Bellevue to fund new parks and open spaces in the city

  • 2022-12-19
A new parks levy has been approved by residents of Bellevue that will enable the city to plan for a new aquatic center, add parks, and preserve open space.

This levy will fund $85m to provide critical funding for maintenance and operations and address gaps in the park system and community needs as identified in the Parks and Open Space System Plan. Among the projects that will be undertaken as part of this investment are:

• Developing neighborhood and community parks and increasing the number of trails
• Preserving corridors for wildlife, greenways, and open space
• Planning major facilities for the community such as cross-cultural and aquatic centers
• Protecting investments in park and open space facilities with funding for annual operations and maintenance
• Restoring and developing parks along the waterfront and protecting water quality in the streams and lakes in Bellevue

More details about such plans are often outlined with flyer printing.

Lynne Robinson, mayor of Bellevue, expressed her thrill that the residents voted to continue the commitment of the city to preserve open spaces and enhance the parks system. Robinson added that the green spaces in the city encourage engagement in the community and have long-term dividends.

Michael Shiosaki, director of Parks and Community Services, thanked the voters of Bellevue. He expressed his excitement about being able to continue their efforts in improving the open space and parks system.