Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan 2024
La Center’s park system comprises 31.7 acres of parks and special use areas, in addition to two short trail corridors. With one community park, four neighborhood parks and two riverfront access sites, the park system strives to provide a variety of outdoor recreation amenities and facilities. As demand for park and recreation services changes and grows, the City is planning for the future of our parks, amenities and open spaces.
Every six years, the city updates its Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan, which is the city’s blueprint for park, recreation and open space improvements. An up-to-date PROS Plan also makes the city eligible for state and federal grants.
Purpose and Overview
La Center’s most recent PROS Plan was adopted on July 24, 2024. The new PROS Plan update will outline a strategy to help meet the needs and desires of our growing community now and into the future. To do so, the PROS Plan effort will:
- Inventory and evaluate existing parks and recreation programs
- Assess the need for additional park land, greenways, trails and recreation facilities
- Make recommendations for operations and maintenance
- Offer specific policies and other recommendations to achieve the community’s recreational interests.
Documents and Links
Contact
For questions or more information about the citywide Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan, please contact Tracy Coleman, Public Works & Community Development Director at tcoleman@ci.lacenter.wa.us or (360) 263-5189.