Solstice Park Redevelopment (formerly Lincoln Park Annex) Pro Parks Project Information
7400 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
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PROJECT STATUS
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EVENTS:
In July 2005, this park was renamed Solstice Park. The name
was chosen to reflect a design feature in the park. Three pathways
leading to a viewpoint overlooking Puget Sound are aligned with the
solstices and equinox. Depending on the season of the celestial event,
the sun will set on one of three granite markers which lie at the
terminus of the three pathways.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Lynn Sullivan
800 Maynard Avenue S., Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98134-1336
206.733.9105
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Construction of the overlook and stairs to 44th Avenue SW was completed
in August 2002. The grand opening was held the evening of the Autumnal Equinox.
The foundation of the P-patch was installed in the of Spring 2003. Volunteer
labor can be credited for erecting the garden walls and constructing the
remainder of the hillside complex.
Vegetation management is on-going in the area near the steps to 44th Avenue
SW. Contact Dan Dahl for work party information.
| LOCATION |
7400 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
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| BUDGET |
Total Budget: $258,000
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| SCHEDULE |
Planning:2001
Design:10/1/2001
Construction:4/1/2002
Completion:8/15/2002
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| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
Project Description:
An overlook with views to the Puget Sound was constructed on top of a berm
engineered and constructed in the mid-1980s for the purpose of holding back
a slide area. The top of the berm, as well as a swale located behind the
berm, was cleared of weeds and blackberries and seeded with native grasses.
Seven irrigation quick-couplers accommodating hookups for garden hoses were
positioned alongside a new pedestrian/maintenance trail that connects Vashon
Place SW to 45th Avenue SW. A small bridge leading across the swale as well
as a foot trail and stairs to 44th Avenue SW were also constructed.
Friends of Lincoln Park Annex continue to manage the blackberries that once
enveloped the open area adjacent to the trail to 44th Avenue. The area was
grubbed during construction, and communtiy volunteers, with the aid of the
Parks Department Natural Area Crew, have successfully limited their return.
Cardboard has been placed over the soil and mulch placed on top. This is
an ongoing process that is intended to kill all blackberry roots that may
have survived the initial gubbing. After a year of repeated mulching, native
vegetation will be planted in the area in 2003.
Project History/Background:
In 1999, monies were acquired from the Department of Neighborhoods through
the Small and Simple Grant Program and Early Implementation Fund. With these
monies, the Morgan Junction Community Association (MoCA) hired the landscape
architecture firm of Allworth Nussbaum to hold a series of community meetings
and produce a site plan (and preliminary construction documents) for the
entire Lincoln Park Annex. The overlook was identified as that portion of
the site plan the community wanted constructed with Pro Parks Levy dollars.
Construction was completed in August 2002, however, the community continues
its activist role in the planning and construction of the p-patch. Department
of Neighborhood dollars have again been matched through the efforts of community
fundraising. With these dollars, the construction company of Grade Inc.
has been hired to construct the foundation of the p-patch in the spring
of 2003. Upon completion of Grade's work, the community will finish construction
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BEFORE
AFTER
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| COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION |
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Bob Fernandes, rlfernandes@attbi.com
Morgan Junction Community Association (MOCA)
Dan Dahl, ddahl@cbrichardellis.com
Friends of Lincoln Park Annex
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