The Local Parks Advisory Committee evaluates application for grants in the Local Parks Category of the larger Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. The grants provide funding to acquire, develop, or renovate local parks.
Qualifications
- Live in Washington
- Have an interest in public policy
- Enjoy finding creative solutions and appreciate other perspectives
- Are interested in and knowledgeable about buying or developing local parks
Support
- RCO will provide the training needed to evaluate grants
- Stipends are available to eligible committee members
Time Commitment
- Eight to ten full days of virtual meetings every other summer (even years)
- Policy feedback time commitment varies
2026 Dates
| Item | Date |
| Technical Review Meeting | May 11-15 |
| Evaluation Meeting | August 17-21 |
| Results Meeting | September 3 |
Committee Members
Community Members
- Mary Anderson, Belfair
- Rebecca Bear, Seattle Parks Foundation, North Bend
- Stacie Barnum, Aberdeen
- Dennis Litwin, University Place
- Malissa Paulsen, Lacey
- David Stalheim, Bellingham
Government Agency Members
- Jeff Betz, City of Mountlake Terrace, Mountlake Terrace
- Corey Crownhart, City of Ridgefield, Ridgefield
- Henry Dixon, Lummi Indian Business Council, Ferndale
- Anne Henning, City of Othello, Othello
- Cameron Zapata, City of Redmond, Redmond
- Vacant, State Parks and Recreation Commission, Spokane
Vacancies
- Community member representatives
- Local government representatives
Term Length
Four years
General Resources