Winthrop Family Activity Park - Kiwanis Club Of Winthrop

For nearly 10 years, the Kiwanis Club of Winthrop has envisioned improvements to the town property adjacent to the ballfield. In 2020, Kiwanis committed to making the dream a reality by building a Family Activity Park.

Extensive surveys conducted with the participation of Methow Valley School District students, community members, and the Town Council resulted in the ambitious scope for the space. Two open houses aided the community in giving poignant feedback for the club to draft plans strategically.

In 2021, with volunteer assistance from landscape architect Bob Birkeland, drawings show activities and spaces within the park while the main attraction continues to be the existing pump track. A four-phase plan with cost estimates created a roadmap for the ambitious proposal.

We have completed phase one in partnership with the Town of Winthrop. Countless volunteer hours have resulted in grants, donations, expertise, and materials for the project. We continue diligently to pursue opportunities for partnerships and funding.

We hope you join us in developing the Family Activity Park. 100% of your donation will go toward making this dream come true.

The project has many steps

Phase 1

• Soil for infield – $4,000* • New bases. – $500* • Weed abatement. • Paint the outfield fence. – $1,500 • Seek funding. Kiwanis, Grants, Piggott Foundation, Zumiez Foundation, Town Lodging Tax • Infrastructure. – Water fountain on baseball field improvement – $2,000 – Water bib behind pitching mound – $1,500 – Water for trees – $5,000 – Hose bib near bathroom – $1,000 • Batting cage power. – $4,000 • Power 110 V behind pitcher’s mound – $500 • Power on Pump Park. – $6,000

Phase 2

• Seek funding. • Dugouts (2). – $6,000* • 4′ high fence around the grandstand. – $5,000 (pole & rail fence) • Landscaping – trees (including irrigation). – $15,000 (pine trees 20′ apart) – 15 trees @ $400 ea = $6,000 • Foul ball fencing. – $10,000 (telephone poles and netting) • Walking path. – $8,000 (weed block, 6′ wide, 4″ deep crushed gravel, 600′ long) • Pump track upgrades. – $5,000 • Dog-waste station (2). – $500* • Music station. – $2,000

Phase 3

• Seek funding. • Centerfield gate to batting cages. – $1,500 • Basketball court improvements. – $15,000 (asphalt) • Water fountain for Activity Park. – $3,000* (include hose bib) • Pump track upgrades – bike rack. – $5,000 • Fitness stations. – $7,000* • Walking path landscaping. – $5,000 • Trail to West Chewuch Road. – $1,500 • Kids play area. – Climbing wall – $1,500 – Outdoor “treehouse” with slide and ladder – $2,000 – Climbing tires – $1,000

Phase 4

• Seek funding. • Pavilion for shade. – $12,000* • Picnic tables (3). – $3,000* (metal) • Parking lot – curbs, entrance – exit. – $4,000 • Bulletin board. – $500* • Lighting for ballfield. – $50,000 • Lighting for Activity Park. – $20,000 • Signage. – $500 • Crosswalk across Hwy 20.

Here is a spreadsheet of the current Phase 1 budget… 23 04-17_KiwanisPH-1-CostEst-$37K