The City of Wenatchee Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department has received funding to complete a variety of projects that were requested by the community.  Here are just a few of the larger projects that we are working on in 2026.

CEMETERY EXPANSION ROAD PROJECT

This project will construct a new access road on the southern end of the Cemetery to open this area up for burials. The project is expected to go to bid in February and constructed over the summer.

MEMORIAL PARK P'SQUOSA PLAZA PROJECT

The park master plan for Memorial Park incudes a project to recognize the first people of Wenatchee.  The project features a circular plaza with raised planter beds, interpretive signs and sculptures.  The plaza portion of the project was constructed in 2024  Sculpture and interpretive sign installation was substantially complete at the end of 2025. There is one additional bonze sculpture titled, "Jordan" that is scheduled to be installed in eary 2026.

LOOKOUT NATURAL AREA ACQUISITION PROJECT

The Lookout Natural Area Acquisition Project is a partnershiop between the Ciy of Wenatchee, Chelan Douglas Land Trust and the State of Washington.  The project will acquire 134 acres of land in the foothills for non-motorized outdoor recreation use and habitat preservation. The acquisition is funded through a State grant, the City of Wenatchee, Chelan Douglas Land Trust and community donations.