
or Native American traditions. City parks and facilities
also could be promoted for quinceañeras and other
family celebrations.
Community gathering and special events should
continue to be an area of emphasis; however, the
overall number and breadth of City-sponsored
special events should be carefully managed to align
with the availability of resources and impacts to
general park and facility use. This will ensure the
City can adequately invest in its overall recreational
offerings and maintain high-quality special events.
Other community groups should be encouraged to
be the primary funders and organizers of as many
community-wide events as possible. If the City decides
to offer more events, it should obtain sponsorships to
offset costs and develop a series of seasonal activities.
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TRAILS & CONNECTIONS
Enhancing and expanding existing trails was identified
as one of the highest capital project priorities during the
community engagement process, and walking was the
top activity for Edmonds residents.
Continuing to manage and invest
in the trails system, while also
improving in right-of-way sidewalk
and bike route options are essential
to maintaining a healthy and
livable community and promoting
alternatives to motor vehicle use.
TRAIL USE TRENDS
Walking and hiking continue to
be the most popular recreational
activities nationally and regionally.
Furthermore, national recreation
studies have consistently ranked
walking and hiking as the most
popular form of outdoor recreation
over the last ten years. These studies
include:
Sports Participation Survey by
the National Sporting Goods
Association
State of the Industry Report by the
Recreation Management Magazine
Outdoor Recreation in America by
the Recreation Roundtable
According to the 2020 Outdoor
Participation Report published
by the Outdoor Foundation,
running (including jogging and
trail running) was the most
popular activity among Americans
when measured by the number
of participants and total annual
outings. Running was also the most
popular outdoor activity for all
ethnic groups.
The 2018-2022 Recreation and
Conservation Plan for Washington
State confirmed that outdoor
recreation is an integral part of life
for most Washington residents,
with strong participation in the
most popular category of activities,
which includes walking (94%)
and hiking (61%). Considerable
increases in participation rates in
outdoor recreation activities since
2006 indicate the importance
of State and local communities
continuing to invest in parks, trails,
and open space infrastructure.
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The COVID-19 pandemic
significantly impacted outdoor
recreation activities, including trail
use. Indoor facilities and in-person
programming were shut down and
then only partially restarted in
2020 and 2021. Local and regional
park and recreation agencies that
managed trail systems were pressed
to adapt to heavy use and crowded
trailhead parking, as many people
shifted their daily exercise routines
to outdoor activities, such as
walking and bicycling.
The 2020 Sports & Fitness Industry
Topline Report identified sports
that increased in popularity in
the last six years, including trail
running, BMX biking, and day
hiking. For most age segments,
activities that households aspired
to (e.g., fishing, camping, biking,
and hiking) related to the need for
supporting trail infrastructure.
An August 2020 report from the
Outdoor Industries Association
revealed that Americans took
up new activities in significant
numbers with the biggest gains
in running, cycling and hiking.
Walking, running and hiking
were widely considered the
safest activities during pandemic
shutdowns. Reviewing only three
months of data (April, May,
and June 2020) revealed that
participation rates for day hiking
rose more than any other activity,
up 8.4%.
More public paths between neighborhoods.
Trails that are for walking rather than biking.
- Virtual Public Meeting Participant
It would be nice to see the emphasis on trail improvements to
accommodate kids safely having fun on their bikes. Also for older kids
making trails for mountain type bikers. Away from cars, not on the
streets. Maplewood would be great for this.
- Virtual Public Meeting Participant
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Trails for Walkable Communities
Parks are known to contribute to a
healthier community by providing
accessible outdoor recreation
particularly through the walking
trail within each park. Getting to
the park by foot or bike can also
offer a healthier choice integrated
with the park destination and its
amenities. In the NRPA publication
Safe Routes to Parks, the elements of
walkable, healthy community design
are outlined as convenience, comfort,
access and design, safety and the
park itself. Sidewalks, bikeways and
trails should provide an integrated
alternative transportation system for
residents to access parks and other
destinations within their community.
As further emphasis for the
importance of a walkable community
to promote public health, the
Surgeon General has issued a Call
to Action to “step it up” and promote
more walking and build a more
walkable world. A more connected
network of trails, sidewalks, and bike
lanes with links to public transit also
provides economic values.
Trails for Aging Populations
Today’s active seniors are looking
at retirement age differently, as
many are retooling for a new career,
finding ways to engage with their
community and focusing on their
health and fitness. It will be critical
for Edmonds’ park and recreation
system to take a comprehensive
approach to the City’s aging
population needs. Accessibility
and barrier-free parking and paths,
walkability and connectivity will
be paramount to future planning.
Providing programming for today’s
older adults includes not only active
and passive recreation, but also
the type of equipment needed to
engage in certain activities. Trails
provide the infrastructure for the
most popular and frequent outdoor
recreation activity of older adults:
walking.
Trails for Economic Health
In the 2009 report, Walking the Walk:
How Walkability Raises Housing
Values in US Cities by Joe Cortright
for CEOs for Cities, research cited
the connection between home value
and walkability. Higher WalkScore
measurements where more typical
consumer destination were within
walking distance were directly
associated with higher home values.
Homes located in more walkable
neighborhoods command a price
premium over otherwise similar
homes in less walkable areas. The
National Association of Realtors
reports in their On Common Ground
publication with numerous articles
citing the preference of walkable,
mixed-use neighborhoods and
the role of walkability in creating
healthier communities. These
preferences translate into higher
housing values. Even the National
Association of Homebuilders
(March 2014 publication:
“Walkability, why we care and you
should too”) have recognized that
walkability is desired by consumers,
creates lower development costs
and allows flexibility in design. As
part of the system of walkability
and bike-ability, recreational trails
are real estate assets that enhance
community connections and
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LOCAL INSIGHTS
As noted in previous chapters, feedback from the
community survey and two virtual public meetings
(see Appendices B, C & D) provided a wealth of local
insights on current usage and interests in various park
and recreation amenities.
Respondents to the community survey indicated that
one of the top reason for visiting Edmonds parks and
open space is walking or running (78%). Respondents
indicated that the highest unmet park and recreation
facility need is for walking and pedestrian trails. In
the survey, respondents also noted a strong need for
additional pedestrian and bike trails in parks (84%).
Respondents were asked to rank a list of potential
recreation, park and open space investments.
Respondents to both the mail and online survey ranked
the same items as their top three priorities: expanding
trail opportunities, improving or upgrading existing
parks, and buying additional land for future parks.
Respondents to the mail survey identified expanding
trail opportunities as the top priority.
Figure 27. Community Need for Additional Park and Recreation Amenities
During the second virtual public meeting, a number
of comments were offered about the importance of
trails, creating stronger linkages to the Interurban
Trail, accommodating pedestrian routes between
neighborhoods and improving certain parks, such as
Maplewood Hill Park, for walking and biking trails.
TRAIL CLASSIFICATIONS
Defining and reinforcing a recreational trail
classification establishes a framework for trail design
and prioritizes proposed trail enhancements and
development. The recreational trail classification system
is based on a tiered network and includes four trail
categories:
Shared-Use Paved Trails
Neighborhood Links
Park Trails
Water Trails
While some sections of trail will accommodate higher
volumes of traffic and provide longer connections,
other sections may rely on the local street network and
be designed to link local or neighborhood destinations.
Planning for differing trail types is essential as it
encourages appropriate usage and discourages informal
trail creation that could destroy vegetation and cause
erosion.
Shared-Use Paved Trails
Shared-use paved trails serve as a vital circulation
connection that links adjacent developments,
neighborhoods, parks, schools, and other destinations.
This trail type is paved with either asphalt or concrete
and should be a minimum of 10’ wide with one-foot
shoulders on each side of the trail. Typical trail users
include pedestrians, bicyclists and people with other
wheeled devices (e.g., scooters). Bicyclists also use these
routes for commuting purposes. The Interurban Trail is
an example of a shared-use paved trail.
Neighborhood Links
Neighborhood linkage trails are multi-use pedestrian
walking, hiking and biking connections that link
neighborhoods with each other and with open spaces,
parks, schools and other destinations. They provide the
functional network of the trail system and consist of
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Park Trails
Several City parks contain pathways, sidewalks and
hiking trails that provide access and circulation within
and through the park. Yost Memorial Park is a well-
known site with internal park trails.
Water Trails
Water trails are recreational water routes for non-
motorized boats and watercraft. The trailhead locations
are parks or street ends with dock or beach facilities to
enable non-motorized crafts to launch and land.
The Cascadia Marine water trail on Puget Sound is a
National Recreation Trail and designated one of only
16 National Millennium Trails by the White House.
Suitable for day or multi-day trips, the Cascadia
Marine Trail (CMT) is supported by 66 campsites
and 160 day-use sites. Meadowdale Beach Park, a
Snohomish County park, is one of the few Cascadia
Marine Trail sites on the east shore of central Puget
Sound and is the nearest to Edmonds. Camping on
the beach at this park may be permitted for campers
entering and exiting the park under wind or human
powered watercraft. See: https://www.wwta.org/water-
trails/cascadia-marine-trail/
TRAIL SYSTEM INVENTORY
Within the City of Edmonds, a growing collection of
shared-use, neighborhood and park trails provides 8.6
miles of trail facilities that offer many opportunities
for connecting with nature, enjoying vistas and
accommodating health and wellness, see Map 13 on
the following page. However, gaps in the trail network
limit the access and enjoyment of trail use in Edmonds,
and additional connections should be planned to
connect destinations and grow the system.
Figure 28. Existing Recreational Trails within Edmonds
trail network walksheds
As a supplement to the Comprehensive Transportation
Plan (updated in 2015), a gap analysis was conducted
during the PROS Plan development to examine
and assess the distribution of existing recreational
paths and trails. As with the parkland analysis, travel
distances were calculated along the road network
starting from each existing trail segment’s known
access points. Trails within parks were also examined.
Service areas were calculated with ¼-mile and ½-mile
walksheds for major trails or parks (e.g., Interurban
Trail, Yost Memorial Park) and ¼-mile walksheds
for the remainder. Map 14 illustrates the citywide
distribution of recreational trails and the relative access
to these corridors within reasonable travel walksheds.
Approximately 18% of the City has close-in access
to recreational trails, including park trails and the
Interurban Trail.
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City Park 1,903.0 0.4
Esperance Park (County)869.6 0.2
H.O. Hutt Park 635.0 0.1
Hickman Park 1,472.5 0.3
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Maplewood Hill Park 797.2 0.2
Waterfront Walkway 7,100.0 1.3
Pine Ridge Park 3,992.8 0.8
Seaview Park 680.5 0.1
Southwest County Park (County) 5,611.2 1.1
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Similar to transportation planning, recreational trail
planning should be geared toward connectivity, rather
than mileage. Only considering a mileage standard
for paths within the Edmonds park system will
result in an isolated and inadequate assessment of
community needs with little consideration for better
trail connectivity. This Plan recommends a connectivity
goal that re-states and reinforces the desire to improve
overall connections across the City and enhance off-
street linkages between parks and major destinations,
as feasible. Expanding trail connections was identified
as a top priority through the community engagement
process and should also include connections to public
transit when possible.
trail system design Considerations
Trail Development Limitations
Opportunities to develop additional trails and
connections may be limited due to the built-out nature
of Edmonds. One underlying tenet of the recreational
trail system is to enable the placement of trails within
or close to natural features to provide access to the
City’s unique landscapes and accommodate outdoor
recreational access to creeks, hillsides, and waterfront.
The future planning and design of trail routes
through natural areas should be based on sensitive
and low-impact design solutions that offer controlled
access to protect the resource while providing for a
positive experience for all modes of trail user. The
determination of future trail alignments should
prioritize natural resource and natural hazards planning
and protections, in part to meet local land use policies
and Washington State requirements.
Alignment
The future growth of the trail network will need
to prioritize trail alignments and locations that are
optimal from multiple perspectives: trail user, trail
experience and trail connectivity. Cost, regulatory and
site suitability factors should also be incorporated.
New trail alignments should attempt to accommodate
different trail use types (i.e., commuter vs. recreational/
destination oriented) and utilize interim solutions such
as widening sidewalks, utilizing utility corridors and
expanding safe bike lanes and routes as opportunities
for trail improvements. Accommodating trail
alignments for local, neighborhood link trails as
connections to regional, shared-used trails or major
park trails is essential for providing access and reducing
the sole reliance on trailheads for providing access to
the trail network.
Access & Trailheads
Safe, convenient entryways to the trail network expand
access for users and are a necessary component of a
robust and successful system. A trailhead typically
includes parking, kiosks and signage and may consist
of site furnishings such as trash receptacles, benches,
restrooms, drinking fountains and bike racks.
Trailheads may be within public parks and open space
or provided via interagency agreements with partner
organizations (e.g., county, school district, public
transit, etc.) to increase use and reduce unnecessary
duplication of support facilities. Specific trailhead
design and layout should be created as part of planning
and design development for individual projects and
consider the intended user groups and unique site
conditions.
In some areas, parking on the shoulders is a problem
that hinders the utility of the shoulders for pedestrian
and bicycle use, while also creating environmental
and neighborhood impacts. In areas where parking
on the road shoulder is persistent for trail access, the
City should explore options for formalizing trailhead
parking improvements to accommodate typical
demand and localize and manage site impacts resulting
from trail use parking. The City should also continue
to explore first/last-mile connections so that potential
park visitors can arrive using transit, reducing the need
for on-site parking.
Trail Signs & Wayfinding
Coordinated signage plays an important role in
facilitating a successful trail system. A comprehensive
and consistent signage system is a crucial component
of the trail system. It is necessary to inform, orient
and educate users about the trail system itself, as
well as appropriate trail etiquette. Such a system of
signs should include trail identification information,
orientation markers, safety and regulatory messages
and a unifying design identity for branding. The
following signage types should be considered
throughout the system:
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Directional and regulatory signage
Trail user etiquette and hierarchy signage
Route identification and wayfinding signage
Mileage markers or periodic information regarding
distance to areas of interest
Warning signs to caution users of upcoming trail
transitions or potential conflicts with motor vehicles
Interpretive information regarding ecological, historical
and cultural features found along and in proximity to the
trail
QR codes to provide links to additional information
The installation of kiosks at trailheads is a best practice
that should continue. Kiosks provide important trail
information, while reinforcing the visual brand of the
City of Edmonds.
Ongoing Maintenance
Following trail construction, ongoing trail monitoring
and maintenance will keep the trails functioning as
designed, while protecting capital investments in the
network. Future trail renovation projects should be
included in the Capital Improvement Plans as a means
to identify and secure appropriate resources for needed
enhancement.
TRAIL AND PATHWAY RECOMMENDATIONS
Continue to implement the pedestrian and bikeway plan
components of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan
Continue to improve trail and trailhead signage and
wayfinding and explore ways to indicate connections to
bus and rail transit.
Support or provide bicycle skills development and
education classes for youth in partnership with the school
district and local community-based organizations.
Improve trailhead areas and parking at Maplewood Hill
Park, and explore options to install additional loops at
that site.
Conduct repairs and trail maintenance, as necessary.
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GOALS & OBJECTIVES
The goals and objectives described
in this chapter define the recreation
and park services that Edmonds
aims to provide. These goals and
objectives were derived from
input received throughout the
planning process, from city staff,
the Planning Board and community
members.
The Growth Management Act
(GMA) adopted by the Washington
State Legislature in 1990 provided
a foundation for land use planning
in selected cities and counties
throughout the state, including
Snohomish County and the City of
Edmonds. It identifies 14 planning
goals to guide the development
of comprehensive plans and
development regulations. Four
of these goals directly affect the
development and implementation
of this plan.
“Encourage the retention of
open space and development of
recreational opportunities, conserve
fish and wildlife habitat, increase
access to natural resource lands and
water, and develop parks.” RCW
36.70A.020(9)
“Protect the environment and
enhance the state’s high quality of
life, including air and water quality,
and the availability of water.” RCW
36.70A.020(10)
“Identify and encourage the
preservation of lands, sites, and
structures, that have historical or
archaeological significance.” RCW
36.70A.020(13)
“Carry-out the goals of the
Shoreline Management Act with
regards to shorelines and critical
areas.” RCW 36.70A.020(14)
Also, the Edmonds Comprehensive
Plan, the previous PROS Plan and
other city planning policies provide
a framework for this PROS Plan.
A goal is a general statement that
describes the overarching direction
for the parks and recreation system.
Objectives are more specific and
describe an outcome or a means to
achieve the stated goals. Key project
recommendations are specific
actions intended to implement and
achieve the goals and objectives
and are contained in the needs
assessment and capital planning
chapters of the PROS Plan.
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ENGAGEMENT
Goal 1: Encourage and facilitate meaningful public involvement in park and recreation planning.
Objectives:
1.1 Involve residents and stakeholders in park and recreation facility planning, design and recreation program
development to solicit community input, facilitate project understanding and build public support.
1.2 Advance diversity, equity, inclusion in, and access to the City’s system of parks, natural areas and programs
through continued outreach and communications.
1.3 Pursue the formation of a City Council appointed Parks and Recreation Board as a forum for public discussion
of ongoing park and recreation issues and policies.
1.4 Encourage local business, non-profits and community partners involvement in providing and supporting
cultural, recreational and athletic opportunities for all ages and abilities.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Goal 2: Decrease barriers and provide increased opportunities for participation and representative
cultural, heritage and art programs, events representing the diversity of Edmonds demographics.
Objectives:
2.1 Address accessibility barriers (socio-economic, language, physical, geographic, transportation) to parks and
programs and allocate resources to address known gaps.
2.2 Explore and pursue opportunities for alternative outreach and education to diverse groups, such as group walks
and day hikes with minority communities, promotional materials through schools and faith groups, and youth
mentorship or ambassador programs.
2.3 Identify appropriate locations within parks and public spaces for the installation of public art, interpretive signs
or cultural displays, and collaborate with diverse groups to ensure incorporation of any art, history, and culture in
parks and public spaces is done with a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.
2.4 Support DEI training opportunities for staff.
2.5 Develop diversity, equity and inclusion metrics for park and facility capital planning and development, recreation
and cultural programs, and department operations.
2.6 Increase city-wide geographic distribution of recreation and cultural programs by the addition of new or
relocation of existing programs into available locations of the City with few or no city programs.
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PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE
Goal 3: Provide an interconnected park system that offers a wide variety of year-round recreation
opportunities and experiences which support and enhance Edmonds’ cultural identity and the
natural environment.
Objectives:
3.1 Acquire or secure parkland identified within this Plan to provide geographically accessible and equitable
distribution of community and neighborhood parks and open space.
3.2 Provide a distributed park and open space system, such that all residents live within a ½-mile access of a park,
trail or open space.
3.3 Prioritize facility development based on demonstrated demand, population served, regional appeal, fiscal
opportunity and revenue-generating potential.
3.4 Pursue options to expand trails and coordinate with Public Works and Development Services to increase
connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists throughout Edmonds, especially to parks, schools, and shopping or
business areas.
3.5 Expand the system of off-street recreational trails by utilizing parks, linear open spaces, utility corridors and
sensitive areas, as appropriate.
3.6 Provide trailhead accommodations, as appropriate, to include parking, wayfinding signage, benches, restrooms
and other amenities.
3.7 Develop City-owned or maintained park and open space sites based on master plans, management plans or
other adopted strategies to ensure parks reflect local needs, community input, recreational, conservation and
environmental goals and available financial resources.
3.8 Design, upgrade and maintain parks and facilities to offer universal accessibility for residents of all physical
capabilities, skill levels and age, as appropriate, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Standards for Accessible Design.
3.9 Develop a wider variety of opportunities for exercise and enjoyment to expand the use of the park system
throughout the year, including all-weather activities and spaces to support emerging recreation interests.
3.10 Plan for sport fields, courts and specialized recreational facilities (e.g., pump track, off-leash dog areas, etc.) with
consideration of local needs, partner support/capacity, recreational trends and availability of similar facilities
within the City and region.
3.11 Coordinate for and implement additional facility partnerships and/or joint-use operating agreements with the
Edmonds School District, Snohomish County and neighboring jurisdictions.
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WATERFRONT USE & ACCESS
Goal 4: Preserve and pursue opportunities to expand public access and enjoyment of Edmonds’
waterfront.
Objectives:
4.1 Develop and maintain the Edmonds shoreline as a unique regional recreational, educational and environmental
resource that is key to community identity.
4.2 Increase connections and public access, including visual access, to freshwater and marine waterfront areas,
including but not limited to the shorelines, tidelands, beaches, lakes, creeks and overlooks.
4.3 Whenever possible and as funding allows, acquire additional waterfront property to enhance the existing public
access.
4.4 Improve existing publicly-owned water access sites to address safety and accessibility issues.
4.5 Improve and upgrade developed and undeveloped street ends or rights-of-way, where appropriate, to provide
physical or visual access to waterfronts.
4.6 Pursue and maintain community partnerships that support waterfront access, protection and usage.
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NATURAL RESOURCE & HABITAT CONSERVATION
Goal 5: Conserve and provide access to natural resource lands for habitat conservation, recreation,
and environmental education.
Objectives:
5.1 Preserve and protect areas with critical habitat or unique natural features, including but not limited to wetlands,
stream corridors, tidelands, estuaries, beaches, forests and the Underwater Park.
5.2 Work cooperatively with property owners and developers to preserve habitat and native vegetation, especially
when these provide visual or physical linkages to publicly-owned natural resource lands.
5.3 Pursue opportunities to provide appropriate public access (e.g. trails, viewpoints and wildlife viewing areas)
within open spaces to support passive recreation and environmental education.
5.4 Provide environmental educational opportunities in natural areas with interpretive signage, nature trails and
related experiences.
5.5 Cooperate with the County, neighboring jurisdictions and other organizations to identify and conserve open
space of mutual benefit, and pursue funding through grants and the Snohomish County Conservation Futures
program.
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Chris Walton
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CLIMATE CHANGE, ADAPTATION & RESILIENCY
Goal 6: Adapt to climate change and increase local park system resiliency by improving
environmental conditions, stewardship and sustainability in parks, trails, open spaces and
recreation facilities within planning, development, maintenance, and operations.
Objectives:
6.1 Support the implementation of other applicable City plans that can be achieved through park and open space
management and operations, such as the Urban Forest Management Plan, Climate Action Plan, Stormwater
Plan and Salmon Safe Certification.
6.2 Support the development of sustainability metrics related to climate change in coordination with the Climate
Action Plan, which may include measurable data, such as carbon sequestration value, water conserved, and
canopy coverage.
6.3 Incorporate sustainability and low impact development into design, development and maintenance of the park
system and be a leader in sustainable building practices. Maintain equipment in good working order, purchase
green equipment when feasible (e.g., battery-powered or low-emissions), replace existing lighting with high-
efficiency fixtures, and keep systems (irrigation, lighting, HVAC, etc.) updated and fully functional for maximum
performance.
6.4 Utilize, as appropriate, native and lower resource requiring vegetation for landscaping in parks and city owned
properties to minimize maintenance requirements, conserve water, reduce the need for fertilizer, provide
native habitat for wildlife, and control invasive vegetation through manual removal and other environmentally
responsible means. Seek opportunities for community education on invasive species and their safe removal to
help reduce their spread in Edmonds.
6.5 Identify, prioritize and, when feasible, repair and/or restore environmental degradation within parks and open
spaces including site-specific restorations plans.
6.6 Develop tree planting guidelines and protocols to determine planting locations and species selection to foster
resilient plant communities that can recover from disturbances and adapt to climate change and its impacts, such
as forest fire and drought.
6.7 Consider and adapt for future sea level rise within planning, development and operation in waterfront parks and
facilities.
6.8 Continue to implement and maintain an Integrated Pest Management Program that maximizes ecological
benefits while minimizing environmental, social, and economic impacts.
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RECREATION PROGRAMS & FACILITIES
Goal 7: Provide a varied and inclusive suite of recreation opportunities and experiences to promote
health and wellness, year-round activity and social engagement.
Objectives:
7.1 Enhance the diversity of recreation programs offered, considering programs that are in high demand, serve a
wide range of users and utilize the City’s unique indoor and outdoor assets.
7.2 Form and maintain partnerships with other public, non-profit and private recreation providers to deliver
recreation and cultural services and secure access to existing facilities for community recreation.
7.3 Strategically expand recreation programs that complement services of other providers as facilities, staffing levels
and partner opportunities allow.
7.4 Examine options to replace Yost Pool, along with the financing and funding requirements for capital and
operations.
7.5 Maintain and enhance program scholarships and other mechanisms to support recreation access for low-income
residents.
7.6 Periodically review and update the fee policy for programs, indoor facility uses and rental rates that supports
operational requirements.
7.7 Establish cost recovery goals for recreation programs and facilities.
7.8 Conduct periodic evaluations of program offerings in terms of persons served, equitable geographic distribution
and access to programs and facilities, customer satisfaction, cost/subsidy, cost recovery, local and regional
recreation trends, and availability of similar programs via other providers.
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CULTURAL SERVICES
Goal 8: Provide arts and cultural opportunities and experiences to promote an engaged and vibrant
community.
Objectives:
8.1 Utilize the Edmonds Arts Commission as the forum for public discussion of arts and culture issues and
implementation of Community Cultural Plan goals.
8.2 Update the Community Cultural Plan approximately every 6-7 years to ensure that the City and community are
working together to strengthen local arts and culture.
8.3 Work with the community and local organizations to foster a greater variety of cultural, heritage and arts events
that represent the diversity of culture in Edmonds.
8.4 Continue to offer, facilitate and promote community events, such as movies, concerts, festivals and markets, to
provide opportunities for social engagement and bring families and neighbors together.
8.5 Foster partnerships and collaborations to incubate new cultural programs, activities and offerings.
8.6 Support and advocate for Edmonds’ public art, artistic resources, its unique cultural events, and its attraction as a
cultural destination—a key element of economic development.
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PARK OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION
Goal 9: Maintain and operate a modern, efficient park system that provides a high level of user
comfort, safety and aesthetic quality, and protects capital investments.
Objectives:
9.1 Maintain parks, recreation and open space facilities according to best practice in a manner that keeps them in
safe and attractive condition and promotes community pride.
9.2 Develop, maintain and update asset management plans for major assets to support improved stewardship, reduce
costs, and increase maintenance and replacement efficiency.
9.3 Allocate adequate funding for maintenance, staffing and asset preservation.
9.4 Pursue alternative funding options and dedicated revenues, such as private donations, sponsorships, partnerships,
and grants, along with support through partnerships with service organizations, volunteer groups, businesses and
other agencies.
9.5 Clarify and formalize relationships with community partners, such as Underwater Dive Park Stewards. Promote
and support volunteerism from a variety of individuals, service clubs, local watershed councils, steward groups,
faith organizations, and businesses to enhance community ownership and stewardship of parks, trails and open
space.
9.6 Promote professional development opportunities that strengthen the core skills and commitment from staff,
Board members and key volunteers, to include trainings, materials and/or affiliation with relevant national and
regional associations.
9.7 Update City codes related to park regulations and usage to keep parks, trails, waterfronts and open space safe,
protect flora and fauna, and communicate user expectations.
9.8 Periodically review and update the Park Impact Fee rates and methodology and utilize impact fees to
accommodate growth through the expansion of the recreation system.
9.9 Periodically update the capital facilities plan to address facility improvement needs.
9.10 Update the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan periodically and approximately every six years to ensure
facilities and services meet current and future community needs and maintain eligibility for State grants.
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CAPITAL PLANNING &IMPLEMENTATION
PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS / ACTION INITIATIVES
Recommendation #1: Acquisitions to Fill Park
System Gaps
The acquisition of additional neighborhood parks is
necessary to address existing gaps in park services and
address inequities in parkland distribution.
1. Acquire property for neighborhood parks in underserved
areas, such as the south Edmonds area and the SR 99
corridor.
2. Expand partnerships and agreements with the Edmonds
School District, Snohomish County, and other nearby
jurisdictions (cities of Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace,
Woodway, and Shoreline) to improve public access and
opportunities for outdoor recreation.
3. Explore options for acquiring property to create a
satellite community center in the Lake Ballinger or
South Edmonds area.
The preceding chapters provided an overview of the
Edmonds park and recreation system and established goals
and objectives to guide future planning, development and
operations. Expanding upon the goals and objectives, this
chapter summarizes project actions, includes the proposed
six-year capital project plan, and provides recommendations
on other strategies to successfully implement the plan.
I think the top priority is for acquisition especially in SE
Edmonds and the marsh.
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Complete the “missing link” in front of the Ebbtide!
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Invest in areas outside of the “bowl”.
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More park benches in a covered area for the occasional
rain shower.
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Parkland Acquisitions
Pursue acquisitions to fill known parkland gaps to
improve local access and distribution.
ADA Enhancements
Reduce barriers to access for recreation amenities and
improve accommodations for users of all abilities.
Park Development & Upgrades
Playground upgrades and other park enhancements
will improve year-round recreation opportunities.
Trail Connections
Pursue a coordinate approach with the Public Works
Department to align recreational trail planning with
pedestrian and bikeway improvements.
Yost Pool Replacement
Plan for and implement the replacement of the pool
at Yost Memorial Park.
Signage & Wayfinding
Improve the consistency of signage and wayfinding.
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Recommendation #2: Open Space &
Conservation Acquisitions
The City should continue to seek options to expand
its open space holdings and pursue acquisitions that
adjoin city properties or conserve unique natural areas,
such as wetlands, forested areas and vistas.
1. Pursue opportunities to acquire property to conserve
natural areas in the Perrinville Creek, Shell Creek,
Shellabarger Creek and Lake Ballinger watersheds.
2. Expand the Edmonds Marsh/Estuary to include the
Unocal property. Develop funding strategy for purchase
of the Unocal property or negotiate with the State of
Washington to have the property become part of the
Edmonds Marsh/Estuary.
3. Explore the feasibility and potential costs of acquiring
Southwest County Park from Snohomish County.
Recommendation #3: Park Development &
Enhancements
A number of parks have aging infrastructure that
warrants significant repairs such as sports court
resurfacing or complete replacements.
1. Maintain, renovate, or replace aging or damaged
infrastructure in existing City properties to ensure public
accessibility, use and safety.
2. Complete redevelopment of Civic Center Playfield, as
scheduled, by late 2022 with all the features in master
plan such as youth athletic field and lighting, permanent
restrooms, improved skate park, petanque court grove,
pollinator meadow, multi-sports court, tennis court,
perimeter walking path, fully inclusive playground,
picnic areas and public art.
3. Prioritize improvements at Mathay Ballinger Park and
upgrade, enhance or replace park amenities, specifically
the play amenities.
4. Replace the playgrounds at Maplewood Hill Park, Sierra
Park and Yost Memorial Park.
5. Add amenities to existing parks, such as picnic shelters
to Mathay Ballinger Park, Elm Street Park and Pine
Street Park and paved pathways connections in Mathay
Ballinger Park and Pine Street Park.
6. Explore options for access to Lake Ballinger with the
City of Mountlake Terrace to include possible joint
development and consideration of a fishing pier.
7. Revise and update maintenance plans to include
enhancement and propagation of native plants when
appropriate and feasible and removal of invasive plant
species. Include specific provisions to protect and
enhance critical areas and wildlife.
8. Develop and implement a tree and vegetation planting
strategy for City parks and open spaces consistent with
the Urban Forest Management Plan to increase and
improve the tree canopy.
9. Develop and maintain a list of potential appropriate
projects for volunteers and community groups.
10. Develop and implement stream management plans to
restore degraded stream habitat in developed parks such
as Shell Creek at Yost Park.
11. Develop a Master Plan encompassing the city-owned
Edmonds Marsh and Marina Beach Park, and the
Unocal property once acquired.
Recommendation #4: Yost Pool Replacement
While continuing to manage the existing infrastructure
to keep Yost Pool open to the community, the City
should refine their options for replacement of the
facility.
1. Re-assess the guidance of the 2009 Aquatic Feasibility
Study and the public feedback gathered during the
2022 PROS Plan to outline potential replacement or
renovation options.
2. Conduct public meetings in Yost Park to explore cost-
effective options for replacing or renovating Yost Pool.
Recommendation #5: Trail Connections
Trail connections, including sidewalk and bike lanes
improvements, are needed to help link destinations
across the community.
1. Pursue opportunities to acquire additional lands,
easements and/or rights-of-way to continue the
Interurban Trail, including more off-road segments.
2. Repair and improve or extend trails and boardwalks to
allow improved public access to natural areas for nature/
wildlife viewing, hiking, and outdoor experience.
3. Coordinate with the Comprehensive Transportation
Plan (and subsequent updates), as well as coordination
with local subdivision and site development projects.
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Recommendation #6: ADA, Accessibility &
Other User Convenience Enhancements
The City should make improvements to existing parks
as needed to ensure proper maintenance, usability and
quality of park features and grounds to remove barriers
and improve universal access.
