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Lake Union Park

Location: 860 Terry Avenue North
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Seattle Parks Foundation has completed its $20 million capital campaign to develop 12 acres of green space in the heart of the city into a magnificent waterfront park. Identified over 100 years ago by the Olmsted firm as ideal for an urban waterfront park, the property was acquired over the past 20 years and with investment of City funds totaling over $17 million. Today, neighborhood residents, businesses, area stakeholders, and City government have all given the park unanimous support. When completed by 2010, Lake Union Park will become a regional destination by providing our growing city with water and green space access, connecting Seattle's neighborhoods, and celebrating the cultural, industrial, and maritime heritage of the city and the region.

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Phase 1 Grand Opening Events
Join Seattle Parks Foundation, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and friends to celebrate the first public opening of Lake Union Park.  On April 30th, the public will be able to walk across the pedestrian bridge to 1.6 acres of green space embraced by Lake Union and relax on the terraced steps overlooking the water.  Enjoy a free salmon bake, live music, boat rides, historic vessels, educational activities, demonstrations, and prizes.  Explore the first phase of Lake Union Park and see plans for the entire 12-acre park which will be open in 2010.

Phase 1 Grand Opening
April 30, 2008
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Now is the Time!
Join with supporters of parks and green spaces to complete Lake Union Park. Until March 31st gifts of $1,000 or more will be inscribed on the Donor Wall on Lake Union Park's restored shoreline. Contributions of any size help create a new world-class waterfront park in the heart of Seattle.
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