Applications Now Being Accepted For Seattle Park(ing) Day On Sep 15th
Mark your calendar for Park(ing) Day on Friday, September 15th, when community members can create street parks and/or temporary art installations out of on-street parking spaces.
Centennial Celebration For The Fremont Cut This Sunday!
Come see a historic boat parade, and help celebrate 100 years for the Fremont Bridge, the Ship Canal, and the Ballard Locks, all on Sunday, July 9th!
Vote ‘Your Voice, Your Choice’ On Street & Parks Fund
Starting today, June 3rd, all citizens ages 11 and up can vote on-line (or on paper ballots available at community centers and Seattle Public Library branches,) for Street & Parks projects.
Save The Dates – Centennial Celebrations For Our Ship Canal
This year marks a major milestone for The Lake Washington Ship Canal, The Fremont Bridge and The Ballard Locks. One hundred years ago these significant Seattle landmarks officially opened – and this summer, we all want to celebrate these transportation and maritime triumphs!
Fourth (& Final) Public Meeting On Choosing Public Projects For Our District
On Tuesday, March 28th from 5:30p – 7:30p, at the Fremont Branch Library, the City of Seattle will host the final meeting in the ‘Project Development Phase of Your Voice, Your Choice.’ This is an opportunity to see which public works projects will be funded from the $2 million Street & Parks Funds.
Our New Park Gets An Official Name From Seattle Parks
Seattle Parks Superintendent Jesus Aguirre approved the name, based on recommendations from the Parks Naming Committee and public submissions. The Committee officially chose Troll’s Knoll Park for our park due to the common usage of this name by our community and because of the park’s proximity to our sculpture.
New Public Open Space Now, With New Transfer Station Opening Soon
The construction on the newly rebuilt North Transfer Station has nearly completed, and the adjacent open space on Woodlawn as well as a recreational area at Carr Place built in conjunction have completed.
Please Attend Final Feedback Opportunity For Ernst Park Expansion
On Monday, October 24th at 6p – before the Fremont Neighborhood Council – get first look at the new schematic for the expansion of the park next door to the Fremont Branch Library.
Seattle Parks & Recreation Offers Opportunity To ‘Name That Park’!
The Seattle Department of Parks & Recreation invites the public to submit potential names for the newest park in Fremont – the western portion of the Fremont Troll’s Knoll.
Councilmember Burgess Encourages Public Input On Homeless Camping Issue
Seattle City Councilmember At-Large Tim Burgess sent out an e-mail on September 8th requesting that citizens voice their views to our Mayor and Councilmembers on the issue of homeless camp sites, and the overall city approach to homelessness.