Jefferson Park Expansion Pro Parks Project Information
Location: 3801 Beacon Ave S
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EVENTS:
Jefferson Park Public Meeting
This is the first meeting of three meetings that will provide information and gather public input on the design for the following aspect in the park:
• Beacon Mountain
• Park service road and promenade
• Jefferson Playfield Improvements
• Jefferson skatepark and basketball court
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2009
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Jefferson Park Community Center
3801 Beacon Ave. S.
Seattle WA 98108
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Andy Sheffer
800 Maynard Avenue South, 3rd Floor
Seattle, WA 98134-1336
206-684-7041
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PROJECT STATUS
Summer 2009 - Spring 2010
Parks gave MidMountain Contractors notice to proceed construction on June 13, 2009.
A meeting was held on September 8, 2009 to provide a construction update. Phase 1 of this Pro Parks Levy project is 50% complete and will be finished in 2010.
Phase Two, a separate project looking at ways to improve Jefferson Play Field to include synthetic turf and lighting, is currently being designed and will be constructed in 2011.
Phase Three, funded in part by the parks and Green Spaces Levy will include a skatepark, basketball court, and possibly additional parking at the community center.
Summer 2009
Parks received good bids on Phase One which allows us to do more
work than originally anticipated. Design detailing will produce
more accurate costs and allow us to pursue the following scope
items on the coattails of Phase One, depending on the nature of
each element.
a. Beacon Mountain Play Area (we'll be developing more than phase
one and working towards reaching the full build out).
b. Opening up the existing parking lot at the Horticulture Building
by S. Dakota St., connecting it to the park, and deterring off
hours access to the building.
c. Providing a maintenance shed.
d. Possibly providing a better connection between Jefferson Park
and the play field.
Spring 2009
The Jefferson Park Expansion project is currently being bid and
a contract will be awarded. The Park construction is projected
to begin in late spring. Work over the reservoir lid will begin
when Seattle Public Utilities completes the lidding project.
A community meeting was held on April 21, 2009 to provide an
update on Phase One and to gather community priorities for Phase
Two. The new 2008 Parks Levy, along with current funding, will
support Phase One and Phase Two development of the new park. A
Master Plan for the site was developed in 2002 as a guide for
future phases.
Components in the park will include:
1. Great Meadow - community Open Space located over filled reservoir
(northern most reservoir)
2. Overlook - viewpoint plaza with seating
3. Amphitheater - natural theater for small venues
4. 1% for the arts - rain gardens by Elizabeth Connor
5. Restrooms - located in middle of park central to all activities
6. Sports Meadow- cover concrete of lidded reservoir
7. Community Gardens - existing community gardens will remain
intact
8. Play Area - Part I includes traditional play equipment, Part
II includes multi-sensory, naturalistic play/learning experience
(future)
9. Tennis Court Renovation and New Courts
10. Major electrical upgrades
All components held together by gently weaving path system in
keeping with the Olmsted design tradition.
| LOCATION |
3801 Beacon Ave S |
| BUDGET |
Approx. $8 million: Pro Parks Levy and
CRF funding |
| SCHEDULE |
Planning:Done
Design:August 2005
Construction:Start spring/summer
2009
Completion:2010 |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project will construct park improvements in a 43–acre area
of Jefferson Park / Beacon Reservoir. Project background, scope,
schedule, budget and other information are described in the design
program (PDF 169k).
The improvements will be consistent with the direction established
in the Jefferson
Park Site Plan (JPG 750k) - developed, with substantial
community participation, between 2000 and 2002. See the site
planning web page for information on the planning process.
The project area is generally bounded by 15th Ave S, S. Spokane
St, Beacon Ave S, Jefferson driving range, and the S. Dakota St.
service drive, Mercer Middle School and 16th Ave S. It includes
North Beacon Reservoir and South Beacon Reservoir.
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) plans to decommission the north reservoir
and reconstruct the south reservoir as a buried reservoir with a
hard cover. Park improvements will be made in the footprint of the
north reservoir, above the buried south reservoir, and in adjacent
areas. While the park and reservoir design/construction efforts
will be conducted separately, they will be closely coordinated.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Parks held three public meetings to discuss park improvements with
the community. Meeting agendas and minutes are listed below.
Meeting #1 09/29/05 Agenda(PDF) Minutes(PDF)
Meeting #2 12/15/05 Agenda(PDF) Minutes(PDF)
Meeting #3 02/04/06 Open House (no agenda) Minutes(PDF)
A Project Advisory Team (PAT) was appointed by the Superintendent
in Summer 2005. The PAT is an advisory committee made up of representatives
of key stakeholder groups. It is intended to facilitate sustained
and balanced stakeholder participation, providing recommendations
on the project design.
Project Advisory
Team members (PDF)
At its meetings, the PAT reviewed project scope, budget, schedule,
recent accomplishments, and tasks. Recommendations of the PAT on
these topics were given substantial weight by the Parks Department.
Meetings of the PAT were open to the public. Meetings were held
at the Jefferson Lawn Bowling Club House, 4103 Beacon Ave. S. The
clubhouse is located behind the Jefferson Park Golf clubhouse driving
range. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Agendas and minutes are available
below.
Meeting #1 09/15/05 Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF)
Meeting #2 10/20/05 Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF)
Meeting #3 11/17/05 Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF)
Meeting #4 01/19/06 Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF)
Meeting #5 03/16/06 Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF)
Meeting #6 05/18/06 Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF)
Meeting #7 07/16/08 Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF)
IMPORTANT LINKS
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