1. Complete an ADA Transition Plan for park and
recreation facilities to identify and strategize ADA
compliance improvements.
2. Implement upgrades and improvements to park facilities
to conform with the American with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and ensure universal accessibility to include
required parking, providing ramped entrances and site
furnishings.
3. Replace or renovate restrooms at Olympic Beach,
Seaview Park and Brackett’s Landing North.
4. Install permanent restrooms at Marina Beach Park and
Mathay Ballinger Park.
5. Develop and provide consistent graphics and citywide
signage to improve communication on access, usability
and “branding” of the city’s park and open space system.
NON-CAPITAL PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendation #7: Municipal Code Update
The Edmonds municipal code includes definitions of
certain park classifications, and these definitions were
last updated in 2001.
1. Amend the municipal code to reflect the current
parkland classifications, as appropriate, to relate to land
use and development code regulations and requirements.
Update the code sections related to park usage.
Recommendation #8: Engagement & Outreach
1. Continue support for community and special events and
explore ideas for events that draw from the diversity of
the community.
2. Develop intergenerational programs or ethnic-based
programs that are appropriate for the cultural orientation
of the area.
3. Develop and continue partnerships with and support of
environmental and community groups.
Waterfront redevelopment completed
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$14,933,200
18%
$31,401,074
39%
$4,477,700
6%
$30,337,400
37%
Acquisition
Development
Planning
Repair / Renovation /
Replacement
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
The Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) puts into
chronological order the project intent and strategic
actions to guide the implementation of this Plan. It
assigns proposed time frames and estimated costs
for specific projects. The CIP provides brief project
descriptions for those projects to assist staff in
preparing future capital budget requests.
The following Capital Improvements Plan identifies
the park, trail and facility projects considered for the
next six years or more. The majority of these projects
entail the maintenance, acquisition and development of
parks, recreational amenities and trails. The following
table summarizes the aggregate capital estimates by
park types for the next six years.
Figure 29. Capital Improvements Plan Expenditures Summary
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Edmonds PROS 2022 6‐Year Capital Facilities Program Site Project Description 2022 Estimate2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Total CostsD 3 City Park Pedestrian safety walkway 30,000$ 30,000$ 30,000$ D 8 Cemetery Columbarium Expansion ‐ Phase II 150,000$ 159,100$ 159,100$ D 4 Civic Center Playfields Renovation project continuation (2021 start) 9,871,574$ 9,871,574$ $ 9,871,574 A 1 Edmonds Marsh/Estuary Project Acquisition 8,000,000$ 8,741,800$ $ 8,741,800 P 4 Master Plan 250,000$ 273,200$ $ 273,200 D 9 Master Plan Implementation 5,000,000$ $ 5,627,500 5,627,500$ D 1 Restoration TBD $ ‐ D 16 Elm Street Park Nature Playground 75,000$ 84,400$ 84,400$ D 17 Small Shelter w/ picnic tables 75,000$ 84,400$ 84,400$ R 14 Habitat restoration 50,000$ 56,300$ 56,300$ R 1 Greenhouses Replacement 100,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ A 5 Interurban Trail Extension/acquisition 750,000$ 869,500$ 869,500$ R 2 Johnson Property Demolition and securing site 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ P 5 Master Plan 75,000$ 82,000$ 82,000$ R 3 Meadowdale Playfields Renovations (City of Lynnwood ILA) 1,200,000$ 200,000$ 42,500$ 65,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,307,500$ R 12 Maplewood Hill Park Playground replacement 125,000$ 144,900$ 144,900$ D 5 Mathay Ballinger Park Paved loop pathway 50,000$ 53,000$ 53,000$ D 6 Restrooms 350,000$ 371,300$ 371,300$ D 7 Small Shelter w/ picnic tables 75,000$ 79,600$ 79,600$ A 2 Neighborhood park ‐ SE1 South Edmonds target area acquisition‐1 1,500,000$ 1,545,000$ 1,545,000$ P 2 South Edmonds NH park master plan‐1 75,000$ 79,600$ 79,600$ D 13 South Edmonds NH park development‐1 750,000$ 819,500$ 819,500$ A 3 Neighborhood park ‐ SR99 SR 99 target area acquisition 1,500,000$ 1,591,400$ 1,591,400$ P 6 SR 99 target area NH park master plan 75,000$ 82,000$ 82,000$ D 15 SR 99 target area NH park development 750,000$ 844,100$ 844,100$ A 4 Neighborhood park ‐ SE2 South Edmonds target area acquisition‐2 2,000,000$ 2,185,500$ 2,185,500$ P 7 South Edmonds NH park master plan‐2 75,000$ 84,400$ 84,400$ D 18 South Edmonds NH park development‐2 750,000$ 869,500$ 869,500$ R 7 Olympic Beach Park Restroom upgrade 50,000$ 53,000$ 53,000$ D 10 Pine Street Park Small Shelter w/ picnic tables 75,000$ 79,600$ 79,600$ D 11 Paved connecting pathway 55,000$ 58,300$ 58,300$ D 12 Canopy shade trees 25,000$ 26,500$ 26,500$ R 16 Seaview Park Restroom replacement 350,000$ 417,900$ 417,900$ R 8 Sierra Park Playground replacement 175,000$ 185,700$ 185,700$ P 3 Waterfront Walkway Design completion 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ D 14 Construction 750,000$ 750,000$ 750,000$ R 9 Yost Park Resurface tennis courts 70,000$ 74,300$ 74,300$ R 4 Trail bridge & boardwalk repairs/replacements 80,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$ R 6 Playground replacement 250,000$ 257,500$ 257,500$ R 5 Pool repair 175,000$ 175,000$ 175,000$ R 11 Pool upgrades/renovation 500,000$ 546,400$ 546,400$ R 15 Pool replacement 20,000,000$ 23,881,000$ 23,881,000$ P 8 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor Design completion $ 2,000,000 2,251,000$ $ 2,251,000 D 19 Construction $ 6,000,000 6,955,600$ $ 6,955,600 R 13 System‐wide Playground replacement / upgrade to inclusive level 175,000$ 197,000$ 202,900$ 399,900$ R 10 Signage & wayfinding 50,000$ 53,000$ 53,000$ R 17 Capital repairs 155,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 2,405,000$ P 1 Parks & Facilities M & O Building Design 1,000,000$ 1,125,500$ 1,125,500$ D 2 Construction 4,000,000$ 4,637,100$ 4,637,100$ Totals 70,181,574$ 10,811,574$ 2,798,900$ 3,375,500$ 20,702,800$ 5,177,100$ 38,283,500$ 81,149,374$ Project TypeNOTES:AAcquisitionThis list identifies planning‐level cost estimates and does not assume the value of volunteer or other non‐City contributions. PMaster planningDetailed costing may be necessary for projects noted. DDevelopment ‐ newThis list is not an official budget and intended as a guiding document for City staff in the preparation of departmental budgetsRReplacement/UpgradeCosts inflated at 3% per yearProject #
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IMPLEMENTATION
A number of strategies exist to enhance and expand
park and recreation service delivery for the City of
Edmonds; however, clear decisions must be made in
an environment of competing interests and limited
resources. A strong community will is necessary to
bring many of the projects listed in this Plan to life,
and the Edmonds City Council has demonstrated its
willingness in the past to support parks and recreation
and a high quality of life.
The recommendations for park and recreation services
noted in this Plan may trigger the need for funding
beyond current allocations and for additional staffing,
operations and maintenance responsibilities. Given
that the operating and capital budget of the Parks,
Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human Services
Department is finite, additional resources may be
needed to leverage, supplement and support the
implementation of proposed objectives, programs
and projects. While grants and other efficiencies may
help, these alone will not be enough to realize many
ideas and projects noted in this Plan. The following
recommendations and strategies are presented to offer
near-term direction to realize these projects and as a
means to continue dialogue between City leadership,
local residents and partners.
Additionally, a review of potential implementation
tools is included as Appendix G, which addresses local
financing, federal and state grant and conservation
programs, acquisition methods and others.
Enhanced Local Funding
According to the city budget, Edmonds maintains
reserve debt capacity for local bonds and voter
approved debt. The city’s non-voted general obligation
debt is below its debt capacity limit of $85 million
for non-voted debt. Community conversations
regarding the potential to redevelop the pool at Yost
Memorial Park and/or bundle several projects from
the Capital Improvements Plan warrant a review of
debt implications for the City, along with the need to
conduct polling of voter support for such projects.
Park Impact Fees & Real Estate Excise Tax
Park Impact Fees (PIF) are imposed on new
development to meet the increased demand for parks
resulting from the new growth. PIF can only be used
for parkland acquisition, planning and/or development.
They cannot be used for operations and maintenance
of parks and facilities. The City of Edmonds currently
assesses impact fees, but the City should review its
PIF ordinance and update the methodology and rate
structure, as appropriate, to be best positioned to
obtain future acquisition and development financing
from the planned growth of the community. The
City should prioritize the usage of PIF to secure new
park properties and finance park or trail development
consistent with the priorities within this Plan.
The City currently imposes both of the quarter percent
excise taxes on real estate, known as REET 1 and
REET 2. The REET must be spent on capital projects
listed in the City’s capital facilities plan element
of their comprehensive plan. Eligible project types
include planning, construction, reconstruction, repair,
rehabilitation or improvement of parks, recreational
facilities and trails. Acquisition of land for parks is not
a permitted use of REET 2 funds. REET is used for
other City projects, such as facility construction and
public works projects, may be used to make loan and
debt service payments on permissible projects. Through
annual budgeting and with discussions with City
Council, the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services
Department should continue to seek access to REET
funds and use the capital facilities plan to compile
compelling projects to enhance service delivery of
the amenities for which the community has indicated
strong support.
Conservation Futures Program
Snohomish County assesses the maximum allowable
excise of $0.0625 per $1,000 assessed value to fund
the Conservation Futures program and provides cities
a venue to access these funds through a local grant
process. The City should continue to submit grant
applications for support in financing the acquisition
of additional natural areas, such as wetlands and forest
lands, to facilitate the protection of additional open
space and potentially enable improved linkages to
expand the trail network
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Parkland Donations & Dedications
Parkland donations from private individuals or
conservation organizations could occur to complement
the acquisition of parklands and open space across
the City. Gift deeds or bequests from philanthropic-
minded landowners could allow for lands to come
into City ownership upon the death of the owner or
as a tax-deductible charitable donation. Also, parkland
dedication by a developer could occur in exchange for
Park Impact Fees or as part of a planned development
where public open space is a key design for the
layout and marketing of a new residential project.
Any potential dedication should be vetted by the
Department to ensure that such land is located in an
area of need or can expand an existing City property
and can be developed with site amenities appropriate
for the projected use of the property.
Grants & Appropriations
Several state and federal grant programs are available
on a competitive basis, including WWRP, ALEA,
and LWCF. Pursuing grants is not a panacea for park
system funding, since grants are both competitive and
often require a significant percentage of local funds
to match the request to the granting agency, which
depending on the grant program can be as much as
50% of the total project budget. Edmonds should
continue to leverage its local resources to the greatest
extent by pursuing grants independently and in
cooperation with other local partners.
Appropriations from state or federal sources, though
rare, can supplement projects with partial funding.
State and federal funding allocations are particularly
relevant on regional transportation projects, and the
likelihood for appropriations could be increased if
multiple partners are collaborating on projects.
Internal Project Coordination & Collaboration
Internal coordination with the Public Works and
Development Services Departments can increase the
potential of discrete actions toward the implementation
of the proposed trail and path network, which relies
heavily on street right-of-way enhancements, and
in the review of development applications with
consideration toward potential parkland acquisition
areas, planned path corridors and the need for
easement or set-aside requests. However, to more fully
expand the extent of the park system and recreation
programs, additional partnerships and collaborations
should be sought.
Public-Private Partnerships
Public-private partnerships are increasingly
necessary for local agencies to leverage their limited
resources in providing park and recreation services
to the community. Corporate sponsorships, health
organization grants, conservation stewardship
programs and non-profit organizations are just a few
examples of partnerships where collaboration provides
value to both partners. The City has a variety of
existing agency and community-based organization
partners and should continue to explore additional and
expanded partnerships to help implement these Plan
recommendations.
Volunteer & Community-based Action
Volunteers and community groups already contribute
to the improvement of park and recreation services
in Edmonds. Volunteer projects include park clean-
up days, invasive plant removal, tree planting and
community event support, among others. Edmonds
should maintain and update a revolving list of potential
small works or volunteer-appropriate projects for the
website, while also reaching out to civic groups and
the high school to encourage student projects. While
supporting organized groups and community-minded
individuals continues to add value to the Edmonds
park and recreation system, volunteer coordination
requires a substantial amount of staff time, and
additional resources may be necessary to more fully
take advantage of the community’s willingness to
support park and recreation efforts.
Other Implementation Tools
Appendix G identifies other implementation tools,
such as voter-approved funding, grants and acquisition
tactics that the City could utilize to further the
implementation of the projects noted in the Capital
Improvements Plan.
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PARK SITE ASSESSMENTS
APPENDIX A
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144 RAILROAD AVENUE TIDELANDS Amenities:
Paved path & seawall (City
owned and maintained)
Public art (sculptures)
Benches
0.9 ACRES WATERFRONT
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
None noted.
Maintenance Considerations:
Continue monitoring beach conditions.
Keep pathway clear of private vegetation.
Replace aging benches.
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BRACKETT’S LANDING - NORTH Amenities:
Beachfront
Benches
Bike rack
Drinking fountain
Edmonds Underwater Park
access
Interpretive signs
Public art (sculptures)
Outdoor showers
Parking
Picnic tables
Restrooms
Trash receptacles
5.06 ACRES WATERFRONT
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Parking is at a premium when divers and beach ‘goers’ are visiting the park.
Walk-in visitors also frequent the beach with the close proximity to waterfront
food services. Consider a sign to direct drivers to go to other public parking lots
when lot is full.
Refurbish parking entrance gate. Upgrade restrooms.
Replace entryway sign, anchor, and public art.
Maintenance Considerations:
Mount leash rule sign on permanent post (currently attached to sawhorse on
walkway).
Interpretive signs fading. Plan for replacement.
Upgrade informational Dive Park signage.
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BRACKETT’S LANDING - SOUTH Amenities:
Beachfront
Benches
Bike rack
Bus stop
Interpretive sign
Open grass area
Picnic tables
Planting beds
Public art (sculptures)
Trash receptacles
Viewpoint
Walking trail
2.22 ACRES WATERFRONT
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
None noted
Maintenance Considerations:
Update benches as needed.
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CITY PARK Amenities:
Baseball/softball field
BBQ grills & Fire pits
Benches
Bike rack
Climbing rock
Covered picnic area with grill
Drinking fountain
EV charging stations
Gazebo
Group picnic tables
Horseshoe pits
Natural area w/ trail
Open grass lawn
Outdoor amphitheater/stage
Picnic shelters
Picnic tables
Playground
Recycling receptacles
Restrooms (2)
Soccer field
Hazel Miller Spray Park at City
Park
Swings
Trash receptacles
Water spigot
13.96 ACRES COMMUNITY
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Addition of pedestrian pathway access to park along northern exit drive aisle.
Maintenance Considerations:
3-tiered bleachers should have safety rails added (to meet International Building
Code).
Restroom signs are not ADA-compliant & should be replaced.
Handicapped parking signs mounted too low to be ADA-compliant.
Some pavement barriers (gaps/cracks) at restroom E.
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CIVIC CENTER PLAYFIELDS Amenities:
Multi-sport court (1)
Boys & Girls Club facility
Rubber surface track (1/3 mile)
Drinking fountains
Field lighting
Petanque courts
Picnic tables
Shade pavilion
Playground (inclusive)
Restrooms
Skate park
Soccer fields (1 competition, 1
practice)
Tennis courts (1)
Trash receptacles
Walking trail
Public art
Pollinator field
Lighting
7.92 ACRES COMMUNITY
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Continue master plan improvements. Site construction began August 9, 2021.
Maintenance Considerations:
None noted.
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WATERFRONT CENTER PARK Amenities:
Beachfront
Benches
Bike rack
Drinking fountain
Foot wash station
Hand-carried boat launch
Lighting
Naturalized stormwater
management areas
Parking
Public art
Trash receptacles
Viewpoint
Walking trail
Natural play area
1.94 ACRES WATERFRONT
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
None noted - newly developed.
Maintenance Considerations:
None noted.
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ELM STREET PARK Amenities:
Dog waste bag dispenser
Natural area
Open grass lawn
Picnic table
Trash receptacle
1.85 ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Nature trail with natural play area could be added.
Access & entry improvements.
Small shelter and small playground area could be added.
Maintenance Considerations:
Native plant restoration and invasive plant species control could be
implemented.
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FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER FIELD Amenities:
Baseball/softball field
Drinking fountain
Outdoor amphitheater / covered
stage
Picnic tables
Playground
Portable toilets
Soccer field
Trash & recycling receptacles
1.94 ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
No ADA/universal access to spectator area for amphitheater. Plan for ADA
access with next site renovation project.
Maintenance Considerations:
Sports field irrigation not effecting good coverage for consistent grass growth.
Evaluate irrigation system and its coverage to determine best renovation
approach. Plan for irrigation system improvements.
Manage grass sports fields for reduced clover & plantain to better support
sports activities.
Some pavement cracking/upheavals near playground need to be addressed to
remove tripping hazard.
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HAINES WHARF PARK Amenities:
Benches
Drinking fountain
Interpretive signs
Lighting
Overlook
Parking
Picnic tables
Playground
Portable toilet
Shade trees
Swing set (2 strap, 1 tot, 1
inclusive)
Trash receptacles
0.69 ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
No ADA accommodation in the newer (developed 2012) neighborhood park.
Limited shade in this park. Consider shade structure or additional shade trees.
Maintenance Considerations:
Another feature in lower park area is missing - footings remain. (wind
damage?).
Irrigation not used due to landslide risk.
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HICKMAN PARK Amenities:
Baseball/softball field
Basketball ½ courts (2)
Benches
Bike racks
Boulder play area (former school
site)
Dog waste bag dispenser
Drinking fountain
Fitness stations
Kiosk
Lighting
Naturalized SWM basin
Open grass lawn
Parking
Paved walking loop
Picnic shelter
Playground
Portable restrooms
Trail
Trash & recycling receptacles
5.61 ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Add permanent restrooms to this popular neighborhood park.
Maintenance Considerations:
Some weed growth in landscape planting beds at entrance.
Blackberry bushes intruding on trail through natural area – need pruning.
Dog waste bag dispenser missing from post at pedestrian bridge.
A few pavement cracks need to be addressed.
Plan to resurface basketball court.
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HUMMINGBIRD HILL PARK Amenities:
Basketball court
Open grass lawn
Picnic tables
Playground
Shade trees
Swing set
Trash and recycling receptacles
1.22 ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Consider additional play activity options.
Maintenance Considerations:
Invasive blackberry cover the steep slopes. Public likes to pick the berries.
Native plant restoration could be planned when/if public opinion shifts in favor
of blackberry control.
Remove barrier to playground entry to provide for universal access.
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MARINA BEACH PARK Amenities:
BBQ Grills
Benches
Drinking fountain
Kiosk @ Dog Park
Off-leash dog area
Open grass lawn area
Picnic tables
Playground
Portable restrooms
Sand volleyball court
Shade trees
Shoreline access / gravel beach
Spigots/foot wash
Trash receptacles
View point
Walking trail
Interpretive signs
3.37 ACRES WATERFRONT
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
No ADA-compliant picnic tables. Add at least one accessible picnic table along
the walking trail.
Add permanent restroom facility
Continue to implement master plan improvements.
Maintenance Considerations:
Based on post markings on new playground equipment, play area needs thicker
layer of fall safety surfacing.
Add more sand to volleyball court.
Add gravel to walkway path where worn down.
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MATHAY BALLINGER PARK Amenities:
Playground
Bike rack
Basketball courts (2)
Open grass lawn area
Shade trees
Trash receptacles
Dog waste bag dispenser
Picnic tables
Portable restroom
Access to Interurban Trail
Parking
1.82 ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Paved loop path could be added along with a small picnic shelter.
Upgrade the ADA parking space. Connect to park features with paved path.
Consider converting one basketball court into an alternative sport/play amenity
Maintenance Considerations:
Control invasive blackberries.
Play equipment climbing net needs cable replacement.
Remove access barrier into play area.
Replace faded signs
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OLYMPIC BEACH PARK Amenities:
Public fishing pier (WFWD
facility, maintained and operated
by City)
Benches
Bike rack
Drinking fountains
Interpretive signs
Parking
Picnic area
Public art (sculptures)
Restrooms
Shoreline access/sand beach
Trash & recycling receptacles
View point
Visitor center
Walking trail
Hand-carry boat launch
2.85 ACRES WATERFRONT
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
The park space between buildings could support a paved pathway to connect the
parking area to the seawall. This connection could enhance public waterfront
access and provide more universal access to the public promenade.
Repair buckled asphalt in parking lot and replace landscape trees to avoid future
pavement upheavals.
Maintenance Considerations:
Remove, powder coat & replace benches
Restroom maintenance: heavy graffiti area, consider adding lighting
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PINE STREET PARK Amenities:
Trash receptacles
Bike rack
Picnic tables
Bench
Parking
Playground
Baseball/softball field
Dugouts
Portable restroom
Climbing rock
Swing set (2 strap & 2 toddler)
Open grass lawn
Bleachers
Drinking fountain
1.47 ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
No designated handicapped parking for park access. Need to add
accommodation.
Add shade trees to playground area. Consider adding a small shelter at
playground.
Perimeter paved park path could enhance use.
Outfield fence could use safety cap.
Maintenance Considerations:
Bleachers need safety rails added (to comply with International Building Code).
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SEAVIEW PARK Amenities:
Baseball/softball field
Basketball hoop in parking lot
Benches
Bike racks
Dog waste bag dispenser
Drinking fountain
Lighting (by restroom)
Open grass lawn area
Parking
Picnic tables
Playground - ADA/inclusive
Swing set (4 strap seats)
Swing set (1 ‘tire’/2 tot seats)
Restroom
Shade trees
Soccer field
Tennis/Pickleball courts (2 or 4)
Trail lighting
Trash receptacles
Walking Trail
6.05 ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
No ADA accommodation are provided in this park. Plan for upgrades to add
ADA parking and paved path access to amenities.
Drinking fountain at restrooms is not ADA-compliant. Ensure ADA provision
with separate drinking fountain fixture. Check restroom for need to upgrade.
Restroom signs not ADA-compliant.
Basketball hoop in parking area is a user conflict & basketball ½ court could be
relocated in other area of park.
Maintenance Considerations:
Cracks in asphalt pavement need to be addressed.
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SIERRA PARK Amenities:
Baseball/softball field
Basketball hoop in parking lot
Benches
Braille interpretive trail
Drinking fountain (not working)
Flagpole
Parking
Picnic area
Picnic table
Playground
Portable restroom
Soccer field (youth)
Trash receptacles
Walking trails
5.52 ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Improve ballfield infrastructure with roofed dugouts, team benches and
bleachers with safety railings.
Add drinking fountain (ADA-compliant).
Old play equipment (1996 installation) should be planned for replacement. Add
to and enhance play opportunities.
Maintenance Considerations:
Playground safety surfacing should be replaced with engineered wood fibers or
other approved safety surfacing.
Replace former drinking fountain.
Bleachers do not have safety railing. Add to existing or replace entire bleacher.
Asphalt path has pavement cracks from root upheavals that need to be
addressed.
Handicapped parking sign mounted too law.
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YOST MEMORIAL PARK Amenities:
Basketball ½ court
Bench
Bike racks
Drinking fountain
Forested natural area with stream
corridor
Outdoor pool
Parking
Picnic tables
Playground
Portable restrooms
Restrooms (Pool building)
Tennis/Pickleball courts (2 or 8)
Trash receptacles
Walking trails
45.27 ACRES COMMUNITY
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Outdoor preschool camp program may need some specific amenities.
The park would benefit from a master plan to provide for future improvements
that could include a renovated/replaced aquatic facility, upgraded vehicular
circulation & parking, upgraded recreation amenities, improved park pathways
and revised natural trail system. The master planning process could identify
the more sensitive environments and define special forest areas to be protected
while allocating the park’s development envelope and helping align a more
sustainable trail network.
Prior to an overall master plan for the park, the aquatic facility should undergo
an updated feasibility study to determine the best approach to providing
seasonal or year-round aquatic programming for the community.
Maintenance Considerations:
Trail system’s boardwalks and bridges need minor repairs and should be planned
for complete replacement within 4-5 years.
Some trail alignments follow the fall line (i.e. straight up or down hill), making
them less navigable and more prone to erosion. As the boardwalks and bridges
are scheduled for replacement, the trail alignment should be evaluated to ensure
the improved built trail is in the most preferred alignment. Steep sections of the
trail should be re-aligned to reduce the gradient and avoid erosive conditions.
Invasive plant species control measures needed (currently done by volunteers –
could benefit from higher intensity).
Playground replacement due (1995 installation).
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CENTENNIAL PLAZA
Amenities:
Japanese garden
Japanese stone lantern
Lighting
Holiday tree
Ornamental plantings
Paved brick plaza
Brick seating wall
Sister City dedication
plaques
0.08 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
None noted
Maintenance Considerations:
None noted
DAYTON STREET PLAZA
Amenities:
Benches
Fountain
Not ADA-compliant
(many stairs)
Paved plaza
Shelter
0.10 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Use better identification signage to clarify public use/value.
Maintenance Considerations:
None noted.Amenities:
Inlaid paver art
Ornamental plantings
Public art
Retaining wall
DAYTON STREET PLAZA - WWTC
0.35 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Use better identification signage to clarify public use/value.
Maintenance Considerations:
Some minor graffiti on upper plaza level
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EDMONDS LIBRARY PLAZA
Amenities:
Benches
Bus stop
Lighting
Ornamental plantings
Public art
Public rental event
space
Restrooms - interior
Rooftop plaza
View point
1.29 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Removal of book drop
Installation of public art
Maintenance Considerations:
None noted
EDMONDS MARSH Amenities:
Interpretive signs
Overlook/viewpoints
Boardwalk
Paved walking path
Trash receptacles
Wetlands
Natural area
Salt & fresh water marsh habitat
24.21 ACRES OPEN SPACE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Identification signs at beginning and end of walkway would be helpful.
Develop a parks master plan to include restoration of estuary function of
connecting and daylighting Willow Creek and Shellabarger Creek to Puget
Sound through the Edmonds Marsh.
Maintenance Considerations:
Check railings at viewpoints for splitting, separation and general wear.
Some ADA barriers to viewpoint/overlooks occur where different pavements
meet and have gaps or uneven bumps. Repair.
Invasive plant species management and control should continue, especially
along road ROW.
Edmonds Marsh East (across Edmonds Way from the main Marsh) contains
0.85 acres and no developed public access. Continue to monitor and control
invasive plant growth.
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EDMONDS MEMORIAL CEMETERY
Amenities:
Columbarium
Grave sites
Restroom
Shade trees
6.63 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Consider installing benches
Additional columbarium space
Maintenance Considerations:
None noted
FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER
Amenities:
64,000 sf community
center
Community meeting
rooms
Day care facility
Gymnasium
Parks Dept
administration offices
Restrooms
1.62 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Update entry sign using new style guide.
Maintenance Considerations:
Keep plantings trim in front of facility sign.
HAZEL MILLER PLAZA
Amenities:
Outdoor paved plaza
Interpretive signs
Public art - mosaic,
fountain, railings
Benches, tables, chairs,
umbrellas
0.09 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
None noted
Maintenance Considerations:
None noted
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H.O. HUTT PARK
Amenities:
Walking trails
“Old growth” trees
Dog waste bag dispenser
No public parking
Walk-to open space for
neighborhood
4.53 ACRES OPEN SPACE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
If adjacent land is acquired that offers some park development potential, this
open space could be enhanced by the proximity of a developed park with its
support amenities (parking, restroom, play area, etc.)
Maintenance Considerations:
None noted.
INTERURBAN TRAIL Amenities:
Bench
Bike rack
Bus shelter
Dog waste bag dispenser
Drinking fountain
Interpretive signs
Kiosk
Paved shared use regional trail
Trash receptacles
3.97 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Extend the shared-use paved pathway to 242nd Street along the existing
utility corridor and provides off-street pedestrian and bicycle access to Mathay
Ballinger.
Maintenance Considerations:
Heavy weekend use requires more frequent trash collection schedule or
additional receptacles.
The section of informal trail (not officially signed as Interurban Trail) could
be improved with pavement and intentional landscaping. Native plant species
should be selected to continue the existing value as a wildlife corridor (mostly
for birds) with minimal mown edges to keep vegetation off the path.
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LAKE BALLINGER ACCESS
Amenities:
Bench
Fishing pole holders (2)
Hand-carried
watercraft shore launch
Lakefront access
Trash receptacle
0.19 ACRES WATERFRONT
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Consider adding a firm base (pavement) under the bench to
reduce mud.
Improve waterfront for easier hand-carried watercraft shore
launch.
Consider addition of a fishing pier.
Maintenance Considerations:
Continue ongoing maintenance.
MAPLEWOOD HILL PARK Amenities:
Walking trails
Swing set
Picnic area
Wooded open space
13.27 ACRES OPEN SPACE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
No parking – pedestrian access only. Adjacent property acquisition could add
developable land for additional public access and park amenities.
Add one ADA parking space.
Old play equipment (1995 installation) should be planned for replacement.
Maintenance Considerations:
Trail maintenance and natural habitat enhancement.
LYNNDALE SKATE PARK Amenities:
Skate park
Public art
2.39 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Description:
The 5,000 sf skate park in Lynndale Park was a joint project between Lynnwood
and Edmonds. The skate park includes public art “Fluid Motion” of sculptural
steel railings.
The skate park is supported by parking, restrooms and other features within
Lynndale Park.
Half of site acreage counted toward Edmonds park system
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MEADOWDALE COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE
Amenities:
Bench
Community center
Community meeting
rooms
Parking
Preschool
Picnic table
Playground
Restrooms
Trash receptacle
1.11 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
No designated ADA parking stall.
Maintenance Considerations:
Designate ADA parking stall and add handicapped sign
closest to building entrance.
MEADOWDALE PLAYFIELDS Amenities:
Lighted youth/adult competition
softball fields (3)
Multipurpose sand fields (2)
Concession building
Playground
Walking trail
Picnic facilities
Forested area
Pond
Restrooms
Parking
Public art
12.05 ACRES COMMUNITY
Description:
Joint development project between Edmonds, Lynnwood and the Edmonds
School District
Half of site acreage counted toward Edmonds park system
MEADOWDALE NATURAL AREA Amenities:
No public access
Natural area - undeveloped
1.07 ACRES OPEN SPACE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Site analyses could determine degree of potential park development. Gap
mapping of park facilities could help determine need for this site as a future
park (beyond its value as preserved open space).
Maintenance Considerations:
None noted.
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OCEAN AVENUE VIEWPOINT
Amenities:
Parking
Trash receptacles
View point
0.2 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
User-made path down to railroad tracks where visitors cross and access beach
Maintenance Considerations:
Remove the user-made path to railroad tracks and install signs to indicate no
railroad crossing.
OLYMPIC VIEW OPEN SPACE
Amenities:
No public access
Natural area - undeveloped
0.49 ACRES OPEN SPACE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Site analyses could determine degree of potential park development. Gap
mapping of park facilities could help determine need for this site as a future park
(beyond its value as preserved open space).
Maintenance Considerations:
None noted.
PINE RIDGE PARK
Amenities:
Benches
Dog waste bag
dispensers
Old growth forest
Parking area (gravel)
Portable toilet
Trash receptacles
Tool box (for outdoor
preschool)
Walking trails
Wetlands
26.47 ACRES OPEN SPACE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Nature play area could be added.
Maintenance Considerations:
Increase servicing interval for portable toilet, especially
after busy summer weekends.
Laminated root rot may be present. Conduct forest
management study to inform near-term management
actions and guide restoration or reforestation activities.
Consider paving the parking lot and adding more defined
parking areas with ADA parking space.
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RICHARD F. ANWAY PARK
Amenities:
Dog waste bag
dispenser
Landscape plantings
Newspaper boxes
Pet area
Picnic table
Public art
Restrooms
Trash & recycling
receptacles
Vending machines
0.17 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Remove ATM - no longer in service.
Maintenance Considerations:
Heavy use during ferry wait times. Continue to monitor
trash collection and restroom cleaning needs.
SEAVIEW RESERVOIR
Amenities:
Open grass field with perimeter
shade trees
Contains underground water
tank.
1.31 ACRES OPEN SPACE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
If park facility distribution indicates a need for a more developed park site at
this public works location, coordinate with physical limitations to consider how
much could safely be added to this open space site.
Maintenance Considerations:
None noted.
SHELL CREEK Amenities:
No developed public access.
