The celebration for phase I of Sunset Neighborhood Park was held on June 16, 2018.
Located across from the Renton Highlands Library, the park will feature a wide north-south pedestrian walkway, restroom facilities, an entry plaza by the library with seating and an overhead pergola, additional walkways and seating areas throughout the park, and a large lawn for gathering and playing.
Phase I improvements were partially funded with a $1.7 million Direct Appropriation by the Washington State Legislature.
Design per the Phase II Master Plan will commence in early 2019 and includes two playgrounds, picnic and fitness areas, an interactive water feature, picnic and fitness areas, a gazebo, additional walkways, a pergola with seating, and art. Design and construction expenses will be offset with a $3 million Direct Appropriation by the Washington State Legislature, a $500,000 Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant and a $175,000 King County Youth and Amateur Sports Fund Grant.
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