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= E.J. Nist Family Park = E.J. Nist Family Park is a small 5.2 acre park in the city of Normandy Park, Washington. It is located on 242 SW Normandy Rd. The park consists of two divided regions: a large wooded area with well-maintained trails, and a grassy open hill with a concrete patio at the top, with three picnic tables and a parking area.

History
E.J. Nist Family Park used to be privately owned land belonging to Emmit J. Nist, until it was donated to the city of Normandy Park in 2003, which soon after began funding development to increase the use.

Development
The development of E.J. Nist Family Park consists of three phases which began in 2008, and are still ongoing.

Phase I
The first phase of development saw that the park got mowed and trimmed, a gravel walking path was added around the north perimeter, trails were added through the wooded region, and that a large Blackberry hedge located in the center of the park be removed for safety purposes.

Phase II
The second phase of development was much more focused on adding additions to the park, and lead to the installment of utilities, a road entrance and small parking lot, a picnic area with tables, signage, landscaping, and a re-working and improvement of the trails.

Phase III
The third phase of development has yet to be initiated, but city plans call for the future addition of a play area with protective padding, shelter for the picnic area, landscape walls for the play area and gravel path, and a further renovation of the trails.