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In November 2000, the Leschi Community Council began meeting to discuss
how to rebuild Flo Ware Park into a safe neighborhood playground and community
gathering place, commemorating the life-long works of community activist
Flo Ware. The Committee applied for funding from the Opportunity Fund
on behalf of Flo Ware Park improvements. On July 29, 2002 the Seattle
City Council unanimously approved 12 park acquisition projects and 7 development
projects to be funded through the $6 million first funding cycle. The
Opportunity Fund granted $250,000 to improve Flo Ware Park.
Members of local schools, churches and community groups community met
frequently with public safety officers and Parks Department staff in the
past year to create a concept plan designed to attract larger and more
diverse groups of people to this underutilized park through enhancement
of safety, maintenance, and design features.
The Central Area Action Plan II emphasizes that “maintenance should be
expanded and improved upon for Central Area parks.” Ideas for improvement
in Flo Ware Park have responded to this directive and include new playground
surfacing, updated play structures, better lighting and visibility, a
community kiosk, and family-oriented spaces that encourage picnics and
discourage illegal activity.
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