Ross Park Shelterhouse Improvements Pro Parks Project Information
Location: 4320 4th Ave NW
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EVENTS:
On Saturday, April 22, 2006, Mayor Greg Nickels joined Councilmember
David Della, Superintendent Ken Bounds, student artists at
Pacific Crest School and the community for a dedication celebration
and ribbon cutting.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Patrick Donohue, Project Manager
800 Maynard Ave S. 3rd Floor
Seattle, WA 98134
206-684-9286
patrick.donohue@seattle.gov
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Dedication Celebration
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PROJECT STATUS
Thank you, Seattle! Pro Parks Levy Improvements are complete.
Seattle Parks and Recreation has completed the Ross Shelterhouse
Improvement Project. The project includes the Parks Department's
first Green Roof,
which was funded by Seattle Public Utilities.
This is an award winning project!
On May 18, 2007 Ross Park Shelter House received a Civic Design
Award from the AIA Washington Council. This awards program identifies
public projects that are hallmarks of civic design. The Honor Award
is given to a project that not only embodies design excellence,
but also shows a certain amount of creative risk taking and problem
solving.
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Improvements to the building include: upgrading the community meeting
room with better furnishings, heat, light, and storage; adding a
community notice board; improving, upgrading, and increasing ADA
access to bathrooms and the community room; upgrading building utility
services; improving landscape and building access; and upgrading
building code compliance.
This facility is now ready to rent for birthday parties, summer
picnics, community meetings, classes or other events. Please contact
the Loyal Heights Community Center at 684-4052 for more information.
| LOCATION |
4320 4th Ave NW
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| BUDGET |
The Pro Parks Levy provides $544,620 for
planning, design and construction.
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| SCHEDULE |
Planning:2004
Design:2004
Construction:Summer 2005
Completion:Early 2006
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In the 1990s the community-led Ross Park Project received Neighborhood
Matching Funds and added concrete paths, new play equipment, benches,
picnic tables, and a basketball half-court to the upper level of
the park.
During these planning efforts community members became interested
in making the Shelterhouse more inviting and accessible. The Shelterhouse
was discussed during the Fremont neighborhood planning process and
the community asked to “Rehabilitate and open the small community
building in Ross Playfield to park and community uses.”
The project was included as part of the 2000 Pro Parks Levy to “Improve
Ross Shelterhouse for community use.”
After comprehensive public involvement, Parks and the community
jointly decided to raze the old shelterhouse and construct a new
one.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Seattle Parks and Recreation held three public meetings -- June
8, 2004; Sept. 28, 2004; and Nov. 9, 2004.
To read the Public Involvement Summary, click
here. (PDF)
IMPORTANT LINKS
Updated 6/5/2007 10:44
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