Lake People (Xacua'bs) Park

Location: 3070 S. Bradford Street

This 1/3 acre park in North Rainier valley is a striking natural area and scenic green connection between Rainier Ave and MLK Way. Lake People (Xacua’bs) Park was made possible through the generous donation of property to Seattle Parks Foundation by developers Diane and Monte Powell, as well as the gathering of a community dedicated to changing their neighborhood. The park is named for the Xacua’bs ( Lake People), ancestors of the Duamish, the first people to live in the area.

Neighbors formed a community group, Friends of Goat Hill, and worked with the Parks Foundation to raise funds and support for the development of the park. Hundreds of hours were devoted to clearing and restoring the area into the park that we enjoy today. The upper portion of the park provides a serene setting with sweeping views of the Cascades, while the stairs and pathways on the hillside and natural area are a green connection to the neighborhoods and commercial districts below.

Community support for the park is very strong, with monthly work parties to plant new native plants while controlling the spread of invasive vegetation in the park. Lake People (Xacua’bs) park is a reminder of what can be done when communities get together to improve their neighborhood. Please come and join us for a work party and discover a gem in Seattle’s park system. Contact Michael Kelly.