(UPDATE) March 5th, 2021
The Soap Lake Parks and Recreation Committee members are pleased to announce that the ‘match’ dollar goal of $25,000 for the proposed full size basketball court at Smokiam Park has been met! This was possible through donations by the City and donations from those near and those at a distance from Soap Lake. We’re all eager to see construction of this first phase of park renovation. Before construction starts we’ll be working with the stipulations in the Recreation Conservation Office (RCO) Agreement that pertain to compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In 2021 we will be working on requirements such as permitting, environmental impacts, and various evaluations. The tentative completion date of the court is September of 2022.
(UPDATE) February 3rd, 2021
$22k for matching fund are secured, with additional pledges being collected to reach $28k.
(UPDATE) January 22nd, 2021
The community aim is on target, and the ball is almost to the hoop. Need a few more donations to get us there. Let’s make it nothing but net!
(ORIGINAL POST) January 12th, 2021
The City has been awarded an RCO grant of $211,000 to build a new Basketball Court at Smokiam Park. The City is requesting community support for this project by making donations to cover almost $25,000 required in matching funds. Please show your support prior to Feb 3rd 2021, as progress toward the $25k goal will be presented to City Council for making the decision on accepting this grant.
Visit this community link to see and hear from the youth who will benefit from this project!
Please see information about the Project below and share this information with interested community members. Contact City Hall with any questions at (509) 246-1211. Thank you!
Ways to donate:
Online at the Columbia Basin Foundation (Requires a Paypal Account).
1) Go to https://www.columbiabasinfoundation.org/donate and push the “Donate Now” Button.
2) Enter your email address
3) Enter the amount you will donate
4) Enter your billing address and select “pay with Paypal”
5) Enter your phone number
6) Select where the donation should go by typing in “Soap Lake Recreation Development” (see images)
7) Review and push the Donate button.
Check by Mail to Columbia Basin Foundation or City of Soap Lake:
Columbia Basin Foundation, 234 First Ave. NW, Ephrata, WA 98823
Make checks out to “Columbia Basin Foundation” with the memo "Soap Lake Recreation Development"
City of Soap Lake, Attn: "Soap Lake Recreation Development," PO Box 1270, Soap Lake, WA 98851
Make checks out to “City of Soap Lake” with the memo "Soap Lake Recreation Development"
Checks to the City of Soap Lake may also be dropped off at the Utility Drop Box at City Hall.