South Lake Union Park Development
Description:
This proposal is to redevelop a 12-acre park at South Lake Union. Focusing on redeveloping the area bordering Waterway #3, this project will enhance the recreation and water edge/lake front access functions of the park, support the development of a Maritime Heritage Center on the site, and will improve shoreline and bulkhead alignment, vehicular circulation and parking, park accessibility and pedestrian circulation. The redevelopment will include demolition, landscaping, and other site enhancements/Improvements. IAC funding has helped with major acquisition/development of this park since the mid-1980's. We are now embarking on the final development phase of the park. This project is included in Seattle's Capital Improvement Program, identified in the voter-approved Pro Parks Levy, and is listed in our Comprehensive Plan as a priority project. This beautiful waterfront park will provide opportunities for boating, kayaking, boat building, and playing with model boats. The park will also provide green space in a dense business and biotech, traffic-congested corridor at the north end of downtown Seattle. The park will be a place for visitors to relax and play, and to enjoy nature by strolling amongst tree groves and native plants and along a restored wetland shoreline. The park will feature a terraced edge on the shore, a historic ships wharf, look-out points, and interactive fountains. There will also be quiet places to sit, have a picnic, rest, and reflect.
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South Lake Union Park Development
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This proposal is to redevelop a 12-acre park at South Lake Union. Focusing on redeveloping the area bordering Waterway #3, this project will enhance the recreation and water edge/lake front access functions of the park, support the development of a Maritime Heritage Center on the site, and will improve shoreline and bulkhead alignment, vehicular circulation and parking, park accessibility and pedestrian circulation. The redevelopment will include demolition, landscaping, and other site enhancements/Improvements. IAC funding has helped with major acquisition/development of this park since the mid-1980's. We are now embarking on the final development phase of the park. This project is included in Seattle's Capital Improvement Program, identified in the voter-approved Pro Parks Levy, and is listed in our Comprehensive Plan as a priority project. This beautiful waterfront park will provide opportunities for boating, kayaking, boat building, and playing with model boats. The park will also provide green space in a dense business and biotech, traffic-congested corridor at the north end of downtown Seattle. The park will be a place for visitors to relax and play, and to enjoy nature by strolling amongst tree groves and native plants and along a restored wetland shoreline. The park will feature a terraced edge on the shore, a historic ships wharf, look-out points, and interactive fountains. There will also be quiet places to sit, have a picnic, rest, and reflect.
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The Park is located in Seattle at 860 Terry Avenue North, on the south end of Lake Union, northeast of the intersection of Westlake Avenue and Valley Street. FROM I-5 SOUTH: Bear right on the ramp at the sign that reads "Exit 167 to Mercer St./Seattle Center and go southwest for .5 miles. Turn right on Fairview Avenue North and go north 500 feet. Turn left on Valley Street, staying in rightmost lane and go west two blocks (approximately 600 yards). Directly after passing the Center for Wooden Boats on your right, turn right into the park, on Terry Avenue North.
