Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park

Mission

Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park (FLSSP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, enhancing and promoting Lake Sammamish State Park for the benefit of the entire community. FLSSP commits to making outdoor recreation and Lake Sammamish State Park more accessible and welcoming to all communities, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. FLSSP aims to connect all communities to the environmental, educational and recreational resources at the park, and strengthen those connections through park improvements, community events, and community outreach. We work in support of and in cooperation with the Washington State Parks Commission to maintain and celebrate a highly successful park.

Description

Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park has worked diligently for over ten years to help sustain and enhance the community gem of Lake Sammamish State Park. Our community’s generosity has allowed FLSSP to develop vibrant signature events to bring people to the park; fund playgrounds for children; offer programming to educate the next generation of conservationists; craft a vision for accessible enhanced trails; and, with partners, restore the Park’s natural environment to create a resilient, healthy ecosystem for humans and wildlife for generations to come. 

In Fall 2023, we launched our Tibbetts Creek Riparian Restoration Project.  Over fall and late winter, along with State Park staff and community volunteers, we cleared over 1.5 acres of blackberry and planted nearly 200 native trees and shrubs. We still have more to do! Throughout 2024, FLSSP and our volunteers will continue to enhance this site with more native plantings, invasive blackberry removal, and mulch. 

Your generous donation will go directly to support the Tibbetts Creek Riparian Project site as well as maintenance of past and partner restoration areas within the park.  Help us reach our goal of $5,000 today by donating during GiveBig! For each donation of $25 (or more!), FLSSP will put your name on a tree at our Tibbetts Creek restoration site! From May 18th through June 15th, we encourage you to come to the Park, visit our restoration site and find your tree!

In this GiveBig season your generosity will help FLSSP develop a resilient, climate friendly park for all to enjoy!