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Ellensburg Parks, Plans, and Water Campaigns Announced

Saturday, September 5, 2026

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Several Parks & Recreation facilities in Ellensburg will close temporarily for maintenance starting mid-September, according to a city notice dated September 3, 2026.

Residents can provide input on the Draft Urban Forest Management Plan by September 14, 2026, and participate in a stormwater community survey through September 27, 2026. The city also launched a Summer Water Conservation Campaign urging residents to let lawns go dormant to save water.

📄 Source: City of Ellensburg — News Flash — https://www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us/RSSFeed.aspx?ModID=1&CID=28

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Several Parks & Recreation facilities in Ellensburg will close temporarily for maintenance“Several Parks & Recreation facilities will be temporarily closed for annual maintenance and operational needs.”
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The temporary closure of Parks & Recreation facilities in Ellensburg will start mid-SeptemberNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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A city notice dated September 3, 2026, announced the temporary closure of Parks & Recreation facilities in Ellensburg“Parks & Recreation Upcoming Closures — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:18:00 -0800 Several Parks & Recreation facilities will be temporarily closed for annual maintenance and operational needs.”
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Residents can provide input on the Draft Urban Forest Management Plan by September 14, 2026“Provide feedback by 5 p.m. on September 14, 2026.”
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Residents can participate in a stormwater community survey through September 27, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The city launched a Summer Water Conservation Campaign“City Launches Summer Water Conservation Campaign — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:14:00 -0800 Sign the pledge to let your lawn go blonde this summer! Source: https://ci.ellensburg.wa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1679”
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The Summer Water Conservation Campaign urges residents to let lawns go dormant to save water“Sign the pledge to let your lawn go blonde this summer!”