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Parks & Recreation Department - Rick Still, Director
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Park Commission
FROM: Robert Eaton, Parks & Recreation Manager
DATE: April 13, 2016
SUBJECT: Park Naming -Staff Recommendation
ISSUE
Staff input regarding the naming of the new habitat restoration property development site along East
Marginal Way.
BACKGROUND
Public Works has been managing a habitat restoration capital improvement project along the
Duwamish River, upstream from North Winds Weir and downstream from Duwamish Hill Preserve. The
site extends from East Marginal Way to Tukwila International Boulevard. Construction will be
completed later this year and a name needs to be determined for site recognition purposes. Staff is
providing this memo to provide additional information to aid the Park Commission's discussion.
DISCUSSION
Several name suggestions have been received for the site being considered for naming. The site being
considered is for the entire area from East Marginal Way to Tukwila International Boulevard and is
technically comprised of two main sites with a small connector parcel. The two sites have unofficially
been referred to as Duwamish Gardens and Chinook Wind for the last several years.
As outlined in the Parks Commission agenda packet memo, consideration should be given to the
geographical location, historical significance, names of persons, geological features and City identity
and image.
Staff recommends the Parks Commission consider other nearby parks and preserves, such as
Duwamish Hill Preserve, North Winds Weir, Cecil Moses Park, and Duwamish Park. Staff suggests the
commission recommend a potential name that promotes the site as it is today and how the site may be
utilized in the future.
Staff has considered the sites' historical significance and believes that it is important to recognize how
the land was utilized in the past. To honor historical significance, staff suggests the use of interpretive
signage to demonstrate the rich history, settlement, and development of both sites /the entire area.
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Park Commission — Park Naming
April 13, 2016
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Additionally, the use of interpretive signage would allow for more significant information to be shared
which could further engage the general public and educate users about the site.
Staff recommends a name that will have broad recognition and provide instant knowledge as to the
type of site being publicized. Below are three names staff have been considering as they flow with
names of nearby parks and preserves, while providing information about the type of site, and the
broad historical significance to Tukwila and the region.
➢ Chinook Wind Natural Area
➢ Chinook Wind
➢ Duwamish River Reserve
➢ Duwamish River Restoration Area
FINANCIAL IMPACT
If the Parks Commission were to recommend interpretive signage to demonstrate the sites historical
significance and previous uses, an estimated cost for each high quality sign, approximately 24" x 36" in
size, is about $500.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the project site, unofficially referred to as Duwamish Gardens and Chinook Wind that
is located between East Marginal Way and Tukwila International Boulevard, be named "Chinook Wind
Natural Area" and that interpretive signage be placed within the project site to capture and honor the
history of both sites.
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Phone: 206 -433 -1800 • Email: Mayor @TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov