SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE: Parks - Q'elech'ilhch Park Improvements

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

BUDGET CODE: CFP-PRK-00018

JUSTIFICATION: Improves existing service & recognizes the importance of Samish history on Fidalgo Island.

START DATE (FY): TBD

END DATE (FY): TBD

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This project is a collaboration with the Samish Nation to rename the park and place interpretive signs on site.

REcommendation:

Identify city funds and community partners.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES / STATUS:

The park was renamed Q'elech'ilhch Park (translated to Ironwoods) after the Samish village on Guemes and Fidalgo Island in this vicinity. The project will include replanting the beach area with native plants that would have been present at the time of the village. Interpretive signage will be placed at the west of the park in collaboration with the Samish Nation with assistance from the Anacortes Museum.