Junction Plaza Park

Location: 42nd SW and SW Alaska Street

Junction Plaza Park is a one-third acre undeveloped corner lot to the east of the intersection of SW Alaska Street and California Avenue SW.  The site was acquired by Seattle Parks and Recreation in 2005 with funding from the Pro Parks Levy, a Department of Neighborhoods Matching Fund Grant and generous contributions from the community.  This project will create an urban green space in the heart of the West Seattle Junction business district for people of all ages to enjoy.  A conceptual design has been created and the site is now ready for development. 

This park comes at an opportune time when West Seattle Junction is growing rapidly.  New developments are planned or under construction across the street on two sides of the park and will greatly increase the need for this vital green space.  Among the future neighbors are QFC, Whole Foods and several housing developments with approximately 1,000 new residents who will soon set down roots within walking distance of Junction Plaza Park.  According to the 2001 Gap Analysis report by Seattle Parks and Recreation, the West Seattle Junction village has significant deficiencies in usable open space.  In addition to the businesses and new residents moving into The Junction, the Alaska House, a nine-story residential facility for low-income seniors directly adjacent to the park on its north side, will greatly benefit from this new community space.

The West Seattle Junction Association continues to champion this project and will be deeply involved in its success.  Susan Melrose, the Association’s Director, invited Seattle Parks Foundation to partner with them to complete Junction Plaza Park and we are excited to work with the community to create this wonderful green space and community plaza.

For more information, contact Woody Wheeler.

Seattle Parks and Recreation
West Seattle Junction Association