Larrabee State Park water system upgrade closes campgrounds

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  Larrabee State Park campgrounds and day-use areas will close on Sept. 16“Larrabee State Park campgrounds and day-use areas will close on Sept. 16 during a water system upgrade and are scheduled to reopen before June 15, 2027.”
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  Larrabee State Park campgrounds and day-use areas will close for a water system upgrade“Campgrounds and day-use areas at Larrabee State Park will be closed for at least eight months for a major upgrade to the park's water system.”
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  The water system upgrade is expected to last through May 2027“Campgrounds and day-use areas at Larrabee State Park will be closed for at least eight months for a major upgrade to the park's water system. ( Hailey Hoffman /Cascadia Daily News) Campgrounds and day-use areas at Larrabee State Park will be closed for at least eight months for a major upgrade to the park's water system. Some of the existing waterlines at Washington’s oldest state park date back to when it was built in the 1920s. Construction begins Sept. 16, with a soft date of completion toward the end of May 2027. The park should be back open no later than June 15, Larrabee State Park Ranger Amber Forest said.”
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  Park ranger Amber Forest provided the information“Campgrounds and day-use areas at Larrabee State Park will be closed for at least eight months for a major upgrade to the park’s water system. Some of the existing waterlines at Washington’s oldest state park date back to when it was built in the 1920s. Construction begins Sept. 16, with a soft date of completion toward the end of May 2027. The park should be back open no later than June 15, Larrabee State Park Ranger Amber Forest said.”
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  The park's water system includes lines dating back to the 1920s“Some of the existing waterlines at Washington’s oldest state park date back to when it was built in the 1920s.”
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  Construction will focus west of Highway 11“The majority of the water system upgrades will occur west of Highway 11 (Chuckanut Drive).”
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  Most trails including Lost and Fragrance Lakes will remain open“Most of Larrabee’s trails will remain open, however, including Lost and Fragrance Lakes, Chuckanut Mountain and Interurban Trail.”
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  Most trails including Chuckanut Mountain will remain open“Most of Larrabee’s trails will remain open, however, including Lost and Fragrance Lakes, Chuckanut Mountain and Interurban Trail.”
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  Most trails including Interurban Trail will remain open“Most of Larrabee’s trails will remain open, however, including Lost and Fragrance Lakes, Chuckanut Mountain and Interurban Trail.”
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  Amenities such as Lost Lake parking lot will also stay accessible during the closureNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The boat launch will also stay accessible during the closureNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The upgrade aims to reduce maintenance issues“Forest added the new water system will have fewer maintenance issues, leaks, shutdowns and emergencies, saving the state money on water bills.”
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  The upgrade aims to reduce leaks“The new water system will have fewer maintenance issues, leaks, shutdowns and emergencies, saving the state money on water bills.”
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  The upgrade aims to reduce emergencies“The new water system will have fewer maintenance issues, leaks, shutdowns and emergencies, saving the state money on water bills.”
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  The upgrade potentially saves the state money on water bills“Forest added the new water system will have fewer maintenance issues, leaks, shutdowns and emergencies, saving the state money on water bills.”
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  The park should reopen by June 15, 2027“The park should be back open no later than June 15, Larrabee State Park Ranger Amber Forest said.”
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  Day-use areas may reopen sooner if the work finishes early“Day-use areas may reopen sooner if the water system is completed before the expected date.”