Forested natural area.1.42 ACRES OPEN SPACE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Open space properties owned by the City should be evaluated for any
opportunities for public access, depending on extent of wetlands and other
sensitive environmental areas. Where feasible, natural trails could be developed
or wildlife viewing locations to offer some appreciation for the preservation of
Edmonds’ natural environments.
Maintenance Considerations:
Invasive plant species control.
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STAMM OVERLOOK PARK
Amenities:
Benches
Drinking fountain
Little library
Parking (5 spaces)
Trash receptacle
View point
0.36 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
No ADA-designated parking space. Consider need to
upgrade accommodation.
Maintenance Considerations:
None noted
SUNSET AVENUE OVERLOOK
Amenities:
Walking path
View corridor
Benches
Trash receptacles
Dog waste bag
dispensers
Interpretive signs
1.14 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
None noted
Maintenance Considerations:
Keep roses well-trimmed where they intrude on pedestrian
paths.
UNDERWATER DIVE PARK
Amenities:
Sunken De Lion Dry
Dock
Sunken vessels
Man-made reef
structures
Bruce Higgins
Underwater Trails
27 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Description:
Scuba diving park located north of the ferry landing and
accessed from Brackett’s Landing – North, designated as a
marine preserve and sanctuary.
Area not owned or maintained by City; Leased from WA
Department of Natural Resources.
Surface facilities including parking, restrooms, showers,
changing area, foot wash, charts and maps are available at
Brackett’s Landing North Park.
Photo credit: Annie Crawley
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VETERANS PLAZA Amenities:
Benches
Drinking fountain
Flagpole
K9 sculpture
Lighting
Memorials
Ornamental plantings
Paved plaza
Trash receptacles
Water feature
0.15 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
None noted
Maintenance Considerations:
Some pavers are uneven where meeting other pavement
edges. Reset uneven areas to avoid tripping hazards and
ADA barriers.
WHARF STREET
Amenities:
Viewpoint
Wooden stairs signed as
“private beach”
No safe access across
railroad tracks
0.12 ACRES OPEN SPACE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
None noted.
Maintenance Considerations:
Confirm ownership of stairs
WILLOW CREEK HATCHERY Amenities:
Boardwalk stream crossing
Hatchery pond (seasonal)
Indoor classroom
Interpretive signs
Kiosk
Native plant demonstration
garden
Natural area/wildlife habitat
Parking (gravel)
Picnic tables
Portable restroom
Trash & recycling receptacles
Walking trails
1.68 ACRES SPECIAL USE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
None noted
Maintenance Considerations:
Kiosk roof repairs needed.
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WILLOW CREEK PARK Amenities:
Forested wetland
Stream corridor
No developed public access
2.25 ACRES OPEN SPACE
Capital Improvement & Planning Opportunities:
Adjacent property (if acquired) could allow for developed public access and more
recreational opportunities.
Maintenance Considerations:
Invasive plant species control/management
Natural resource/habitat enhancement
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SURVEY SUMMARY
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Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Survey (2021)
To: Angie Feser, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director
From: Steve Duh, Conservation Technix, Inc.
Date: September 7, 2021
Re: Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Survey
Community Survey Summary Results
Conservation Technix is pleased to present the results of a survey of the general population of the City
of Edmonds that assesses residents’ recreational needs and priorities.
SSUURRVVEEYY MMEETTHHOODDOOLLOOGGYY
In close collaboration with City of Edmonds staff, Conservation Technix developed the 15‐question
survey that was estimated to take less than ten minutes to complete.
The City mailed 2,500 surveys to randomly chosen households in Edmonds on May 29, 2021, of which
501 surveys were completed and returned (20% response rate). Online versions of the survey in English,
Chinese, Korean and Spanish were posted to the City’s website on June 4, 2021. An additional 1,449
surveys in English were completed from the general, community‐wide online surveys. In addition, two
Chinese, five Korean and one Spanish surveys were completed. In all, 1,958 surveys were collected.
Information about the survey was provided on the City’s website and on the PROS Plan project subpage.
It was promoted via multiple in‐language social media postings and city email blasts. Printed flyers with
QR code links in four languages were made available for distribution by staff for direct outreach to non‐
English community groups. Also, significant effort was made to promote the survey to all language
groups during community events, pop‐ups and flyer distribution through cultural based community
organizations throughout the summer months. The survey was closed on August 31, 2021, and data
were compiled and reviewed.
Although households were randomly chosen to receive the mail survey, respondents were not
necessarily representative of all City residents. However, age group segmentation shows general
alignment with current Census data. The table below shows the age demographics for the mail and
online surveys, as well as comparative percentages for Edmonds’ population.
Age group
Survey Respondents Edmonds Population
Mail Online‐only Combined Full Over 20
Under 20 <1% <1% <1%
20%‐‐
20‐34 7.7% 6.5% 6.9%
18% 22%
35‐44 11.7% 27.7% 23.3%
12% 15%
45‐54 14.9% 20.7% 19.1%
15% 19%
55‐64 22.6% 14.8% 17.0%
14% 17%
65 to 74 25.0% 22.0% 22.7%
12% 15%
75 and older 17.9% 0.8% 10.3%
10% 12%
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This report includes findings of community opinions based principally on mailed survey responses. Each
section also notes key differences between different demographic groups and among responses to the
online‐only survey, where applicable.
Percentages in the report may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
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Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Survey (2021)
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Virtually all respondents (99%) feel that local
parks, recreation options and open space
opportunities are important or essential to the
quality of life in Edmonds. More than eight in
ten respondents feel that they are essential;
while an additional 13% believe that they are
important to quality of life, but not essential.
Less than 2% of respondents believe parks are
“Useful, but not important”.
No significant differences exist between the
survey subgroups (age, children in household,
geography); however, online survey respondents
indicated stronger responses (~8‐10 percentage points
higher) that parks and recreation opportunities are
essential to quality of life in Edmonds.
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ffaacciilliittiieess,, ppaarrkkss,, aanndd ooppeenn ssppaacceess??
Respondents were asked how often they, or members of their household, visited an Edmonds park, recreation facility,
or open space. Respondents tend to visit frequently, with more than half (53%) of respondents to the mail survey
visiting at least once a week and another 20% visiting two or more times per month. Only 13% of respondents visit just a
few times per year. Very few (3%) did not visit a park last year.
1. When you think about what contributes to the quality of life in Edmonds,
would you say that public parks and recreation opportunities are…
Response options Mail Online‐only
Essential to the quality of life here 84%
9977%% 92% 9999%% Important, but not really necessary 13% 7%
Useful, but not important 2% <1%
Not important or don’t know <1% <1%
4. Prior to the COVID‐19 pandemic, how often did you visit or use Edmonds parks, recreation facilities (such as the Frances
Anderson Center) or open space?
90.3%
8.4%
0.9%0.3%0.2%
Essential to the quality of
life here
Important, but not really
essential
Useful, but not necessary
Not important
Don’t know
13.7%
38.8%
20.0%
8.4%
13.1%
3.2%2.7%
15.9%
50.0%
17.6%
7.0%7.2%
1.1%1.1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Everyday At least once
a week
Two or more
times a
month
About once a
month
A few times
over the year
Do not visit
facilities /
parks / open
spaces
Don't know
Mail
Online
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Online‐only survey respondents tended to visit slightly more frequently than mail respondents, with 66% visiting at least
once a week and 84% visiting at least once per month. Respondents of households with children visit slightly more
frequently than those without children, with participation increasing in correspondence with the number of children in
the home. Respondents who live in the southern portion of the city (areas east and west of Esperance) were slightly less
likely than respondents elsewhere to use parks and recreation facilities frequently.
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Respondents visit local parks and recreation facilities for a variety of reasons. The most popular activities are visiting the
beach and waterfront (83%), walking or running (76%), followed by relaxation (61%), playgrounds (41%) and fitness
(40%). Approximately one in three respondents visited for community events/concerts (37%), wildlife viewing (36%),
dog walking (35%), or family gatherings (34%). Fewer than 7% of respondents visit to use indoor sport courts, fishing or
the Underwater Dive Park. Write‐in responses included activities such as pickleball, photography and birdwatching.
1.7%
3.7%
5.3%
6.2%
7.2%
10.5%
18.1%
18.1%
19.1%
19.3%
20.1%
26.4%
34.4%
34.7%
36.1%
36.6%
39.5%
40.6%
60.8%
77.5%
82.9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
N/A – I didn’t use any Edmonds facilities
Underwater Dive Park
Indoor sport courts
Fishing at the pier
Other
Watersports / canoeing / kayaking
Sport fields
Outdoor sport courts
Youth sport programs, including summer…
Bike riding
Swimming
Recreation programs, classes or camps
Family gatherings / picnicking
Dog walking
Wildlife viewing
Community events / concerts
Fitness
Playgrounds
Relaxation
Walking or running
Beach / waterfront
5. Prior to the COVID‐19 pandemic, what would you say are the main reasons your household visited Edmonds parks, recreation
facilities or open spaces in the past year? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
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With a few exceptions, respondents who responded to the online‐only survey visited recreation facilities and parks for
similar reasons as respondents to the mail survey in similar percentages. However, slightly more online respondents
visited for playgrounds (45%), recreation programs (30%), or youth sport programs and camps (22%).
Respondents between 35 and 54 were more likely than other groups to visit for playgrounds, sports fields, outdoor sport
courts, swimming and recreation programs. Several activities, including family gatherings, walking or running,
beach/waterfront, wildlife viewing, and relaxation were similarly popular with all age groups. Respondents with children
in their home were more likely to visit for playgrounds, sport fields, outdoor sport courts, recreation programs, and
youth camps than respondents without children. No significant differences were noted in responses between
respondents living in different areas of the city.
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Majorities of respondents feel that there are enough or more than enough of only a few types of park and recreation
options offered by Edmonds, including developed parks with playgrounds, sport fields and picnic areas. In all,
respondents feel there are not enough trails, pools and conservation areas – suggesting an existing, latent demand for
facilities of these types. Walking and pedestrian trails had the strongest responses that ‘not enough’ being provided.
Respondents have fairly balanced views on the provision of recreation programs, indoor gymnasium space and
community events.
In general, middle‐aged year respondents (those between 35 and 54 years of age) were more likely than respondents
over 55 to feel there are not enough recreation programs, walking trails, pools, and developed parks with playgrounds.
Respondents with children under 18 in their home were more likely than adult‐only householders to feel the City does
not have enough bike trails in parks, sport fields and courts, recreation programs and indoor gymnasium space.
Respondents living in the southeast area (south of 220th St SW and east of Esperance) noted a higher need for
developed parks with playgrounds, recreation programs, indoor gymnasium space and conservation areas.
2. When it comes to meeting the needs for parks, trails and recreation facilities, would you say there are…
27.8%
28.7%
29.4%
33.1%
36.0%
40.2%
42.0%
52.3%
55.0%
60.6%
60.0%
37.1%
44.8%
27.1%
22.8%
46.6%
42.5%
35.3%
30.0%
31.5%
4.8%
4.5%
8.5%
3.6%
10.8%
3.8%
4.1%
3.6%
3.7%
3.5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Developed parks with playgrounds
Recreation programs (camps & classes)
Sport fields & sport courts
Indoor gymnasium space
Bike trails in parks
Picnic areas & shelters
Community events (such as the Concerts in the Park)
Park conservation areas & open space
Pools
Walking / pedestrian trails
Not enough About the right number More than enough Don't Know
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Respondents were asked to rate the condition of a
variety of park and recreation facilities on a scale from
poor to excellent. Respondents gave
overwhelming high marks to the
condition of the City’s waterfront parks
in downtown Edmonds.
Majorities of respondents identified their
local city park (76%), city playgrounds
(63%), trails in parks (55%) and the
Frances Anderson Center (56%) as in
either excellent or good condition. Of the
facilities listed, Yost Pool and sport fields
and courts had lower condition ratings,
and both of these facilities also had the
highest percentage of ‘Not Sure/No
Opinion’ compared to the other facilities.
There were no significant variations in
how respondents rated the condition of
parks and facilities based on age. Respondents from the southeast area (south of 220th St SW and east of Esperance)
noted a higher frequency of ‘fair’ or ‘poor’ ratings for ‘your nearest local park’, playgrounds and trails. Respondents with
two or more children in the household were more likely to give higher ‘poor’ ratings for sport fields and courts.
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The survey asked a question regarding needs for certain park and recreation facilities. A pair of questions asked which
park and recreation facilities and amenities the respondent’s household has a need for, and then, whether that need is
well met, somewhat met, or unmet locally.
Of the specific list of amenities provided, 30% of respondents indicated that the highest unmet need is for pedestrian
and bike trails (84%) and an aquatic facility or pool (65%). Pluralities of respondents indicated a need for a variety of
amenities including:
Indoor fitness & exercise facilities
Community gardens
Upgraded or renovated playgrounds
Outdoor fitness equipment
Off‐leash dog areas (dog parks)
Additional picnic shelters for group gatherings
Additional tennis & pickleball courts
Respondents indicated only a limited need for basketball courts and sport fields (rectangular, diamond and lighted), and
many respondents noted these amenities as being ‘very well met’ by existing facilities.
Overall, strong majorities of respondents feel that their need are either ‘very well met’ or ‘somewhat met’ for every
recreation amenity listed in the survey. Four facility types were noted as being ‘not at all met’ by between 20%‐30% of
respondents; these include community gardens, outdoor fitness equipment, pool, and lighted sport fields. For
community gardens and outdoor fitness equipment, there was no significant difference between age groups or
households with/without children, indicating an underlying strength in the general sentiment for need.
3. How would you rate the condition of each of the following parks
or recreation facilities?6.1%8.4%8.8%14.4%
15.8%
25.1%
34.1%
35.7%
31.6%
46.2%
49.0%
40.6%
51.0%
52.6%
22.3%
19.4%
29.0%
16.3%
21.4%
16.6%
9.9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Sport fields & courts
Yost Pool
Trails in parks
Playgrounds
Frances Anderson Center
Your nearest, local city park
Waterfront parks in downtown Edmonds
Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Sure / No Opinion
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Respondents between 35 and 44 expressed a greater need for an aquatic or pool facility. Respondents without children
under 18 indicated a slightly higher need for a disc golf course. Respondents living in the southeastern portion of the city
indicated a higher need for sport fields, indoor fitness facilities, and upgraded playgrounds. Respondents to the random
sample mail survey expressed higher levels of need for all listed park amenities and facilities, especially for picnic areas
and off‐leash dog parks, as compared to the online‐only survey.
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When it comes to recreational programs and activities, respondents expressed a greater need for community events
(56%) and program and activities geared toward youth. In particular, respondents had a higher interest in outdoor
programs such as environmental education (46%), youth day camps (41%) and youth sport programs (40%). Modest
need was indicated for most of the other program options listed, with the exception of e‐sport leagues.
Respondents between 20 and 44 and those with children in the household were more likely to state a strong interest for
outdoor programs, youth sports, teen and youth programs. Consistently high need was noted across all age groups for
community events.
8%10%
10%
10.6%
11.5%
15.7%
18.3%
20.9%
24.4%
26.1%
32.9%
54.2%
49.0%
45.0%
42.1%
45.6%
68.9%
44.0%
45.0%
45.9%
50.9%
39.6%
50.6%
45.4%
38.2%
41.7%
46.0%
47.4%
49.9%
44.7%
21.1%
45.4%
43.5%
38.4%
30.8%
39.5%
25.0%
28.5%
29.0%
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Additional picnic shelters for group gatherings
Upgraded or renovated playgrounds
Off‐leash dog areas (dog parks)
Additional fields for baseball / softball
Additional fields for soccer, football & lacrosse
Pedestrian & bike trails in parks
Additional basketball courts
All‐abilities, inclusive playgrounds
Additional tennis & pickleball courts
Indoor fitness & exercise facilities
Lighted, all‐weather turf sport fields
Aquatic facility / pool
Outdoor fitness equipment
Community gardens
Not At All Met Somewhat Met Very Well Met
6/7. Does your household have a need for each of the park and recreation amenities or facilities listed below? Using the same
list of items from above, how well are your household’s needs met locally for each of the park or recreation facilities?
Have Need
46.4%
42.4%
65.5%
31.3%
48.8%
37.0%
26.3%
19.6%
84.3%
27.5%
18.7%
40.9%
42.7%
37.6%
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Respondents were also asked why they do not participate in recreation or sports programs offered by Edmonds. One in
three responded that they were not aware of program offerings, suggesting a significant opportunity for the City to
improve information and outreach. Between 15% and 20% of respondents cited a lack of desired activities (17%), being
too busy (20%) or having age or physical limitations (21%) as the reasons they do not participate. There were no
significant differences in responses based on geographic subgroups.
4.7%
25.8%
30.9%
35.0%
36.9%
40.1%
41.2%
45.9%
55.9%
76.7%
70.0%
63.5%
62.3%
60.8%
57.8%
56.4%
52.6%
42.6%
0%50%100%
E‐sports leagues
Adult sports leagues, such as volleyball,
pickleball or softball
Family programs, such as scavenger hunts
Teen activities, such as game nights, trips or
camps during school breaks
Adult classes, such as arts, music, fitness or
wellness
Youth sports programs and camps
Youth programs, such as summer day camps,
arts or gymnastics
Outdoor programs, including Beach Rangers
or environmental education
Community events, such as the Concerts in
the Park or outdoor movies
More Needed Current Offerings are Adequate Fewer Needed
9/10. Please indicate if your household has participated or used each of the listed recreation program types in the past two
years. Using the same list, indicate if there should be more or less of each available.
11. If you do not participate in recreation or sports programs offered by Edmonds, what are your reasons? (Check all that apply)
Reason Mail Online
N/A – Does not apply to me 31% 42%
Not aware of programs 34% 27%
Age or physical limitations 32% 17%
Too busy; no time 21% 20%
Don't have activities I'm interested in 16% 18%
Held at inconvenient times 10% 14%
Do not want to participate 13% 11%
Need childcare in order to participate 5% 10%
Too expensive 6% 7%
Held at inconvenient locations 5% 4%
Poor quality of programs 2% 2%
Team sport leagues are too small or
are often cancelled
1% 2%
Lack of transportation <1% 1%
0.7%
1.6%
2.3%
4.6%
6.8%
8.6%
11.8%
12.9%
17.2%
20.3%
21.2%
29.3%
38.6%
0%25%50%
Lack of transportation
Team sport leagues are too small or…
Poor quality of programs
Held at inconvenient locations
Too expensive
Need childcare in order to participate
Do not want to participate
Held at inconvenient times
Don't have activities I'm interested in
Too busy; no time
Age or physical limitations
Not aware of programs
N/A – Does not apply to me
Have Participated
68.9%
34.1%
40.2%
37.3%
40.6%
7.8%
19.3%
15.7%
2.2%
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Respondents were asked to rank a list of potential
recreation, park and open space investments.
Respondents to both the mail and online survey
ranked the same items as
their top three priorities:
expanding trail
opportunities, improving or
upgrading existing parks,
and buying additional land
for future parks. Mail
survey respondents were
more strongly supportive of
expanding trail opportunities, by
approximately ten percentage
points. Respondents in both the
mail and online surveys ranked
providing recreational programs
as their lowest priority.
There were few differences in
priorities between subgroups.
Respondents with children in their
home tended to rate improving
existing parks as a higher priority
than those without children in the
home. Respondents did not vary
significant in their priorities depending on which part of the city they live in.
IInnvveessttmmeenntt aanndd rreevveennuuee pprriioorriittiieess
Respondents were asked to rank a list of potential recreation, park and open space investments that included
hypothetical relative costs as indicated by the use of dollar symbols ($) for each system investment. Generally,
respondents to both the mail and online survey ranked improving existing parks, completing the Waterfront Walkway
near Ebb Tide Condos, and acquiring additional land for conservation and open space as their top priorities.
Respondents to the online‐only survey ranked building a new aquatic center more favorably than the mail survey
respondents.
Respondents of different ages prioritized the investment options similarly, with the exception of building a new aquatic
center, which was a higher priority for respondents between 35 and 44. Respondents with children in their home tended
to rate building a new aquatic center higher than those without children in the home, who were more likely to rate
completing the Waterfront Walkway and buying additional conservation lands as higher priorities. Respondents did not
vary significantly in their priorities depending on which part of the city they live in, with a couple exceptions. Those living
in the southeastern area rated improving existing parkland as a higher priority. Those living in the southwestern area
and downtown waterfront were more supportive of buying and expanding the Marsh property.
Mail Online
1. Expanding trail opportunities 1. Buying additional land for future parks
2. Improving or upgrading existing parks 2. Improving or upgrading existing parks
3. Buying additional land for future parks 3. Expanding trail opportunities
4. Adding new recreational options in existing parks 4. Adding new recreational options in existing parks
5. Expanding recreation classes & camps 5. Expanding recreation classes & camps
8. For the following list, indicate how you would rank the priority for
each (1st priority is highest and 5th priority is lowest). Reorder the list by
dragging each line into your preferred order of preference. 6.5%15.5%
22.7%
26.2%
30.3%
9.8%
23.7%
24.8%
25.7%
16.4%
12.4%
22.9%
22.3%
27.2%
15.5%
22.4%
25.4%
20.0%
16.3%
14.6%
48.9%
12.4%
10.1%4.6%23.2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Expanding recreation classes & camps
Adding new recreational options in existing
parks
Expanding trail opportunities
Improving or upgrading existing parks
Buying additional land for future parks
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
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Given a choice between raising taxes to develop an amenity in Edmonds versus not having such a facility in the city,
slight majorities supported more taxes for two of five amenities tested: buying additional parks for conservation and
open space (64%) and building an aquatic center (53%). Strong majorities were not in favor of increasing taxes to
support installing all‐weather turf sport fields, developing a bike skills course or providing an off‐leash dog park.
Mail Online
Highest
Lowest
1. Improve existing parkland ( $ )
2. Complete the Waterfront Walkway section
on west side of Ebb Tide Condos ( $$ )
3. Buy additional parks for conservation & open
space ( $$ )
4. Buy additional parkland ( $$$ )
5. Buy & expand the Marsh property toward
Woodway ( $$$ )
6. Build a new aquatic center ( $$$ )
1. Improve existing parkland ( $ )
2. Buy additional parks for conservation & open
space ( $$ )
3. Complete the Waterfront Walkway section
on west side of Ebb Tide Condos ( $$ )
4. Build a new aquatic center ( $$$ )
5. Buy additional parkland ( $$$ )
6. Buy & expand the Marsh property toward
Woodway ( $$$ )
13. Next is a list of improvements and facilities that may be considered for the future. Each one would be funded by your tax dollars.
For each item, indicate whether you think that type of facilities should be a Top Priority, a High Priority, a Low Priority or Not a
Priority at all. Costs are estimated as: $ (somewhat expensive); $$ (moderate); $$$ (very expensive)
14.5%
16.4%
23.2%
22.9%
23.8%
33.3%
23.0%
28.8%
19.3%
33.4%
34.5%
45.8%
38.2%
32.9%
24.3%
27.1%
27.3%
16.3%
24.3%
22.0%
33.3%
16.6%
14.4%
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Buy & expand the Marsh property toward
Woodway ( $$$ )
Buy additional parkland ( $$$ )
Build a new aquatic center ( $$$ )
Buy additional parks for conservation & open
space ( $$ )
Complete the Waterfront Walkway section on
west side of Ebb Tide Condos ( $$ )
Improve existing parkland ( $ )
Top Priority High Priority Low Priority Not a Priority
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Respondents with children at home were
significantly more likely that those without
to support increasing taxes for all
improvements other than buy additional
parks for conservation (which received
similarly high support levels). However, and
aside from buying additional park for
conservation, building an aquatic center was
the only other option for which more than
half of respondents with children supported
raising taxes. Respondents 35 to 44 years of
age were somewhat more likely than other
age groups to support raising taxes to fund
an aquatic center or to install all‐weather
sport fields. There were no significant
differences based on respondents’ location
of residence.
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The majority of respondents prefer to hear about
Edmonds’ parks, facilities, and programs through the
City website (67%) and the City’s newsletter (53%).
The Craze recreation program guide (in print and
mailed to homes) and direct are also popular sources
of information, preferred by a plurality of
respondents. These sources were popular with
respondents to both the mail and online‐only surveys.
Fewer than two in five respondents would like to hear
about park and recreation opportunities through
community event signs (34) social media (e.g.,
Facebook (33%), Instagram (15%), and Twitter (7%)).
However, social media, including Facebook and
Instagram, is a significantly more popular source of
information for respondents between 35 and 54 and
for families with children. The city newsletter, city
website and community event signs are preferred at
higher rates by older respondents. There were no
significant differences in communication preferences
among those living in different areas of the city.
Write‐in responses included the Edmonds News and Edmonds Beacon.
14. Please check ALL the ways you would prefer to learn about
Edmonds’ parks, programs and events.
1.6%
7.0%
8.1%
14.7%
25.6%
32.8%
34.0%
43.0%
49.8%
53.1%
67.2%
0% 25% 50% 75%
None of these
Twitter
Other
Instagram
Craze recreation program guide online…
Facebook
Community event signs
Direct email
Craze recreation program guide in…
Update in Edmonds city newsletter
City website
12. There may be some park and recreation experiences that are limited or not
available in Edmonds but are available in neighboring communities. If it came
down to a choice between increasing taxes to develop that facility in Edmonds
versus not having that in Edmonds, which would you choose?
26.1%
28.4%
28.8%
53.2%
64.4%
73.9%
71.6%
71.2%
46.8%
35.6%
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Provide off‐leash dog park(s)
Develop a bike skills course / pump track
Install all‐weather sport fields
Build an aquatic center
Buy additional parks for conservation &
open space
Increase Taxes Not in Edmonds
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The survey provided respondents with an opportunity to share their ideas and suggestions via open‐ended responses.
Over 270 respondents provided written comments related to park visitation and preferred media channels. Common
themes from these comments include:
Respondents noted a range of other activities that bring them to Edmonds’ parks and facilities. These include
photography, being in nature, petanque/bocce, wildlife viewing and pickleball.
Additional media channels noted included My Edmonds News and the Beacon.
The full list of write‐in comments is available with the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department.
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Number of children in household
A majority (75%) of respondents to the mail survey live in households with no children under 18, while about one in five
live in a household with either one (11%) or two (10%) children. Less than four percent of respondents live in a
household with more than three children. Online‐only survey respondents were more likely to live in households with
children than respondents to the mail survey.
Age
Nearly two‐thirds of respondents to the mail survey (65%) were over 55 years of age. Another 15% were 45 to 54 years.
Respondents to the online‐only survey also were predominately over 55 years old (44%); however, there were more
responses from younger respondents with 34% of responses from those 20‐44 years, versus 19% in the mail survey.
Location of residence
Nearly equal percentages of respondents were collected in each of the five geographic areas between the mail and
online surveys. The mail survey had six responses from people who indicated that they live outside of city limits.
However, a slightly higher portion of online‐only respondents (9.5%) do not live in the city.
75.3%
11.3%9.6%
3.8%
0123 or more
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
50.5%
14.7%
26.5%
8.3%
0 1 2 3 or more
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
0%
8%
12%
15%
23%
25%
18%
Younger
than 20
20 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 to 74 75 and
older
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
1%
7%
28%
21%
15%
22%
8%
Younger
than 20
20 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 to 74 75 and
older
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Mail survey responses Online‐only survey responses
Mail survey responses Online‐only survey responses
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Location Map
22%
27%26%
17%
6%
1%
( A ) N of
Caspers St /
Puget Dr
( B ) S of 196th
St SW, N of
220th St SW, E
of 9th Ave
( C ) W of 9th
Ave, S of
Caspers St
( D ) S of 220th
St SW, W of
Esperance
( E ) S of 220th
St SW, E of
Esperance
Don’t live
inside the city
limits of
Edmonds
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
21%
25%26%
15%
4%
10%
( A ) N of
Caspers St /
Puget Dr
( B ) S of 196th
St SW, N of
220th St SW, E
of 9th Ave
( C ) W of 9th
Ave, S of
Caspers St
( D ) S of 220th
St SW, W of
Esperance
( E ) S of 220th
St SW, E of
Esperance
Don’t live
inside the city
limits of
Edmonds
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Mail survey responses Online‐only survey responses
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Date: 7/22/2021
Time: 6:30‐7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting
The City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) team hosted the first community meeting for the
PROS Plan update using Zoom on July 22, 2021.
The Edmonds PRCS team promoted the meeting through City communication channels, email, and social media.
Meeting information was provided in simplified Chinese, English, Korean and Spanish. The Edmonds PRCS team also
promoted the event to community‐based partners.
20 community members participated in the meeting. A list of attendees and participants is included in Appendix A.
The purpose of this meeting was to engage the public in the process of creating the Edmonds Parks, Recreation &
Open Space (PROS) Plan. The project team provided live interpretation for members of the Chinese‐, Korean‐, and
Spanish‐speaking communities. Tammy Leigh DeMent, facilitator, started the meeting by introducing the project,
welcoming attendees, and providing instructions for asking questions and participating in Chinese, English, Korean,
and Spanish. The project team gave a brief plan overview, highlighted previous city and community plans,
summarized upcoming community engagement opportunities, and outlined the planning timeline. They then
engaged the group in multiple polling and discussion sessions.
Project Overview
Angie Feser, Edmonds Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (PRCS) provided the PROS Plan overview. She
introduced Edmonds PROS Plan as a 6‐year guide for helping the City manage and improve its parks, recreation
programs, and other outdoor experiences. The PROS Plan looks to the future and will establish goals, identify
specific projects and ideas on how to implement projects.
Angie shared the PROS Plan will explore the City’s strengths, areas for parks improvement, and how the City aspires
to meet the community’s needs for park and recreation today and into the future. She added that the plan will build
upon Edmonds’ tradition of community‐based planning, including the Community Cultural Plan, Climate Action Plan,
Transportation Plan, and the Highway 99 Plan.
The planning timeline spans about 9 months, with a draft of the updated PROS Plan before the end of 2021 and City
Council review in early 2022. The PRCS team is engaging the Edmonds community through a survey in four
languages, tonight’s virtual meeting (also in four languages), attendance at local events (like the Uptown Farmers
Market) to share information, and through group discussions with recreation program users and City partners.
Angie shared parks facts as context setting for the constraints and aspirations of the PROS Plan. Highlights include:
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Edmonds provides 47 parks across the city, with over 230 acres of parks and open space
It operates numerous sport fields and sport courts, and
The City manages over 4 miles of trails, including a one‐mile trail along the waterfront
The City has 6 waterfront beaches and a fishing pier
Before the pandemic, the City accommodated over 8,000 users in its recreation programs; and
The City has multiple facilities for use or rent, including the Anderson Center, Waterfront Center and park
picnic shelters
The City offers amazing recreational activities and places that Enhance the Quality of Life & Livability in
Edmonds. This ranges from community events, to playgrounds, to open spaces and trails. It also includes
Yost Pool, recreation programs, picnic and sport areas, and the Underwater (SCUBA) Park.
Angie acknowledged that the COVID‐19 pandemic has impacted how people use parks and participate in programs
and activities. She emphasized that the PRCS team is using this time to plan improvements for the future and that
the planning process is just beginning. This meeting is not about decision‐making, but rather for community input.
The feedback gathered during the meeting will add to the information gleaned from the community survey.
Poll No. 1: COVID‐19 has had an impact on how we recreate. Park usage increased over the past year. What are
you excited about doing more of?
Community Survey
Angie shared that the City launched a community survey in June and so far, more than 1,500 people have
responded. She encouraged participants to take the survey on the website. (Note: the survey will close August 27)
edmondswa.gov/government/departments/parks_recreation_cultural_services
Survey highlights:
99 percent of respondents said parks and recreation are either essential or important to the quality of life in
Edmonds.
Going to the beach or waterfront and walking or running are the top reasons for visiting city parks.
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20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Exercising Activities at the
Anderson Center
Community
events and
festivals
Playing
organized sports
Summer camps Spending time
with friends and
family outdoors
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Survey respondents visit Edmonds parks and open space frequently, with 81 percent visiting parks and
facilities monthly and about two‐thirds visiting weekly.
Priorities include improving existing parks, completing the waterfront walkway and other trail connections,
and buying additional open space lands.
High‐demand amenities include community events, trails, community gardens, and a pool.
Poll No. 2: Survey results to date show a strong interest in making improvements to existing parks. Select your top
three parks where you think the City should focus additional improvements.
Question and Answer Session One
Tammy Leigh invited participants to share their feedback on parks they currently use and opportunities for
improvements. Below is a summary of comments. A full list of comments and questions is in Appendix B.
Comment highlights:
Provide context for the cost of programming vs. location improvements so that people taking the survey can
better understand the funding decision‐making process.
Explain why only five parks are included in the polling question for priority projects. (Angie explained that
including all of Edmonds parks in a poll was not possible so the focus remained on five parks currently
identified for improvements.).
Add parks and open space to the SR 99 corridor.
