For nearly 10 years, Kiwanis Club of Winthrop has had a vision to improve the town property adjacent to the ballfield. In 2020, the Club committed to making the vision a reality in the form of a Family Activity Park.
Surveys were conducted with participation of Methow Valley School District students, community members, and the Town Council. Two open houses were held to gain feedback on draft plans for the park.
In 2021, with volunteer assistance from a landscape architect, preliminary drawings were developed showing activities and spaces within the park, with the main attraction continuing to be the existing pump track. A four-phase plan with cost estimates was created to be our guide for the ambitious project.
Today, we have begun phase one with a partnership with the Town of Winthrop. Grants have been written and submitted in hopes of obtaining funding for the project. We continue to seek opportunities for partnerships and funding. We hope you join us in the development of the Family Activity Park. 100% of your donation will go toward helping our vision become a reality.
23 01-17_KiwanisPhase-1-PlanDraftThere has been an open house for public input… 
The project has many steps…
Phase 1
• Soil for infield – $4,000* • New bases. – $500* • Weed abatement. • Paint 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 pitchers mound – $500 • Power on Pump Park. – $6,000
Phase 2
• Seek funding. • Dugouts (2). – $6,000* • 4’ high fence around 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, 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 ball field. – $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
Please join us in helping create and build the Winthrop Family Park…
Donate by sending a check to Winthrop Kiwanis Foundation, PO Box 286, Winthrop WA 98862 or use our Paypal portal:
Winthrop Kiwanis Foundation donations are tax deductible (EIN 23-7090044)