Earlier this month, Executive Dow Constantine announced that the King County Youth Sports Facilities Grant (YSFG) program would match grants totaling $837,880. Since the program’s inception in 1993, King County has awarded $14 million in grants. YSFG seeks to create community and public partnerships that develop, renovate and repair sports facilities to serve our youth. Congrats to the 14 recipients below!
- Auburn Parks – Brannan Park Freegame Court – $75,000
- Auburn School District – Lea Hill Elementary Playground – $35,347
- Bothell Parks – Doug Allen Sports Field Renovation – $13,250
- Cascade Bicycle Club – Lakewood Park Traffic Garden – $75,000
- Covington Parks – Gerry Crick Skate Park- $30,000
- Des Moines Parks – Parkside Park Sports Court/ Fitness Equipment – $25,000
- Issaquah Parks – Tibbetts Valley Park Skate Park – $75,000
- Seattle Parks – Lake City Skate Park – $75,000
- Seattle Public Schools – Viewlands Playground Improvement – $75,000
- Seattle Public Schools – Broadview Playground Improvement – $74,283
- Skykomish – Skykomish Pump Track and Park – $75,000
- Skyway Solutions – Skyway Park Ballfield – $75,000
- Vashon Island School District – Vashon High School Indoor Batting Cage – $75,000
- Vashon Rowing Club – Row House – $60,000
We can’t wait to see the finished projects! Here are some photos of completed YSFG projects from previous years:



Are you interested in applying for next year’s grants? Head on over to the webpage for more information. Click here for the full news release.