Soundview Playground gardening day
The Seattle Parks Department and Friends of Soundview Park invite the community to help spruce up Soundview Park. Join them today 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for some pruning, trimming …
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Mutt mitts back at two local parks
Ballardite Sharon walks her Golden Retriever “Katie” around the neighborhood and uses the “mutt mitts” that the city provides to clean up after her dog. Recently, the bags were removed …
Park exclusion: ‘I really think it’s working’
A group of concerned citizens gathered at the Ballard Library last night for a follow-up meeting about crime in the three central Ballard Parks. Two months ago, Parks Superintendent Tim …
Parks safety follow-up meeting tonight
Safety at Bergen Place, Marvins Garden and Ballard Commons Park has been a topic of discussion this year. Back in June, Seattle Parks Superintendent Tim Gallagher announced that he has …
Big turnout for movie at new park
Over a hundred people unfolded their chairs and blankets to watch the movie “Wall-E” in Ballard’s newest park on Saturday night. It was the largest event to date at the …
Skaters descend on Ballard Commons Park
The skateboarding bowl at Ballard Commons Park became the scene of a raucous skate showdown and chowder cook-off today. Spectators lined the bowl to watch skaters grip and grind. From …
Undercover stings, WiFi planned for Ballard parks
From open-air drug deals to vandalism, Ballard’s central parks have become a growing concern for many Ballard residents and businesses. “The drug activity and tagging in Ballard and specifically Bergen …
Vandals deface Bergen Place mural
Vandals have sprayed graffiti on the historical mural at Bergen Place Park. The graffiti was discovered this morning. “I am deeply sadened by the lack of respect someone has for …
SPD bike patrols spotted at Ballard parks
At a community meeting on June 3rd about the increase in crime at Ballard parks, Seattle Police said it would work on ramping up officer bicycle patrols. And now a …
Exclusion zone approved for 3 Ballard parks
At a community meeting tonight about criminal activity in Ballard parks, Seattle Parks Superintendent Tim Gallagher announced that he’s approved an exclusion zone for Bergen Place, Marvin’s Garden and Ballard …
Park safety meeting at library tonight
A reminder that Seattle Parks & Recreation and Seattle Police are holding a community meeting tonight to discuss a hot-button topic here in Ballard: safety and security at Bergen Place, …
Ballard parks the focus of safety meeting
According to neighbors, safety is an ongoing issue at Ballard Commons Park, Bergen Place Park and Marvin’s Garden. Last month, neighbors delivered a petition to the Parks Department that was …