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Warren G. Magnuson Park
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Warren G. Magnuson Park Information: (206)684-4946
Park Address: 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 > directions
Administrative office visiting address: 6310 NE 74th St, bldg 30 southeast offices
Administrative office mail: 6310 NE 74th St., Suite 109E, Seattle, WA 98115

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Sand Point Historic District Strategic Development
Plan 2004-2005

This Strategic Development Plan provides direction on the strategic development and near-term actions for buildings in the Sand Point Historic District.
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VISION FOR THE 21^st CENTURY PARK

Developing Warren G. Magnuson Park has included extensive planning, the Sand Point Blue Ribbon Committee, and a vision for the future of the park.
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Sand Point Historic District—Realizing the Vision

In the next six to nine months, Seattle Parks will take a number of steps to achieve the community vision for Magnuson Park. This page is intended to update the public on the steps Parks has taken since 2004, the plans for buildings in the Sand Point Historic District, and the upcoming opportunities for public comment on these plans.
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RECREATION & LEISURE PROJECTS

North Shore Recreation Area Plan

In late 2000 and early 2001, several public meetings were held to develop a Master Plan for the North Shore Recreation Area. This area is located in the northernmost part of the park, north of the NOAA access road and west of the NOAA campus. With excellent shoreline access to Lake Washington, the Magnuson Park Concept Plan (1999) designated this area for non-motorized boating.
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Proposed Long-term Lease Agreement with The Mountaineers

The Department is asking for the Board to recommend a 30-year lease of Building 67 at Magnuson Park to the outdoor recreation and education club, The Mountaineers. Long-term leases of city property require oversight by the Board and the City Council.
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Off-Leash Area (OLA)

Planning has been progressing to improve the park's off-leash area, a popular spot since 1996 with dogs and their owners.
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SPORTS PROJECTS

Sports Fields

Sports facilities have always been found on the Sand Point peninsula. The Sports Fields (located to the southwest of the children's playground) were used during the Navy era - a period of some 50 years. Sailors did calisthenics, marched, and even played baseball and football. Starting in the late 1950s, a football field was even lighted during the fall season.

Other Navy property to the west of Sand Point Way NE between NE 77th and 85th Streets was sold in the 1950s and 60s. Today, outdoor lighted sports facilities are found at the View Ridge Swim and Tennis Club and the Fairway Estates Condominiums.
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Sand Point Tennis Center

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On July 28, 2008 the City Council authorized the Superintendent of Seattle Parks to sign a Concession Agreement with Seattle Court Sports Unlimited (SCSU) for constructing and operating the Sand Point Tennis Center. This center will include 6 indoor courts, 4 outdoor courts and a club house.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS

Magnuson Community Garden

One of the priorities for Warren G. Magnuson Park that the City Council identified (in Resolution 30063) was early implementation of the Magnuson Community Garden.
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Promontory Point Habitat Enhancement Projects

In July 1999 the Magnuson Environmental Stewardship Alliance (MESA) and the Seattle Audubon Society began the rehabilitation of Promontory Point with northwest native plants, shrubs and trees.
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Vegetation Management Plan

The guiding concept for the plan is that it is a working document. As the transformation continues from military base to urban park, the plan will be revised to reflect new conditions.
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Drainage, Wetland/Habitat Complex and Sports Fields and Courts Project

People have always been drawn to the Sand Point peninsula for its environmental qualities. Homesteaders settled at Pontiac Bay to take advantage of flowing streams and waterfront access. The U.S. Navy made its home here as naval aviation was testing its wings on pontoon-equipped aircraft - and stayed until jet fighters needed longer runways. Now, Seattleites come to the park to enjoy the Lake Washington shoreline, varied recreation activities and a regenerating urban habitat.
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Magnuson Outdoor Learning Lab

Hands-on science, outdoor investigation, and service learning: it's all part of the Burke's newest program at the Magnuson Outdoor Learning Lab (MOLL). In partnership with the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department, EarthCorps, and Seattle Public Schools, the Burke Museum is taking the lead, coordinating an innovative field science and restoration program for middle school students at Magnuson Park.
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