The City of Edmonds has recognized the need for a park at this site since the neighborhood annexed into Edmonds ten years ago and has included that need in its Comprehensive Parks Plan. The former school grounds have been the "unofficial" neighborhood park for this area since the school was constructed in 1955. Enrollment declines forced closure in 1975 and parts of the school have been leased since. As part of the Edmonds School District's desire to raise capital to fulfil other projects within the district a decision was made to accept proposals from interested parties to purchase the land. School Board policy gives preference to the City to purchase the property but the City will need to match the "highest per acre responsive offer" received. Unless other school properties are surplussed in the future, this site may be the last large open space available to save as parkland. The City has committed to purchase at least half of the site (5.56 acres) to develop as a model neighborhood park to include soccer, a Little League size field, sport court, play structures, a perimeter path and other typical park amenities to meet the needs of the community.