A New Vision for Freeway Park - City of Seattle

Tables, chairs, bright umbrellas could be placed around the building, with
awnings and heat lamps to protect against inclement weather.The operator
of the kiosk could also be in charge of restroom keys and lending out
board games. Information about upcoming events in the park could be
posted in this central café.
Potentially buffer the freeway noise on the west side of the lawn by
adding sound buffering panels such as those found in Seattle’s bus tunnels.
Widen the path at the entrances to this area and eliminate the uneven
edges to the path to make it easier to navigate and maintain.
LONG-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS
In the long term, the entire area between the American Legion
Fountain and the Convention Center Plaza should be modified so
that people using the east stairs come directly into the plaza.
Horizon House should consider expanding its facilities and developing
the area above the garage on the east side of Forest Walk in order to
connect better to the park.This would provide direct access into the park
and toward the Convention Center and downtown, instead of the current
circuitous route through the Pigott Corridor.
PARTNERSHIPS FOR ACTIVE MANAGEMENT
The Convention Center could oversee the northern end of the American
Legion Fountain area, and integrate it with its plaza.
The American Legion could be in charge of maintaining the fountain and
adjacent plantings.
The café operator could oversee the southern end of the American Legion
Fountain area.
The Washington Park Arboretum, the Horizon House Garden Club and
other area residents could help plan or maintain plantings in this area.
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