The public is invited to celebrate afternoon festivities as Carkeek Park blow’s out it’s candles to celebrate it’s 80th birthday, Saturday, June 27 at the Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Located at 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Rd., Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis, Seattle City Council member Sally Clark and Deputy Parks and Recreation Superintendent Christopher Williams will be a few of a number of attendees at the gala celebration.

Local historians and park naturalists will share stories captured in the waters, trees and soil of the park, which was most recently named number three among the 10 urban parks in the U.S, in Sunset Magazine.

A welcoming flag ceremony by Troop #123, Chief Seattle Council of the Boy Scouts of American will begin at 1 p.m. followed by a cake cutting hosted by the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project and the Holman Road Northwest QFC.

Activities will include family-friendly activities, history walks, stories of Carkeek past and Backyard Habitat and demonstration garden dedication.

The event will also help kick-off the opening of a new outdoor art exhibit, “Heaven and Earth,” sponsored by the Center on Contemporary Art, the Carkeek Park Advisory Council, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and Seattle Parks and Recreation.

For more information call 684-0877.