HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2016-09-26 Item 2C - Update - Park Watch Pilot ProgramCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Community Affairs and Parks
FROM: Rick Still, Director Parks & Recreation
BY: Robert Eaton, Parks & Recreation Manager
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: September 21, 2016
SUBJECT: Park Watch Pilot Program Update
ISSUE
Update on the Park Watch Pilot Program
BACKGROUND
The Park Watch Program began in 2015 with several "See You in the Park" events hosted by
Parks & Recreation staff at five different parks. This event was well received by the
neighborhoods and so they were continued in 2016 with three more events just like the ones
from 2015.
DISCUSSION
In efforts to continue connecting with the community and fostering neighborhood cohesion, one
neighborhood was selected to be the focus, or pilot project, of the next steps of the Park Watch
Program. The Duwamish and Allentown neighborhoods surrounding Duwamish Park were
selected and the first "next step" event happened on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from
5:30prn — 7:00pm. This event was an informal community gathering where neighbors were
encouraged to bring something to share as P&R provided a fall fiesta nacho bar. Staff
conversed and followed up with neighbors regarding some of the specifics topics the community
has been communicating to staff through the See You in the Park events.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
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