Sweetwater Creek Waterwheel Park project updated

Mendy Harlow, executive director of the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group, provided an update to the Mason County commissioners on the Sweetwater Creek Waterwheel Park project at the April 18 commissioner briefing.

The park is planned for the Schindelheim property, which is south of Belfair Elementary School off state Route 3 and across from the Early Childhood Learning Center.

The plan for the park is to have a freshwater fishing pond, public restroom, picnic shelter and a natural play area with wood and rock structures that would "encourage play in a more natural environment."

The property...