Hague Supports Park Awareness Day at Bridle Trails State Park

Constructive thinking and committed leadership were the focus for confronting severe financial issues facing the State’s park system

For More Information: Jane Hague (206) 296-1011

King County Council member Jane Hague, met with members of the Friends of Bridle Trails State Park/Lake Washington Saddle Club and the Bridle Trails Community Club on Saturday, June 22^nd, to meet and discuss parks issues and provide a greater understanding of these issues to all those in the community.

“As I handed out award ribbons to the Lead Line class contestants of this park awareness day, I could see the excitement and joy in the participants’ eyes.  Bridle Trails is an incredibly unique treasure.  Though it was established in 1945, it has become an outdoor haven inside city walls.  Where else in a greater metropolitan area can one enjoy outdoor activities such as horseback riding, while being close to where these saddle club members live and work?” said Councilmember Hague.

The Lake Washington Saddle Club took this event as an opportunity for asking tough questions about the future of parks funding.  Whether it be volunteers or new sources of funding, the saddle club was looking to the community and leaders like Councilmember Hague, to show commitment to the park system and to find ways to save this sanctuary known as Bridle Trails State Park.

Councilmember Hague successfully appealed before state boards to take Bridle Trails off the list of State parks to be closed in 2002 due to the fact that Bridle Trails holds community history and provides a setting for unique activities within citified areas.  In addition, Hague continues to do all she can to find alternate sources of funding for Bridle Trails and other County parks.

If you are interested in learning more about Bridle Trails Park and others like it, please contact the Lake Washington Saddle Club, (425) 828-6432.

Hague enjoys handing award ribbons to Lead Line class contestants.