HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-13 - FREE Event - Park Dedications: Duwamish Gardens / Duwamish Hill Preserve (9am-11am)SATU
DAY, MAY 13, 2017
Two Park Dedication Events, One Special Morning
Duwamish Gardens Project
11269 East Marginal Way South, Tukwila
9:00 a.m.
Park Dedication
The Duwamish Gardens Project is a 2.3 acre salmon habitat restoration site and public
park. The site provides critical shallow water habitat essential to the survival of juvenile
salmon. The park lies within the transition zone, where marine water mixes with fresh
water. Spending time in brackish water is critical for young salmon to make the
physiological changes necessary to live in salt water as they migrate to Puget
Sound. Interpretive signs and artwork tell the story of people who lived on and around this
site, including Native Americans who made the river home for millennia. The park features
a hand -carry boat launch, trails, and viewpoints. Note: the official naming process for this
park is not yet complete, the temporary name for reference is Duwamish Gardens Project.
Duwamish Hill Preserve
3800 S. 115th Street, Tukwila
10:00 a.m.
Phase 11 Dedication
Duwamish Hill Preserve Phase II transformed 3.3 acres into a cultural landscape
showcasing five distinct lowland habitat areas: tule wetland, wet sage meadow, camas
prairie, garry oak, savanna and woodland. Habitat areas include native plants that were
once used by Native Americans and continue to be used in traditional cultural practices
today. A new art installation, "Journey Through the Seasonal Rounds" highlights the Puget
Sound Salish, seasonal changes, and serves as a gathering place for classes and
storytelling. New trails, benches, and interpretive signs offer a glimpse into the region's
unique history.
Shuttles
Parking is limited at each park site, attendees should plan to take a free shuttle bus
operating from the Tukwila Community Center beginning at 8:15 a.m. and running
approximately every 15- 20 minutes until 11:15 a.m. Also, on May 13th is the annual
Backyard Wildlife Festival, see below for more information.
The Tukwila Community Center is located at
12424 42nd Ave. South
Tukwila, WA 98168