 Warren G. Magnuson Park
Promontory Point
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
The Navy at one time used this 15-acre area in the southeastern corner
of the park as a firing range. Over the years this unique area was neglected
and became overgrown with invasive plants. Seattle Parks and Recreation
removed several old structures, discarded equipment and moved tons of
would-be compost to make way for the volunteer rehabilitation effort.
The 18-month volunteer-driven effort has made an enormous difference
in restoring Promontory Point to a more natural setting. Nearly 200 volunteers
have worked to plant more than 3,000 native plants. They also worked to
refurbish several critical trail sections, installed new signs, built
a covered shelter, and led the design and planting of a butterfly garden
by Northwest Montessori grade school students.
The stewardship of this area will continue under the watchful eye of
MESA.
Updated
October 18, 2006
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