Sunday, February 16, 2025

Pateros Peninsula Park beach improvements scheduled for 2025

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PATEROS – Peninsula Park beach is among the projects the city has on its 2025 improvement list, and one discussed at the Jan. 21 monthly meeting of the city council.

City Administrator Jord Wilson reported that Douglas PUD is preparing bid documents for the project that will, among other improvements, more than double the size of the swim beach. Expanding the beach will also allow access for maintenance equipment.

Three small trees on the shoreline are scheduled for removal and the large red oak will be protected as a source of shade. Wilson said the goal is to award the project and have construction completed in advance of swimming season.

Wilson also noted that the swim dock’s leaking floats need significant repairs this season but that will require two years to complete.

“Our permit will not allow more than fifty percent repairs in a season,” said Wilson. “The likelihood a new permit through the Army Corps of Engineers is nil, as they do not permit in waters less than 15 feet deep anymore.”

Peninsula Park improvements are also listed in the new six-year Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan adopted by the council last Dec. 16. A current plan is necessary for the city to maintain its eligibility for grants from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO).

Among Peninsula Park improvements listed in the new plan are:

  • Add a beach volleyball court west of the restroom.
  • Rehab the old gazebo and upgrade or remove the electricity panel and wiring.
  • Expand the patio around the playground.
  • Add a bench to the playground area.
  • Add a rinse shower to reduce swimmers’ itch.
  • Replace the water fountain to include a pet waterer.
  • Add a connecting sidewalk to the city sidewalk system at Warren.
  • Add safety signage for boaters.

Mike Maltais: 360-333-8483 or michael@ward.media

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