Invest in areas outside of the “bowl”.
Add bike related activities in parks such as a pump track and a skills course.
Provide activities for age groups other than young children, specifically for teens and older adults
Consider bathroom facilities at parks.
Acquire forested areas threatened by development and add open space throughout the city.
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10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Mathay Ballinger
Park
Marina Beach Park Pine Street Park Sierra Park Yost Memorial Park
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Manage invasive plants.
Evaluate use levels of facilities for organized sports such as Pine St Park which has a little‐used baseball field.
Make improvements at Marina Beach Park such as more kayak and paddleboard launch sites, fewer
restrictions for kayaking and paddle boarding, more accessible parking spaces, relocation of portable
bathroom facilities, and more beach volleyball.
Make improvements at Mathay Ballinger Park including more picnic areas, seating, ADA access, and parking
improvements.
Poll No. 3: We also heard interest in the City acquiring more conservation lands and open space. What types of
conservation lands should the City prioritize acquiring?
Poll No. 4: The City offers many community events. Survey results showed strong interest in events. What types
of events should the city focus on?
82% ‐ Smaller, more intimate events, such as outdoor movies, uptown evening market, Hazel Miller Plaza
summer concerts
18% ‐ Big events such as 4th of July parade and fireworks, Edmonds Classic Car Show, farmers markets
Poll No. 5: With COVID restrictions being lifted and ‘normal’ is coming back, does your household have a need for
summertime day camps, childcare and camps during school holidays?
46% ‐ No
36% ‐ Yes
15% ‐ Not sure
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40%
45%
Forested uplands Freshwater
creeksides
Lake Ballinger
access
Saltwater beaches &
waterfront
Wetlands &
marshlands
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Question and Answer Session Two
Tammy Leigh encouraged participants to share thoughts and ideas for the future of Edmonds parks.
Comment highlights:
Add more parks, services, and facilities in the SR 99 corridor and the south end of the city.
Pass ordinances that prohibit use of parks for non‐park purposes.
Funding recommendations include:
o Provide more funding to parks and recreation programs that serve larger populations.
o Continue funding Yost Pool
o Use Washington State Health disparities data and mapping along with resources from the Municipal
Research and Services Centre of Washington to identify locations where capital investment will
provide health benefits to the most people.
o Reference the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Plan for equity‐based goals.
Expand the Edmonds Stewards program.
Park site recommendations include:
o Improve Hummingbird Park.
o Provide better access to the waterfront, specifically near the Ebb Tide condominiums, and make it
ADA accessible.
o Include bicycle features and access at parks.
o Build skate parks in other areas of the city outside of the “bowl.”
o Divert stormwater from the sound.
Community engagement should include representation from each area of the City with a focus on reaching
underserved communities.
Questions:
Does the City have funding for future park improvements?
When will the City update the PROS webpage?
How long will Marina Park be closed for renovation?
What’s Next?
Angie concluded the meeting with a summary of how attendees can stay involved or contact the Edmonds PRCS
team through email at PROSPlan@edmondswa.gov. She reminded attendees to fill out the online survey and share it
with friends, family, and networks.
Finally, Angie announced the City will hold another community meeting in the fall to share the draft plan. She
encouraged participants to check the website and keep an eye on social media for the meeting date.
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APPENDIX A: Meeting attendees and participants
20 community members participated in the meeting.
Community Members Project Team
Alison Alfonzo Pence Shannon Burley, Deputy Director of the Edmonds Parks,
Recreation & Cultural Services
Linda Coburn
Angie Feser,Director of the Edmonds Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Services
Bill Derry Mindy Woods,
Human Services Manager for the Edmonds Parks,
Recreation & Cultural Services
Rebecca Elmore‐Yalch Scott Burns, PRR, Inc.
Greg Ferguson Tammy Leigh DeMent, PRR, Inc.
Kelsey Foster (City of Edmonds) Eunji Hamnett, Korean Language Interpreter, PRR, Inc.
Lora Hein Yiran Huang, Chinese Language Interpreter, PRR, Inc.
Bruce Higgins Daniel Ruiz, Spanish Language Interpreter, PRR, Inc.
Nikki Okimoto Glaros Laura Van Wert, PRR, Inc.
Zack Ott
Laurie Rose (City of Edmonds)
Joe Scordino
Natalie Seitz
Mauri Shuler
Jessica Smith
Roger Pence
Chris Ziobro
Barry
Rick
Sean
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City of Edmonds PROS Plan
Community meeting summary
Date: 10/16/21
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual meeting
The second community meeting was held using Zoom on October 16, 2021. Attendance included 40 public
attendees, 2 elected officials and 11 City and consultant representatives of the Edmonds Park, Recreation and
Cultural Services team, Conservation Technix, PRR, and interpreters
Community Members Client & Consultant Team
Nancy Johnson (Sno‐Isle Sierra Club) Angie Feser, Director of the Edmonds Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Services
David Orr Shannon Burley, Deputy Director of the Edmonds Parks,
Recreation & Cultural Services
Rose LeSmith Steve Duh, Project Manager, Conservation Technix
Rachel Maxwell Laura LaBissoniere Miller, Facilitator, PRR
Bryan Roehr Scott Burns, Technical Support, PRR
Barbara Steller Ms. J. Song, Korean Language Interpreter, PRR
Marjie Fields Yingwen Robertson, Chinese Language Interpreter, PRR
Sonja Miranda (LMN) Daniel Ruiz, Spanish Language Interpreter, PRR
Barbara Rood Lizzy Buechel, Notetaker, PRR
Scott Urquhart
Judi Gladstone
Vivian Olson
Janet Phillips
Alina Rossano
Teresa Wippel
Jeanett Quintanilla
Robert White
Bill Shirey
Michael Cuzzetto
Laura Wag
Barry Ehrlich
Chrissy Roberts
Mardee Austin
Sharene Bainbridge
Bill Derry
Richard Kuehn
Jack McHenry
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Susan Paine
Susie Schaefer
Nora Carlson
Roger Pence
Gayla Shoemake
Patricia ONeill
Laurie Sorensen
Lora Hein
Nathan Sugg
Catherine
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Lynne
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The City of Edmonds hosted this meeting to report back to community members who have offered input and to
discuss priorities for the City’s Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan. This included live interpretation for
members of the Chinese‐, Korean‐, and Spanish‐speaking communities. The project team gave a brief project
overview, highlighting survey results, a summary of community engagement, public outreach, and timeline for
completing the plan. The project team then engaged the group in multiple polling and discussion sessions to gather
input on priorities for the plan.
Laura LaBissoniere Miller, Facilitator, started the meeting by introducing the project, welcoming attendees, sharing
the meeting agenda, and providing instructions about how to participate, including live language interpretation
options. Laura shared that the City was recording the meeting and introduced Angie.
Project Overview
Angie Feser, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services for the City of Edmonds, introduced Project Consultant
Steve Duh of Conservation Technix, who provided the Edmonds PROS plan overview.
What is the PROS Plan?
o The Edmonds Parks Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan is a 6‐year guide for helping the City
manage and improve its parks, recreation programs and other outdoor experiences. The Plan looks
to the future and will establish goals, identify specific projects and ideas on how to implement
projects for the next 6 to 10 years.
At the core, the PROS Plan is guided by a few basic questions:
o What are the City’s strengths and what areas can see improvement?
o How will the City meet today’s park and recreation needs and the futures?
What will the City focus on?
o An assessment of Edmonds’ parks and open space will help the PROS plan weigh project priorities.
The PROS plan is the foundations for pursuing state grants and will help the City stay eligible for
other grants that could help pay for some improvements in the plan.
o Community involvement, including outreach from people in Edmonds who speak languages other
than English, will also guide investments and shape the PROS plan.
Community feedback gathered through:
o A Community‐wide survey with 1,958 responses.
o A virtual community meeting in July with 20 participants.
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o Ongoing updates through the City’s website and social media outlets.
What have we heard so far?
o 99% of respondents shared that parks and recreation spaces are essential or important to their
personal wellbeing.
o 81% of respondents shared that they visit parks/recreation and open spaces at least a couple times
per month.
Why do people visit Edmonds parks? In order of what was heard most:
What are the amenities at parks and recreational spaces that interest people the most? Listed in order of
top preferences:
o Pedestrian and bike trails in parks
o Indoor fitness and exercise facilities
o Community gardens
o Upgraded or renovated playgrounds and play structures
o Outdoor fitness equipment
What improvements should the City focus on? Listed in order of priorities from the community:
o Connecting gaps in trail system, expand trail connections
o Improve or upgrade existing parklands
o Buy more conservation and open space lands
o Build an aquatic center
o Improve restroom facilities
What recreational activities and existing programs are of the highest interest to people? Listed in order of
preference:
o Community events, such as outdoor movies, Hazel Miller Plaza summer concerts
o Outdoor programs, including Beach Rangers or environmental education
o Youth programs, such as summer day camps, arts or gymnastics
o Youth sports programs and camps
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Presentation Part One
Focus areas
The City of Edmonds heard community interest to focus investments in south and southeast Edmonds.
The City of Edmonds followed up on this priority and analyzed how far different residential areas in
Edmonds are to parks, recreational spaces, or open spaces. This analysis map shows areas in proximity to
developed city parks; the areas in red are within a ten‐minute walking distance, while areas in white depict a
further walk to get to an outdoor recreational space.
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The City created a second analysis map to identify the proximity between residential neighborhoods and
trails, as well as parks. This map analysis offered evidence that the south, southeast and south parts of
Edmonds lack adequate recreational spaces and trails.
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Poll No. 1: Over the next 6 – 10 years, in what parts of Edmonds should the City prioritize additional park and
open space investments? Select up to three.
* This poll is to share quick thoughts, further discussion is welcome during Q/A.
Poll No. 2: If you had to pick only one improvement to Edmonds’ park system, which of the following would you
choose? Choose one.
We would also like to hear from you. Tell us what parks you visit and how you would like to see them improved.
What do you like about the parks? What is missing? Are parks easy to access? What do they need? What could be
better?
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North
Edmonds
Downtown Highway 99
corridor
Southeast
Edmonds
Southwest
Edmonds
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20%
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Playground
updates
Improved
restrooms
Improved
maintenance
Picnic
amenities
Shade for
playgrounds
Bike skills/
pump track
Community
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Q&A:
We are in great need for new skateparks in the area, the ones in Edmonds and Lynndale are out of date.
o The City is installing a new skatepark as part of the Civic Park Project
There are no poll answer options for increasing the NATURAL habitat‐ for example the tree canopy. Instead,
the options are all structural. Children are in greater need of NATURE to interact with than they are paved
and constructed, human made facilities.
o The objective for this question is to ask about physical improvements, but there will be other
questions/polls to address the need for additional open space.
Expand Yost Pool operations.
More trees especially with benches. Note climate change will mean hotter temperatures
Current Edmonds and Lynndale skateparks are not worth fixing, they need replacement.
o Lynndale Skate Park is part of the Lynnwood Park system. Civic Park is being re‐developed (the old
park has been removed and a new one being built).
Underwater dive park curation
Will the City try to buy the UNOCAL property when it becomes available and turn it into a park and not use it
for development?
What is the status of the UNOCAL property purchase? Land is at a premium. City needs to purchase.
o I believe you are referring to the Chevron property by the marsh. The City secured the first right of
refusal for acquisition of this property – the City is considering acquiring that property. There are
other options for other state agencies to buy that land and lease it to the city. Options are being
explored around that property.
Increased accessibility to current parks.
I have had young people mention they would like mountain biking area.
Better trail maintenance at Yost.
Please remember that SW County Park also serves Edmonds’ residents.
Return to natural habitat, increased accessibility, stewardship of current trails to help reduce off‐trail traffic.
Would like to see better irrigation monitoring overall. Most parks with grassy areas seem to always have
very squishy, overwatered lawn areas. Seems to me that watering could be reduced (or use better
technology to water smarter) in many areas (saving money and making grassy areas useful/less muddy).
More park benches in a covered area for the occasional rain shower.
I am concerned about the conservation needs of parks. There are erosion problems, especially in Yost and
Maplewood parks. These are the “headwaters” of Shell and Northstram creeks. Consequently, both these
creeks have serious erosion problems and sediment flows in the creeks. I’d like to see more emphasis on
use of Open Space in the PROS plan.
Improvements are needed in upgrading the natural environments children especially and all other ages as
well have opportunity to engage with and interact within close proximity of where they live in a
predominantly built environment.
Functional toilets: Porta‐toilets are better than nothing at all.
Make and maintain the dive park.
It would be great to have mountain bike locations and educating the public about where mountain biking is
safe/permitted. Example, there is a lot of mountain biking activity on small trails in Yost Park and people are
unclear as to whether this is a permissible activity.
Possible ILA with County for Esperance Park (to make better picnic benches and art corridor and electric
outlets). Possible ILA with Ballinger Park to install amenities that Edmonds residents have better access to
on Edmonds side of the Mountain Lake Terrace Park around the lake.
Would very much like to see the Unocal property purchased as a park.
Lynndale skatepark needs improvement – at least filling cracks. They have grown over the years making it
difficult and dangerous.
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I live next to the main City Park on 3rd Ave S. Both the entry drive and the exit drive are badly in need of
repaving. They are also too narrow to be safe for both pedestrians and automobiles and the many vehicles
from the city maintenance yard that use these roads daily. Is there a plan to address this need?
Community engagement in maintaining parks.
Amenities near Lake Ballinger launch
Could the city purchase the UNOCAL Property as a City park?
Love the improvements to the Esperance Park in southeast area that is NOT Edmonds.
I would like to see a redesign of the South Brackett’s Landing area to be more useable and feature more
drought tolerant, native plants.
When will Maplewood Park get some much‐needed attention? It encourages some pretty shady behavior
since it is mostly hidden and open after dark, the gate is never closed. Bike trails for kids, better signage to
increase usage, attention to those way to tall and not healthy trees.
Presentation Part Two
The City heard a strong interest for additional community events. The City currently offers a range of community
events, including large and medium sized events, and smaller neighborhood events like concerts in local parks.
Additional events will require additional staff, maintenance, and partners. We would like to learn more about the
events you’d like to see. We want to hear your thoughts: what type of events should the city focus on? Please feel
free to use QA to offer other ideas.
Poll No. 3: We heard interest in additional community events. What types of events should the City focus on?
* Other suggestions: Change the events focus to ____ (use Q&A to offer ideas)
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16%
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25%
13%
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5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Big Events(festivals
and markets)
Medium Events
(movies)
Small
Neighborhood-park
Events
Keep Existing Mix Other suggestions
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Q&A:
Isn’t Taste run by the Chamber not the City?
o Chamber manages the Taste with the City as a partner. We are asking if the Edmonds community
would like more of these events. If so, those events could be provided by the City or other
organizations.
Cultural celebrations near international districts
I could hear Taste Edmonds from my house. It was awful.
Events in venues outside of the Bowl, please.
I think it is appropriate for other organizations to host and manage large events.
More opportunities for neighborhood nature walks (small, quiet gatherings of an educational nature) “forest
bathing” or “forest therapy” for example, bird and plant identification and understanding.
Having partners like the Chamber and ECA or private companies if there are more events
More environmental awareness ‐ events or demonstration areas.
Inclusion of indigenous populations.
Tasting tours of different restaurants (maybe with one ticket for all).
For local events, use the opportunity to share information and education on environmental issues since the
Climate Crisis is upon us‐‐‐ to have compost options available.
Events not in bowl, in local neighborhoods. Large events in the Bowl are not really for locals anymore. No
events in the streets or right of ways.
Educational events for wildlife.
Encourage the permitting to change from fireworks shows to drone shows for 4th of July possibly partnered
with live music.
Now we will move on to aquatics and the need for a pool replacement. Yost pool is around 50 years old and nearing
the end of its life. A 2009 feasibility study of Yost pool suggested the need for its replacement. There is strong
support to replace Yost pool, which offers questions to consider. For example, should the pool be:
A large, regional pool?
A small, neighborhood pool?
Should the pool be indoor or outdoor?
Each option listed above has different requirements for staffing, maintenance, and associated development costs.
For example, a local scale, outdoor pool is seasonal, and offers limited use in summer months. Even as a limited
option, there are high costs. For example, constructing something like this would cost around $4 – 6 million.
A year‐round, local scale, indoor pool, in comparison, might cost around $15 – 20 million, and might not be able to
accommodate all activities and community desires.
A large, outdoor pool that serves regionally would be seasonal, and might cost around $10 – 12 million.
An indoor, regional aquatic center ‐ kind of like the one in Lynwood – might cost around $30 – 40 million.
Accordingly, we are interested to learn more about community preferences for the Yost pool replacement.
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Poll No. 4: If the City were to replace Yost Pool with a new aquatics facility, what should be the focus for a new
facility?
Q&A:
Yost pool should be for locals, and funding should come mainly from verdant. It should be free for all.
Lynnwood Pool is already so close. Yost should differ from that.
Pools, fountains, other water features will become increasingly essential as hotter weather during the
summer becomes more prevalent with climate change.
Aquatics is a perfect opportunity to partner with other cities and agencies in SW county. Edmonds needn’t
go it alone.
We need a “no pool” option to reflect that as a low priority. We have much more serious needs.
The Yost site pool is best suited for outdoors. Stay within that footprint.
With wonderful indoor pool facilities close by in MLT and Lynnwood, I like an offering similar to our Yost
Park offering (outdoor summer pool in the trees).
If regional scale/outdoor ‐ it could have traditional use in the summer, but then have winter use in the
summer as well if used as Nordic‐style hot/cold therapeutic baths. Extremely popular, but very few facilities
in this area. https://www.scandinave.com/whistler/en/baths/ .
replacement of pool in other location of Yost would allow for more trails and natural areas.
The local‐scale outdoor pool at Yost Park is the gem of Edmonds.
What about both: local indoor and outdoor pools?
Another important priority to Edmonds community members are trails and trail connections. Opportunities for
outdoor running, and other outdoor recreation activities are also of interest. There is a community‐wide desire to
expand the trail system in Edmonds. Currently, the City is planning for bike lane improvements, including how to
providing safe routes with signs and maps.
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39%
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10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Local-scale pool, outdoor Local-scale pool, indoor Regional-scale, outdoor Regional-scale, indoor
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Poll No. 5: What do you see as the most important options for improving trails in Edmonds? (Select all that apply):
What other ideas do you have to improve trail connections across Edmonds?
Q&A:
The interurban trail is not connected with Edmonds through the intersection with 104 – this should be a high
priority to complete so it’s connected. Improved safety is important. While proximity to parks and open
space is important, the quality of resource should be a consideration in your level of service analysis. For
example, I don’t think it’s right to consider a 10‐acre athletic field comparable to parks located within the
“Bowl”; I hope that is also a consideration in your level of service analysis, which was not quite drawn out
during your presentation.
In regard to the pool: money is not infinite, and I think that available funding should be allocated to address
the quality of services offered. The City should prioritize communities that are fundamentally underserved.
In terms of events: all events happen within the “Bowl”. I would like to see an expansion of the Uptown
Market to feature more food vendors, specifically, fruit and vegetable vendors. I found this missing from the
public market.
Use un‐opened street rights of way
Access to the trails and knowing where they are is important. I am sure there are more in the city than I am
aware of.
More public paths between neighborhoods. Trails that are for walking rather than biking
Complete the “missing link” in front of the Ebbtide!
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46%
40%
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10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Improve signage and
trails information
Improve maintenance of
existing trails
Build new trails in
existing
parks/openspace
Acquire and build new
trail corridors
Use right-of-way and
sidewalks
All options
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Try to offer many trails to be inclusive and accessible.
Agree with the comment about eliminating fireworks shows in the city, especially in proximity to the
shoreline and parks. They pollute, degrade air quality, frighten animals and those with PTSD and leave
garbage that then gets washed into waterways. They also create major traffic snarls and idling cars are
another environmental degradation, not to mention being a fire hazard.
Needed a ‘lighting needs on the walking paths’ question‐ Ballinger neighborhood and the walking area
around the Playfields near OVD between (NE Edmonds)? Many people do or would walk there late in the
evening. In the winter it is dark and not as safe
The Edmonds section of the Interurban Trail does not reflect Edmonds’ beauty. Also building safe
connections for bikes to access light rail is huge.
It would be nice to see the emphasis on trail improvements to accommodate kids safely having fun on their
bikes. Also for older kids making trails for mountain type bikers. Away from cars, not on the streets.
Maplewood would be great for this.
I agree about connecting Edmonds to the interurban trail
I am concerned about taking away road space in existing streets. Congestion such as might be experienced if
trails are put on the existing Highway 4. Purchasing land for bike trails is necessary rather than taking
existing land to share bike and car trails
Permitted usage for existing trails needs to be clarified. Lots of our wooded trails are used being utilized by
mountain and motorized bikes and in many cases it is hazardous to hikers/walkers due to trail size. I don’t
believe they are supposed to be used this purpose but there is not signage informing users/ enforcement of
rules.
o Currently, the city code does not disallow the use of bikes in the parks; so we are unable to post
signs or rules about prohibited usage that doesn’t exist. In order for us to change that, the city code
would need to be changed; then we could move forward with different signage. Overall, the code
does not state that bikes are not allowed in parks.
“HERE, HERE” for the Interurban trail improvements ‐ bummed that it is closed during light rail development
in Lynnwood area, but all for public transportation,
Work with County and neighboring cities to repair and build new interconnections. This will increase access
and improve safety.
I would like to see the Balinger side improved to coincide with the great work that the city of MLT is doing
for upgrade at the main park area.
I would like to see the Balinger side improved to coincide with the great work that the city of MLT is doing
for upgrade at the main park area.
Important to provide connections to existing trails. Trails should be accessible to walkers and bikers, without
having to drive to a parking facility to get on the trail.
Safety for walking is a concern. Any lighting in the city, especially in proximity to parks, needs to be Dark
Skies compliant, especially to reduce intrusion into wildlife habitat and interference with bird migration and
provide someplace with darkest skies for viewing the night sky.
Better access to Meadowdale Park. The signage can be confusing and direct people down Norma Beach Rd if
they miss it.
My comment is about safety in Yost Park. Last week, I went for a walk in Yost Park, no cars around, felt a
little scary b/c it was just me in park. I walked fast because no one was there; it was a little scary. Are you
guys thinking about maybe a phone or cameras in the park for people? I want to clarify that I went to the
Yost Park in the day 1:00 pm. and I were the only person there. It will be great to see police around ‐ safety
is my priority.
o Yost Park is not lit with streetlights or other lights, although park hours are from 8 am – dusk, so it
technically closes at dusk and in the evenings when it does get darker. If there are specific
improvements that would make you feel more comfortable the PRCS would like to have that
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conversation. We would be willing to include additional improvements to make the park feel safer.
Maybe we can get in touch following this conversation. There are lots of other concerns around
safety in Yost Park, so this will be important for city to address.
We need to preserve trees, especially in watersheds.
I think the top priority is for acquisition especially in SE Edmonds and the marsh.
Please remember the wisdom of Joni Mitchell ‐ DO NOT pave paradise and put up a parking lot.
Also agree with all the first caller had to say. I loved the Uptown Market; however, I was disappointed that
there were few to no produce vendors/ aka FARMERS. Would love to see community gardens with options
for sharing produce in neighborhood markets such as this.
I would like to see more work on connecting/way finding to Lake Ballinger. Edmonds should continue to rely
on Ballinger as a resource for the southeastern part of the city.
HOORAY for MORE TREES! Does the park collaborate with the Edmonds Tree Board?
With the south part of Edmonds needing more parks (we are in a parks desert), the city should look for
partnering opportunities. One is coming up with the affordable housing project with the Lutheran church. I'd
like to see the city work with the church to develop a park on some of their property so that housing project
can be integrated with the rest of the neighborhood through a playground that is used by the entire
neighborhood
More youth‐oriented activities in parks like skateboarding and parkour. More park staff at the parks to
maintain and help community.
Provide grants and build more partnerships with grassroots and community organizations to host events,
improve access to parks and recreation, help with safety, etc. Grassroots and community organizations can
help local governments better understand community needs and how to engage them.
Need to reduce light pollution. I have a headlamp for some of the times I am out after dark.
When looking at pools for 4‐40 million!!! Skateparks are low maintenance. If designed correctly by proper
skatepark builder they will be a timeless addition to the city that has draw from out other local
communities. MLT and Lynwood do not have parks). Brier is terrible as well. We have a huge hole in this
dept. Please see Calivera (Lake Stevens) skate park and Torgeson Nnorth Bend) as great examples of
timeless design and construction. See MLTskatepark.org my personal website for skatepark advocacy.
thank you
The local parks are not patrolled, and they are not closed at night. I live next to Maplewood and it is very
busy after hours and not in a good way.
Is there a reason not to make Maplewood Park walk‐in only/ driveway designed to obstruct vehicles to avoid
the problems happening there after hours?
o We are aware of neighbors’ concerns of Maplewood Park around safety, security and after‐hours
activities in the park. We are aware and in communication with police department to request for
additional sweeps and drive‐throughs in the park. There is always a consideration of including a gate
in the park, however this would require maintenance staff to lock and unlock gate, and we don’t
currently have the staff to do this.
I heard “free camping.” Did I hear that wrong?
o We do not have camping or campsites in any of our parks; we do not provide camping in our parks –
that is not an option.
o The section of the presentation refers to youth summer camps and to programming, rather than
camping outside.
Are there any plans around community gardens?
o Edmonds PRCS received a wonderful donation from Shirly Johnson Property, There has been some
discussions in the past about this site being used for a community garden. The Park will need to go
through master planning process for engaged community.
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o In addition, we are seeing in PROS plans responses for community gardens – that will require
additional research into finding potential locations
Is the Park Department considering climate impacts in its planning?
o Yes, in several ways. One as simple as plant material and design – shifting to plant material that
don’t require additives, etc. being aware of species that we are using, considering species that
require less water, etc.
o In addition, parks provide benefits to help with climate change as well. I.e. tree canopies provide
shade, ecological benefits for water and air
Will the permitting be different for events that will be allowed at Civic Park when it is completed?
o Civic Park was designed in conjunction with several large festival producers; things like fireworks
show and Taste of Edmonds. The park has been designed to accommodate larger festivals, and the
expectation is that they will return to Civic Park.
The Parks Dept needs to include ways to incorporate climate mitigation and adaptation into the planning.
Examples: preserve and increase tree canopy and restore the Edmonds Marsh, which will reduce flooding on
Hwy 104.
Regarding the question on climate change, do you have a plan to increase the tree canopy both in the parks
and open spaces?
o We don’t necessarily have a plan specific to X amount of trees per park or increasing tree canopies.
But we do utilize our parks for tree and vegetation planting. There is a considerable amount of tree
planting every year within parks department. We complete tree planting during the restoration of
park sites.
More outreach and volunteerism solicited for park and marsh maintenance. The supervision may mean it
isn’t even a cost savings but makes the community more vested in our natural spaces. I want to ditto an
earlier commenter who said that outreach and education on being good stewards of the earth would be a
great focus for our park in our park spaces‐ passive methods not so expensive. Also, where can we put
water collection tanks to minimize amounts of stormwater going into our creeks?
o This is something that we have started to do and are looking for more opportunities for partnership.
Lynndale as I understand it was a collaboration between Lynnwood and Edmonds? Great to hear about
already planned replacement of Civic Park. Who is the designer? This is a huge problem when cities do not
consult skateboarders and people who use them when designing. You may be just making another park that
will have little use due to poor design. This is the most unfortunate part of skateboard park development. I
have links to preferred designers on my site. www.Mltskatepark.org. – Grindline, Dreamworks, Evergreen.
Water usage needs to be considered in all new plantings and landscaping.
Since Civic Park will include many features to enhance the space for all to enjoy, how can you continue to
have fireworks there when they cause noise and mess that impacts all who live nearby? I highly recommend
partnering with the chamber to offer drone or laser shows. Since we are the first designated Creative
District, I would like to see us do something new, creative and special in our community for the 4th of July
celebrations.
The current Edmonds Marsh will need lots of help ($) readjusting to salt water and clean up of invasive
species. Can the plan include potential connectivity to the UNOCAL property?
The concern about safety in Yost is regarding unleashed dogs ‐ not just for people but for leashed dogs too.
Needs to include safety for the other beings (wildlife) with whom we share this area, the ones who came
before us who are being increasingly driven from their original homes. We need contiguous wildlife habitat
that provides safe habitat for native species of all kinds, including places protected from human and other
invasive intrusion.
Other comments for engagement:
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Zoom is really not an effective way to reach all of our folks. It requires a fast internet connection, as well as a
device. Phoning in leaves the presentation sight unseen. So, these meetings are only truly accessible to
those with means and not the general community.
o Due to COVID, we can have limited in person engagement around this plan (attending night market);
we will continue to look for opportunities around this plan as it is safe to do so.
Is it possible for individuals, other than those attending today, to give feedback about specific parks? I'm
thinking specific input on specific parks might be valuable to the department
o We encourage questions and comments to continue after the meeting ends. We encourage you to
ask your neighbors to share feedback as well.
Time to do some in‐person events again also, with appropriate precautions, of course. Doing Zoom‐only is
not adequate.
o Edmonds’ current policy does not allow in person meetings; we would obviously prefer to do this in
person but are unable to do so. Do have a timeline associated with project – adoption by February
to be eligible for state funding for the next 3 years. Additional comments are welcome. The team is
always available to email directly to the PROS plan email address and parks dept. is always available
for conversations via phone call, or email.
I hope there will be virtual opportunities to attend. Some people wouldn't attend an in‐ person event.
What’s Next?
Visit city website; continued conversations with city council and planning board; draft PROS Plan by year
end; please visit website to share additional comments.
The survey links have been posted in the Chat for this meeting. You can access the survey directly from
those links or use your phone to scan the QR code shown on the screen.
If you have anything else you would like to share, please email the Edmonds team at
PROSPlan@edmondswa.gov and someone will respond directly to you.
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STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSION NOTES
Project Name: Edmonds PROS Plan Update Project No.: Proj‐# 21‐138PLN
Location: Zoom Video Conference Interview Date: August 17, 2021 Time: 12:30 pm
Notes by: Steve Duh, Conservation Technix
Participant: Greg Ferguson, Edmonds Stewards
program
Jenna Nand, business owner, Chamber
board member
Bill Derry, resident, retired planner,
People for Puget Sound board chair
Angie Feser, Director, Edmonds Parks,
Recreation & Cultural Services
Shannon Burley, Assistant Director, Edmonds
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Steve Duh, Conservation Technix
Subject: Stakeholder Group Discussion (#1)
PURPOSE
To discuss current interests and future needs related to Edmonds’ parks and recreation opportunities. The meeting
took place on August 17, 2021, via a Zoom video conference from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm.
DISCUSSION
The discussion began with brief introductions and an overview of the City’s PROS Plan update process. A set of
questions were used to initiate the discussion and explore ideas about local parks and recreation needs.
What Participants Value about Edmonds’ Parks and Recreation
Growing up and playing at Mathay Ballinger Park
Waterfront and beach public space – great democratic space, everyone can enjoy the view and the water
(e.g., walk the marina, picnic by the sea)
Waterfront, especially daytime low tide
There are more visitors coming to Edmonds, which is good for merchants. Edmonds has the best people
and public space, which equals charm
There is frequent music and at different scales (small, solo performer events and large concerts in City Park
and on Main Street).
It is critical for kids to play outside and have natural space
Access to two county parks – chapter 2 of the 2016 PROS Plan notes per capita acreage and level of service.
Edmonds is low in open space parks, and service levels might show as better if the city counts the county
park in Esperance
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Comments on Maintenance
Parks operation staff is doing great, work hard and interact with the public graciously
Parks are well‐maintained and clean. Cleanliness is not an issue in the Bowl and north Edmonds. There is a
different demographic around Mathay Ballinger Park and Hwy 99, with more of a ‘street population’ there.
Park maintenance and cleanliness is more of an issue in southwest and southeast Edmonds.
Consider starting a business investment district along Hwy 99 to help finance improvements.
Yost Park has been very busy during COVID; parking lot has been full
There are different uses in open spaces versus parks (i.e., encampments). The city should tackle it, so all
feel safe to use these spaces. Support and assistance for the unhoused are better than a sweep. (Note: The
City is trying to get a social worker to aid in this area.)
Maintenance overall is really good and should continue to be high/highest priority.
Invasive species is an ongoing issue. Sound Salmon Solutions and Edmonds Stewards can help with invasive
species control (see 2016 Plan, chapter 4, goal 4)
Open Space Needs
Edmonds Marsh is an underused gem; expanding that site is a big habitat opportunity and chance to
daylight creek into the Sound. Add a boardwalk and viewing platform
Look at the Unocal property; it might be a surplus opportunity from the company. Consider adding it to
Edmonds’ park system
There is not a lot of open space left in the city. One opportunity is to open street rights‐of‐way, Consider
opportunities for temporary or permanent improvements, such as basketball, tennis, trails. There is a fair
amount of unopened ROW in southeast Edmonds
The forest parcel across from Yost Park might be subdivided and would be a good candidate to buy it and
maintain as tree canopy (Shell Creek).
