HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04 Hazelnut Newsletter and Tukwila Park Guide - Volume 4 No. 2T
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY
lys. the Ci -t of Tulvita
Volume4 Number2
FRANK TODD, Mayor
APRIL 1981
MICKEY MEETS THE MAYOR
On Saturday, March 14th, Mickey Mouse and friends
visited Southcenter. It was an exciting day for the
area's children who enjoyed meeting these bright char-
acters, but an even more exciting day for Mickey
Mouse and his Disneyland friends, who were made
honorary citizens of the City of Tukwila by Mayor Frank
Todd.
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NOTICE: Beginning May 5, 1981 council meetings will
be held on Tuesday nights instead of Monday nights.
HAZELNUT NOTICE
At various times of the year, the city finds it neces-
sary to cut down trees in City parks. The Parks Depart-
ment is in the process of preparing a list of those char-
itable non-profit organizations and residents who are
interested in obtaining the wood from these trees.
Consideration will first be given to charitable non -pro,
fit organizations in the event there is available wood.
The wood will be located at the Tukwila Maintenance
Division and must be picked -up with your own vehicle.
If you are interested, please submit your request in
writing, along with a telephone number where you can
be reached, to the Tukwila Maintenance Division, 600
Minkler Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188.
CITIZENS OF TUKWILA:
An ordinance ?las been introduced to the City Coun-
cil proposing that the form of government be changed
from the present "Mayor—Council" form of govern-
ment to a "Council—Manager" format. If this change
was approved, the Mayor would no longer be elected by
the people, rather it would become a ceremonial
position, selected from the ranks of the City Council.
All of the administrative functions would be directed
by a City Manager who would be hired by the City
Council fora indefinite term.
The Mayor and Tukwila City Council would like your
opinions of this subject.
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QUESTION:
SHOULD THE CITY OF TUKWILA RETAIN THE
MAYOR -COUNCIL FORM OF GOVERNMENT?
YES NO
Please return your opinion by mail to:
TUKWILA CITY HALL
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
ATTN: CITY CLERK
CITY WIDE SPRING CLEAN—UP
Spring is already here as evidenced in the beautiful
blossoms and budding trees. Once again it's time for
the city wide Spring clean-up. Just think, if you do it
now you will have all Summer to enjoy a nice clean
house and yard and we won't remind you to clean up
again until Fall. So gather up your un -needed junk and
bring it to the dumpster locations shown on the map
below between May 2 and May 10, 1981.
CITY OF TUKWILA
CITY EMPLOYMENT SURVEY DUE SOON
The Tukwila Planning Department is currently
conducting an employment survey of the City. All bus-
inesses which were licensed for the year 1980 are being
inventoried and then categorized as to use and number
of employees. The results of the survey should
indicate the total number of businesses and employees
located in the City of Tukwila.
The employment study should be completed by
May 1. If you would like a copy of the report, contact
the Planning Department at 433-1845 and one will be
mailed out when available. Should you have any ques-
tions about the survey, please contact Caroline Berry,
Project Planner, at 433-1845 during normal business
hours.
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A. 57th Ave. So. & So. 133rd
B. 53rd Ave. So. & SO. 140th
C. 55th &•144th
D. Old City Hall 14475 - 59th Ave. So.
E. Slade Way & 54th
WASH INGTO N
CRIME
WASHINGTON
CRIME WATCH
by Robert Conner
V112 It'W
What does a con artist look like?
If you can identify him by his looks, you can
be sure he's not very successful in his trade.
To avoid being victimized, study what he says
and does, not what he looks like.
Know first that successful con artists are
experts in human psychology and behavior.
Anyone, no matter how educated or knowl-
edgeable, can be swindled.
And remember that some con games may
break your bank, but not the law. A smooth
door-to-door salesman sold a man a set of
encyclopedias for $450. But the books were
35 years old. The man got exactly what the
salesman promised— in the sales contract. The
buyer simply did not read the contract.
No law is broken when a land speculator
pays $700 an acre for "sunny lots" in the
Southwest and sells them through ads in
Eastern newspapers for $5,000 per acre. A
piece of land is worth exactly what you can get
someone else to pay for it.
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While you cannot identify a con artist by his
looks, you can often spot him by his words.
Here are some key words that should trigger
your suspicions:
CASH
Whenever you are asked to turn over sizable
amounts of cash, be cautious. Why is cash
necessary? Why not a check? Consult with
others before making your own decision.
Avoid large cash transfers.
SECRET PLANS
Be cautious of being drawn into secret deals
wherein you are asked to surrender anything
of value. Why are you being asked not to tell
anyone?
GET RICH QUICK
Any scheme that promises you rich rewards
should be carefully investigated.
SOMETHING FOR NOTHING
A "retired" swindler once said that any time
you are promised something for nothing, you
usually get nothing.
CONTESTS
Be sure they are not just a "come-on" where
everyone "wins" something usually being
drawn into some money-losing scheme.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
The very best investment you can make is to
spend a little time investigating the reputation
of the people with whom you are dealing. They
should be reputable and have satisfied cus-
tomers. It is often advisable to get estimates
from several different firms so that you can
compare home improvement costs. Be cau-
tious of door-to-door solicitors and itinerant
contractors.
CONTRACTS
It is unfortunate, but homes have been lost as
a result of signing a mere TV repair contract.
Signing a contract is not a frivolous matter.
The contract may be secured by a deed of
trust on your house. It may include a provision
that failure to pay on time will permit a judg-
ment to be entered against you.
HASTE
Be wary of any pressure that you must act
immediately or lose out. There is no better
insurance than dealing with reputable, well -
recommended businesses or persons.
