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Schmid property is purchased for future park land

Washougal will pay $599,000 for 17 acres

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The City of Washougal is purchasing approximately 17 acres west of 32nd and Q streets, for development of future park land. The City Council approved the $599,000 purchase last night. George Schmid & Sons, Inc., offices and equipment used to be located at the site.

The land once occupied by George Schmid & Sons, Inc., offices and bulldozers has been purchased by the City of Washougal, as a future park site.

The Washougal City Council voted 6-0 last night, to approve the $599,000 purchase of approximately 17 acres west of 32nd and Q streets. The money will come from park impact fees.

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