‘Sundaes on Sunday’ at new Ballard park
Groundswell NW is holding an event this Sunday afternoon at Ballard’s newest park on 9th Ave. near 70th St. Called “Sundaes on Sunday,” neighbors in the area can enjoy an …
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Construction underway at Ballard Corners Park
We drove by Ballard Corners Park and noticed work has finally begun. After years of planning and fundraising, some of the first construction work is underway at 17 Ave. between …
Low tide walks this weekend
It’s another very low tide this weekend, so if you’ve ever wondered what seastars eat, why barnacles stand on their heads and how moon snails lay their eggs, ask the …
City backs off on bonfire limits… for now
Just hours after the Seattle Parks and Recreation staff recommended restricting the number of bonfires at Golden Gardens and Alki — which generated quite the reaction here on MyBallard and …
Work on Ballard Corners Park to begin
Work will begin as early as next month on Ballard Corners Park, the plot of land at 62nd and 17th, reports the Ballard News Tribune. The plan is to design …
Neighbors upset over illegal trails
Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation held a meeting last week to address illegal trails, dumping and even a homeless camp in North Beach Park. Some residents say their neighbors …
‘Shocked’ from lack of police at Golden Gardens
This Monday evening, police responded to a hit and run involving three cars on Seaview Place in Golden Gardens Park. While they were investigating, several “obviously angry” people gathered around …
Neighbors preview new park
Dozens of Whittier Heights neighbors attended a preview of Ballard’s newest park on 9th Ave. between 70th and 73rd. They toured the property, snacked on refreshments and signed up on …
What to do with North Beach Park?
My first thought on seeing a meeting notice about the park was, “where the heck is North Beach Park?” Especially after reading the description posted on a sign near the …
Webster Park will be saved, says Seattle Parks
Residents around Webster Park on Sunset Hill have been concerned that the public property could fall into developers’ hands. “Nothing could be farther from the truth!” Seattle Parks and Recreation …
Speak up for Ballard parks on Earth Day
After you’ve done your bit to green the world on Earth Day, put on your hemp jacket and head over to the Ballard Community Center to help shape Seattle’s vision for …
Garage sale at new park property
The outgoing owners of Ballard’s newest city park at 70th St. and 9th Ave. are a holding a garage sale this weekend (they’re moving by the end of the month), …