Bellevue parks receive county grants

King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced that two Bellevue park projects have been selected to receive 2015 funding through the King County Youth Sports Facilities Grant program.

 

King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced that two Bellevue park projects have been selected to receive 2015 funding through the King County Youth Sports Facilities Grant program.

The grant program is providing $745,250 in matching grants to a number of projects, including $36,000 for the Bellevue Boys & Girls Club’s Hidden Valley Ballfield, which is a public-private project with the city. Another $75,000 was awarded for capital costs to construct the Inspiration Playground in Downtown Park, which is another public-private partnership between the city and the Rotary Club of Bellevue. The park is planned to be accessible for children and adults of all abilities.