Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent renames a park along the Burke-Gilman Trail – Parkways

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) Performing Superintendent Christopher Williams has authorized a brand new title for Burke-Gilman Playground Park, Pathways Park. In 1983, the Park Naming Committee mentioned the proximity of this park to Burke-Gilman Place Park and that when the park design was accomplished, they’d solicit public remark and selected a particular title – noting that it might be a “playground for all kids.” The brand new title represents the pathways round and thru the park, in addition to the connections that convey individuals collectively by way of inclusivity.

This neighborhood park alongside Sand Level Approach is linked to the Burke-Gilman Path. SPR has been working with the Eli’s Park Challenge Committee and the group to renovate the playground. The modern renovation created an accessible, inclusive, nature-based park house the place individuals of all ages, talents and identities can discover play and peace.

As a part of the renovation, the group needed to make sure the park had a reputation that mirrored the imaginative and prescient for this park, positioned at 5201 Sand Level Approach NE, Seattle, WA 98105. The renovation venture can be accomplished summer season of 2023 and contains enhancements to the consolation station, parking, pedestrian lighting, improved storm water administration, irrigation, new plantings, artwork components, new play tools, website furnishings, barbeques, bike racks and extra. The upgrades are in response to group engagement efforts by Eli’s Park Challenge Committee which highlighted the need for a park that’s welcoming and accessible to all talents. The roughly $4.8 million venture was funded by way of a mix of personal and public contributions.

Standards thought of in naming parks embody geographical location, historic or cultural significance, park components and pure or geological options.

For extra details about the venture, go to https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/tasks/burke-gilman-playground-renovation and/or https://www.elispark.org/