Harbor Family Park Project
The Vision
In 2005, few visionary citizens stepped forward to provide our community with a valuable last chance to purchase 19-acres of land, previously slated for residential development, to create a much-needed multi-use recreational park. By mid-2006, the PenMet Foundation took on the charge to help the Park District make this park a reality for our community.
 Thanks to the resounding support from across the community, the Foundation was successful in its efforts to raise $500,000 in funds to help acquire the land and establish an endowment to assure the park will have future resources available to provide for its maintenance for the benefit of the community. The balance of the $1.3 ‑ million in acquisition funds were contributed through a matching Washington State RCO (formerly the Inter-Agency Committee) grant and the Peninsula Metropolitan Park District – the achievement is a tremendous example of the power of public-private partnerships!
The Harbor Family Park property is located in the Cromwell/Artondale area, on the main arterial to Fox Island. Click here for a schematic plan proposed for the park.
The Project
 The concept plan for Harbor Family Park stems from a series of community workshops held in early 2006. Participants demonstrated overwhelming support for a park that met both active and passive recreation needs. The community’s visions for the park include amenities such as:
- Soccer, baseball and soft-ball fields
- Multi-use walking, jogging and cycling paths
- Tennis and basketball courts
- Playground and picnic areas
- Integrated wetlands and open space
- Multi-family/community gathering center
 Creating a Community Legacy – The Campaign Phase 2
The PenMet Foundation is committed to working together with the community and our partners at the Peninsula Metropolitan Park District to create a true community-park legacy at Harbor Family Park.
The Foundation’s goal is to raise funds necessary to help support the development of the park and various park features through a variety opportunities, including private donations, community events, corporate and private foundation grants, and various commemorative or ‘naming’ opportunities.
Put Your Mark on a Park
Phase 2 of the Harbor Family Park campaign will provide donors with several commemorative opportunities to recognize donors, businesses, foundations, corporations, families, and loved ones. Each gift will be honored and permanently memorialized to represent your generosity and community support.
- Naming Opportunities – for a complete list of current naming opportunities click here or contact the Foundation at (253) 223-7855 to discuss options for customized gifts or sponsorships.
- Commemorative Bricks – in addition to naming opportunities for various park features, you can leave your mark on a park by purchasing a commemorative brick. Read more about the bricks here. Click here to purchase a brick online, or Click here to download an order form.
Two sizes of bricks are available, 4” x 8” bricks are $150 and the 8” x 8” bricks are $500. Both can be inscribed for you, your family, in memory or honor of a loved one, and/or to advertise your businesses commitmentto your community. Logo customization is available for 8” x 8” bricks and is an ideal way for your business to show its community support!
The PenMet Foundation works, with your help and financial support, to move community dreams into reality. Parks are vital community resources that provide multiple long-term benefits to residents, visitors, and the environment. Through the PenMet Foundation, all can play an important role in shaping our community to ensure that special places like Harbor Family Park will be enjoyed for generations to come
On completion, Harbor Family Park will be managed and maintained by the Peninsula Metropolitan Park District in perpetuity for the community.For more information on the status of the Harbor Family Park Campaign and how you can get involved with the project, please call the Foundation at (253) 223-7855or send us an email: info@penmetfoundation.org
Questions or comments about the Foundation's web site should be sent to the administrator at: penmet@penmetfoundation.org
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