Recreation Opportunities & Needs
At Mathay Ballinger, add exercise equipment – play equipment for adults. More open to all ages and
abilities, especially seniors
Sport leagues are well‐organized for active sports, politically strong and can take care of themselves
There is a need for extended trails and natural trails – connect waterfront, Meadowdale, Marsh, Yost
The 2016 Plan has a reference to climate change. Make parks easier to access on foot, attempt to lessen
the impact of vehicular access. Also, watch for water rise at waterfront sites; add more tree cover
Would like to see more flowering trees along streets and more trees along Hwy 99. More trees and shade
will help with the impact of high temperatures on the street and sidewalk. Add more shade, benches and
hydration stations
Recreation Programs
Yoga on beach or in parks. Hainsworth Park has outdoor yoga
Focus on youth, elderly and disabled communities, with focus on public health
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Project ideas
Acquire more park and open space lands (south and east Edmonds are most deficient).
Focus more on Hwy 99, which is not recognizable as Edmonds (i.e., art, trees, look, feel). There should be
more equity in park investments. Hwy 99 generates more tax revenue than the Bowl; harder to fund
projects in area like Hwy 99.
The Marsh property offers opportunities for trees and habitat value; might be easier to find outside
resources fund a project like the Marsh than Hwy 99 area projects.
Develop more space for pollinators and re‐wilding. Consider a w ildlife crossing on 76th. Plant more trees
and plants.
Concern about dog park near Puget Sound and with urine and waste going into the Sound. It is a bacterial
‘hotspot’
Look for opportunities for an east/west trail from Hwy 99 to the ferry, something safe and separated
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STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSION NOTES
Project Name: Edmonds PROS Plan Update Project No.: Proj‐# 21‐138PLN
Location: Zoom Video Conference Interview Date: August 19, 2021 Time: 10:00 am
Notes by: Steve Duh, Conservation Technix
Participant: Ken Cooper, Edmonds Boys & Girls Club,
Executive Director
Heather Damron, Edmonds moms group
Alison Pence, Rotary, Diversity
Commission
Tia Scace, Edmonds Garden Club
Ashley Song, Arts Commission
Matt Finch, ESD Facility Manager
Angie Feser, Director, Edmonds Parks,
Recreation & Cultural Services
Shannon Burley, Assistant Director, Edmonds
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Steve Duh, Conservation Technix
Subject: Stakeholder Group Discussion (#2)
PURPOSE
To discuss current interests and future needs related to Edmonds’ parks and recreation opportunities. The meeting
took place on August 19, 2021, via a Zoom video conference from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.
DISCUSSION
The discussion began with brief introductions and an overview of the City’s PROS Plan update process. A set of
questions were used to initiate the discussion and explore ideas about local parks and recreation needs.
What Participants Value about Edmonds’ Parks and Recreation
Walking the waterfront, several parks have different things to offer (i.e., variety, active, passive, sunset,
water)
For the Boys & Girls Club, we take our biking club to Yost Park and use City Park for the splash pad.
Appreciate rule change for dogs in parks
Value the greenspace. As a parent, I appreciate the playgrounds, but gravitate toward the trails. At Sierra
Park, would prefer to see nature area, rather than playground equipment
Always try to hike forested park on walks
There are a lot of trees that offer environmental benefits
Would like to see more open space and more public art in parks
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Comments on Maintenance
Maintenance is great. There is not a lot of litter and no damage to trails
City Park is packed daily; Pine Street Park is used heavily
City Park is clean, busy. With all the events, the clean‐up is great
The pier walkway has a lot of seaweed and is slippery at times
Focus on areas that aren’t just in higher economic areas
There are never enough staff to manage plants. Volunteers are great, but more is needed to remove
invasives
Recreation Needs
Make sure all parks are accessible.
At Marina Park, the ADA parking is closest to the water, but the porta potties are near the off‐leash area
and far from these parking stalls. Move the logs for room for porta potties closer in
At Mathay Ballinger, there is one ADA stall, and visitors can’t really get to the features in the park from
there (e.g., picnic table, porta potty, play area)
More effort on conservation (i.e., climate change) – would like to see less grass/lawn (incl the related
watering, fertilizing & resources) and more regionally appropriate plants
Need more open space and parks
There is really nothing in the southeast portion of the city, especially in multi‐family areas with no open
space to walk to
There is a demand for athletic fields – need both, open space and fields for active use
ESD worked more with the city in the past building turf fields at Woodway and with Lynnwood for
Meadowdale fields
If there were to be an aquatic center, maybe find a site along Hwy 99, rather than in the Bowl
Walking and biking paths across the city and to/from school.
Collaborate with ESD regarding improvements that might help accommodate field trips or walking to
school. (ESD noted that there are likely no major construction in Edmonds in the next ten years.)
Connect a trail east/west to the Interurban Trail
Add a food garden or more community gardens; Garden Club gets requests for more pea patches
Future needs
More open fields and more athletic fields
Maintain what we have
The Boys & Girls Club is always searching for space for recreation programs
Keep a strong focus on tree canopy
Moon shot idea – walkable recreation within five minutes for all residents. This might be a challenge in the
south and southeast. Difficult to walk to Mathay Ballinger Park – no direct route, dangerous traffic, no safe
pedestrian route
More green for everyone and closer to Hwy 99
Conserve open space and expand on it with more restoration; improve access to nature and wildlife. During
COVID, really appreciate having things to see and do (i.e., trees, birds, wildlife, etc.)
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Communication
Consider translating more city materials and information, but it may need in‐person translation in the
various dialects. The focus tends to be on the main dialect (i.e., Mandarin). Personal, direct outreach should
be expanded, but the city may need to have people of color conducting the outreach
Hwy 99 area needs more access to social and health services
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STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSION NOTES
Project Name: Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Project No.: Proj‐# 21‐138PLN
Location: Phone Calls & Zoom Conferences Interview
Dates:
Sept. 3, 9, 10, & 28,
2021
Times: varied
Notes by: Jean Akers, Conservation Technix
Participant: Angela Harris, Port of Edmonds
Commissioner
Natalie Seitz, Resident, Equity advocate
Kirsten Paust, Resident, Pool advocate
Matt Finch, Director of Facility Operations,
Edmonds School District
Jean Akers, Conservation Technix
Subject: Stakeholder One‐on‐one Interviews
PURPOSE
To discuss current issues, opportunities and needs for park and recreation amenities. The interviews took place
individually from September 3rd to 28th via phone call or Zoom engagement.
DISCUSSION
Each interview began with a brief introduction and overview of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS)
Plan update process. The interviewee was asked to briefly describe their role and relationship to Edmonds’ parks
and recreation provision. A set of questions were then used to guide the discussion and elicit ideas about the park
system and local recreation needs.
Agency or Individual Roles
The Port of Edmonds values its partnership with City Parks & Recreation; the relationship and
communications are good.
The Port owns land adjacent to several city‐owned park and open space lands and coordinates with access
and amenities, where feasible.
Edmonds School District (ESD) goes beyond the City of Edmonds with its boundaries including Woodway,
Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Esperance.
The City Parks & Recreation and ESD have collaborated on sports fields implementation projects in the past
and are interested in continuing to partner on capital projects that can benefit the community.
ESD actively supports community events by offering rental of is facilities and parking areas to support
festivals and programming.
Advocating for equity and inclusion of the South Edmonds and SR 99 communities to provide more park
and recreation facilities in underserved areas.
Advocating for better management and future upgrades and improvements at Yost Pool.
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Value/Rating of Parks
Port Commissioners noted that parks were generally in average to good condition and had numerous
volunteer activities engaged in work projects.
More promotion could be coordinated to spread the word about community events.
Waterfront Center is amazing.
ESD wants to reconnect parks leadership with their Capital Partnership Program that works informally to
coordinate community‐related improvements through needs assessments.
Park facilities are good.
South Edmonds and the SR 99 community are lacking in sufficient park facilities and should take a more
upfront priority in creating a more equitable park system.
Concerns or Issues
Restrooms at the fishing pier need an upgrade. They’re too dark and have bad night lighting.
Restrooms near the ferry dock & underwater park needs major upgrade/renovation.
City park sports fields have drainage issue in right field in the spring.
Increased walkability and safe routes to school & parks.
Capital investments have been mostly focused on downtown and wa terfront leaving the South Edmonds
and SR 99 community underserved in park and trail facilities.
Current gap in Interurban Trail makes for a dangerous connection. Connect gaps to create more regional
trail value.
Create a durable process using an equity‐based matrix and review/evaluate maintenance allocations to
ensure equity in park care.
Reinforce the public health role of parks in the community.
SR 99 & South Edmonds communities have higher temperatures due to more urban development (and away
from waterfront) and could benefit from more green spaces and tree canopy.
Spur trail between Mathay Ballinger Park and Interurban Trail needs to be repaved.
Avoid consuming Mathay Ballinger Park with a future SWM basin, reducing its footprint for possible future
recreational amenities.
In gap analysis, add service areas for all park & rec amenities, not just neighborhood and community parks.
Address access to programming.
What’s the future plan for Yost Pool? Aquatic programs are big value to community & need to be preserved
into the future.
Yost Pool had a great summer swimming program run by the YMCA but the switch to Cascade Swim Club
has limited the public access to the pool.
Review and evaluate concessionaire terms and agreements to ensure community‐based programming
value.
Yost Park had unlimited access for YMCA programming that affected park capacity and public use of Yost
Park. Was there any review of park carrying capacity? Traffic study for effect of programming?
Sunset corridor may be impacted by railroad expansion of third rail line. How can trail access be protected?
Older kids are not well‐served except at the skate park. More recreational opportunities are needed like
zip‐lines, BMX tracks, BIG swings, etc.
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Project ideas
Parks map would be good to make information more accessible.
Promotion of Edmonds parks could include other providers (county, school & other lands) as useful
resources in their park information.
Future daylighting of Willow Creek could be an opportunity for more partnering and coordination between
Port and City Parks.
A community recreation center (better than Yost).
Improved access & boardwalk along the east side of Edmonds Marsh.
Enhanced interpretive programs around the hatchery
More sports fields for games and practices are needed
More arts, cultural and environmental activities
More soccer and mountain biking
A Park Steward program could represent park efforts and solidify volunteer activities
Enhance walkability to the waterfront from residential areas.
Potential expansion of former Woodway HS campus could involve additional sports fields, lighting or a
future school site.
City could benefit from a sports complex that provides tournament capacity to draw more economic
activity.
An “opportunity fund” for SR 99 could help with resources and acquisitions to address current inequities.
Parks could provide meeting spaces that could be rented/reserved by small businesses and individuals since
library only allows public uses. Snohomish (Willis Tucker) provides private reservable meeting space as a
good service to the community. This space could be combined with the City’s future satellite office along
SR 99.
Add a bike tool station on the Interurban Trail.
Rework 77 to Trail so it’s safer.
Add restrooms and a drinking fountain to Mathay Ballinger Park.
Enhance landscaping along utility corridor for better aesthetics.
Upgrade infrastructure at Yost Pool.
Marina Beach Park OLA could be improved by the removal of some of the older agility equipment.
Key Priorities
Collaborate on Port’s waterfront project to help create a seamless boardwalk experience.
Consideration of an inter‐local agreement between parks and ESD to help facilitate partnerships and
capital project resources and implementation. ESD has an ILA with Lynnwood where Lynnwood
contributes to elementary school construction to enlarge the gym to be able to accommodate more
community‐based programming.
Safe routes to parks and schools through enhanced walkability in the community.
Lighting for Woodway Campus synthetic fields to extend available play time throughout the year.
Add a “pocket park” classification to address an inequity in park definitions. Address the disparity
between park plan classifications and city code definitions.
Provide more park amenities in SR 99 & South Edmonds communities.
The ‘International District’ along SR 99 deserves more city investment and attention: tree plantings,
connected green spaces, pedestrian‐friendly amenities. (See Shoreline as an example.)
Yost Pool upgrades.
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Completion of Civic Park.
Balance resources to invest across the City.
Other Comments
The Port will be moving its administration building (current structure to be removed) with a major rework
of the waterfront boardwalk. The project will create some small open space(s) along the promenade.
ESD is facing capacity issues at Sherwood & West Gate Elementary Schools while Edmonds Elementary
School has declining enrollment. A 5‐10 year plan for elementary school replacement in Edmonds could be
an opportunity to partner with Parks & Recreation.
Partnering with ESD for a future aquatic center is feasible.
Could there be a partnership with Mountlake Terrace to allow some development of the west side of
Ballinger Park to provide for Edmonds’ residential park needs? Could Edmonds lease part of that parkland
for developing more active park facilities, like sports fields?
“Edmonds Moms”, a Facebook group, has over 7,000 members and could be a resource for parks & rec
communications.
“Edmonds Dogs” is another local interest group to be considered in communications about projects and
programming.
Informal volunteer group in Yost Park has been trimming blackberries and clearing overgrown vegetation
along trails. Could this be a human resource that gets expanded into a “Friends of Parks” 501.3.c entity?
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STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSION NOTES
Project Name: Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Project No.: Proj‐# 21‐138PLN
Location: Zoom Video Conference Interview Date: Oct. 14, 2021 Times: 11:00am
Notes by: Jean Akers, Conservation Technix
Participant: Joomi Kim, Executive Director
Korean Community Services Center
Jean Akers, Conservation Technix
Subject: Stakeholder Interview
PURPOSE
To discuss current issues, opportunities and needs for park and recreation amenities. The interview took place on
October 14th via Zoom video conference.
DISCUSSION
The discussion began with a brief introduction and overview of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS)
Plan update process. Joomi Kim was asked to briefly describe her role and organization and its relationship to
Edmonds’ parks and recreation provision. A set of questions were then used to guide the discussion and elicit ideas
about the park system and local recreation needs.
Agency Perspectives
The Korean Community Services Center (KCSC) provides a variety of social, financial, legal, counseling and
linguistic services for the Korean‐speaking population in the Puget Sound Region. Up until now it has had
little if any relationship with the City of Edmonds and its provision of parks and recreation.
Many of the people KCSC serves are not connected to recreation programming or the use of park facilities
due to language barriers.
KCSC is advocating for equity and inclusion of the South Edmonds and SR 99 communities to provide more
park and recreation facilities in underserved areas.
Value/Rating of Parks
The City’s parks are beautiful but not as essential as needed social services.
Walking trails and safe walking environments are important. Walking in green spaces is better than heavily
urban.
Waterfront Center is very nice but KCSC clientele are not likely to use it due to discomfort with language
barrier.
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Concerns or Issues
Heavy investment in waterfront & downtown has left underserved areas of Edmonds without adequate
facilities and services.
Distance from waterfront and its amenities can be an additional barrier for KCSC community. SR 99 corridor
needs more focus & attention.
The City (and Parks & Rec) is not engaged with its Korean community.
Affordable housing is in short supply. High‐rise residential housing could provide needed affordable living
and a small community center could be part of the project.
City does not currently place many park and recreation resources in non‐white, diverse resident
populations.
Project ideas
A small (or large) community center located along SR 99 corridor could help provide much‐needed services
and access to recreation programming.
KCSC is ready to provide Korean translators for a variety of recreation programs. They run lots of programs
but need more space and are willing to help City with translation.
KCSC runs a number of “wisdom” classes where life skills are taught such as photography, flower arranging,
knitting, computer use, Yoga, and how to use a smartphone. They have limited space and could expand
their programming to collaborate with Edmonds’ recreation programming and provide the teachers
(Korean‐speaking).
Help create better walking environment in SR 99 & South Edmonds communities.
Key Priorities
Somewhere near SR 99 corridor, a multi‐cultural community center is needed. The center should provide
reservable meeting space, conference/auditorium space, commercial kitchen, game room, gym, after
school programs and maybe an indoor pool.
Other Comments
Look at the land surrounding the Burlington Coat Factory. Is there an opportunity to acquire some space
for a community center?
As an example of type of needed facility: the Snohomish Senior Association meets one to three times a
week and likes to prepare their own meals (needs a kitchen) have an indoor gathering space, play some
simple games (ping pong, Mah jong, etc).
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RECREATION TRENDS
APPENDIX F
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The following summaries from recognized park and
recreation resources provide background on national,
state and local park and recreation trends. Examining
current recreation trends may inform potential park
and recreation improvements and opportunities to
enhance programs and services.
2020 NRPA Agency Performance Review
The 2020 National Recreation and Park Association
(NRPA) Agency Performance Review summarizes the
key findings from their Park Metrics benchmarking
tool and is intended to assist park and recreation
professionals in effectively managing and planning
their operating resources and capital facilities. The
report offers a comprehensive collection of park- and
recreation-related benchmarks and insights to inform
professionals, key stakeholders, and the public about
the state of the park and recreation industry. The 2020
NRPA Agency Performance Review contains data
from 1,053 unique park and recreation agencies across
the United States as reported between 2017 and 2019.
Key Findings and Characteristics
Park facilities and operations vary greatly across
the nation. . The typical agency participating in the
NRPA park metric survey serves a jurisdiction of
approximately 42,500 people, but population size
varies widely across all responding jurisdictions. The
typical park and recreation agency has jurisdiction
over 20 parks comprising over 430 acres. Park facilities
also have a range of service levels in terms of acres of
parkland per population and residents per park. These
metrics are categorized by the agency’s population size.
Park Facilities
Nearly all (96%) of park and recreation agencies
operate parks and related facilities. The typical park and
recreation agency has:
One park for every 2,281 residents
9.9 acres of park land for every 1,000 residents in its
jurisdiction
11 miles of trails for walking, hiking, running and/or
biking
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Figure F1. Median Residents per Park Based On Population Size
Figure F2. Acres of Parkland per 1,000 Residents based on Population Size
A large majority of park and recreation agencies
provide playgrounds (93.9%) and basketball courts
(86.5%) in their portfolio of outdoor assets. Most
agencies offer community and/or recreation centers
(60%) while two in five offer senior centers.
The typical park and recreation agency that manages
or maintains trails for walking, hiking, running and/or
biking has 11.0 miles of trails. Agencies serving more
than 250,000 residents have a median of 84.5 miles of
trails under their care.
Park and recreation agencies often take on
responsibilities beyond their core functions of
operating parks and providing recreational programs.
Other responsibilities may include tourist attractions,
golf courses, outdoor amphitheaters, indoor swim
facilities, farmer’s markets, indoor sports complexes,
campgrounds, performing arts centers, stadiums/
arenas/racetracks, fairgrounds and/or marinas.
Programming
Nearly all (93%) of park and recreation agencies
provide recreation programs and services. More than
eight in ten agencies provide themed special events
(88% of agencies), team sports (87%), social recreation
events (87%), youth summer camps (83%), fitness
enhancement classes (82%), and health and wellness
education (81%).
Staffing
Park and recreation employees are responsible for
operations and maintenance, programming and
administration. The typical park and recreation agency
has:
41.9 full-time equivalent staff (FTEs) on payroll
8.1 FTEs on staff for every 10,000 residents in its
jurisdiction
Median FTE counts also positively correlate with
the number of acres maintained, the number of parks
maintained, operating expenditures, and the population
served. For example, agencies that serve populations
between 20,000 and 49,999 residents employ an average
of 27.3 FTE, while agencies that serve 50,000 to 99,000
people employ an average of 60 FTE.
Figure F3. Park and Recreation Agency Staffing: Full-Time Equivalents (By
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Another way of comparing agency staffing across
different park and recreation agencies examines
number of staff per 10,000 residents. These comparative
numbers hold fairly steady across population sizes with
the median for all agencies at 8.1 FTEs.
Figure F4. Park and Recreation Agency FTEs Per 10,000 Residents
Capital and Operating Expenses
For capital expenses, the typical park agency:
Dedicates about 55% to renovation projects and 32% to
new development projects.
Plans to spend about $5,000,000 million on capital
expenditures over the next five years.
For operations, the typical park agency spends:
$4.3 million per year on total operating expenses
$7,000 on annual operating expenses per acre of park and
non-park sites managed by the agency
$81.00 on annual operating expenses per capita
$97,000 in annual operating expenditures per employee
54% of the annual operating budget on personnel costs,
38% on operating expenses, and 5% on capital expenses
not included in the agency’s capital improvement plan
(CIP)
44% of its operating budget on park management and
maintenance, 43% on recreation, and 13% on other
activities
Agency Funding
The typical park and recreation agency:
Derives 60% of their operating expenditures from
general fund tax support, 26% from generated revenues,
11% from dedicated taxes or levies, and 5% from grants,
sponsorships and other sources
Generates $21.00 in revenue annually for each resident in
the jurisdiction
2020 State of the Industry Report
Recreation Management magazine’s 2020 Report
on the State of the Managed Recreation Industry
summarizes the opinions and information provided
by a wide range of professionals (with an average 22.3
years of experience) working in the recreation, sports,
and fitness industry. Given the emerging COVID-19
pandemic, Recreation Management also conducted a
supplemental survey in May 2020 to learn about both
the impacts to the industry and what mitigation steps
organizations were taking in response.
Partnerships
The 2020 report indicated that most (89%) recreation,
sports, and fitness facility owners form partnerships
with other organizations as a means of expanding their
reach, offering additional programming opportunities
or as a way to share resources and increase funding.
Local schools are shown as the most common partner
(64%) for all facility types. Youth-serving organizations
(Ys, JCC, Boys & Girls Clubs) and park and recreation
organizations were the most likely to report that they
had partnered with outside organizations, at 100% and
95% respectively.
Revenue Outlook
In January 2020, half of respondents expected revenues
to increase in both 2020 and 2021. Survey respondents
from urban communities are more optimistic about
revenue increases as compared to rural respondents.
In last year’s report, parks respondents had reported
increases in their average operating expenditures with
operating costs that grew by 14% between fiscal year
2018 and 2019. Respondents generally expected their
operating expenses to continue to increase between
2019 and 2021, with camps expecting a 10% increase,
recreation centers at 8%, and parks at 6%.
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Relative to costs and revenues, few facilities covered
by the survey reported that they cover more than
75 percent of their operating costs via revenue. The
percentage recovered varied with type of organization
with the average percentage of costs recovered for all
respondents hovering near 50% and private for-profit
organizations achieving the highest cost recovery rates.
For parks, the cost recovery rate remained steady at
44%.
Over the past decades, public parks and recreation
departments and districts have faced a growing
expectation that facilities can be run like businesses.
Many local facilities are expected to recover much of
their operating costs via revenues. While this is the
business model of for-profit facilities like health clubs,
it is a relatively recent development for publicly owned
facilities, which have typically been subsidized via tax
dollars and other funding sources. Most recreation
providers (81%) have been taking actions to reduce
expenditures. Cost recovery actions typically involve
reduction in expenses with improving energy efficiency
as the most common action (51% of respondents).
Increased fees and staffing cost reductions and putting
off construction or renovation plans were reported as
other common methods for reducing operating costs.
As of May 2020, nearly 90% of respondents anticipated
that total revenues would decline in 2020 due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Most anticipated a revenue
drop of 30-50%, though one in seven expected a
decline of more than 50%. In general, respondents are
split on when they expect that revenues will begin to
recover – 44% believe revenues will begin to rebound in
2021 while 40% expect further revenue declines.
Facility Use
The majority of respondents reported an increase in
use of their recreational facilities as of January 2020.
Looking forward, more than half of respondents (53%),
including 60-65% of parks and recreation centers, were
expecting to see further increases in the number of
people using their facilities over the next two years.
In 2020, 22% of respondents said they were planning to
add more staff at their facilities, 75% were planning to
maintain existing staffing levels, and 3% were planning
to reduce staffing. The May 2020 survey found,
however, that nearly half of responding organizations
had laid off or furloughed staff due to the impacts
of COVID-19 and nearly two-thirds had suspended
hiring plans.
Facilities and Improvements
Respondents from parks were more likely than other
respondents to include: park shelters (83.3% of park
respondents had shelters); playgrounds (82.7%); park
restroom structures (79%); open spaces (73.9%);
outdoor sports courts (71.9%); bike trails (48.3%);
outdoor aquatic facilities (42.1%); dog parks (40.4%);
skateparks (39.9%); fitness trails and outdoor fitness
equipment (34.5%); disc golf courses (33.7%); splash
play areas (33.3%); community gardens (32.3%); golf
courses (29.2%); bike and BMX parks (14.2%); and ice
rinks (13.9%).
Over the past seven years, the percentage of
respondents who indicate that they have plans for
construction, whether new facilities or additions or
renovations to their existing facilities, has grown
steadily, from 62.7 percent in 2013 to 72.9 percent
in 2020. Construction budgets have also risen. The
average amount respondents were planning to spend on
their construction plans was up 10.8% in 2020, after an
18.4% increase in 2019. On average, respondents to the
2020 survey were planning to spend $5.6 million on
construction.
A majority of park respondents (54%) reported plans
to add features at their facilities and were also the most
likely to be planning to construct new facilities in the
next three years (39%).
The top 10 planned features for all facility types
include:
1. Splash play areas (25.4% of those with plans to add
features were planning to add splash play)
2. Playgrounds (20.3%)
3. Park shelters (17.3%)
4. Dog parks (17.1%)
5. Park restrooms (16.1%)
6. Synthetic turf sports fields (14.8%)
7. Walking and hiking trails (14.8%)
8. Fitness trails and outdoor fitness equipment (14.8%)
9. Disc golf courses (12.9%)
10. Outdoor sports courts (11.3%)
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant
impact on construction plans. As of May 2020, over
one-third (34%) of respondents had put construction
on hold due to the impacts of the pandemic, rising
costs, and supply shortages.
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Programming
Nearly all respondents (97%) offer programming
of some kind. The top 10 most commonly offered
programs include: holiday events and other special
events (provided by 65.3% of respondents); educational
programs (59%); group exercise programs (58.8%);
fitness programs (57.6%); day camps and summer
camps (57.3%); youth sports teams (55.2%); mind-
body balance programs such as yoga and tai chi
(51.2%); adult sports teams (46%); arts and crafts
programs (45.8%); and programs for active older adults
(45.4%).
Respondents from community centers, parks and
health clubs were the most likely to report that they
had plans to add programs at their facilities over
the next few years. The ten most commonly planned
program additions were:
1. Fitness programs (24% of those who have plans to add
programs)
2. Group exercise programs (22.4%)
3. Teen programs (22%)
4. Environmental education (21.8%)
5. Day camps and summer camps (20.9%)
6. Mind-body balance programs (20.5%)
7. Programs for active older adults (18.1%)
8. Special needs programs (17.9%)
9. Holidays and other special events (17.4%)
10. Arts and crafts (17%)
Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic required
many respondents to either put programs or services
on hold (82%) or cut programs or services entirely
(34%). Additionally, many respondents have had to
rethink their programming portfolios. Two-thirds
of respondents (67%) had added online fitness and
wellness programming as of May 2020, 39% were
involved in programs to address food insecurity, and
one in four was involved in programs to provide
educational support to out-of-school children.
General Challenges
In January 2020, facility managers were asked about
the challenges they anticipated impacting their
facilities in the future. Generally, overall budgets are
the top concern for most respondents including their
ability to support equipment and facility maintenance
needs (58%) and staffing (54%). Marketing, safety/
risk management, and creating new and innovative
programming also remain continuing challenges
for facility managers. Facility managers also report
that environmental and conservation issues (13%)
and social equity and access (10%) are posing
increasing challenges. However, as of May 2020,
many respondents concerns had shifted to addressing
the COVID-19 pandemic impacts described in the
sections above.
2020 Outdoor Participation Report
Overall Participation
According to the 2020 Outdoor Participation Report,
published by the Outdoor Foundation, just over
half of Americans ages 6 and older participated in
outdoor recreation at least once in 2019, the highest
participation rate in five years. This increase was not
universal, however, and there was significant variation
in participation between age, gender, and racial groups.
Despite the overall increase in the percentage of
Americans engaging in outdoor recreation, the total
number of recreational outings declined in 2019.
Outdoor participants went on a total of 10.9 billion
outdoor outings in 2019 – a 12% drop from the 2012
high-water mark of 12.4 billion outings. In addition,
the number of outings per participant declined 17% in
the past five years, from 85 outings per participant in
2014 to 71 in 2019.
This drop mirrors a decline in the total number of
outings per participant. Each year for over a decade,
participants have engaged less often in outdoor
activities. As a result, the percentage of ‘casual’
participants in outdoor recreation (i.e. those who
participate one to 11 times per year) has grown by
about 4% over the past 15 years, which the percentage
of ‘core’ participants (i.e. weekly participants) has
declined.
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Figure F5. Frequency of Outdoor Outings: Trending Over Many Years
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Car, backyard & RV camping
Road biking, mountain biking & BMX
Hiking
Freshwater, saltwater & flyfishing
Running, jogging & trail running
Most Popular Outdoor Activities by
Participation
Running, jogging and trail running in the most popular
outdoor activity by levels of participation, as shown in
the chart below, followed by fishing, hiking biking and
camping.
Figure F6. Most Popular Outdoor Activities by Participants, Nationwide
Youth Participation Declines
The youngest participants, children 6 to 17, were
outdoors far less than in previous years. Their average
outings fell from a high of 91 in 2012 to just 77 per
child in 2019. Youth participation declined across the
board in 2019, with the biggest declines seen in girls
aged 18 to 24 (-5%) and boys ages 13 to 17 (-4%).
Households with children, however, continue to drive
growth in participation. Adults with children had much
higher outdoor recreation participation rates (57%)
than adults without children (44.4%).
Female Participation Continues to Grow
In 2019, women made up 46% of participants in
outdoor recreation while men made up 53.8%,
representing the smallest gender gap measured in the
report’s history. Women’s participation has increased
from 43% of all participants in 2009 to 46% in 2019.
Diversity Gap Remains
Despite increases in participation, Black/African
American and Hispanic Americans continue to be
significantly underrepresented in outdoor recreation.
Hispanics made up 11.6% of outdoor recreation
participants, a 35 percent shortfall relative to their
proportion of the population ages 6 and over (17.9%).
Similarly, Black/African Americans represented 12.4%
of the U.S. population ages 6 and over in 2019, but
just 9.4 percent of outdoor participants, a 24 percent
participation deficit. Black youth were the least likely to
participate in outdoor recreation as compared to Asian,
Hispanic, and Caucasian youth – signaling a potential
future gap in outdoor participants. However, those
Black and Hispanic Americans who do participate in
outdoor recreation do so frequently – more often, on
average, than members of other racial groups.
In 2019, 62% of Asian Americans participated in
outdoor recreation, followed by 53% of White, 48% of
Hispanic, and 40% of Black/African Americans.
Impacts of COVID-19
An August 2020 report from the Outdoor Industry
Association indicated that COVID-19 impacted
recreation participation in April, May and June as
Americans flocked to outdoor recreation amid COVID
restrictions. Americans took up new activities in
significant numbers with the biggest gains in running,
cycling, and hiking given that these activities were
widely considered the safest activities during pandemic
shutdowns. The hardest hit activity segments during
COVID shutdowns were team sports (down 69%) and
racquet sports (down 55%). Reviewing just April, May
and June 2020, participation rates for day hiking rose
more than any other activity, up 8.4%.
Frequency of Outdoor Outings 2007 2010 2013 2016 2019
Casual (1 to 11 times)28.2% 27.9% 28.4% 31.7% 32.6%
Moderate (12 to 51 times)32.5% 31.8% 33.1% 32.5% 32.6%
Core (52+ times)39.3% 40.4% 38.5% 35.8% 34.9%
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2020 Sports, Fitness, and Leisure Activities
Topline Participation Report
Prepared by a partnership of the Sports and Fitness
Industry Association (SFIA) and the Physical Activity
Council (PAC), this February 2020 participation report
summarizes levels of activity and identifies key trends
in sports, fitness, and recreation in the US. The report is
based on over 18,000 online interviews of a nationwide
sample that provides a high degree of statistical
accuracy using strict quotas for gender, age, income,
region, and ethnicity. The study looked at 122 different
team and individual sports and outdoor activities.
Compared to 2014, eight million more Americans were
casually active in 2019 indicating a positive movement
toward an increasingly active population. Sports that
made great strides in the last six years include trail
running, cardio tennis, BMX biking, and day hiking.
Over the last year, only 2.1 million additional people
reported participating in an activity that raises their
heart rate for more than 30 minutes. Participation in
active high calorie activities has remained flat for the
last four years.
The percentage of people reporting no physical activity
during the past year declined to 27% in 2019 - its
lowest point in six years – continuing an increasing
trend in activity. Rates of inactivity continue to be
linked to household income levels, with lower income
households having higher rates of inactivity. However,
in 2019, households across the income spectrum saw
declines in inactivity.
