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Marie Erbstoeszer attended the Open House and took the attached photo of the Intro Photo which shows the project timeline. It looks like necessary funding has not been secured; the current design efforts will be used to seek grants.

Marie asked Brian Adams, Director of Skagit County Parks and Recreation, if the materials displayed at the Open House regarding the trail design would be available online. He said he would have to ask the Consultants for the RRM Design Group and also Skagit County technical staff. So at this point there is no definite answer to that question.  

Marie reports that the much larger displays and posters were also really informative and described the trail layout. At the Open House, attendees were asked to provide comments via sticky notes if they had suggestions or questions or concerns about aspects of the Phase One Design.

We will post more information as it becomes available.

Hi, Mark. Short answer- I don't know. I received the Press Release and shared it, but don't have more details. I looked at the Parks & Rec website, but found no additional info.

I will be in the same SBC-related Zoom meeting with you, and can't attend the Open House either. Maybe someone who attends can share details here.

Julie

Hi Julie!

I won't be able to attend due to participation in an SBC-related Zoom meeting. Will the materials regarding the trail be available online at some point?

Also...will the proposal discuss funding of the project?

Thanks,

Mark

Skagit County Parks and Recreation Invites Community to Preview Centennial Trail Phase One Design

NOTE: This is a re-post of a Press Release dated Nov 17th from Skagit County Parks and Recreation.

Skagit County Parks and Recreation is pleased to invite the Clear Lake community and residents throughout Skagit County to an open house at Clear Lake Historical Association Hall to unveil the preliminary design for phase one of the Centennial Trail extension.

Phase one of the project will create a new multi-use trail connection linking Clear Lake Beach Park to the Slavic Gospel Church —an important step in expanding regional trail access, enhancing recreation opportunities, and improving community connectivity.

Community members are encouraged to attend, view the initial design concepts, ask questions, share feedback, and engage directly with the project team.

Open House Details

• Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
• Time: Drop in anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Clear Lake Historical Association Hall (12655 SR-9, Clear Lake WA 98235)

Skagit County Parks and Recreation staff, along with the project consulting team, will be available throughout the open house to present the draft concept, gather input, and discuss next steps. This event marks a significant opportunity for residents to help shape the future of the Centennial Trail extension.



More information about the Skagit County Parks and Recreation Department can be found on our website here: www.skagitcounty.net/parks