Warren G. Magnuson Park - Wetlands and Athletic Fields Pro Parks
Project Information
Location: 7400 Sand Point Way NE
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Andy Sheffer
Parks Planning and Development
800 Maynard Ave S. Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98134
206.684.7041
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PROJECT STATUS
Thank you Seattle!
The community and Mayor Nickels celebrated the opening of this project on September 26, 2009. The educational wetlands and the Mickey Merriam Athletic Field Complex are woven together with paths and places for walking, running, biking, bird watching, and more, providing choices for recreation and environmental fun.
During the fall 2009 growing season additional plants are being planted at the project site. The baseball and softball fields will be open in fall 2010 after the natural grass outfields have time to mature.
One of the Levy’s final projects, this incredible landscape restoration is a huge step toward realizing a healthier community and the vision of Magnuson as a great and vibrant urban park.
On April 25, 2009 Mayor Nickels and supporters of Magnuson Park dedicated the north sportsfields of the Mickey Merriam Sportsfield Complex.
On April 4, 2008 notice to proceed was granted to Ohno Construction Inc., to commence work.
On March 3, 2008, The Public Advisory Team (P.A.T.) met for a project status report from the Design Team and Parks Staff.
February 19, 2008, Department of Executive Administration Official awarded the construction contract to Ohno Construction.
On December 21, 2007, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the permit for construction of four regulation athletic fields and the sub-grade for a fifth field. Permit conditions include mitigation for adverse effects on wetlands in the form of creation of new wetlands and rehabilitation of degraded wetlands.
The construction will limit access to some areas of the park.
Details: Press
Release
Project Environmental Design Reports and Permit Documents:
November 2007
Final
Wetland Compensation Plan for Magnuson Park Phase 2 Development
(PDF 4.2M)
April 2007
Magnuson
Park Alternatives Analysis (PDF 1.3M)
Magnuson Park
Response to Comments from Public Notice (PDF 1.6M)
March 2007
Magnuson Park
Stormwater Technical Information Report (PDF 12M)
February 9, 2006
Monitoring
Plan for Wetland Compensatory Mitigation (PDF 500k)
January 27, 2006
Also see the Conceptual
Wetland Compensation Plan (PDF 929k)
Fig. 1 (PDF 143k)
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(PDF 99k) | Fig.
3 (PDF 98k) | Fig.
4 (PDF 851k) | Fig.
5 (PDF 135k) | Fig.
6 (PDF 166k) | Fig.
7 (PDF 109k) | Fig.
8 (PDF 126k) | Fig.
9 (PDF 104k) | Fig.
10 (PDF 476k) | Appendices
(PDF 1M)
January 25, 2006
application was submitted to the City of Seattle for a Master
Use Permit.
January 17, 2006
A Biological Evaluation was prepared to respond to the Endangered
Species Act requirement. Draft
Biological Evaluation (PDF 926k)
Figure 2 (PDF
494k), Figure 3
(PDF 785k), Figure
4 (PDF 852k), Figure
5 (PDF 317k)
January 17, 2006
the Joint Aquatic
Resources Permit Application (PDF 303k) (JARPA) was submitted
to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
August 2005
Magnuson
Park Wetland Delineation Report (PDF 4.5M)
December 2005
Restoration work was completed in 2005 on the old haul road near
Frog Pond. See a summary
(PDF) of the haul road work by Sheldon and Associates, the City's
wetland consultant for the project.
| LOCATION |
7400 Sand Point Way NE
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| BUDGET |
$3 million for the Wetlands project (Pro
Parks Levy)
$9.3 million for the Athletic Fields project (Pro Parks
Levy)
$795,000 for pedestrian improvements and habitat restoration
(City Council 2007 - 2008 budget)
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| SCHEDULE |
Planning: 2001 - 2003
Design: 2006 -Construction Documents
-100%
Construction start: Anticipate:
Spring 2008
Completion: Anticipate: Spring 2009
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Warren G. Magnuson Park – Wetland, Habitat and Athletic
Field Development project is a proposed 43 acre park development.
Approximately 40.8 acres will be graded to construct new site drainage
improvements, wetland and habitat areas, and new athletic fields.
The Berger Partnership, Landscape Architect PS, Seattle, WA.,
are providing services for design development, planning, land
use and construction permitting, construction documents, and construction
administration.
The wetlands will be located in the southeast section of Warren
G. Magnuson Park. The five ballfields, just north of the new wetland
area, will include:
- 1 synthetic lit rugby field with with secondary lines for
Ultimate Frisbee
- 2 synthetic lit soccer fields with secondary lines for Ultimate
Frisbee
- 1 Little League field/softball field with synthetic infield,
natural turf outfield
- 1 adult baseball field with synthetic infield and natural
turf outfield without lighting
Construction of wetlands and athletic fields is anticipated to begin
in spring 2008 and be totally complete in fall 2009. The northern
two soccer fields and rugby field will be open in spring 2009.
Additional funding from the Pro Parks Levy Oversight Committee and
from City Council allowed for additional improvements, including
pedestrian improvements to the NE 65th Street park entrance, removal
of the central parking lot by the tennis courts, and creation of
additional habitat.
For more informaton on the City Council allocation in the 2007-
2008 budget, see the
press release
For more information: Magnuson
Park Wetlands, Habitat and Athletic Fields Master Plan Phase 2 Developments
and Funding Plan (PDF)
In addition to Pro Parks Levy funds, the creation of Magnuson Park
Wetland/Habitat Development Phase II was made possible in part through
a WaterWorks grant awarded by the King County Department of Natural
Resources and Parks.
Phase I projects are complete!
The Sports Meadow Improvement project was completed in October 2005.
This improvement project renovated an existing 12-acre ballfield
into an unlit, natural grass sporting area. The Sports Meadow will
accommodate sports including soccer, Frisbee and flag football.
The field is now open.
Phase I of the project also included the demolition of several old
buildings at Warren G. Magnuson Park. The demotilions included the
old Commissary Bldg, two old metal structures and the old Bowling
Alley. The demolition was completed in Dec 2006.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Project Advisory Team (PAT) meetings for Warren G. Magnuson Wetland,
Habitat and Athletic Fields project.
Meeting #1 02/15/05 summary
(PDF)
Meeting #2 03/15/05 summary
(PDF)
Meeting #3 05/31/05 agenda
(PDF) summary
(PDF)
Meeting #4 06/21/05 agenda
(PDF) summary
(PDF)
Meeting #5 07/19/06 agenda
(PDF) summary
(PDF)
Meeting #6 08/16/05 agenda
(PDF) summary
(PDF)
Meeting #7 09/20/05 agenda
(PDF) summary
(PDF)
Meeting #8 10/18/05 agenda
(PDF) summary
(PDF)
Meeting #9 11/15/05 agenda
(PDF) summary
(PDF)
Meeting #10 12/20/05 agenda
(PDF) summary
(PDF)
Meeting #11 01/17/06 agenda
(PDF) summary
(PDF)
Meeting #12 02/28/06 agenda
(PDF)
Meeting #13 03/20/06 agenda
(PDF)
Meeting #14 03/03/08 summary
(PDF)
IMPORTANT LINKS
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