Beaver Pond Natural Area on Thornton Creek Restoration
Project Information

Location: 5th Ave NE and NE 103rd St

Project Status

May 2013
The design team has prepared permitting and construction documents for the restoration project, with the goal of construction in 2013.

In reassessing the site conditions and the project budget we have eliminated the creek realignment work at the property adjacent to 8th Ave NE and NE 105th Street. Complications included impacts to the root zone of large trees, budget constraints and possible future replacement or realignment of culverts in the roadway. We are moving forward with design of other proposed elements including stream realignment near 5th Ave NE.

Project Description

This project will refine and complete all remaining channel work at Beaver Pond Natural Area at Thornton Creek, thereby creating a healthier watershed with more controlled flow and plentiful native plants.

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.

Community Participation

Public Meeting #1  1/11/2012

• Agenda
• Meeting Notes
• Site Analysis
• Site Analysis Aerial
• Site Analysis Photos
• Critical Areas Report

Public Meeting #2  3/14/2012

• Agenda
• Schematic Plan
• Power Point Presentation
• Meeting Notes

Park Naming News Release

Important Links

• Seattle Parks and Recreation
• Parks & Green Spaces Levy
• Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund
• Thornton Creek Alliance
• The Watershed Company
• 9th Ave NE at Beaver Pond (NMF Project Information)

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