Seattle Parks is hoping to get more public input on the expansion of Morgan Junction Park at  6413 California Ave SW, 98136 after first sharing the options with the public during the Morgan Junction Festival on June 17. They have published an online survey that details the two primary options and lists potential program elements in the area to the north of the existing park. Seattle Park District provides $1,260,000 for planning, design and construction.

In 2014, Seattle Parks and Recreation purchased the .28-acre property at 6311 California Ave SW, north of Morgan Junction Park, to expand the park and provide additional open space for this high-density neighborhood. The design will incorporate accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and additional park elements will be incorporated after gathering public input. Construction and completion should happen by the end of 2020.

The addition parcel will not be accessible during construction.

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE

Here are the options under consideration.

Site Configuration A 

• SW Eddy Street right of way to remain
• Right of way to be treated as paved festival street/plaza/woonerf
• Existing and proposed park spaces remain separated by paved right of way and light vehicular traffic
• Residential vehicular access would need to be monitored/controlled to maintain safety between park spaces.

Site Configuration B

• SW Eddy right of way to be vacated
• Park areas would be combined into singular, contiguous park space
• Vehicular access for park staff only
• Lower safety concerns due to removal of pedestrian/vehicle conflicts
• Larger overall park square footage
• Strong buffer/edge between park and alley

They are also seeking public preference as to program elements within the park including:

1. Community Classroom

2. Pavilion/Band Shell

3. Mounded Play

4. Movable Furniture

5. Tree Grove Planting

6 Reading Room

7. Sustainable Streetscape

8. Food Cart/Truck Access

9. Event Venue

10. Natural Play Elements

11. Pollinator Plantings

12. Outdoor Fitness Area

13. Catenary Lighting

14. Woonerf/Festival Street

15. Signature Specimen Tree

16. Table Tennis

17. Group Dining Area

18. Bocce Ball

19. Edible Landscape

20. Swing/Hammock Seating

21. Sculptural Play

22. Shuffleboard

23. Outdoor Cinema

24. Checkers/Chess

25. Craft Fair/Market

26. Rain Garden Planting

27. Buffer Planting

28. Large/Iconic Play

29. Tricycle Track

30. Native/Adaptive Planting

31. Signature Lighting

32. Shade Area

33. Platform Seating

34. Built-In Lounge Seating

35. Pet Relief Area

36. West Seattle Trail Map/Communication Kiosk