Thomas C. Wales Park (Formerly Dexter Pit Park) Development
Pro Parks Project Information

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PROJECT STATUS

Thank you Seattle! This project is complete.
The park will be open to the public on Friday, October 29, 2010. All construction fencing will be down by Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Parks will be hosting a community celebration next spring.

The project artist, Adam Kuby, completed the installation of five large ring sculptures within the park area.

Parks awarded the construction contract for this new neighborhood park to A-1 Landscaping. A-1. They began construction on April 5 2010 and are on schedule which will allow for an October opening dedication. Construction is contingent on the weather and planting season.

In May 2008, Parks commissioned artist Adam Kuby to bring a new artistic vision to the project. He is currently fabricating the five art elements. He collaborated with SiteWorkshop, the landscape architect, in preparing construction drawings for his "Quarry Rings."

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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The Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs identified this project in their Pro Parks Art Plan as one that would have an artistic design element. Andrew Cao was originally selected as the artist for this collaboration however, in February 2008, by mutual agreement, he resigned his commission.

Parks selected SiteWorkshop Landscape Architects to collaborate with the artist to develop a unified design which would support the artist’s work while addressing the environmental issues. They are also charged with preparing construction documents and overseeing construction.

Parks has held four public meetings regarding this project. The fourth meeting, at which the artist, Adam Kube, presented his design proposal, was held in May 2008.

The final site design was presented at the third community meeting in November 2007. The design was also presented to the Public Arts Advisory Committee and the Parks Board where a public hearing was held. The proposed design received a strong endorsement from both groups.

This project develops a 56,625 square foot (1.3-acre) site into a neighborhood park. This now vacant property was used until 1987 as a gravel pit and for material storage. The site was transferred to Parks from Fleets and Facilities.

Parks worked with the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs to select an artist to collaborate with the landscape architects in designing a site that can be used for recreation and open space as well as to promote the value of arts and culture.

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

• Public Involvement Overview
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• Public Involvement Overview
• Agenda
• Meeting Notes

• Public Involvement Overview
• Agenda
• Meeting Notes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please find additional information under Board of Park Commissioners Meeting Minutes.

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/parkboard/archive.htm
June 28, 2007 - Briefing
July 26, 2007 - Update briefing and public hearing
August 9, 2007 - Discussion and Recommendation

IMPORTANT LINKS

• Seattle Parks and Recreation
• Thomas C. Wales Park
• Pro Parks Projects in Central West Seattle
• Pro Parks Arts Plan