Thanks to funding from Seattle?s newly-formed Seattle Park District, community members have the rare opportunity to weigh in on the design of the future Smith Cove Park.
I don’t know about you, but I am excited about this.?Help plan a gorgeous new park in our own backyard? I’m in! From?smithcovepark.org:?
Photo from http://www.seattlesmithcovepark.org/Community-based planning has started to develop a conceptual design for Smith Cove Park thanks to a grant from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. The Friends of Smith Cove Park retained the Berger Partnership landscape architecture/urban design firm to shepherd the design process. Public meetings will yield vital community feedback to identify uses for this conceptual park plan. Examples are: hand-carried boat launch; marine beach access; beach restoration; improved multi-sport play field; improved access and circulation for cycling, paddling, walking and running; family discovery and play areas; picnic areas and community gardening; off-leash dog areas; observing nature and more. The Seattle Park District assures funding for improvements to sports field drainage and irrigation, shoreline work, infrastructure, and basic park development.
What do YOU want to see at our new park? Get involved, share your ideas, and get counted as?they shape this?amazing Seattle waterfront park and playfield! Click here?for more information and to register your name for updates and public meeting dates.
FIRST PUBLIC MEETING:
MAY 13, 2015, 7:00 PM
Magnolia Lutheran Church, 2414 31st Ave. W
Located on the south end of Magnolia and next to Elliott Bay Marina, the lower part of this 12-acre park has tremendous views of Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier, Seattle?s skyline, cruise/fishing ships and more and with access via kayak, boat, bicycle, on foot or by car.