Lake Sammamish Master Plan Update

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has begun a planning project for Lake Sammamish State Park in King County. The project will update the park’s Redevelopment and Restoration Concept Plan, which was adopted by the Commission in 2007. State Parks will consider whether the facilities proposed in the 2007 plan are still appropriate for the park and also whether any additional facilities should be considered.

State Parks is also partnering with the City of Issaquah to analyze the environmental implications of the projects that are ultimately included in a revised master plan. This analysis will be in the form of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Additionally, State Parks will develop cost estimates and a phasing plan for the projects that are included in the revised plan.

The planning process will include multiple public meetings as well as other opportunities for the public to provide input throughout the process. The project is expected to be completed in 2019. This page will be updated regularly throughout the process with relevant documents and with the public input received.

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Contact information

Nikki Fields, Parks Planner

Email Nikki Fields
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
Phone: (360) 902-8658
Fax: (360) 586-0207

Background Documents

  1. 01-Adopted Lake Sammamish Concept Plan (PDF)
  2. 02-Wetland Stream Lakeshore Restoration Plan (PDF)
  3. 03-Wetland Stream Lakeshore Restoration Plan (PDF)
  4. 04-Wetland Stream Lakeshore Restoration Plan (PDF)
  5. 05-Wetland Stream Lakeshore Restoration Plan (PDF)

Policies

  1. 01-Critical Areas Policy 12-4-2003
  2. 02-Cultural Resources Management Policy - amended 11-19-2010
  3. 03-Protecting Natural Resources 8-2011

Stage 1: Preliminary Facilities Planning

The purpose of this stage is to develop a preliminary list of facilities and projects to consider for the updated Master Plan.

  1. 01-March 29 Public Meeting Notice (PDF)
  2. 02-March 29 Public Meeting CommentsTibbits Creek Manor (PDF)
  3. 03-Email Comments 2018.03 (PDF)
  4. 04-Item E-3 Lake Sammamish Master Plan - Range of Development Options -RA
  5. 05-Determination of Significance

Stage 2: EIS Scoping

The purpose of this stage is to begin seeking input on the possible environmental impacts of the development options identified in Stage 1. EIS scoping will begin with a public workshop on June 25, 2019 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave NW in Issaquah. Additional scoping input will be accepted through Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Please use the “Provide Comments” button above. 

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  1. 01-Site Opportunities Map
  2. 02-Program Element Potential Location Map
  3. 03-Development Feasibility Map
  4. 04-Park Entrance
  5. 05-Fire Station
  6. 06-Parking Garage
  7. 07-Confluence Center
  8. 08-Harns Jensen Retreat Lodge
  9. 09-Issaquah Creek Restoration
  10. 10-Laughing Jacobs Creek Channel Restoration
  11. 11-Multi-Sports Athletic Fields
  12. 12-Ropes Course
  13. 13-Swim Gym
  14. 14-Urban Campground
  15. 15-Waterfront Activities Center

Public Comment

  1. 01-Lake Samm EIS Public Workshop Comments 06-25-19
  2. 02-Lake Samm Public Comments June 12 to July 16

Stage 3: EIS Alternatives

In this stage, alternative approaches to an updated Master Plan will be considered, and the environmental impacts of each approach will be analyzed.

Stage 4: Draft EIS

In this stage, State Parks will seek input on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

Stage 5: Final EIS

In this stage, a Final Environmental Impact Statement will be developed.

Stage 6: Final Master Plan

In stage six, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will consider adopting an updated Master Plan for Lake Sammamish based on the results of the Environmental Impact Statement.