Figure F7. Total Participation Rate by Activity Category
Fitness sports continue to be the most popular
activity type for the 5th consecutive year. Other
sports activities, including individual sports, racquet
sports, and water sports have seen a modest decline in
participation since 2018. Team sports experienced a
slight increase in participation, driven by the increasing
popularity of basketball and outdoor soccer. While
racquet sports lost about 2% of participants since
2018, mostly due to declines in squash and badminton
participation, the rising popularity of pickleball and
cardio tennis may reverse this declining trend.
When asked which activities they aspire to do, all
age-groups and income levels tend to show interest
in outdoor activities like fishing, camping, hiking,
biking, bicycling, and swimming. Younger age groups
are more interested in participating in team sports,
such as soccer, basketball and volleyball, while older
adults are more likely to aspire to individual activities
like swimming for fitness, bird/nature viewing, and
canoeing.
Physical education (PE) participation shows 96% of
6 to 12-year old youth and 82% of 13-17 year olds
participated in PE in 2019. While younger children
were more likely to participate in PE, older youth
had higher average days of participation. Children
were more than twice as likely to be inactive if they
did not attend PE. Overall, all ages saw an increase in
PE 2019. Participation in PE is thought to lead to an
increase of active healthy lifestyles in adulthood.
Figure F8. Sports with the highest 5-year increase in participation
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Winter Sports
Racquet Sports
Water Sports
Team Sports
Individual Sports
Outdoor Sports
Fitness Sports
2019 Total Participation Rate by Activity Category
(U.S. population, ages 6+)
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5.2%
5.5%
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7.9%
Aquatic Exercise
Kayaking (Recreational)
Rowing Machine
Hiking (Day)
Trail Running
Sports with the highest 5‐year increase in
participation
(average annual growth, 2014‐2019)
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Americans Engagement with Parks Survey
This annual study from the National Park and
Recreation Association (NRPA) probes Americans’
usage of parks, the key reasons that drive their use, and
the greatest challenges preventing greater usage. Each
year, the study examines the importance of public parks
in Americans’ lives, including how parks compare to
other services and offerings of local governments. The
survey of 1,000 American adults looks at frequency
and drivers of parks/recreation facilities visits and the
barriers to that prevent greater enjoyment. Survey
respondents also indicate the importance of park and
recreation plays in their decisions at the voting booth
and their level of support for greater funding.
In 2020, NRPA conducted a shorter-than-typical
Engagement survey because of the dynamic nature of
life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 Study
focused on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
on park and recreation usage, whether residents see
public parks as an essential public service, and whether
people vote for political leaders based on their support
for parks and recreation funding.
Key findings include:
Eighty-two percent of U.S. adults agree that parks and
recreation is essential.
Seventy-seven percent of survey respondents indicate
that having a high-quality park, playground, public open
space or recreation center nearby is an important factor in
deciding where they want to live.
U.S. residents visit local park and recreation facilities more
than twice a month on average.
Three in five U.S. residents — more than 190 million
people — visited a park, trail, public open space or other
recreation facility at least once during the first three
months of the pandemic (mid-March through mid-June
2020). Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
According to the Americans Engagement with Parks
report,
“In many communities across the nation, parks,
trails and other public open spaces have been crucial
resources available to people seeking a brief respite
from the public health crisis. As businesses shut
down operations during the spring, many parks
and trails remained open, providing people with
opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor physical
Figure F9. 5-Year Change in Outdoor Sports Participation
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activity with its many attendant physical and mental
health benefits. According to NRPA Parks Snapshot
Survey data (nrpa.org/ ParksSnapshot), 83 percent
of park and recreation agencies kept some/all of their
parks open during the initial wave of COVID-19
infections in April 2020, while 93 percent did the
same with some/all of their trail networks.
Consequently, people flocked to their local parks,
trails and other public open spaces. Three in five
U.S. residents — more than 190 million people
— visited a park, trail, public open space or other
recreation facility at least once during the first
three months of the pandemic — from mid-March
through mid-June 2020. Parks and recreation usage
was particularly strong among GenZers, Millenials,
Gen Xers, parents, people who identify as Hispanic/
Latinx and those who identify as nonwhite.
As has been the case with virtually every aspect
of life, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the
frequency with which most people engage with their
local park and recreation amenities. Still, slightly
more than half of people have been visiting parks,
trails and other public open space amenities as
often — if not more often — since the start of the
pandemic than they had during the same period in
2019. Twenty-seven percent of U.S. residents report
that their use of parks, trails and other public open
spaces increased during the first three months of
the pandemic relative to the same period in 2019. A
quarter of survey respondents indicates their parks
and recreation usage during the period from mid-
March to mid- June 2020 matched that of the same
three months in 2019. Forty-eight percent of people
report that their usage of parks, trails and public
open spaces declined during the early months of the
pandemic.”
Washington State Recreation and Conservation
Plan
The 2018-2022 Recreation and Conservation Plan
for Washington State provides a strategic direction
to help assure the effective and adequate provision of
outdoor recreation and conservation to meet the needs
of Washington State residents. The plan identifies the
following five near and long-term priority areas and
establishes specific actions within each priority to help
meet the outdoor recreation and conservation needs
within the state:
1. Sustain and Grow the Legacy of Parks, Trails, and
Conservation Lands
2. Improve Equity of Parks, Trails, and Conservation
Lands
3. Meet the Needs of Youth
4. Plan for Culturally Relevant Parks and Trails to Meet
Changing Demographics
5. Assert Recreation and Conservation as a Vital Public
Service
Sustain & Grow the Legacy
A wealth of existing recreation and conservation areas
and facilities should be kept open, safe, and enjoyable
for all. Some modifications to meet the interests of
today’s population may be needed at some facilities.
Sustaining existing areas while expanding and building
new facilities to keep up with a growing population is
one of the five priority goals.
Improve Equity
The National Recreation and Park Association’s
position on social equity states:
“Our nation’s public parks and recreation services
should be equally accessible and available to all
people regardless of income level, ethnicity, gender,
ability, or age. Public parks, recreation services and
recreation programs including the maintenance,
safety, and accessibility of parks and facilities, should
be provided on an equitable basis to all citizens of
communities served by public agencies.”
The Washington plan restates that equity goal for all
its citizens. Improving equity is also a strategy for
improving a community’s health. Current statewide
participation rates in outdoor activities were surveyed
as part of the plan.
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Figure F10. Participation Rates for Washington Residents in Outdoor Activi-
ties
Get Youth Outside
Washington State youth participate in outdoor
activities to a greater extent than youth nationally. Park
and recreation providers are urged to offer a variety
of outdoor activities for youth and to support youth
programs. Most youth are walking, playing at a park,
trying new or trending activities, fishing in freshwater,
exploring nature, and riding bikes. Other activities of
interest to youth are activities in freshwater such as
boating and paddling, fishing in saltwater, and target
shooting, hiking, outdoor sports, and riding off-road
vehicles.
Figure F11. Youth Participation Rates for Washington Residents in Outdoor
Activities
Plan for Culturally Relevant parks and Trails to Meet
Changing Demographics
Washington’s population is expected to grow by 2
million people by 2040 leading to more congestion
and competition for recreation resources. Between
2010-2040, the percent of people of color are expected
to increase from 27 percent to 44 percent. With the
cultural change in the population, preferred recreational
activities also will change. By 2030, more than one of
every five Washingtonians will be 65 years old or older.
By 2040, there will be more seniors than youth. Park
and recreation providers should be prepared to create
new and diverse opportunities and accommodate the
active senior population.
Assert Recreation and Conservation as a Vital Public
Service
The plan recognizes that outdoor recreation contributes
to a strong economy and is a public investment like
other public services and infrastructure. The report cites
the Outdoor Industry Association and other economic
studies that reinforce the importance of park and
recreation services locally, regionally and statewide.
2019 Special Report on Paddlesports & Safety
In 2019, the Outdoor Foundation produced a report
focused on paddlesports data based on a participation
survey (over 20,000 online interviews with a
nationwide sample of individuals and households).
In 2018, 22.9 million Americans (approximately
7.4% of the population) participated in paddle sports.
This represents an increase of more than 4 million
participants since the study began in 2010. Over the
last five years, there continues to be an increase in
paddlesports popularity among outdoor enthusiasts,
with significant portions of the nationwide growth
occurring in the Pacific region.
Recreational kayaking continues to grow in popularity
but may be driving some of the decline in canoeing.
The popularity of stand-up paddling has soared,
increasing by 1.5 million participants over the past
five years, though it does not have nearly as high a
participation rate as either recreational kayaking or
canoeing.
WA SCORP
Participation Rates for Top 12 Categories
Activity %
Walking 94%
Nature activities 89%
Leisure activities at parks 82%
Swimming 68%
Sightseeing activities 67%
Hiking 61%
Outdoor sports 48%
Water‐based activities (freshwater) 46%
Camping 45%
Trending activities 33%
Snow and ice activities 30%
Bicycling 28%
2018‐2022 Recreation and Conservation Plan for Washington State
Youth Participation Rates
Activity %
Walking 88%
Leisure in parks 78%
Trending activities 77%
Fishing in freshwater 77%
Nature‐based activities 75%
Bicycling 74%
Freshwater‐based activities* 66%
Target shooting 62%
Hiking 57%
Outdoor sports 57%
Off‐road vehicle riding 57%
Fishing in saltwater 53%
*(not swimming)
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Most paddlers are Caucasian, other racial and ethnic
groups are largely under-represented. However,
Caucasian participation has remained relatively flat
while participation by people identifying as Hispanic
or Black/African American has grown by 0.5% to
1% per year since 2013. This growth has led to more
than 773,000 new Hispanic paddlers in just six years,
signaling the importance and potential of engaging
minority groups in paddlesports.
One in eight paddlers have been participating in the
sport for 21 years or more. However, many participants
– between thirty and sixty percent, depending on the
discipline – tried a paddlesport for the first time in
2018. Such high levels of first-time participation may
produce longer term growth in paddling, assuming
participants continue to enjoy the sport.
Among adult paddlers, most participate for excitement
and adventure, for exercise, or to be close to nature.
Kayakers, rafters, canoers and stand-up paddlers often
enjoy, or would be willing to try, other paddlesports.
Many also enjoy similar outdoor “crossover” activities
such as hiking, camping, walking, and nature viewing.
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IMPLEMENTATION TACTICS
APPENDIX G
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LOCAL FUNDING OPTIONS
The City of Edmonds possesses a range of local
funding tools that could be accessed for the benefit
of growing, developing and maintaining its parks and
recreation program. The sources listed below represent
likely potential sources, but some also may be dedicated
for numerous other local purposes which limit
applicability and usage. Therefore, discussions with City
leadership are critical to assess the political landscape
to modify or expand the use of existing City revenue
sources in favor of park and recreation programs.
Councilmanic Bonds
Councilmanic bonds may be sold by cities without
public vote. The bonds, both principal and interest, are
retired with payments from existing city revenue or
new general tax revenue, such as additional sales tax or
real estate excise tax. The state constitution has set a
maximum debt limit for councilmanic bonds of 1½% of
the value of taxable property in the city.
General Obligation Bond
For the purposes of funding capital projects, such as
land acquisitions or facility construction, cities and
counties have the authority to borrow money by selling
bonds. Voter-approved general obligation bonds may
be sold only after receiving a 60 percent majority
vote at a general or special election. If approved, an
excess property tax is levied each year for the life of
the bond to pay both principal and interest. The state
constitution (Article VIII, Section 6) limits total debt
to 5% of the total assessed value of property in the
jurisdiction.
Excess Levy – One Year Only
Cities and counties that are levying their statutory
maximum rate can ask the voters, at any special
election date, to raise their rate for one year (RCW
84.52.052). As this action increases revenue for one-
year at a time it is wise to request this type of funding
for one-time uses only.
Regular Property Tax - Lid Lift
Cities are authorized to impose ad valorem taxes
upon real and personal property. A city’s maximum
levy rate for general purposes is $3.375 per $1,000 of
assessed valuation. Limitations on annual increases
in tax collections, coupled with changes in property
value, causes levy rates to rise or fall; however, in no
case may they rise above statutory limits. Once the rate
is established each year, it may not be raised without
the approval of a majority of the voters. Receiving
voter approval is known as a lid lift. A lid lift may be
permanent, or may be for a specific purpose and time
period.
A levy lid lift is an instrument for increasing property
tax levies for operating and/or capital purposes. Taxing
districts with a tax rate that is less than their statutory
maximum rate may ask the voters to “lift” the levy lid
by increasing the tax rate to some amount equal to
or less than their statutory maximum rate. A simple
majority vote of citizenry is required.
Cities and counties have two “lift” options available to
them: Single-year/basic or Multi-year.
Single-year: The single-year lift does not mean that the
lift goes away after one year; it can be for any amount
of time, including permanently, unless the proceeds
will be used for debt service on bonds, in which case
the maximum time period is nine years. Districts may
permanently increase the levy but must use language in
the ballot title expressly stating that future levies will
increase as allowed by chapter 84.55 RCW. After the
initial “lift” in the first year, the district’s levy in future
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years is subject to the 101 percent lid in chapter 84.55
RCW. This is the maximum amount it can increase
without returning to the voters for another lid lift.
The election to implement a single-year lift may take
place on any election date listed in RCW 29A.04.321.
Multi-year: The multi-year lift allows the levy lid to
be “bumped up” each year for up to a maximum of six
years. At the end of the specified period, the levy in
the final period may be designated as the basis for the
calculation of all future levy increases (in other words,
be made permanent) if expressly stated in the ballot
title. The levy in future years would then be subject to
the 101 percent lid in chapter 84.55 RCW.
In a multi-year lift, the lift for the first year must state
the new tax rate for that year. For the ensuing years,
the lift may be a dollar amount, a percentage increase
tied to an index, or a percentage amount set by some
other method. The amounts do not need to be the
same for each year. If the amount of the increase for
a particular year would require a tax rate that is above
the maximum tax rate, the assessor will levy only the
maximum amount allowed by law.
The election to implement a multi-year lift must be
either the August primary or the November general
election.
The single-year lift allows supplanting of expenditures
within the lift period; the multi-year left does not, and
the purpose for the lift must be specifically identified in
the election materials. For both single- and multi-year
lifts, when the lift expires the base for future levies will
revert to what the dollar amount would have been if no
lift had ever been done.
The total regular levy rate of senior taxing districts
(counties and cities) and junior taxing districts
(fire districts, library districts, etc.) may not exceed
$5.90/$1,000 AV. If this limit is exceeded, levies are
reduced or eliminated in the following order until the
total tax rate is at $5.90.
1. Parks & Recreation Districts (up to $0.60)
Parks & Recreation Service Areas (up to $0.60)
Cultural Arts, Stadiums & Convention Districts (up to
$0.25)
2. Flood Control Zone Districts (up to $0.50)
3. Hospital Districts (up to $0.25)
Metropolitan Parks Districts (up to $0.25)
All other districts not otherwise mentioned
4. Metropolitan Park Districts formed after January 1,
2002 or after (up to $0.50)
5. Fire Districts (up to $0.25)
6. Fire Districts (remaining $0.50)
Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities (up to
$0.50)
Library Districts (up to $0.50)
Hospital Districts (up to $0.50)
Metropolitan Parks Districts formed before January 1,
2002 (up to $0.50)
Sales Tax
Paid by the consumer, sales tax is a percentage of the
retail price paid for specific classifications of goods and
services within the State of Washington.
Governing bodies of cities and counties may impose
sales taxes within their boundaries at a rate set by state
statute and local ordinances, subject to referendum.
Until the 1990 Legislative Session, the maximum
possible total sales tax rate paid by purchasers in cities
was 8.1 percent. This broke down as follows: state, 6.5
cents on the dollar; counties, 0.15 cents; cities, 0.85
cents; and transit districts, a maximum of 0.6 cents
(raised to 0.9 cents in 2000). Since then multiple sales
options were authorized. Those applicable to Parks and
Recreation include: counties may ask voters to approve
a sales tax of up to 0.3 percent, which is shared with
cities. At least one-third of the revenue must be used
for criminal justice purposes.
Counties and cities may also form public facilities
districts, and these districts may ask the voters to
approve a sales tax of up to 0.2 percent. The proceeds
may be used for financing, designing, acquisition,
construction, equipping, operating, maintaining,
remodeling, repairing, and reequipping its public
facilities.
Revenue may be used to fund any essential county and
municipal service.
If a jurisdiction is going to change a sales tax rate or
levy a new sales tax, it must pass an ordinance to that
effect and submit it to the Department of Revenue at
least 75 days before the effective date. The effective date
must be the first day of a quarter: January 1, April 1,
July 1 or October 1.
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Business and Occupation Tax
Business and occupation (B&O) taxes are excise taxes
levied on different classes of business to raise revenue.
Taxes are levied as a percentage of the gross receipts of
a business, less some deductions. Businesses are put in
different classes such as manufacturing, wholesaling,
retailing, and services. Within each class, the rate must
be the same, but it may differ among classes.
Cities can impose this tax for the first time or raise
rates following referendum procedure.
B&O taxes are limited to a maximum tax rate that can
be imposed by a city’s legislative body at 0.2 percent
(0.002), but grandfathered in any higher rates that
existed on January 1, 1982. Any city may levy a rate
higher than 0.2 percent, if it is approved by a majority
of voters (RCW 35.21.711). Beginning January 1,
2008, cities that levy the B&O tax must allow for
allocation and apportionment, as set out in RCW
35.102.130.
Admissions Tax
An admissions tax is a use tax for entertainment.
Both cities and counties may impose this tax through
legislative action.
Cities and/or counties may levy an admission tax in an
amount no greater than five percent of the admission
charge, as is authorized by statute (cities: RCW
35.21.280; counties: RCW 35.57.100). This tax can be
levied on admission charges (including season tickets)
to places such as theaters, dance halls, circuses, clubs
that have cover charges, observation towers, stadiums,
and any other activity where an admission charge is
made to enter the facility.
If a city imposes an admissions tax, the county may not
levy a tax within city boundaries.
The statutes provide an exception for admission to
elementary or secondary school activities. Generally,
certain events sponsored by nonprofits are exempted
from the tax; however, this is not a requirement.
Counties also exempt any public facility of a public
facility district for which admission is imposed. There
are no statutory restrictions on the use of revenue.
Impact Fees
Development impact fees are charges placed on new
development in unimproved areas to help pay for
various public facilities that serve new development or
for other impacts associated with such development.
Both cities and counties may impose this tax through
legislative action.
Counties that plan under the GMA, and cities, may
impose impact fees on residential and commercial
development activity to help pay for certain public
facility improvements, including parks, open space,
and recreation facilities identified in the county’s
capital facilities plan. The improvements financed from
impact fees must be reasonably related to the new
development and must reasonably benefit the new
development. The fees must be spent or encumbered
within ten years of collection.
Real Estate Excise Tax
Excise tax levied on all sales of real estate, measured
by the full selling price, including the amount of any
liens, mortgages, and other debts given to secure the
purchase. Both cities and counties may impose this tax
through legislative action.
Counties and cities may levy a quarter percent tax
(REET 1); a second quarter percent tax (REET 2) is
authorized. First quarter percent REET (REET 1)
must be spent on capital projects listed in the city’s
capital facilities plan element of their comprehensive
plan. Capital projects include planning, acquisition,
construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement,
rehabilitation, or improvement of parks, recreational
facilities, and trails.
The second quarter percent REET (REET 2) must also
be spent on capital projects, which includes planning,
construction, reconstruction, repair, rehabilitation, or
improvement of parts. Acquisition of land for parks
is not a permitted use of REET 2. Both REET 1 and
REET 2 may be used to make loan and debt service
payments on projects that are a permitted use of these
funds. The City of Edmonds currently assesses both
REETs and uses this funding for a variety of capital
project needs.
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Lodging Tax
The lodging tax is a user fee for hotel/motel
occupation. Both cities and counties may impose this
tax through legislative action.
Cities and/or counties may impose a “basic” two
percent tax under RCW 67.28.180 on all charges
for furnishing lodging at hotels, motels and similar
establishments for a continuous period of less than one
month.
This tax is taken as a credit against the 6.5 percent
state sales tax, so that the total tax that a patron pays in
retail sales tax and hotel-motel tax combined is equal
to the retail sales tax in the jurisdiction. In addition,
jurisdictions may levy an additional tax of up to two
percent, or a total rate of four percent, under RCW
67.28.181(1). This is not credited against the state sales
tax. Therefore, if this tax is levied, the total tax on the
lodging bill will increase by two percent.
If both a city and the county are levying this tax, the
county must allow a credit for any tax levied by a city
so that no two taxes are levied on the same taxable
event. These revenues must be used solely for paying
for tourism promotion and for the acquisition and/
or operating of tourism-related facilities. “Tourism” is
defined as economic activity resulting from tourists,
which may include sales of overnight lodging, meals,
tours, gifts, or souvenirs; there is no requirement that a
tourist must stay overnight.
Conservation Futures Tax (Snohomish
Counties)
The Conservation Futures Tax (CFT) is provided for
in Chapter 84.34 of the Revised Code of Washington.
Snohomish County imposes a Conservation Futures
levy at a rate of $0.0625 per $1,000 assessed value for
the purpose of acquiring open space lands, including
green spaces, greenbelts, wildlife habitat and trail
rights-of-way proposed for preservation for public use
by either the county or the cities within the county.
Funds are allocated annually, and cities within the
county, citizen groups and citizens may apply for funds
through the county’s process. The CFT program for
each county provides grants to cities to support open
space priorities in local plans.
FEDERAL & STATE GRANTS AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance
Program
The Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance
Program, also known as the Rivers & Trails Program
or RTCA, is a technical assistance resource for
communities administered by the National Park
Service and federal government agencies so they can
conserve rivers, preserve open space and develop trails
and greenways. The RTCA program implements the
natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation
mission of NPS in communities across America.
Community Development Block Grants
These funds are intended to develop viable urban
communities by providing decent housing and
a suitable living environment, and by expanding
economic opportunities, principally for low and
moderate income persons. Snohomish County, in
partnership with 18 cities and towns within the county
through an interlocal agreement, receives CDBG
funds on an entitlement basis as an Urban County
Consortium. The county administers this funding
on behalf of the consortium through the Snohomish
County Office of Housing and Community
Development (OHCD). CDBG funds can be used
for a wide variety of projects, services, facilities and
infrastructure.
North American Wetlands Conservation Act
Grants Program
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act of
1989 provides matching grants to organizations and
individuals who have developed partnerships to carry
out wetland conservation projects in the United States,
Canada, and Mexico for the benefit of wetlands-
associated migratory birds and other wildlife. Two
competitive grants programs exist (Standard and a
Small Grants Program) and require that grant requests
be matched by partner contributions at no less than
a 1-to-1 ratio. Funds from U.S. Federal sources may
contribute toward a project, but are not eligible as
match.
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The Standard Grants Program supports projects in
Canada, the United States, and Mexico that involve
long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement
of wetlands and associated uplands habitats.
The Small Grants Program operates only in the
United States; it supports the same type of projects
and adheres to the same selection criteria and
administrative guidelines as the U.S. Standard Grants
Program. However, project activities are usually smaller
in scope and involve fewer project dollars. Grant
requests may not exceed $75,000, and funding priority
is given to grantees or partners new to the Act’s Grants
Program.
Recreation and Conservation Office Grant
Programs
The Recreation and Conservation Office was created
in 1964 as part of the Marine Recreation Land Act.
The RCO grants money to state and local agencies,
generally on a matching basis, to acquire, develop,
and enhance wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation
properties. Some money is also distributed for planning
grants. RCO grant programs utilize funds from various
sources. Historically, these have included the Federal
Land and Water Conservation Fund, state bonds,
Initiative 215 monies (derived from unreclaimed
marine fuel taxes), off-road vehicle funds, Youth
Athletic Facilities Account and the Washington
Wildlife and Recreation Program.
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA)
This program, managed through the RCO, provides
matching grants to state and local agencies to protect
and enhance salmon habitat and to provide public
access and recreation opportunities on aquatic
lands. In 1998, DNR refocused the ALEA program
to emphasize salmon habitat preservation and
enhancement. However, the program is still open to
traditional water access proposals. Any project must
be located on navigable portions of waterways. ALEA
funds are derived from the leasing of state-owned
aquatic lands and from the sale of harvest rights for
shellfish and other aquatic resources.
Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program
(WWRP)
The RCO is a state office that allocates funds to local
and state agencies for the acquisition and development
of wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation properties.
Funding sources managed by the RCO include the
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. The
WWRP is divided into Habitat Conservation and
Outdoor Recreation Accounts; these are further
divided into several project categories. Cities, counties
and other local sponsors may apply for funding in
urban wildlife habitat, local parks, trails and water
access categories. Funds for local agencies are awarded
on a matching basis. Grant applications are evaluated
once each year, and the State Legislature must
authorize funding for the WWRP project lists.
Land and Water Conservation Fund
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
provides grants to buy land and develop public outdoor
facilities, including parks, trails and wildlife lands.
Grant recipients must provide at least 50% matching
funds in either cash or in-kind contributions. Grant
program revenue is from a portion of Federal revenue
derived from sale or lease of off-shore oil and gas
resources.
National Recreational Trails Program
The National Recreational Trails Program (NRTP)
provides funds to maintain trails and facilities that
provide a backcountry experience for a range of
activities including hiking, mountain biking, horseback
riding, motorcycling, and snowmobiling. Eligible
projects include the maintenance and re-routing
of recreational trails, development of trail-side and
trail-head facilities, and operation of environmental
education and trail safety programs. A local match
of 20% is required. This program is funded through
Federal gasoline taxes attributed to recreational non-
highway uses.
Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) Program
The YAF provides grants to develop, equip, maintain,
and improve youth and community athletic facilities.
Cities, counties, and qualified non-profit organizations
may apply for funding, and grant recipients must
provide at least 50% matching funds in either cash or
in-kind contributions.
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Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Fund
Grants are awarded by the Salmon Recovery Funding
Board for acquisition or restoration of lands directly
correlating to salmon habitat protection or recovery.
Projects must demonstrate a direct benefit to fish
habitat. There is no match requirement for design-only
projects; acquisition and restoration projects require
a 15% match. The funding source includes the sale
of state general obligation bonds, the federal Pacific
Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund and the state Puget
Sound Acquisition and Restoration Fund.
STP Regional Competition - Puget Sound
Regional Council
Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds are
considered the most “flexible” funding source provided
through federal transportation funding. Every two
years the Puget Sound Regional Council conducts a
competitive grant program to award FHWA Surface
Transportation Program (STP) and Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds. These
funds are awarded at the Regional level by PSRC
and at the countywide level by the Infrastructure
Coordinating Committee (ICC). The ICC is a standing
sub-committee of Snohomish County Tomorrow
(SCT) comprised of public works representatives of the
cities, the County and the Tulalip Tribe; representatives
from the PUD, the Washington State Department
of Transportation, Port of Everett, and local transit
agencies.
For the Countywide STP/CMAQ competitions,
the policy focus is on providing transportation
improvements to a center or centers and the corridors
that serve them. Centers are defined as regional growth
and regional manufacturing/industrial centers, centers
as designated through countywide processes, town
centers, military bases/facilities and other local centers
OTHER METHODS & FUNDING SOURCES
Metropolitan Park District
Metropolitan park districts may be formed for the
purposes of management, control, improvement,
maintenance and acquisition of parks, parkways and
boulevards. In addition to acquiring and managing
their own lands, metropolitan districts may accept
and manage park and recreation lands and equipment
turned over by any city within the district or by the
county. Formation of a metropolitan park district may
be initiated in cities of five thousand population or
more by city council ordinance, or by petition, and
requires majority approval by voters for creation.
Park and Recreation District
Park and recreation districts may be formed for the
purposes of providing leisure-time activities and
recreation facilities (parks, playgrounds, pools, golf
courses, paths, community centers, arboretums,
campgrounds, boat launches, etc.) and must be initiated
by petition of at least 15% percent of the registered
voters within the proposed district. Upon completion
of the petition process and review by county
commissioners, a proposition for district formation and
election of five district commissioners is submitted to
the voters of the proposed district at the next general
election. Once formed, park and recreation districts
retain the authority to propose a regular property tax
levy, annual excess property tax levies and general
obligation bonds. All three of these funding types
require 60% percent voter approval and 40% percent
voter turnout. With voter approval, the district may
levy a regular property tax not to exceed sixty cents
per thousand dollars of assessed value for up to six
consecutive years.
Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA)
Purpose to finance, acquire, construct, improve,
maintain or operate any park, senior citizen activities
center, zoo, aquarium and/or recreation facilities; and
to provide higher level of park service. The Northshore
Parks and Recreation Service Area, which owns the
Northshore Senior Center building, is located east of
Edmonds.
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Business Sponsorships/Donations
Business sponsorships for programs may be available
throughout the year. In-kind contributions are often
received, including food, door prizes and equipment/
material.
Interagency Agreements
State law provides for interagency cooperative efforts
between units of government. Joint acquisition,
development and/or use of park and open space
facilities may be provided between Parks, Public Works
and utility providers.
Private Grants, Donations & Gifts
Many trusts and private foundations provide funding
for park, recreation and open space projects. Grants
from these sources are typically allocated through a
competitive application process and vary dramatically
in size based on the financial resources and funding
criteria of the organization. Philanthropic giving is
another source of project funding. Efforts in this area
may involve cash gifts and include donations through
other mechanisms such as wills or insurance policies.
Community fundraising efforts can also support park,
recreation or open space facilities and projects. The
Community Foundation of Snohomish County also
offers small grants ($500 - $5,000) to qualified non-
profit organizations (501(c)(3)) or public agencies such
as local government, schools, libraries or parks.
ACQUISITION TOOLS & METHODS
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Market Value Purchase
Through a written purchase and sale agreement, the
city purchases land at the present market value based
on an independent appraisal. Timing, payment of real
estate taxes and other contingencies are negotiable.
Partial Value Purchase (or Bargain Sale)
In a bargain sale, the landowner agrees to sell for less
than the property’s fair market value. A landowner’s
decision to proceed with a bargain sale is unique and
personal; landowners with a strong sense of civic pride,
long community history or concerns about capital gains
are possible candidates for this approach. In addition
to cash proceeds upon closing, the landowner may be
entitled to a charitable income tax deduction based on
the difference between the land’s fair market value and
its sale price.
Life Estates & Bequests
In the event a landowner wishes to remain on the
property for a long period of time or until death,
several variations on a sale agreement exist. In a life
estate agreement, the landowner may continue to
live on the land by donating a remainder interest
and retaining a “reserved life estate.” Specifically, the
landowner donates or sells the property to the city, but
reserves the right for the seller or any other named
person to continue to live on and use the property.
When the owner or other specified person dies or
releases his/her life interest, full title and control over
the property will be transferred to the city. By donating
a remainder interest, the landowner may be eligible for
a tax deduction when the gift is made. In a bequest, the
landowner designates in a will or trust document that
the property is to be transferred to the city upon death.
While a life estate offers the city some degree of title
control during the life of the landowner, a bequest does
not. Unless the intent to bequest is disclosed to and
known by the city in advance, no guarantees exist with
regard to the condition of the property upon transfer or
to any liabilities that may exist.
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Gift Deed
When a landowner wishes to bequeath their property
to a public or private entity upon their death, they
can record a gift deed with the county assessors office
to insure their stated desire to transfer their property
to the targeted beneficiary as part of their estate. The
recording of the gift deed usually involves the tacit
agreement of the receiving party.
Option to Purchase Agreement
This is a binding contract between a landowner and the
city that would only apply according to the conditions
of the option and limits the seller’s power to revoke an
offer. Once in place and signed, the Option Agreement
may be triggered at a future, specified date or upon
the completion of designated conditions. Option
Agreements can be made for any time duration and
can include all of the language pertinent to closing a
property sale.
Right of First Refusal
In this agreement, the landowner grants the city
the first chance to purchase the property once the
landowner wishes to sell. The agreement does not
establish the sale price for the property, and the
landowner is free to refuse to sell it for the price offered
by the city. This is the weakest form of agreement
between an owner and a prospective buyer.
Conservation and/or Access Easements
Through a conservation easement, a landowner
voluntarily agrees to sell or donate certain rights
associated with his or her property (often the right to
subdivide or develop), and a private organization or
public agency agrees to hold the right to enforce the
landowner’s promise not to exercise those rights. In
essence, the rights are forfeited and no longer exist.
This is a legal agreement between the landowner
and the city that permanently limits uses of the land
in order to conserve a portion of the property for
public use or protection. The landowner still owns
the property, but the use of the land is restricted.
Conservation easements may result in an income
tax deduction and reduced property taxes and estate
taxes. Typically, this approach is used to provide trail
corridors where only a small portion of the land
is needed or for the strategic protection of natural
resources and habitat. Through a written purchase and
sale agreement, the city purchases land at the present
market value based on an independent appraisal.
