Seattle's green thumbs and community advocates, mark your calendars: the Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is looking for your two cents on the future of Lake City Mini Park. According to the Seattle Parks and Recreation, a public meeting slated for November 18, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, at the Akin Building on Lake City Way NE, will allow you to voice your thoughts and help shape the park's trajectory.
This isn't just about planting new petunias or adding a bench or two—the park's been off-limits for a while now, thanks to activities that don't exactly scream wholesome family fun, SPR is bent on turning that around so expect discussions on topics ranging from ratcheting up public safety to whether the park needs fencing to keep out the riff-raff and how to add recreational and community zest to this urban oasis, but without losing sight of keeping it a clean, safe, and welcoming spot for locals and visitors alike. "We recognize that this park has been impacted by activities incompatible with its intended use," the Seattle Parks and Recreation has made clear, noting the goal of ensuring a park that aligns more closely with community needs.
And for those who've grown fond of the Lake City Mini Park, the wait isn't over yet. SPR has decided to keep the gates padlocked until December 27. This is not exactly a twist anyone's looking forward to, but perhaps a necessary evil if it means the next time those gates swing open, we're looking at a revamped park that's more no-go for trouble and all systems go for community fun.
