Parks – Wedgwood Community Council

Development of Wedgwood’s New Park Suspended

Posted onSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020AuthorPer JohnsonLeave a comment

The WCC has been notified by Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) that in response to significant revenue losses as a result of COVID-19 which impacts the city’s 2020 budget, the city and SPR are suspending $10 million in capital project work. Included in the suspended work is the development of the city’s five land-banked park properties, of which our new park is one. Unfortunately, there is no known time frame when the new park will be developed or what its name will be. SPR has simply noted that they will work to secure funding in future budget cycles. We know Read More …

Seattle Parks and Recreation Seeks Name For New park in Wedgwood

Posted onAugust 28, 2019September 10, 2019AuthorChris H2 Comments

October 18 deadline for submitting names Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the public to submit potential names for the new park in Wedgwood. The deadline for submitting names to the Parks Naming Committee is Friday, October 18, 2019. Please submit suggestions for park names in writing by Friday, October 18, 2019 and include an explanation of how your suggestion matches the naming criteria. Send to Seattle Parks and Recreation, Parks Naming Committee, 100 Dexter Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109, or by e-mail to paula.hoff@seattle.gov

Wedgwood Park in Final Design Phase

Posted onJune 19, 2019June 19, 2019Authorwedgwoo4Leave a comment

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation and Studio 41 at the park site for an open house to review the final design and provide feedback on the design. Saturday, June 29 10 A.M. – 12 P.M.8605 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115

Help review and score ideas for park and street improvements

Posted onMarch 7, 2019March 6, 2019AuthorChris HLeave a comment

You are invited to review the park and street improvement ideas submitted by the public for Your Voice, Your Choice: Parks & Streets. Participation is open to all who live, work, go to school, receive services, volunteer, or have a connection to the City of Seattle. If you cannot attend a meeting, but would like to evaluate projects, there will be an opportunity to do so online.

Park Meeting Tonight

Posted onFebruary 25, 2019February 25, 2019AuthorChris HLeave a comment

Just a reminder that the 1st meeting with Seattle Parks Department and contracted design firm Studio 41 is having a public meeting tonight Feb 25th 2019 at the Thornton Creek Elementary School, Cafeteria. 7 – 8:30 pm. The address is 7712 40th Ave NE Seattle 98115.

Wedgwood Park Update

Posted onFebruary 8, 2019February 25, 2019AuthorChris HLeave a comment

Seattle Parks and Recreation will be hosting 2 community meetings to gather input on the new park that will be on 35th Ave and 86th. Please join us!

Timeline for Wedgwood’s future park at Morningside Substation

Posted onFebruary 1, 2018February 1, 2018AuthorJen Freeman3 Comments

Last September the City Council’s Parks Committee approved the 2017 Parks and Open Space Plan, which included funding for Wedgwood’s future park at the former Morningside Substation. Thanks to the Wedgwood Garden Club, we have a preliminary timeline for the park’s planning, design, and construction.

Seattle Parks & Recreation’s 2017 Parks and Open Space Plan

Posted onAugust 31, 2017AuthorJen FreemanLeave a comment

In July, Seattle Parks & Recreation published its 2017 Parks and Open Space Plan. Highlights of Planned Capital Projects in the plan included development of 14 new parks at land-banked sites, which includes Wedgwood’s future park at the corner of 35th Ave NE & NE 86th Street.

Burke-Gilman Trail Maintenance This Week

Posted onJanuary 23, 2017AuthorvalarieLeave a comment

Seattle Parks and Recreation will continue work to clean up debris and provide ditch maintenance at two landslide sites along sections of the Burke-Gilman Trail between NE 125th Street and NE 135th Street in northeast Seattle. The heavy rain has filled the ditches and requires attention.

Sand Point Way NE Corridor Study

Posted onJanuary 17, 2017January 26, 2017AuthorvalarieLeave a comment

On Wednesday, January 25, 2017 there will be a public meeting about the Sand Point Way Corridor Study being done by the Seattle Department of Transportation. The meeting will be at 7 PM in the Officers Club of Building 30 at Magnuson Park.