Timing, payment of real estate taxes and other
contingencies are negotiable.
Park or Open Space Dedication Requirements
Local governments have the option to require
developers to dedicate land for parks under the State
Subdivision Law (Ch. 58.17 RCW) and the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) (Ch. 43.21C
RCW). Under the subdivision law developers can be
required to provide the parks/recreation improvements
or pay a fee in lieu of the dedicated land and its
improvements. Under the SEPA requirements, land
dedication may occur as part of mitigation for a
proposed development’s impact.
landowner inCentive measures
Density Bonuses
Density bonuses are a planning tool used to encourage
a variety of public land use objectives, usually in urban
areas. They offer the incentive of being able to develop
at densities beyond current regulations in one area, in
return for concessions in another. Density bonuses are
applied to a single parcel or development. An example
is allowing developers of multi-family units to build
at higher densities if they provide a certain number
of low-income units or public open space. For density
bonuses to work, market forces must support densities
at a higher level than current regulations.
Transfer of Development Rights
The transfer of development rights (TDR) is an
incentive-based planning tool that allows land
owners to trade the right to develop property to its
fullest extent in one area for the right to develop
beyond existing regulations in another area. Local
governments may establish the specific areas in which
development may be limited or restricted and the
areas in which development beyond regulation may
be allowed. Usually, but not always, the “sending” and
“receiving” property are under common ownership.
Some programs allow for different ownership, which,
in effect, establishes a market for development rights to
be bought and sold.
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IRC 1031 Exchange
If the landowner owns business or investment property,
an IRC Section 1031 Exchange can facilitate the
exchange of like-kind property solely for business
or investment purposes. No capital gain or loss is
recognized under Internal Revenue Code Section
1031 (see www.irc.gov for more details). This option
may be a useful tool in negotiations with an owner of
investment property, especially if the tax savings offset
to the owner can translate to a sale price discount for
the City.
Current (Open Space) Use Taxation Programs
Property owners whose current lands are in open space,
agricultural, and/or timber uses may have that land
valued at their current use rather than their “highest
and best” use assessment. This differential assessed
value, allowed under the Washington Open Space
Taxation Act (Ch.84.34 RCW) helps to preserve
private properties as open space, farm or timber lands.
If land is converted to other non-open space uses, the
land owner is required to pay the difference between
the current use annual taxes and highest/best taxes for
the previous seven years. When properties are sold to
a local government or conservation organization for
land conservation/preservation purposes, the required
payment of seven years worth of differential tax rates is
waived. The amount of this tax liability can be part of
the negotiated land acquisition from private to public
or quasi-public conservation purposes. Snohomish
County has four current use taxation programs that
offer this property tax reduction as an incentive
to landowners to voluntarily preserve open space,
farmland or timber land on their property.
OTHER LAND PROTECTION OPTIONS
Land Trusts & Conservancies
Land trusts are private non-profit organizations
that acquire and protect special open spaces and are
traditionally not associated with any government
agency. Forterra is the regional land trust serving
the Edmonds area, and their efforts have led to the
conservation of more than 234,000 acres of forests,
farms, shorelines, parks and natural areas in the region
(www.forterra.org). Other national organizations with
local representation include the Nature Conservancy,
Trust for Public Land and the Wetlands Conservancy.
Regulatory Measures
A variety of regulatory measures are available to
local agencies and jurisdictions. Available programs
and regulations include: Critical Areas Ordinance,
Edmonds; State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA);
Shorelines Management Program; and Hydraulic
Code, Washington State Department of Fisheries and
Department of Wildlife.
Public/Private Utility Corridors
Utility corridors can be managed to maximize
protection or enhancement of open space lands.
Utilities maintain corridors for provision of services
such as electricity, gas, oil, and rail travel. Some utility
companies have cooperated with local governments
for development of public programs such as parks and
trails within utility corridors.
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2023-2028
CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN &
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Adopted December 2022
Page 1
Table of Contents
Director’s Letter ................................................................ 2
CIP/CFP Worksheets ....................................................... 3-7
Project Distribution Map ................................................. 8
Project Descriptions ...................................................... 9-32
Program Descriptions ................................................... 33-36
Acquisition Descriptions ............................................... 37-39
Fund Detail ..................................................................... 40
Fund 332 Detail ............................................................ 41-42
Fund 125 Detail .............................................................. 43
Fund 126 Detail .............................................................. 44
Fund 143 Detail .............................................................. 45
Fund 137 Detail .............................................................. 46
Project Comparison ........................................................ 47
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October 12, 2022
Members of the City Council, Parks & Planning Board, Staff and Citizens of Edmonds,
It is an honor to present the 6-year Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) & Capital Facilities Plan (CFP). The
CIP/CFP serve as a long-range planning guide identifying parks capital projects and related funding sources, both
secured and unsecured. The CIP/CFP is updated each year and presented in conjunction with the operating
budget.
In 2022 the Parks, Recreation and Human Services Department completed the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open
Space (PROS) Plan based largely on citizens priorities and multiple rounds of review prior to adoption.
The 2022 PROS Plan goals are:
1.Encourage and facilitate meaningful public involvement in park and recreation planning.
2.Decrease barriers and provide increased opportunities for participation and representative cultural,
heritage and art programs, events representing the diversity of Edmonds demographics.
3.Provide an interconnected park system that offers a wide variety of year-round recreation opportunities
and experiences which support and enhance Edmonds’ cultural identity and the natural environment.
4.Preserve and pursue opportunities to expand public access and enjoyment of Edmonds’ waterfront.
5.Conserve and provide access to natural resource lands for habitat conservation, recreation, and
environmental education.
6.Adapt to climate change and increase local park system resiliency by improving environmental conditions,
stewardship and sustainability in parks, trails, open spaces and recreation facilities within planning,
development, maintenance, and operations.
7.Provide a varied and inclusive suite of recreation opportunities and experiences to promote health and
wellness, year-round activity and social engagement.
The adopted 2022 PROS plan included a CIP document which is consistent with this 2023-28 CIP/CFP. In 2023 the
Parks, Recreation and Human Services Department will focus on completion of the largest ever City of Edmonds
Parks Capital project, the redevelopment of the 8-acre Civic Center Playfields. In addition, the department will
continue to focus on deferred maintenance of existing parks and recreation facilities and playground renovations
and acquisition of additional parkland to fill system gaps in park services and to address inequities in parkland
distribution.
Your Parks, Recreation and Human Services Department is proud to serve the citizens of Edmonds and we look
forward keeping the Edmonds Parks safe and enjoyable for all.
Sincerely,
Angie Feser
Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Human Services Director
425-771-0256
Angie.Feser@EdmondsWA.gov
2023‐2028 SIX‐YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANCFPProject #Project Site & Description2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20286‐Year TotalD19Lake Ballinger Park Mountlake Terrace ILAFunding to support phase III development of Lake Ballinger Park. Project added via Council budget amendment Dec. 2022. 200,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 200,000$ R18Lake Ballinger Access (McAleer)Site improvements to water access area, upgraded amenities such as benches and signage. Project added via Council budget amendment Dec. 2022. 25,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 25,000$ R2P5Johnson PropertyDemolition and securing existing site, Master plan for park use. Site development not included in estimate. 200,000$ ‐$ 82,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 282,000$ R3Meadowdale Playfields Renovations as suggested by the City of Lynnwood and consistent with existing ILA. To include addition of dugout roofs, light replacement and playground upgrade. TBD TBD TBD‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ D5D6D7Mathay Ballinger ParkPark improvements to include a new paved loop pathway, permanentrestrooms and a small shelter with picnic tables. 499,300$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 499,300$ R9R4R6R11Yost Park & PoolPark enhancements, repair and maintenance to include a playground replacement, resurface of tennis courts, pool upgrades and trail, bridge and boardwalk repairs/replacement. 257,500$ 154,300$ 546,400$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 958,200$ R19Shell Creek Restoration Erosion management of Shell Creek in Yost Park, scope TBD based on study. Project added vis Council budget amendment Dec. 2022.120,000$ 380,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 500,000$ D8Columbarium Expansion ‐ Phase IIExpansion of the current columbarium. Funding provided through the Cemetery Trust Fund 137. ‐$ 159,100$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 159,100$ R7Olympic Beach ParkRenovation of existing restrooms. ‐$ 53,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 53,000$ D10D11D12Pine Street ParkPark enhancements to include the addition of a small shelter with picnic tables, canopy shade trees and a paved connecting pathway. ‐$ 164,400$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 164,400$ Costs inflated at 3% per yearPage 3
2023‐2028 SIX‐YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANCFPProject #Project Site & Description2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20286‐Year TotalR8Sierra ParkPlayground replacement. ‐$ 185,700$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 185,700$ XP2D13Neighborhood Park SE 1Master plan and development of a new neighborhood park in South Edmonds. $1.5M parkland acquisition listed below. ‐$ 79,600$ 819,500$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 899,100$ R12Maplewood Hill ParkPlayground replacement.‐$ ‐$ 144,900$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 144,900$ XD20Community Park & Athletic Complex ‐ Phase I ‐ LightingIn cooperation with the Edmonds School District, complete a community park and athletic complex at Former Woodway High School to include lighting and future construction of two additional fields. Project added via Council budget amendment Dec. 2022. ‐$ ‐$ 1,500,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 1,500,000$ P3D14Waterfront WalkwayConnecting the waterfront walkway from Brackett's Landing North to Marina Beach Park by adding missing section in front of the Ebb Tide Condominiums, to provide ADA improvements. ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 515,000$ 819,500$ ‐$ 1,334,500$ D16D17R14Elm Street ParkPark enhancements to include the addition of a nature playground,small shelter with picnic tables and habitat restoration.‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 225,100$ ‐$ ‐$ 225,100$ XP6D15Neighborhood Park SR99Master plan and development of a new neighborhood park in Southeast Edmonds. ($1.5M parkland acquisition listed below).‐$ ‐$ 82,000$ 844,100$ ‐$ ‐$ 926,100$ XP7D18Neighborhood Park SE 2Master plan and development of a new neighborhood park in Southeast Edmonds. ($2M parkland acquisition listed below).‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 84,400$ 869,500$ ‐$ 953,900$ XP1D2Parks & Facilities Maintenance and Operations BuildingReplace and/or renovate deteriorating building in City Park. ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 1,125,500$ 4,637,100$ ‐$ 5,762,600$ R16Seaview ParkReplacement of permanent restroom to provide ADA upgrades. ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 417,900$ ‐$ 417,900$ Costs inflated at 3% per yearPage 4
2023‐2028 SIX‐YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANCFPProject #Project Site & Description2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20286‐Year TotalXR15Pool ReplacementReplacement of the existing pool. Location, design and funding TBD. ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 23,881,000$ 23,881,000$ XP4D9D1Edmonds Marsh Estuary Restoration (Willow Creek Daylighting)Master Plan and Master Plan implementation of the Marsh to daylight the connection of Puget Sound to the Edmonds Marsh and two fresh water creeks providing restoration of fresh water/salt water estuary and natural tidal exchange. All expenses are TBD per Council direction Dec. 2022.TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD1,301,800$ 1,176,100$ 3,174,800$ 2,794,100$ 6,744,000$ 23,881,000$ 39,071,800$ Project #PARKS CIP PROGRAMS 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20286‐Year TotalR17Citywide Park Improvements / Capital Replacement ProgramThis ongoing program allocates funds for the regular and deferred maintenance, repair and replacement of parks amenities, structures and equipment. To include oak tree maintenance at 5th & Main in 2023. 475,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 2,725,000$ R10Signage & WayfindingReplacement of aging signage to improve accuracy and provide a consistent City of Edmonds Parks visual identification system. ‐$ 51,500$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 51,500$ R13Playground Upgrade ProgramAnnual upgrades of playground equipment and fall surfacing to provide additional inclusive playgrounds/facilities providing access for children of all ages and abilities. ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 197,000$ 202,900$ 209,000$ 608,900$ Debt Service and Interfund TransfersDebt service on Civic Park $1.6M bond (2021) and Interfund transfers toEngineering for Capital Project Support. 123,000$ 148,000$ 198,000$ 198,000$ 198,000$ 148,000$ 1,013,000$ 598,000$ 649,500$ 648,000$ 845,000$ 850,900$ 807,000$ 4,398,400$ (B) SUBTOTAL ‐ PARKS CIP PROGRAMSCosts inflated at 3% per year(A) SUBTOTAL PARKS CIP/CFP PROJECTSCosts inflated at 3% per yearPage 5
2023‐2028 SIX‐YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANProject #PARKLAND ACQUISITION 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20286‐Year TotalXA2Neighborhood Park SE 1Acquisition of parkland in South Edmonds.1,500,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 1,500,000$ XA3Neighborhood Park SR99Acquisition of parkland in near SR 99.‐$ 1,545,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 1,545,000$ XA4Neighborhood Park SE 2Acquisition of parkland in South Edmonds.‐$ ‐$ 2,185,500$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 2,185,500$ XA1Edmonds Marsh Estuary Restoration (Willow Creek Daylighting)Acquisition of the Unocal property in support of greater Edmonds Marsh restoration. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD‐$ A5Interurban TrailExtension and acquisition ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 895,585$ 895,585$ 1,500,000$ 1,545,000$ 2,185,500$ ‐$ ‐$ 895,585$ 6,126,085$ 3,399,800$ 3,370,600$ 6,008,300$ 3,639,100$ 7,594,900$ 25,583,585$ 49,596,285$ PARKS CIP REVENUE2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20286‐Year TotalReal Estate Excise Tax (REET) I ‐ Fund 126 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ $ 1,200,000 Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) II ‐ Fund 125 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 10,000,000 Park Impact Fees ‐ Fund 332‐100 $ 848,350 $ 450,000 $ 450,000 $ 450,000 $ 450,000 $ 450,000 $ 3,098,350 Tree Fund 143 ‐ Land Acquisition $ 199,000 $ 199,000 $ 199,000 $ 199,000 $ 199,000 $ 199,000 $ 1,194,000 Cemetery Trust Fund 137 ‐ Columbarium Expansion $ 159,100 $ 159,100 Operating Contribution ‐ General Fund $ 25,000 $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $ 25,000 ARPA Contribution ‐ Shell Creek Study $ 120,000 $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $ 120,000 Investment Interest (3%) $ 42,255 $ 54,144 $ 64,828 $ 74,333 $ 84,123 $ 94,207 $ 413,890 Donations $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ Bond Proceeds $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ Secured Grants $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ $‐ Unsecured Grants/Funding ‐ non‐land acquisition $‐ $‐ $ 2,319,500 $ 2,025,900 $ 6,326,100 $ 23,881,000 $ 34,552,500 3,434,605$ 3,062,244$ 4,733,328$ 4,449,233$ 8,759,223$ 26,324,207$ 50,762,840$ (D) TOTAL PARKS CIP/CFP EXPENDITURES (A+B+C)(E) TOTAL PARKS CIP REVENUE(C) SUBTOTAL ‐ PARKLAND ACQUISITIONCosts inflated at 3% per yearPage 6
2023‐2028 SIX‐YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028(F) Beginning Fund Balance 2,582,820$ 2,617,625$ 2,309,269$ 1,034,297$ 1,844,430$ 3,008,753$ (E) Revenue 3,434,605$ 3,062,244$ 4,733,328$ 4,449,233$ 8,759,223$ 26,324,207$ (D) Expenditures 3,399,800$ 3,370,600$ 6,008,300$ 3,639,100$ 7,594,900$ 25,583,585$ 2,617,625$ 2,309,269$ 1,034,297$ 1,844,430$ 3,008,753$ 3,749,375$ Project Type: A AcquisitionPMaster PlanningD Development ‐ NewRReplacement / Upgrade(G) Ending Fund Balance (F+E‐D)Parks Fund 6‐Year OverviewPage 7
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R6R2
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* Site specific projects only. Citywide/annual citywide projects not shown.
Projects
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2024-28
R2,P5R3D5, D6, D7R9, R4,R6,R11R18D19D8R7D10, D11, D12R8P3, D14R12P4, D9, D1
D16, D17, R14P1, D2R16R15A1
A5R19D20
A2 , P2, D13A3, P6, D15A4, P7, D18R17R10R13
Johnson PropertyMeadowdale PlayfieldsMathay Ballinger ParkYost Park & PoolLake Ballinger Access (McAleer)Lake Ballinger Park MLT ILAColumbarium Expansion - Phase IIOlympic Beach ParkPine Street ParkSierra ParkWaterfront WalkwayMaplewood Hill ParkEdmonds Marsh Restoration(Willow Creek Daylighting)Elm Street ParkParks BuildingSeaview ParkPool ReplacementEdmonds Marsh Restoration(Willow Creek Daylighting)Interurban TrailShell Creek RestorationComm. Park & Athletic Complex
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PROJECTS
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Lake Ballinger Park/Mountlake Terrace ILA – D19
Lake Ballinger Park, City of Mountlake Terrace
Project Summary: Through an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Mountlake Terrace, the City of Edmonds will
support the development and construction of the planned improvements in the northwest area of Lake Ballinger Park
including a park entry, pathways and access to Lake Ballinger.
Project Justification: This western boundary of the park is Edmonds city limits and these improvements will provide
better access to Lake Ballinger Park for Edmonds residents. The revenue contribution supports the construction of the
improvements which will benefit the City of Edmonds. This project is supported by the 2022 Parks, Recreation and
Open Space (PROS) Plan including 3 Recommendations, 1 Goal and 3 Objectives. Recommendation 1.2 Expand
partnerships and agreements with other nearby jurisdictions. Recommendation 3.6 Explore options for access to Lake
Ballinger with the City of Mountlake Terrace to include possible joint development and consideration of a fishing pier.
Recommendation 5.2 Repair and improve or extend trails and boardwalks to allow improved public access to natural
areas for nature/wildlife viewing, hiking and outdoor experience. PROS Goal 3, Objectives 3.2, 3.8 and 3.11.
Estimated Cost: $200,000
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (D19) – ILA $200,000 $200,000
Total Expenses $200,000 $200,000
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $200,000 $200,000
Total Revenue $200,000 $200,000
Unsecured Funding $0 $0
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Lake Ballinger Access (McAleer) Improvements – R18
McAleer/74th Ave S (Street End)
Project Summary: Improvements at this location include removal of existing bench, addition of two new benches,
park signage and better access to and from the water’s edge for hand-carry water craft.
Project Justification: This street end lake access point is the only City-owned property for Lake Ballinger access and is
heavily used by hand-carry water craft users. Some simple renovations will provide improved user experience and
better communicate this is property available for public use. This project is supported by 1 Recommendation, 3 Goals
and 7 Objectives of the 2022 PROS Plan including Recommendation 3.1 – Maintain, renovate, or replace aging or
damaged infrastructure in existing City properties to ensure public accessibility, use and safety as well as Goal 3,
Objectives 3.6 and 3.9; Goal 4, Objectives 4.2, 4.4, and 4.5; Goal 9, Objectives 9.1 and 9.3 also align with this project.
Estimated Cost: $25,00
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Improvements (R18) $25,000 $25,000
Total Expenses $25,000 $25,000
General Fund Transfer $25,000 $25,000
Total Revenue $25,000 $25,000
Unsecured Funding $0 $0
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Johnson Property - R2 & P5
9309 Bowdoin Way
Project Summary: This project is the demolition and securing of the 1-acre property donated by Shirley Johnson in
2021. There is a small uninhabitable house, several small outbuildings and historic fruit and nut trees which have all
been neglected for years. The site is becoming overrun with invasive plant species including Holly trees and
blackberries. By removing the structures and clearing invasives, the city will be able to better start restoration on the
many fruit and nut trees.
Project Justification: The overgrown vegetation and abandoned buildings create an environment that can attract
unwanted visitors and activity to the site which is currently not open to the public. This project is supported by 1
Recommendation, 5 Goals and 11 Objectives of the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan.
Recommendation 3.1 – Maintain, renovate, or replace aging or damaged infrastructure in existing City properties to
ensure public accessibility, use and safety. PROS Plan Goal 1, Objective 1.1; Goal 3, Objective 3.7, 3.8 and 3.10; Goal 5,
Objective 5.1; Goal 6, Objectives 6.1, 6.4 and 6.5; Goal 9, Objectives 9.1, 9.3 and 9.5 also align with this project.
Estimated Cost: $282,000
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (R2) – site demo $200,000 $200,000
Planning & Design (P5) $82,000 $82,000
Total Expenses $200,000 $82,000 $282,000
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $200,000 $82,000 $282,000
Total Revenue $200,000 $82,000 $282,000
Unsecured Funding $0 $0 $0
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Meadowdale Playfields - R3
168th ST SW, Lynnwood
Project Summary: The City of Lynnwood is replacing the existing playground and upgrading to a fully inclusive level
of the play structure, will be adding dugout roofs, and replacing the light fixtures within a 6-year planning horizon.
Project Justification: The cities of Lynnwood and Edmonds and Edmonds School District currently have an Interlocal
Agreement (ILA) for Meadowdale Park for shared cost of capital improvements, renovations, and ongoing
maintenance. The ILA states "The District and Cities agree to jointly plan for additional capital expenditures for
maintenance and replacement costs for the Playfields. This work is supported by 2 Recommendations, 3 Goals and 5
Objectives of the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 1.2 – Expand partnerships
and agreements with the Edmonds School District, Snohomish County, and other nearby jurisdictions (cities of
Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Woodway, and Shoreline) to improve public access and opportunities for outdoor
recreation and Recommendation 6.2 - Implement upgrades and improvements to park facilities to conform with the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensure universal accessibility to include required parking, providing ramped
entrances and site furnishings. PROS Plan Goal 2, Objective 2.6; Goal 3, Objective 3.8, 3.10 and 3.11 and Goal 7,
Objective 7.2 also align with this work.
Estimated Cost: TBD, negotiations are ongoing with the City of Lynnwood.
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (R3) TBD TBD TBD TBD
Total Expenses TBD TBD TBD TBD
Ending Fund Balance/Impact Fees - 332 TBD TBD TBD TBD
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 TBD TBD TBD TBD
Total Revenue TBD TBD TBD TBD
Unsecured Funding $0 $0 $0 $0
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Mathay Ballinger Park - D5, D6 & D7
24100 78th Place West
Project Summary: Park improvements to Mathay Ballinger Park to include the addition of a permanent restroom, a
small shelter with picnic tables and a paved loop pathway to provide ADA accessibility to the playground and connect
the paved Interurban Trail to 78th Place West Street.
Project Justification: Upgrades to this park are supported by 5 Recommendations, 3 Goals and 8 Objectives in the
2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 3.3 is to prioritize improvements to Mathay
Ballinger Park and upgrade, enhance or replace park amenities, specifically the play amenities. Recommendation 3.5
is to add amenities to existing parks, such as picnic shelters to Mathay Ballinger Park … and paved pathway
connections in Mathay Ballinger Park. Recommendation 6.4 is to install permanent restrooms at Marina Beach Park
and Mathay Ballinger Park. PROS Plan Goal 2, Objective 2.6, Goal 3 Objectives 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8 and 3.9 Goal 9
Objective 9.1 and Recommendations 3.1 and 6.2 also align with these upgrades.
Estimated Cost: $499,300
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (D5) – Paved Loop Pathway $53,000 $53,000
Construction (D7) – Shelter w/Picnic Tables $75,000 $75,000
Construction (D6) – Permanent Restroom $371,300 $371,000
Total Expenses $499,300 $499,300
Ending Fund Balance/Impact Fees - 332 $371,300 $371,300
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $128,000 $128,000
Total Revenue $499,300 $499,300
Unsecured Funding $0 $0
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Yost Park & Pool - R9, R4, R6 & R11
96th Ave W & Bowdoin Way, Yost Park
Project Summary: Park enhancements, repair and maintenance to include a playground replacement, resurface of
tennis courts, pool upgrades and trail, bridge and boardwalk repairs / replacement. The playground at Yost Park
installed in 1995, is 27 years old, has reached the end of its lifecycle, is not ADA accessible and is scheduled to be
replaced in 2023.
Project Justification: To maintain safety amenities should be repaired and/or replaced as supported in the 2022 Parks,
Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan Recommendation 3.1 which is to maintain, renovate or replace aging or
damaged infrastructure in existing City properties to ensure public accessibility, use and safety and Recommendation
3.4 replace the playgrounds at … Yost Memorial Park. In addition, this work is supported by PROS Plan Goal 1,
Objective 1.1 and 1.4; Goal 3, Objective 3.6, 3.8 and 3.9; Goal 4, Objective 4.4, Goal 5, Objective 5.4; Goal 6, Objective
6.5; Goal 9, Objective 9.1 and Recommendation 3.10 and 6.2 for a total of 4 Recommendations, 6 Goals and 9
Objectives.
Estimated Cost: $500,000
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (R19) – Bridge repairs $80,000 $80,000
Construction (R6) – Playground Replacement $257,500 $257,500
Construction (R9) – Tennis Court Resurface $74,300 $74,300
Construction (R11) – Pool Upgrades $546,400 $546,400
Total Expenses $257,500 $154,300 $546,400 $958,200
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $257,500 $154,300 $546,400 $958,200
Total Revenue $257,500 $154,300 $546,400 $958,200
Unsecured Funding $0 $0 $0 $0
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Shell Creek Restoration – R19
Shell Creek, Yost Park
Project Summary: Restorative work on Shell Creek in Yost Park. Scope of this work will be determined based on
additional research and recommendations informed by direct input by key stakeholders leading to a study to be
conducted in 2023. The goal of the study is to determine what improvements are needed to support a healthy
environment for the natural ecosystem within the park. Shell Creek is a salmon-bearing stream with very good water
quality, supporting annual returns of chum and coho salmon. The silting issues caused by erosion within Yost Park
(driven in part by the presence of old concrete weirs that are redirecting the creek against the southern bank and
undercutting it) are causing prime gravel spawning habitat to be covered, undermining the potential for Shell Creek
to contribute to salmon recovery efforts in the Puget Sound region. Restoration, including near term actions to
address severe erosion issues caused by the creek, may include habitat and environmental protection and
enhancement, mitigation opportunities and potential trail and bridge relocations.
Project Justification: The 45-acre Yost Park, containing a portion of Shell Creek, has a need to prevent erosive
conditions. This work is the second phase in addressing the pedestrian system (boardwalks, bridges and trails) and
Shell Creek water quality and health. 2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan - Goal 3: Parks, Trails & Open
Space, Objectives 3.7, 3.8 and 3.9; Goal 4: Waterfront Use & Access, Objectives 4.2 and 4.4; Goal 5: Natural Resource
& Habitat Conservation Objectives, 5.1, 5.3 and 5.4; Goal 6: Climate Change, Adaptation & Resiliency, Objective 6.5;
and Goal 9: Park Operations & Administration Objectives 9.1 and 9.2.
Estimated Cost: $500,000
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (R19) – Creek Restoration $120,000 $380,000 $500,000
Total Expenses $120,000 $380,000 $500,000
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $380,000 $380,000
ARPA Funding Transfer $120,000 $120,000
Total Revenue $120,000 $380,000 $500,000
Unsecured Funding $0 $0 $0
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Parks & Recreation
Columbarium Expansion Phase II – D8
820 15th St SW, Edmonds Memorial Cemetery
Project Summary: Expansion of the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery Columbarium. Funding provided through the
Cemetery Trust Fund 137 which accumulates fund balance based on Cemetery usage and revenue generated.
Project Justification: As the existing columbarium continues to fill up, it is appropriate to begin planning for the Phase
II expansion. The design is complete and since it is continuation of phase improvements, should be relatively simple
to implement.
Estimated Cost: $159,100
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (D8) – Columbarium Expansion $159,100 $159,100
Total Expenses $159,100 $159,100
Fund Balance Cemetery Trust – Fund 137 $159,100 $159,100
Total Revenue $159,100 $159,100
Unsecured Funding $0 $0
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Parks & Recreation
Olympic Beach Park - R7
200 Admiral Way, Entrance of the Fishing Pier
Project Summary: Renovation of existing restroom and Visitor Center.
Project Justification: This work is supported by 3 Recommendations, 3 Goals and 3 Objectives in the 2022 Parks,
Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 6.3 is to replace or renovate restrooms at Olympic Beach,
Seaview Park and Brackett’s Landing North. PROS Plan Goal 3, Objective 3.8; Goal 4, Objective 4.1; Goal 9, Objective
9.1 and Recommendation 6.3 also align with these upgrades.
Estimated Cost: $53,000
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (R7) – Restroom Renovation $53,000 $53,000
Total Expenses $53,000 $53,000
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $53,000 $53,000
Total Revenue $53,000 $53,000
Unsecured Funding $0 $0
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Parks & Recreation
Pine Street Park - D10, D11 & D12
6th and Pine Street
Project Summary: Park improvements to include the addition of a small shelter with picnic tables, canopy shade trees
and a paved connecting pathway.
Project Justification: These improvements are supported by 2 Recommendations, 2 Goals and 2 Objectives in the
2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 3.5 is to add amenities to existing parks, such
as picnic shelters to Mathay Ballinger Park, Elm Street Park and Pine Street Park and paved pathway connections in
Mathay Ballinger Park and Pine Street Park. PROS Plan Goal 3, Objective 3.8; Goal 9, Objective 9.1 and
Recommendation 6.2 also align with these improvements.
Estimated Cost: $159,100
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (D10) – Shelter w/Picnic Tables $79,600 $79,600
Construction (D11) – Paved Pathway $58,300 $58,300
Construction (D12) – Canopy Shade Trees $26,500 $26,500
Total Expenses $164,400 $164,400
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $164,400 $164,400
Total Revenue $164,400 $164,400
Unsecured Funding $0 $0
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Sierra Park – R8
81st Ave W & 190th St SW
Project Summary: Replacement of the playground and fall surfacing at Sierra Park. The playground is 27 years old and
is currently the smallest playground in the park system.
Project Justification: These improvements are supported by 2 Recommendations, 3 Goals and 3 Objectives in the
2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 3.4 is to replace the playgrounds at
Maplewood Hill Park, Sierra Park and Yost Memorial Park. PROS Plan Goal 1, Objective 1.1; Goal 3, Objective 3.8, Goal
9, Objective 9.1 and Recommendation 3.1 also align with these improvements.
Estimated Cost: $164,400
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (R8) – Playground Replacement $185,700 $185,700
Total Expenses $185,700 $185,700
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $185,700 $185,700
Total Revenue $185,700 $185,700
Unsecured Funding $0 $0
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Neighborhood Park SE 1 – P2, D13
Project Summary: Acquire and develop an additional neighborhood park in the SE Edmonds area to address an
existing gap in park services and inequities in parkland distribution. Once an acquisition has been authorized a Master
Plan will be developed in collaboration with the surrounding community. Development of the park will be based on
the Master Plan.
Project Justification: The addition of a new park is supported by 2 Recommendations, 3 Goals and 11 Objectives in
the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 1 is to fill the park system gaps, 1.1
Acquire property for neighborhood parks in underserved areas such as the south Edmonds area and the SR 99 corridor.
PROS Plan Goal 1, Objective 1.1; Goal 2, Objectives 2.1 and 2.3, Goal 3, Objectives 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and
3.10 and Recommendation 6.2 also align with the development of a new park.
Estimated Cost: $899,100 + Parkland Acquisition
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Planning – Neighborhood Park SE 1 (P2) $79,600 $79,600
Construction – Neighborhood Park SE 1 (D13) $819,500 $819,500
Total Expenses $79,600 $819,500 $899,100
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $79,600 $79,600
Total Revenue $79,600 $79,600
Unsecured Funding $0 ($819,500) ($819,500)
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) & Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
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Maplewood Hill Park – R12
19800 89th Pl W
Project Summary: Replacement of the existing playground installed in 1985. This playground is 38 years old and is
the oldest in the park system.
Project Justification: This improvement is supported by 2 Recommendations, 3 Goals and 3 Objectives in the 2022
Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 3.4 is to replace the playgrounds at Maplewood Hill
Park, Sierra Park and Yost Memorial Park. PROS Plan Goal 1, Objective 1.1; Goal 3, Objective 3.8; Goal 9, Objective 9.1
and Recommendation 3.1 also align with this improvement.
Estimated Cost: $144,900
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (R12) – Playground Replacement $144,900 $144,900
Total Expenses $144,900 $144,900
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $144,900 $144,900
Total Revenue $144,900 $144,900
Unsecured Funding $0 $0
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D20: Community Park & Athletic Complex Phase I Lighting
23200 100th Ave. W – Former Woodway High School
Project Summary: Two projects - Phase I lighting, Phase II renovation of existing underdeveloped athletic field.
