Whats Ahead for Bridle Trails State Park?
The State Parks Department is already making plans for their 2013 Centennial celebration. Due to decreasing funds over the years, some parks have been turned over to other entities, others have fallen far behind in maintenance. With help from the Governor and the Legislature the State Parks Commission is committed to: safeguarding Washington’s natural, cultural and historical treasures, strengthening public service, eliminating the maintenance backlog, engaging more partnerships, leveraging general tax support with earned revenue and donations for park operations. The agreement our Foundation struck with State Parks in May 2003, ensures that Bridle Trails State Park will be retained and maintained as long as we meet our agreed upon financial commitment, and will be a model for other partnerships in the future. For that reason there are plans afoot to bring more people into Bridle Trails State Park and have them get to know it, love it, and support it the way we do. To do this, the Foun