Port seeks community input on recreational lands and facilities

Press Release:
February 16, 2022

Contact:
Kayla Dunlap, Director of Government & Public Affairs
kdunlap@portgrays.org or 360-533-9590

For Immediate Release

Aberdeen, WA – The Port of Grays Harbor invites community members and users of its recreational lands and facilities to weigh in on their experiences and what future improvements they would like to see by participating in a brief survey. 

Feedback from the survey will become part of the Port of Grays Harbor Recreation Lands and Facilities Plan Update, which is required for grant eligibility.  Input from the survey will be used to assist in the development of future improvements.  The survey can be accessed at www.surveymonkey.com/r/PGHRecSurvey from February 16, 2022 until March 1, 2022.   A link to the survey will be available on the Port’s website, www.portofgraysharbor.com as well.  Paper copies of surveys are also available at the Westport Marina office, Satsop Business Park and the Port’s main office at located at 111 S. Wooding Street, Aberdeen, WA.

The survey results will be included in the Draft Recreational Lands and Facilities Plan Update which will be available for public comment in early March.  The Port Commission anticipates adopting the Plan Update at its April Commission meeting. 

“We are hopeful the community and users of our recreational properties will take advantage of the survey and the opportunity to comment on the draft plan so ensure we have a comprehensive list of the improvements desired at each location,” explained Satsop Business Park General Manager Alissa Shay. “We look forward to seeing the results of the survey so we can better understand what the users of these facilities envision for future improvements.” 

Founded in 1911, the Port of Grays Harbor is one of Washington State’s oldest port districts and Washington’s only deep-water port located directly on the Pacific Ocean.  The Port of Grays Harbor operates 4 deep-water marine terminals, the Westport Marina, Bowerman Airport, Grays Harbor ship assist services, numerous public waterfront access facilities, in addition to industrial and business parks throughout the County.  The addition of Satsop Business Park increased the Port’s properties to more than 1,000 acres of industrial properties and an additional 1,200 acres of sustainably managed forestland.   Strategically located midway between Seattle and Portland and less than 1 ½ hours from open sea, the Port of Grays Harbor provides businesses a diverse portfolio of facilities. More information on the Port of Grays Harbor’s facilities and operations is available at portofgraysharbor.com or satsop.com.

Friends Landing outside of Montesano is one of the Port’s highest used recreational facilities.  The Port is inviting the community and users of its recreational properties to weigh in on their experiences and future improvements.