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fomth arena, cross country courses, competitive trail obstacle course, etc. The Park is now ready to initiate Phase Ill which includes this project (a covered arena) plus associated items and buildout of amenities to attract and host major regional, national and international competitions. The Covered Arena itself will comprise the following featmes: • The competition arena is 150 feet x 300 feet. • A 25-foot wide ''porch" wraps around the arena, resulting in a building that is 200 feet in width and 350 feet in length. • Features of the porch: -Floor level of the porch is the same as the competition arena, so gates can be placed to enter the arena at any location. -Portable seating can be placed at any location in the porch, depending on the needs of the event. -Judges stands can be placed at any location in the porch, depending on the needs of the event. -The porch can be used for competition wann up and to protect the horse and rider from adverse weather while waiting to compete. -The porch protects the competition space from direct sunlight and from rain. Roll-down mesh screens can be installed at select locations at the outer wall of the porch (portions at north and west) to protect from wind. These can be motorized and controlled from a single location. Eave height of the porch is 16 feet, so horses can enter at any location. -The porch can be used for storage of event equipment -Vendors, concessionaries and hospitality areas can be conveniently staged within the porch area. • Lighting the Arena -The eave height around the entire structure is 16 feet so light arrives evenly from all sides. -A translucent panel skylight at the ridge balances the lighting for the arena. -Lighting would be provided for night events. • GableEnds -The gable ends above the wraparound porch are solid, providing space on the outside for the arena logo and name and on the inside for scoreboards and advertising. -Air vents and/or mechanical circulation may be placed in the end gables if needed. • Structure and Materials -The entire structure is prefabricated steel, including the porch. -Building footings are concrete with ties under the arena floor. -Roofing and siding materials are metal. Providing shade and weather protection for both participants and spectators will not only enhance the user experience, it will also expand the Horse Park's calendar by affording more months of operation and attracting more diversified equine acti~ties, e.9pecially '~A" rated equestrian competitions, thereby increasing revenues and visitor volumes. Currently these activities are hosted at fairgrounds and private venues across the State with covered or indoor arenas. Many equestrian event organizers have expressed their strong interest in holding large shows at more modem and conducive facilities as the Park represents. Below is an artist's rendering of the planned covered arena without the screens down. The arena is intended to be a bright and airy structure that will be inviting for horses and riders, and preserve the sense of place of the Park's woodland setting. Washington State Horse Parle Distressed County SBles and Use Tax Grant Application pg4/25