Bitter Lake Reservoir Park Enhancements
Project Information

Location: Linden Avenue North and North 143rd Street

Project Status

Spring 2012
Parks is currently preparing construction documents for the play area and new plantings near the art piece. The lay out and circulation of the p-patch has been integrated with the play area to create the best use of space and flow through the site. The play area will feature exciting new play equipment and benches for guardians to watch. It will meet current ADA accessibility standards and safety standards. Most importantly, it will provide a safe and fun environment for the community.

This Department of Neighborhoods (DON) Parks and Green Spaces Levy funded P-Patch project will be built by Seattle Conservation Corps in coordination with DON and community volunteers. Please contact Laura Raymond for more details, 206-615-1787, and visit the DON P-Patch Community Gardens website.

Please see the meeting comments and presentation boards below for more information.

Project Description

This project was selected for the first round of Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Funding. The application received in this community-initiated process is a preliminary concept and the final design may be constrained by the project budget. All projects will go through Park’s public involvement procedure which includes public meetings and community input. They will also go through an internal Parks process to ensure the most effective implementation.

The overarching goal for this project is to provide a park-like atmosphere and useable amenities for the estimated 3,000+ residents living in apartments and condominiums near the Bitter Lake Reservoir.

A new children’s play area will be designed to fit between the new P-patch and the existing plaza.

Funding CONDITIONAL: A comprehensive design plan must be developed and approved by Parks and Seattle Public Utilities that includes the Department of Neighborhoods P-patch proposal before any elements are constructed.

Community Participation

Public Meeting 7/23/11

• Meeting Comments 
• Presentation Boards 

Public Meeting 9/28/11

• Presentation Boards 

Important Links

• Seattle Parks and Recreation
• Parks & Green Spaces Levy
• Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund
• Broadview Community Council

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