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The first two parks were formed from donated land in 1915, and by 1929 the state had seven parks. In 1947 the State Parks Committee was renamed to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and given authority to oversee the state park system. By 1960 the number of state parks had increased to 130.
Seattle Parks and Recreation Lincoln Park is a 135 acres (0.55 km 2 ) park in West Seattle alongside Puget Sound . The park's attractions include forest trails, a paved walkway along the beach , athletic fields, picnic shelters, and a heated saltwater swimming pool which is open during the summer.
This is the list of schools within the Seattle Public Schools school district. Seattle Public Schools operates elementary schools, K-8 schools, middle schools serving grades 6–8, high schools, and Alternative schools and special programs. [1] [2] The tables below provide data on the demographics of students in Seattle Public Schools. All data ...
Denny-Blaine Park (One of the "improved parks" mentioned in the Seattle Park Board's annual report for 1909) The City of Seattle Parks and Recreation department lists a number of other parks, playgrounds, and playfields "influenced or recommended" by the Olmsteds, including the city's largest park: 534-acre (2.16 km 2) Discovery Park. [1]
Maintained by Seattle Department of Transportation. City Hall Park: 1916 Pioneer Square: 1.3 acres (0.53 ha) Colman Park: 1907 Mount Baker: 24.3 acres (9.8 ha) Cowen Park: 1906 Ravenna: 8.4 acres (3.4 ha) Contiguous with Ravenna Park. Denny Park: 1883 South Lake Union: Seattle's oldest park, it was completely flattened in the Denny Regrade in 1930.
Alki Beach Park is a 135.9-acre (55.0 ha) park located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington that consists of the Elliott Bay beach between Alki Point and Duwamish Head. [2] It has a 0.5 miles (0.80 km) of beachfront, and was the first public salt-water bathing beach on the west coast of the United States.
The Seattle Design Commission, which recognized Summit Slope Park at the 2010-2011 design awards, [3] has said, "The park is a clear example of how simple design and detailing can become a backdrop to the neighborhood, enhance our experience of the city and create a well used and loved space for the community."
East Queen Anne Playground, also known as "Little Howe" or Little Howe Park, [1] [2] is a public park in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. It was established in 1910 after the city acquired land from John and Ida Watrons. [1] The small park has benches, a playground, a restroom, and a wading pool. [2] [3] [4] It is being considered for ...