State plans to lease Lyons Ferry Park

Washington State Parks is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to finalize a contract for the state parks to regain operation of the day use park at Lyons Ferry. Parks officials hope to have a signed lease some time this winter, according to Virginia Painter of the state parks.

Painter said as soon as a lease is finalized, parks officials will start calling for 90-day contracts for improvements with a projected opening in May.

Painter said $600,000 has been budgeted with the focus for improvements in the day use area and boat launch. This budget also includes maintenance for the Palou...