Central Park Re-Opening Ceremony March 17

ISSAQUAH, WA - Issaquah officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony next weekend to unveil improvements at Central Park. The $1.5 million project began last summer, adding sports fields, improved parking, and other amenities.

Here's more on the ribbon-cutting from the city of Issaquah:

You're invited to celebrate the opening and new improvements to Central Park. Please join us and wear your favorite team’s gear! Mayor Mary Lou Pauly will be cutting the ribbon and other key staff and design team members will speak about the project.

• When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018
• Where: Central Park, 1907 N.E. Park Drive, Issaquah, WA 98029
• Parking: Parking is available throughout Central Park

Thanks to Recreation Conservation Office grants, King County grants, donations, city funds, arts commission funds and a 2013 voter-approved park bond, we have worked to provide athletes with a better place to play year-round.Central Park's Pad 1 project has created two multipurpose sports fields with LED lighting see the site plan.

The project also included widening of the Central Park Lane parking area, an additional picnic shelter and landscaping to create an open edge to the field and spectator seating, as well as needed field amenities.In addition, a walking path around the field and gathering spaces have also been added.To learn more about the Central Park Pad 1 project go to issaquahwa.gov/centralpark.

Image courtesy city of Issaquah