31 Jul 2020

20-041 Diffuser block rehabilitation to result in trail closures at Rooks Park

Walla Walla, WA -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) will be rehabilitating the diffuser blocks at the base of the diversion dam at Rooks Park beginning August 3, resulting in trail detours and trail closures in Rooks Park.

6 Mar 2020

20-011 Corps continues assisting flood recovery efforts

Walla Walla Wash. - The Walla Walla River basin's rain-on-snow event resulted in historic flows on most streams and rivers in the region. In the aftermath of the flood event, officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District shifted their focus from flood fighting to helping restore some of the surrounding flood effected areas.

8 Feb 2020

20-004 Rooks Park is open to general public access walk-in traffic

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Corps officials have announced that Rooks Park is open to general public access, but by walk-in only.

14 Nov 2019

19-105 Fishhook Park to be closed for 2020 Recreation Season

BURBANK, Wash. – The US Army Corps of Engineers will be closing the Fishhook Park day use and campground areas for the 2020 summer recreation season. This closure is needed for modifications to the park facilities.