Follow the links below for a selection of the recent media on our projects. For press inquiries or story ideas, please contact Valerie Normand, Communications and Technology Manager, at 206.332.9900 x17.
2010 Press
Junction Plaza Park Grand Opening
6/29/10 -- Seattle Parks Foundation announces the grand opening of Junction Plaza Park, June 29, 2010 to celebrate the completion of this wonderful urban gathering space!
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Seattle Parks Foundation Receives DSA Downtown Champions Award
6/22/10 --
The Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) honored Seattle Parks Foundation and Vulcan Real Estate with their 2010 Downtown Champions Award in recognition of our vision and leadership efforts to make Lake Union Park a hub of recreation and community at the south end of Lake Union.
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Waterway 18 Celebrates Completion
6/21/10 --
Waterway 18 is officially complete! Seattle Parks Foundation and Friends of Waterway 18 joined neighbors, city and state officials to celebrate the grand opening in a ribbon-cutting event June 21, 2010.
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Multi-Billion Dollar redevelopment of South Lake Union
3/1/10 -- Fox Q13 TV story tracking the booming redevelopment of South Lake Union. The story includes Seattle Parks Foundation Board Member Doug Walker discussing the Parks Foundation's efforts to build Lake Union Park and its impacts on the neighborhood.
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Adopt-a-Tree for Valentine's Day
2/15/09 -- KOMO 1000 radio announces the Parks Foundation's new Adopt-a-Tree program as a way to say "I love you" for Valentine's Day.
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Waterfront Position Press Release
1/13/09 -- Seattle
Parks Foundation applauds the decision of Governor Gregoire, Executive Sims, and Mayor Nickels to create a spectacular public space along Seattle's central waterfront.
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Lake Union Park Editorial
5/12/08 -- The Seattle Times praises Lake Union Park and states concern that it remains safe and beautiful.
Lake Union Park Phase 1 Grand Opening
4/30/08 -- The public, the media, dignitaries, and partners all showed up to celebrate the first phase of Lake Union Park, which is now open to the public. The successful event included a free salmon bake, boat rides, live music, family activities, and lots of sunshine.
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Queen Anne News article >
710 KIRO radio story and gallery
Lake Union Trail Named
4/24/08 -- Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels announced the new name for the 6.2-mile trail around Lake Union that Seattle Parks Foundation is working with the City to develop. Curious? Read on!
Lake Union Park Opens Bridge
3/3/08 -- The first elements of Lake Union Park - the pedestrian bridge, boardwalk, and terraced steps - open to the public in a small ceremony. (Daily Journal of Commerce)
Lake Union Park Nears $20 Million Goal
2/22/08 -- Seattle Parks Foundation's fundraising success hailed as a good sign for future developments at Lake Union Park, including those by The Center for Wooden Boats, the Museum of History and Industry, and the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
History Wall Unveiled at Homer Harris Park
2/13/08 -- Friends, community leaders, and neighbors gathered to celebrate the unveiling of the African American History Wall at Homer Harris Park. (Central District News)
For media prior to 2008, please visit our News Archive >