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Ernst Park (formerly Fremont Park) Development Pro Parks Project Information

 
723 N 35th Street

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PROJECT STATUS

EVENTS:

Grand opening dedication ceremony occurred on Sunday, September 12, 2004
Dedicating Ernst Park
Grand Opening Dedication

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Andy Sheffer, Project Planner
800 Maynard Avenue South, 3rd Floor
Seattle, WA 98134-1336
(206)684-7041
Thank you, Seattle. This project was completed in 2004.

2007 Addition

A sculptural safety barrier is being installed by Seattle artist Jenny Heishman. The barrier will run along the curved curb on the northwest side of the park's grand staircase. This artful addition to the park will not only enhance the overall safety, it will also add a striking new element to the park.
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LOCATION
723 N 35th Street
BUDGET
The Pro Parks Levy provides $396,000 project costs of planning, design and construction.
SCHEDULE
Planning:2002
Design:2002-2003
Construction:2003-2004
Completion:2004

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Several program elements were identified in the Fremont Neighborhood Plan. They included plazas, wheel chair accessibility, and hardscape such as retaining walls and planters to mitigate the steep slopes. The Parks Department conducted a thorough and open design process with extensive opportunities for community involvement.

The park is oriented to the south with good sun exposure and is well suited to pedestrian connections between the library, commercial core and nearby single and multi-family properties.

In 2003, this new park was named Ernst Park for a Fremont resident who was instrumental in the implementation of the Olmsted parks plan in Seattle.

> Learn more about Ambrose B. Ernst.


Fremont Park Preferred Alternative Design
Preferred Alternative Design

Proposed Fremont neighborhood park schematic design

The Property


Park Area PlanPark Section
Concept Plans A-E:
a.Concept Plan Ab.Concept Plan Bc.Concept Plan Cd.Concept Plan De.Concept Plan E
Community Charrette concepts 1 to 5:
1.Concept Plan A2.Concept Plan A3.Concept Plan A4.Concept Plan A5.Concept Plan A
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COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION


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