The Parks Foundation of Clark County announced on May 5, the recipients and funding amounts for the 2023 Community Grant program. Since its establishment in 2008, the program has awarded over $1.3 million in funding to ensure the safety and accessibility of playgrounds, support trail improvements and expansions, create recreational scholarships, and finance summer programs across Clark County. Grant dollars are awarded annually through funds from the Parks Foundation, as well as both individual and corporate sponsors.
The recipients and funding amounts for the 2023 Community Grant program are:
• Battle Ground Playground: $6,500 — The nine-week summer program, offered free of cost and sponsored by Riverview Bank, caters to four local neighborhood parks in Battle Ground. It provides children with a fun-filled, recreational experience along with organized play during their summer break.
• Camas Crown Park: $2,500 — This grant will be utilized to help fund necessary improvements to the park, which include the installation of an interactive water play feature, inclusive play areas, a new permanent restroom, ADA access, pathways and site furnishings.
• Camp Hope Scholarships: $10,000 — Sponsored by Bauman Chiropractic, the scholarship program offers at-risk children from across Clark County the opportunity to participate in an outdoor camp experience in a secure and safe environment. Camp Hope provides children with the opportunity to build lasting relationships with peers and caring adult mentors.
• Camp Hope Roof Replacement Project: $12,500 — Realvest sponsors these funds that will replace the existing tarps and install new roofs on four of the 29 aging buildings at Camp Hope.
• Hearthwood Park Pet Watering Fountain: $2,500 — Situated in the Airport Green Neighborhood Association, Hearthwood Park will receive a new multi-user water fountain catering to both humans and their furry companions who visit the park.
• Vancouver Parks & Rec Teen Late Night: $10,250 — Sponsored by U.S. Bank, the Teen Late Night program provides safe and healthy activities at both Marshall and Firstenburg Community Centers for teens who have few supervised, no-cost options to access.
• Washougal Dog Park: $2,500 — The Parks Foundation’s grant will provide funding for “play” amenities catering to the dogs at the new dog park, strategically situated near the downtown corridor and future library, enabling Washougal residents to walk to an off-leash park specifically designed for dogs.
— The Reflector
