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Citywide Skatepark PlanThis Citywide Skatepark Plan identifies a network of safe, legal places throughout the city, for people of all ages, races and genders to enjoy. It also offers recommendations that can begin to change the way people think about and experience skateboarding in the City of Seattle.
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TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONSThe identification of recommended sites by the Task Force is a general recommendation. Decisions on exact location within the recommended park, the size and shape, or the skill level of the facility would be developed during future site specific public planning processes. Based on citizen comment, the Task Force is recommending that Cowen Park, Fairmount Park Playfield, Denny Middle School, and Westcrest Reservoir sites be removed from the plan. Parks staff generally concur with the Task Force recommendations, including the siting criteria, the typology and general siting distribution of skatepark facilities. Parks staff, however, will not recommend the West Seattle Stadium site, as it is to be reserved for future golf course driving range development. Additional recommendation actions will be included in the report, such as:
Prioritized projects for funding requests
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Citywide Meetings and Public ProcessSeattle Parks is creating a citywide plan to help provide public facilities for participants in this popular sport. The plan will provide a long-term vision for skatepark facilities. On the right is a map of locations proposed by the Skatepark Advisory Task Force and under consideration for inclusion in the Skatepark Plan. In October 2006, approximately 250 people attended three public meetings
where community input was given on the draft list of locations proposed
by the Skatepark Advisory Task Force. Hundreds of e-mails and phone
calls were also received. Upcoming Decisions/Timeline:- December 14, 2006: The draft citywide skatepark plan will be presented to the Board of Park Commissioners followed by a public hearing. - December 20, 2006: The Task Force will brief the Seattle City Council's Parks, Education, Libraries and Labor Committee. - January 11, 2007: The Board of Park Commissioners will make its recommendation to the Parks Superintendent. The audience may listen to the discussion and recommendation; however, no further verbal public testimony on this project will be heard by the Board after the December 14 public hearing. - January 2007: The plan may be revised, as appropriate, and forwarded to City Council by the January 31, 2007 target Council established for this effort. - Late January or early February 2007: Seattle City Council may choose to adopt thea citywide skatepark plan via resolution. Watch this webpage for more information. ( RETURN
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About the Citywide PlanSkateboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation. Seattle
City Council has established a Skatepark Advisory Task Force to develop
a comprehensive skatepark system plan for Seattle that encompasses a
citywide needs analysis, inventory of existing and proposed facilities,
creation of skatepark typologies, siting criteria, and possible locations. In June 2006, more than a hundred people attended three public meetings and an open house where community input was given on:
» Summary of public outreach for June meetings (PDF) In October 2006, approximately 250 people attended three public meetings
where community input was given on the draft list of locations proposed
by the Skatepark Advisory Task Force. » Draft criteria and types
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Task Force Meetings and Members
The task force is comprised of representatives from all quadrants of the city, who bring both skater and non-skater perspectives to this planning effort, as well as diverse backgrounds and professional expertise. Task Force members: George Blomberg, Chair ( RETURN
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Skatepark Planning Process Environmental Checklist
The public comment period on the Declaration of Non-Significance (DNS) ended on Monday, November 27. For more information on the DNS, contact: ( RETURN
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Existing Skatepark Projects and Other Resources
Updated
May 3, 2007
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MORE INFORMATION
Staff support is provided by: Susanne FriedmanSeattle Parks and Recreation 800 Maynard Ave. S 3rd Floor Seattle, WA 98134-1336 (206) 684-0902 ![]() View Map (PDF 141k) |
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