Project Justification: By adding lighting to the renovated Phase I year-round field, usage of the multi-use facility
would significantly increase. Phase II would renovate a currently poorly maintained and underutilized large
athletic field to provide community significantly more multi-sport use of an existing facility. This Athletic Complex
serves a densely populated area of more than 150,000 residents within 5-mile radius. Future maintenance costs
offset by user fees. Phase I without lighting installation was completed in 2015 for $4.2M, Phase II estimated at
$6-8M timing and funding of phase II have not been determined at this time. This partnership improvement is
supported by a Recommendation, 2 Goals and 5 Objectives in the 2022 PROS Plan including Recommendation
3.2 “expand partnerships and agreements with Edmonds School District…to provide public access and
opportunities for outdoor recreation”. And PROS Plan Goal 3, Objectives 3.3, 3.9, 3.10 and 3.11; and Goal 9,
Objective 9.4.
Estimated Cost: Phase I Lighting: $1,500,000; Phase II: $6 – 8M
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Total
Construction (D20) - Lighting $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Total Expenses $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125
Park Impact Fee’s – Fund 332-100
Total Revenue $0 $0
Unsecured Funding $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) & Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Phase 2
Phase 1
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Waterfront Walkway Completion – Ebb Tide Section - P3 & D14
Beachfront in front of Ebb Tide Condominiums (200 Beach Place)
Project Summary: This would connect the waterfront walkway from Brackett’s Landing North to Marina Beach Park
ensuring all individuals, including those with mobility challenges and those pushing strollers can safely enjoy the
waterfront. The final missing piece would be constructed in front of the Ebb Tide condominiums in the easement
owned by the City of Edmonds. The easement and walkway design are currently under legal review.
Project Justification: To provide public access along the waterfront for all individuals. Completion of the walkway
would meet ADA requirements, support efforts to keep dogs off of the beaches and was recognized as a high priority
by residents participating in the development of the 2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan. This project is
supported by 1 Recommendation, 3 Goals and 5 Objectives in the PROS Plan. Recommendation 6.2 is to implement
upgrades and improvements to park facilities to conform with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensure
universal accessibility to include required parking, providing ramped entrances and site furnishings. PROS Plan Goal 3,
Objective 3.8; Goal 4, Objectives 4.1, 4.2 and 4.4, Goal 6, Objective 6.7 also align with this project.
Estimated Cost: $1,250,000
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Planning & Design $515,000 $515,000
Construction $819,500 $819,500
Total Expenses $515,000 $819,500 $1,334,500
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $515,000 $515,000
Total Revenue $515,000 $515,000
Unsecured Funding $819,500 $819,500
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Elm Street Park - D16, D17 & R14
7th & Elm Street
Project Summary: Park enhancements to include the addition of a nature playground, small shelter with picnic tables
and habitat restoration.
Project Justification: These improvements are supported by 2 Recommendations, 2 Goals and 2 Objectives in the
2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 3.1 is to add amenities to existing parks, such
as picnic shelters to Mathay Ballinger Park, Elm Street Park and Pine Street Park. PROS Plan Goal 6, Objective 6.5; Goal
9, Objective 9.1; and Recommendation 3.5 also align with these improvements.
Estimated Cost: $225,100
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (R14) – Habitat Restoration $56,300 $56,300
Construction (D16) – Nature Playground $84,400 $84,400
Construction (D17) – Shelter w/Picnic Tables $84,400 $84,400
Total Expenses $225,100 $225,100
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $168,800 $168,800
Total Revenue $168,800 $168,800
Unsecured Funding ($56,300) ($56,300)
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Neighborhood Park SR 99 – P6 & D15
Project Summary: Design and development of an additional neighborhood park in the SR 99 area to address an
existing gap in park services and inequities in parkland distribution. Once an acquisition has been authorized a Master
Plan will be developed in collaboration with the surrounding community. Development of the park will be based on
the Master Plan.
Project Justification: The addition of a new park is supported by 2 Recommendations, 3 Goals and 11 Objectives in
the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 1 is to fill the park system gaps, 1.1
Acquire property for neighborhood parks in underserved areas such as the south Edmonds area and the SR 99 corridor.
PROS Plan Goal 1, Objective 1.1; Goal 2, Objectives 2.1 and 2.3, Goal 3, Objectives 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and
3.10 and Recommendation 6.2 also align with the development of a new park.
Estimated Cost: $926,100 + Parkland Acquisition
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Planning – Neighborhood Park SR99 (P6) $82,000 $82,000
Construction – Neighborhood Park SR 99 (D15) $844,100 $844,100
Total Expenses $82,000 $844,100 $926,100
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $82,000 $82,000
Total Revenue $82,000 $82,000
Unsecured Funding $0 ($844,100) $(844,100)
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) & Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
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Neighborhood Park SE 2 – P7, D18
Project Summary: Design and development of an additional neighborhood park in the SE Edmonds area to address
an existing gap in park services and inequities in parkland distribution. Once an acquisition has been authorized a
Master Plan will be developed in collaboration with the surrounding community. Development of the park will be
based on the Master Plan.
Project Justification: The addition of a new park is supported by 2 Recommendations, 3 Goals and 11 Objectives in
the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 1 is to fill the park system gaps, 1.1
Acquire property for neighborhood parks in underserved areas such as the south Edmonds area and the SR 99 corridor.
PROS Plan Goal 1, Objective 1.1; Goal 2, Objectives 2.1 and 2.3, Goal 3, Objectives 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and
3.10 and Recommendation 6.2 also align with the development of a new park.
Estimated Cost: $953,900 + Parkland Acquisition
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Planning – Neighborhood Park SE 2 (P7) $84,400 $84,400
Construction – Neighborhood Park SE 2 (D18) $869,500 $869,500
Total Expenses $84,400 $869,500 $953,900
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $84,400 $84,500
Total Revenue $84,400 $0 $84,500
Unsecured Funding $0 ($869,500) $(869,500)
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) & Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
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Parks & Recreation
Parks & Facilities Maintenance Building - P1 & D2
600 3rd Avenue South, City Park
Project Summary: The 40+ year old maintenance building in City Park is reaching the end of its useful life and needs
major renovation or replacement and is too small to accommodate current staff and needed work areas.
Project Justification: Parks and Facilities Divisions have long outgrown this existing facility and need additional work
areas and fixed equipment in order to more efficiently maintain City parks and Capital facilities. The city’s small
equipment repair garage is used as the Park Maintenance locker room, daily meeting room, computer access (one
for 11 FTEs) and work preparation space. It is insufficient for work efficiency and due to small size, inadequate for
expansion of staffing with upcoming park and street landscape work requirements. This project is supported by 1
Goals, 3 Objectives in the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. PROS Plan Goal 9, Objectives 9.1, 9.3
and 9.9 align with this project.
Estimated Cost: $6,955,600
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) & Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Planning & Design (P1) $1,125,500 $1,125,500
Construction (D2) $4,637,100 $4,637,100
Total Expenses $1,125,500 $4,637,100 $5,762,600
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125
Park Impact Fees – Fund 332-100
Bond Proceeds
Operating Contribution – General Fund
Park Donations
Total Revenue
Unsecured Funding ($1,125,500) ($4,637,100) ($5,762,600)
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Seaview Park Restroom – R16
80th Ave W & 186th St SW
Project Summary: ADA improvements to include renovation or replacement of the permanent restroom.
Project Justification: These improvements are supported by 3 Recommendations, 2 Goals and 2 Objectives in the
2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 6 is to make improvements to existing parks
as needed to ensure proper maintenance, usability and quality of park features and grounds to remove barriers and
improve universal access. Recommendation 6.3 is to replace or renovate restrooms at Olympic Beach, Seaview Park
and Brackett’s Landing North. PROS Plan Goal 3, Objective 3.8; Goal 9, Objective 9.1 and Recommendations 3.1 and
6.2 also align with these improvements.
Estimated Cost: $417,900
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (R16) – Restroom Replacement $417,900 $417,900
Total Expenses $417,900 $417,900
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $417,900 $417,900
Total Revenue $417,900 $417,900
Unsecured Funding $0 $0
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Yost Pool Replacement – R15
96th Ave W & Bowdoin Way, Yost Park
Project Summary: Yost Pool was built nearly 50 years ago and continues to provide recreational opportunities for
many residents. In addition to teaching our youth water safety, the pool serves as an opportunity for community
members of all ages to lead healthy and active lifestyles. Funding for this project has not been identified and would
likely require voter approval.
Project Justification: Replacing Yost Pool is supported by 4 Recommendations, 4 Goals and 6 Objectives in the 2022
Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 4 is to replace Yost Pool. PROS Plan Goal 1,
Objective 1.1; Goal 3, Objective 3.7, 3.8 and 3.9; Goal 7, Objective 7.4; Goal 9, Objective 9.1 and Recommendations
3.1, 4.1, 4.2 and 6.2 also align with this replacement.
Estimated Cost: $23,881,000
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Planning & Construction (R15) $23,881,000 $23,881,000
Total Expenses $23,881,000 $23,881,000
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125
Fund 332 Balance + Park Impact Fees
Secured Grants
Bonds
Total Revenue $0 $0
Unsecured Funding ($23,881,000) ($23,881,000)
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) & Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
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Parks & Recreation
Edmonds Marsh-Estuary Expansion & Restoration - A1, P4, D9 & D1
Edmonds Marsh - City of Edmonds Marsh, Marina Beach Park and property owned by Unocal (Chevron)
Project Summary: Reconnect the Puget Sound with the Edmonds Marsh near-shore estuary by restoring the natural
tidal exchange. This project will impact the existing Marina Beach Park and its proposed renovation including
daylighting of Willow Creek within the park and the Edmonds Marsh. In addition, this project encompasses the
possible acquisition or use of the adjacent 21-acre parcel known as the Unocal property to support a larger estuary
restoration project. Once acquired, an integrated restoration plan can be developed to restore functioning conditions
of the tidal wetland for salmon recovery, wildlife conservation and improved public access for recreational use,
environmental education and wildlife viewing.
Project Justification: The marsh estuary restoration project will allow for and provide a natural tidal exchange, allow
Chinook salmon to again migrate into Willow Creek, support migratory birds and waterfowl, provide a natural
redistribution of saltwater-freshwater flora and fauna and address sea level rise impacts. This project is supported
by 3 Recommendations, 5 Goals and 8 Objectives in the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan.
Recommendation 2.2 – Expand the Edmonds Marsh/Estuary to include the Unocal property. Develop funding
strategy for purchase of the Unocal property or negotiate with the State of Washington to have the property become
part of the Edmonds Marsh/Estuary. PROS Plan Goal 1, Objective 1.1; Goal 4, Objective 4.3; Goal 5, Objectives 5.1,
5.3 and 5.4; Goal 6, Objective 6.5 and 6.7; Goal 9, Objective 9.1; Recommendation 2.1 and 3.11 also align with this
project.
Estimated Cost: TBD Acquisition and Planning + Restoration + Marina Beach Park renovation
Continued on next page.
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Edmonds Marsh-Estuary Expansion & Restoration– continued.
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Land Acquisition (A1) TBD TBD
Master Plan (P4) TBD TBD
Master Plan Implementation (D9) TBD TBD
Restoration (D1) - TBD TBD TBD
Total Expenses TBD TBD
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125
Real Estate Excise Tax I – Fund 126
Fund 332 Balance + Park Impact Fees
Bond Proceeds
Secured Grants
Tree Fund 143 – Land Acquisition
Park Donations
Operating Contribution – General Fund
Stormwater – Fund 422
Total Revenue TBD TBD
Unsecured Funding TBD TBD
Project Accounting #M070
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) & Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Expense estimates and funding sources changed to TBD per Council direction December 2022.
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2023-2028
Parks Capital Improvement & Capital Facilities Plan
PROGRAMS
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Parks & Recreation
Citywide Park Improvements / Capital Replacement Program - R17
Project Summary: The 2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) plan identified a significant list of deferred park
maintenance projects. With the addition of a Parks Capital Project Manager, hired in 2022 and the Job Order
Contracting program, the Parks Department will begin to make progress on the needed system-wide repairs,
renovations and replacements of an aging parks infrastructure.
Project Justification: Insufficiently maintained parks and related assets lead to higher deferred maintenance costs,
increased City liability and decreased level of service and community satisfaction. This program is supported by 5
Recommendations, 6 Goals and 21 Objectives in the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Opens Space (PROS) Plan.
Recommendation 3.1 is to Maintain, renovate, or replace aging or damaged infrastructure in existing City properties
to ensure public accessibility, use and safety. PROS Plan Goal 2, Objectives 2.1 and 2.3; Goal 3, Objectives 3.6, 3.7, 3.8
and 3.9; Goal 4, Objectives 4.1, 4.2, 4.4; Goal 5, Objective 5.1, 5.3, and 5.4; Goal 6, Objective 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 and 6.7;
Goal 9, Objective 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.9 and Recommendations 3.7, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 also align with this program.
Estimated Cost: $2,700,000 (6-year total)
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Repair & Maintenance $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $1,800,000
Professional Services $175,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $900,000
Total Expenses $475,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $2,725,000
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $2,700,000
Tree Fund – 143 (5th & Main Oak) $25,000
Total Revenue $475,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $2,725,000
Unsecured Funding $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Signage & Wayfinding – R10
Project Summary: Update signage system wide to include uniform and accurate trail identification information,
orientation markers, safety and regulatory messaging, park hours, park rules and etiquette, interpretive information
and warning signs.
Project Justification: A comprehensive and consistent signage system is necessary to inform, orient and educate park
users. This program is supported by 2 Recommendations, 4 Goals and 6 Objectives in the 2022 Parks, Recreation and
Opens Space (PROS) plan. Recommendation 6.5 is to develop and provide consistent graphics and citywide signage to
improve communication on access, usability and “branding” of the city’s park and open space system. PROS Plan Goal
2, Objectives 2.1 and 2.3; Goal 3, Objective 3.6; Goal 5, Objectives 5.3 and 5.4; Goal 9, Objective 9.1 and
Recommendation 6.2 also align with this program.
Estimated Cost: $51,500
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Planning & Construction (R10) $51,500 $51,500
Total Expenses $51,500 $51,500
Real Estate Excise Tax II - Fund 125 $51,500 $51,500
Total Revenue $51,500 $51,500
Unsecured Funding $0 $0
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Playground Replacement / Inclusive Upgrades – R13
Project Summary: City of Edmonds owns, operates and maintains 15 playgrounds and only two of them are
considered fully inclusive and accessible (Seaview and Civic Park). One of the Parks, Recreation and Human Services
Department initiatives is to continually update playgrounds which range in installation dates from 1985 - 2019. As
part of these scheduled updates the department will work to enhance playgrounds to be inclusive versus merely
meeting ADA standards. In many cases this includes enhanced play surfacing and play equipment that provide for
users of all abilities.
Elm Street Park, Maplewood Hill Park, Sierra Park and Yost Park playgrounds have been identified as priority in the
PROS Plan and will be addressed in the first three years of this capital improvement plan.
Project Justification: Playground upgrades are a necessary part of maintaining a safe play environment. With
playgrounds that are 35+ years old many are scheduled for upgrades. Further, it is the goal of the City to ensure that
those upgrades include considerations for children of all physical and mental abilities and that these play amenities
are designed to be a welcoming and healthy experience for all. This program is supported by 2 Recommendations, 3
Goals and 3 Objectives in the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Opens Space (PROS) plan. Recommendation 3.1 is to
Maintain, renovate, or replace aging or damaged infrastructure in existing Cit properties to ensure public accessibility,
use and safety. PROS Plan Goal 1, Objective 1.1; Goal 2, Objective 2.1; Goal 3, Objective 3.8 and Recommendation
6.2 also align with this program.
Estimated Cost: $197,000
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Construction (R13) $197,000 $202,900 $209,000 $608,900
Total Expenses $197,000 $202,900 $209,000 $608,900
Real Estate Excise Tax II – Fund 125 $197,000 $202,900 $209,000 $608,900
Total Revenue $197,000 $202,900 $209,000 $608,900
Unsecured Funding $0 $0 $0 $0
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PARKLAND
ACQUISITION
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Parkland Acquisition – Neighborhood Park SE 1, SR 99 & SE 2 - A2, A3 & A4
Project Summary: Acquisition of parkland when feasible that will benefit citizens and support the priorities identified
in the PROS Plan. Currently, $900,000 is reserved for parkland and open space acquisition. These funds were
accumulated in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. There is no request to purchase a specific property at this time as
opportunities are somewhat limited in a mostly built-out city, but staff continues to search for, develop and negotiate
opportunities.
Project Justification: Parkland Acquisitions are supported by 1 Recommendation, 2 Goals and 5 Objectives (land
purchase only, see previous projects for development) in the 2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan.
Recommendation 1 is to fill the park system gaps, 1.1 Acquire property for neighborhood parks in underserved areas
such as the south Edmonds area and the SR 99 corridor. PROS Plan Goal 2, Objective 2.1; Goal 3, Objective 3.1, 3.2,
3.3 and 3.9 also align with the acquisition of parkland.
Estimated Cost: $5,230,500
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Acquisition – Neighborhood Park SE 1 (A2) $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Acquisition – Neighborhood Park SR99 (A3) $1,545,000 $1,545,000
Acquisition – Neighborhood Park SE 2 (A4) $2,185,500 $2,185,500
Total Expenses $1,500,000 $1,545,000 $2,185,500 $5,230,500
Real Estate Excise Tax I - Fund 126 $1,100,000 $200,000 $200,000 $1,500,000
Tree Fund 143 - land acquisition - TBD
Total Revenue $1,100,000 $200,000 $200,000 $1,500,000
3,730,500 ($400,000) ($1,345,000) ($1,985,500) ($3,730,500)
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) & Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
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Interurban Trail Expansion – A5
24100 78th Place West
Project Summary: Acquisition of additional lands, easements and/or right-of-ways to continue the Interurban Trail,
including more off-road segments.
Project Justification: This Expansion is supported by 3 Recommendations, 2 Goals and 6 Objectives in the 2022
Parks, Recreation and Opens Space (PROS) Plan. Recommendation 5 is to improve trail connections including
sidewalks and bike lanes to help link destinations across the community. Recommendation 5.1 suggests the City
peruse opportunities to acquire additional lands, easements and/or right of way to continue the Interurban Trail.
Goal 2, Objective 2.1; Goal 3, Objective 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6 and Recommendations 1.1 and 5.2 also align with
this expansion.
Estimated Cost: $895,585
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Land Acquisition – Park Facilities (A5) $895,585 $895,585
Total Expenses $895,585 $895,585
Real Estate Excise Tax I - Fund 126
Tree Fund 143 - Land Acquisition
Total Revenue
Unsecured Funding ($895,585) ($895,585)
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FUND DETAIL
Fund 332Fund 332 Expenditures2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 6‐Year TotalD20Community Park & Athletic Complex ‐ Phase I ‐ Lighting $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 R18 Lake Ballinger Access (McAleer) Improvements* $ 25,000 $ 25,000 D9 Edmonds Marsh Estuary Restoration (Master Plan Implementation) $‐ D1Edmonds Marsh Estuary Restoration (Restoration) $‐ R14Elm Street Park Habitat Restoration $ 56,300 $ 56,300 R3 Meadowdale Playfields (Renovations, City of Lynnwood ILA) $‐ D6Mathay Ballinger Park Permanent Restrooms $ 371,300 $ 371,300 D13 Neighborhood Park ‐ SE1 (Park Development) $ 819,500 $ 819,500 D15 Neighborhood Park ‐ SR99 (Park Development) $ 844,100 $ 844,100 D18 Neighborhood Park ‐ SE2 (Park Development)869,500$ $ 869,500 R15 Pool Replacement23,881,000$ $ 23,881,000 P1Parks Facilities M&O Building (Design) $ 1,125,500 $ 1,125,500 D2Parks Facilities M&O Building (Construction) $ 4,637,100 $ 4,637,100 R19 Shell Creek Restoration (Yost Park)* $ 120,000 $ 120,000 D14 Waterfront Walkway (Construction)819,500$ $ 819,500 Interfund Services $ 25,000 $ 50,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 50,000 $ 425,000 Debt Service Civic Park $1.6M (2021) $ 98,000 $ 98,000 $ 98,000 $ 98,000 $ 98,000 $ 98,000 $ 588,000 639,300$ 148,000$ 2,517,500$ 2,223,900$ 6,524,100$ 24,029,000$ 36,081,800$ Fund 332 Revenue2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 6‐Year TotalPark Impact Fees (Fund 332‐100) $ 848,350 $ 450,000 $ 450,000 $ 450,000 $ 450,000 $ 450,000 $ 3,098,350 Investment Interest (3%) $ 42,255 $ 54,144 $ 64,828 $ 74,333 $ 84,123 $ 94,207 $ 413,890 Miscellaneous Park Donations $‐ Bond Proceeds $‐ General Fund Transfer ‐ Lake Ballinger Access $ 25,000 $ 25,000 ARPA Transfer ‐ Shell Creek Restoration (Study) $ 120,000 $ 120,000 Unsecured Funding ‐ Community Park & Athletic Complex Phase I $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 Unsecured Grants ‐ Marsh Estuary Restoration $‐ Unsecured Grants ‐ Elm Street Park Habitat Restoration $ 56,300 $ 56,300 Unsecured Grants ‐ Neighborhood Park SE 1 (Development) $ 819,500 $ 819,500 Unsecured Grants ‐ Neighborhood Park SR99 (Development) $ 844,100 $ 844,100 Unsecured Grants ‐ Neighborhood Park SE 2 (Development) $ 869,500 $ 869,500 Unsecured Funding (Bonds, Levy, Misc.) Pool Replacement $ 23,881,000 $ 23,881,000 Unsecured Funding Park Facilities M&O Building $ 1,125,500 $ 4,637,100 $ 5,762,600 Unsecured Grants ‐ Waterfront Walkway (Construction) $ 819,500 $ 819,500 1,035,605$ 504,144$ 2,834,328$ 2,550,233$ 6,860,223$ 24,425,207$ 38,209,740$ (C) TOTAL Fund 332 Expenditures(D) TOTAL Fund 332 RevenueCosts inflated at 3% per year*Added via council budget amendment 2023Page 41
Fund 3322023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028(E) Beginning Fund Balance (332 + 332‐100)1,408,492$ 1,804,797$ 2,160,941$ 2,477,769$ 2,804,102$ 3,140,225$ (D) Revenue1,035,605$ 504,144$ 2,834,328$ 2,550,233$ 6,860,223$ 24,425,207$ (C) Expenditures639,300$ 148,000$ 2,517,500$ 2,223,900$ 6,524,100$ 24,029,000$ 1,804,797$ 2,160,941$ 2,477,769$ 2,804,102$ 3,140,225$ 3,536,432$ Project Type: A AcquisitionPMaster PlanningD Development ‐ NewR Replacement / UpgradeFund 332 Parks Fund 6‐Year Overview(G) Ending Fund Balance (E+D‐C)*Added via council budget amendment 2023Page 42
REET II Fund 125REET II (Fund 125) Expenditures2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 6‐Year TotalP4 Edmonds Marsh Estuary Restoration (Master Plan) $‐ D16 Elm Street Park (Nature Playground) $ 84,400 $ 84,400 D17 Elm Street Park (Shelter w/Picnic Tables) $ 84,400 $ 84,400 R2 Johnson Property (Demo & Secure Site) $ 200,000 $ 200,000 P5 Johnson Property (Master Plan) $ 82,000 $ 82,000 R12 Maplewood Hill Park (Playground Replacement) $ 144,900 $ 144,900 D5 Mathay Ballinger Park (Paved Loop Pathway) $ 53,000 $ 53,000 D7 Mathay Ballinger Park (Shelter w/Picnic Tables) $ 75,000 $ 75,000 D19 Mountlake Terrace ILA (Lake Ballinger Park)* $ 200,000 $ 200,000 P2 Neighborhood Park ‐ SE1 (Master Plan) $ 79,600 $ 79,600 P6 Neighborhood Park ‐ SR99 (Master Plan) $ 82,000 $ 82,000 P7 Neighborhood Park ‐ SE2 (Master Plan) $ 84,400 $ 84,400 R7 Olympic Beach Park (Restroom Upgrade) $ 53,000 $ 53,000 D10 Pine Street Park (Shelter w/Picnic Tables) $ 79,600 $ 79,600 D11 Pine Street Park (Paved Connecting Pathway) $ 58,300 $ 58,300 D12 Pine Street Park (Canopy Shade Trees) $ 26,500 $ 26,500 R16 Seaview Park (Restroom Replacement) $ 417,900 $ 417,900 R19 Shell Creek Restoration (Yost Park)* $ 380,000 $ 380,000 R8 Sierra Park (Playground Replacement) $ 185,700 $ 185,700 P3 Waterfront Walkway Design Completion $ 515,000 $ 515,000 R11 Yost Pool Upgrades & Renovation $ 546,400 $ 546,400 R9 Yost Park (Tennis Court Resurface)74,300$ $ 74,300 R4 Yost Park (Trail, Bridge & Boardwalk Repairs)80,000$ $ 80,000 R6 Yost Park (Playground Replacement)257,500$ $ 257,500 R13 Playground Replacement / Inclusive Upgrades $ 197,000 $ 202,900 $ 209,000 $ 608,900 R10 Signage and Wayfinding51,500$ $ 51,500 R17 Citywide Park Improvements / Capital Replacement Program450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ 450,000$ $ 2,700,000 1,235,500$ 1,518,500$ 1,305,300$ 1,415,200$ 1,070,800$ 659,000$ 7,204,300$ REET II (Fund 125) Revenue20232024 2025 2026 2027 2028 6‐Year TotalReal Estate Excise Tax (REET) II ‐ Fund 125 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 10,000,000 2,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$ 10,000,000$ 2023 20242025 2026 2027 2028(E) Beginning Fund Balance75,328$ 839,828$ 1,321,328$ 1,516,028$ 1,600,828$ 2,030,028$ (D) Revenue2,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$ (C) Expenditures1,235,500$ 1,518,500$ 1,305,300$ 1,415,200$ 1,070,800$ 659,000$ 839,828$ 1,321,328$ 1,516,028$ 1,600,828$ 2,030,028$ 2,871,028$ (C) TOTAL PARKS REET II (Fund 125) Expenditures(D) TOTAL PARKS REET I (Fund 126) RevenueREET II (Fund 125) Parks Fund 6‐Year Overview(G) Ending Fund Balance (E+D‐C)Costs inflated at 3% per year*Project added via Council amendment in 2023Page 43
REET I Fund 126REET I (Fund 126) Expenditures2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 6‐Year TotalA1 Edmonds Marsh Estuary Restoration (Acquisition) $‐ A5 Interurban Trail (Expansion/Acquisition) $ 895,585 $ 895,585 A2 Neighborhood Park ‐ SE1 (Acquisition) $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 A3 Neighborhood Park ‐ SR99 (Acquisition) $ 1,545,000 $ 1,545,000 A4 Neighborhood Park ‐ SE2 (Acquisition) $ 2,185,500 $ 2,185,500 1,500,000$ 1,545,000$ 2,185,500$ ‐$ ‐$ 895,585$ 6,126,085$ REET I (Fund 126) Revenue2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 6‐Year TotalReal Estate Excise Tax (REET) I ‐ Fund 126 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 1,200,000 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 1,200,000$ 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028(E) Beginning Fund Balance900,000$ (400,000)$ (1,745,000)$ (3,730,500)$ (3,530,500)$ (3,330,500)$ (D)Revenue200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$ (C) Expenditures1,500,000$ 1,545,000$ 2,185,500$ ‐$ ‐$ (400,000)$ (1,745,000)$ (3,730,500)$ (3,530,500)$ (3,330,500)$ (3,130,500)$ (C) TOTAL PARKS REET I (Fund 126) Expenditures(D) TOTAL PARKS REET I (Fund 126) RevenueREET I (Fund 126) Parks Fund 6‐Year Overview(G) Ending Fund Balance (E+D‐C)Costs inflated at 3% per yearPage 44
TREE Fund 143TREE (Fund 143) Expenditures2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 6‐Year TotalPark and Open Space Acquisition Program $‐ Tree Maintenance ‐ Oak Tree's 5th & Main* $ 25,000 $ 25,000 25,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 25,000$ TREE (Fund 143) Revenue2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 6‐Year TotalTree ‐ Fund 143 $ 199,000 $ 199,000 $ 199,000 $ 199,000 $ 199,000 $ 199,000 $ 1,194,000 199,000$ 199,000$ 199,000$ 199,000$ 199,000$ 199,000$ 1,194,000$ 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028(E)Beginning Fund Balance199,000$ 373,000$ 572,000$ 771,000$ 970,000$ 1,169,000$ (D) Revenue199,000$ 199,000$ 199,000$ 199,000$ 199,000$ 199,000$ (C) Expenditures25,000$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ 373,000$ 572,000$ 771,000$ 970,000$ 1,169,000$ 1,368,000$ *Added via Council Budget Amendment Dec. 2022Costs inflated at 3% per year(C) TOTAL TREE (Fund 143) Expenditures(D) TOTAL TREE (Fund 143) RevenueTREE (Fund 143) 6‐Year Overview(G) Ending Fund Balance (E+D‐C)Page 45
CEMETERY Trust Fund 137CEMETERY Trust (Fund 137) Expenditures2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 6‐Year TotalD8Columbarium Expansion ‐ Phase II159,100$ $ 159,100 Repair & Maintenance $ 25,000 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ $ 150,000 25,000$ 184,100$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 309,100$ CEMETERY Trust (Fund 137) Revenue2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 6‐Year TotalCemetery Trust ‐ Fund 137 Investment Interest (@5%) $ 55,971 $ 58,270 $ 52,728 $ 54,864 $ 57,108 $ 59,463 $ 338,404 Cemetery Trust ‐ Fund 137 Sales Revenue $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 90,000 70,971$ 73,270$ 67,728$ 69,864$ 72,108$ 74,463$ 428,404$ 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028(E) Beginning Fund Balance1,119,420$ 1,165,391$ 1,054,561$ 1,097,289$ 1,142,153$ 1,189,261$ (D) Revenue70,971$ 73,270$ 67,728$ 69,864$ 72,108$ 74,463$ (C) Expenditures25,000$ 184,100$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 1,165,391$ 1,054,561$ 1,097,289$ 1,142,153$ 1,189,261$ 1,238,724$ Costs inflated at 3% per year(C) TOTAL CEMETERY Trust(Fund 137) Expenditures(D) TOTAL CEMETERY Trust (Fund 137) RevenueCEMETERY Trust (Fund 137) 6‐Year Overview(G) Ending Fund Balance (E+D‐C)Page 46
TypePROJECT NAMECFPDESCRIPTIONParks Lake Ballinger Park Mountlake Terrace ILAFinancial support for Phase III of Lake Ballinger Park ImprovementsParks Lake Ballinger Access (McAleer)Site improvements of existing parkParks Johnson Property Demolition & Master PlanDemolition scheduled for 2023, master plan in 2025Parks Meadowdale PlayfieldsRenovations consistent with City of Lynnwood ILAParks Mathay Ballinger Park ImprovementsAddition of paved loop pathway, permanent restrooms, shelter and picnic tables - 2023Parks Yost Park & Pool ImprovementsPlayground replacement (2023); Tennis court resurface, pool upgrades, trail/bridge repairsParks Columbarium Expansion - Phase IIFunded through Cemetery Trust Fund 137 - 2024 Parks Olympic Beach Park ImprovementsRenovation of existing restroom - 2024 Parks Pine Street Park ImprovementsAddition of small shelter, picnic tables, shade trees and paved pathway - 2024 projectParks Neighborhood Park SE1XMaster plan and construction of new park in SE Edmonds Parks Maplewood Hill ParkPlayground replacement - 2025Parks Elm Street Park ImprovementsAddition of nature playground, small shelter, picnic tables and habitat restoration - 2026 Parks Neighborhood Park SR99Master Plan and construction of new park along SR99Parks Neighborhood Park SE2XMaster Plan and construction of new park in SE Edmonds Parks Seaview Park ImprovementsReplacement of permanent restroom and ADA upgrades - 2027 Parks Yost Pool Replacement XReplacement of existing pool - 2028 Parks Shell Creek RestorationAdded per Council directionParks Signage and Wayfinding Standardization of park signage - 2024TypePROJECT NAMECFPDESCRIPTIONParks Civic Center PlayfieldX2022 project Parks Marina Beach Park ImprovementsXCouncil declined grant and put project on holdParks Yost Pool Repair (plaster)2022 project - completedParks 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor Moved to Public Works CIPTypePROJECT NAMECFPCHANGEParks Community Park & Athletic Complex - Phase I LightingXYear and estimated expense added per Council requestParks Waterfront Walkway CompletionExpense increase $84,500 due to inflation, moved to 2026Parks Parks & Facilities Maintenance and Operations BuildingXCost estimate for design and construction addedParks Parkland Acquisition XExpanded to include 3 neighborhood parks and Interurban trailPROJECTS REVISEDCFP / CIP COMPARISON (2022 TO 2023)CFP / CIP COMPARISON (2022 TO 2023)PROJECTS ADDEDPROJECTS REMOVEDCFP / CIP COMPARISON (2022 TO 2023)Page 47