Some good rules for self-protection from
confidence men:
1. Do not discuss your personal finances with
strangers.
2. Do not expect to get something for nothing,
especially from strangers.
3. Do not draw cash out of a bank at the sug-
gestion of a stranger.
4. Do not be too embarrassed to report the
fact that you have been victimized or swindled,
5. Do testify in court, if asked, to help stop this
kind of crime.
Many people are concerned about what they
call the "new swindles." But as one police
chief notes: "We really shouldn't be too con-
cerned about the new swindles because all of
the old ones are working so well."
(Continued)
The old "salting the gold mine" scheme is
still being practiced, for example. But what is
being "salted" today are not abandoned
mines, but people's living rooms.
In the old ruse, you may remember, un-
scrupulous mine owners would place a few
gold nuggets in exhausted mines so they
could sell them for inflated profits. Recently
in a Northern city, a con artist bought six color
television sets at the regular price from a retail
store. He then sold them, still in their cartons,
to six prominent local persons for one-fifth
of the price. Later he hired several high school
students to work as telephone solicitors to
sell "carloads of TV sets purchased new from
a bankrupt retail chain."
When potential customers balked, the con
artist used as references the original six
customers who had been "salted." Before the
police were alerted, he collected almost
$60,000.
The old "Bank Examiner" scheme is still
around and working well, particularly among
older widows. The con artist poses as a bank
examiner and asks the victim to help him test
the honesty of bank employees by withdraw-
ing substantial funds. When the funds are
handed over to the con artist for "examina-
tion," he issues the victim an official -looking
but worthless "receipt" and disappears.
Postal authorities warn citizens to be alert
for mail-order swindles such as phony work -
at -home schemes which require cash deposits
or payments. Among all arenas for swindle
activity, these are probably the most active—
and productive for the con artist.
BLOCK WATCH NEWS
Mike Dickson
The cities first block watch meeting on March 2, 1981
was conducted in the Police department training room
at 7:30 P.M.. The residents of S. 144th street from 58th
avenue south established their block watch. The meet-
ing consisted of information about burglary
prevention, and what exactly is a block watch and what
it can do for you. The neighbors selected Mike Dickson
to be their block captain, and his responsiblities are to
be responsive to the needs of their block watch; to have
a block watch meeting once a month to discuss new
problems or to see if old problems have been taken
care of. The block watch has a direct connection with
the community crime prevention office, and any re-
quests will be immediately handled.
Also at the first meeting was Joe Duffie, who wants a
block watch meeting to establish a block watch for his
neighbors. Those who are interested please contact
the community crime prevention office, Officer Bob
Conner, Phone: 433-1822
FOSTER GOLF COURSE BRIDGE REPAIRED
Golfers, you now have the chance to lose more golf
balls in the Green River thanks to the completion of re-
pairs to a bridge. The bridge is the facility golfers use
to cross the Green River to reach five golfing holes of
the Foster Golf Course.
On March 27th repairs were completed by the Don L.
Cooney Construction Company allowing golfers and
golf carts to cross the river. The work was finished just
in time, as spring tournaments and league play are
about to begin. To complete the work by March 31st
was the goal of the Public Works Department, Mayor
Frank Todd and the City Council. Many golfers
expressed a desire to have the bridge repaired as soon
as possible.
The reason the 53 year old bridge was closed was
because one of the suspension cables slipped from its
anchor and allowed the east deck of the bridge to tilt
towards the river. Repair work included pouring two
new concrete anchors, additional tower supports, new
deck, side fencing on the deck and new anchor cables.
Restoration of some grass areas will be completed this
spring.
Again, we have an 18 hole golf course, plus the
Green River. Watch out golfers -- for the large water
trap.
FOSTER GOLF COURSE OFFERS MORE THAN GOLF
Where can you find the following: the locally
famous juicy Foster Special, good prices on golf
equipment, a marguerita, and 18 holes of golf?
Tukwila has only one place that offers all of these -- the
Foster Golf Course.
The City of Tukwila purchased the golf course in
1978 and has assured the community the open green
space will remain a golf course. Not only will the 18
holes of golf play remain, but so will the pro shop with
its large variety of merchandise, the restaurant with its
good menu and cold beverages, and mens and womens
golf clubs for those interested in playing more often
with others interested in the game.
The Tukwila Parks and Recreation Dept. oversees a
private company who operates the course for the city.
Golf Management, Inc. is about to begin league play
and is willing to assist your group with the scheduling
of a tournament. Call Foster Golf Course at 242-4221
for additional information.
As the Puget Sound area grows, development has
caused a number of golf courses to close, and the land
is sold for business purposes. This will not happen in
Tukwila. In fact, each year, the City is improving the
golf course and is pleased we can continue to offer the
fun of golfing, plus a Foster Special now and then.
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2. Cardrooms and pulltabs are permitted in Tukwila -- punchboards are prohibited.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Anyone who has a question regarding matters before
the council, or interpretations of existing city statutes
are encouraged to call City Hall at 433-1800, or the
councilmembers at their homes.
Gary VanDusen, President 243-6743
L.C."Bud" Bohrer 243-7679
Mable Harris 242-5359
George Hill 244-2785
Reid Johanson 243-1526
Doris Phelps 244-9761
Dan Saul 244-5408
Frank Todd, Mayor 243-1625
As Council President I once again have the opport-
unity to address you, the citizens of Tukwila. My
intentions are to inform the public of past council act -
tions, of possible future actions and most importantly,
to solicit citizens' input.
Every Council President who has written for the
Hazelnut has solicited your participation in council
actions; the council cannot properly act in your behalf
unless you let us know of your concerns and opinions
in issues facing Tukwila.
We began the year with the difficult task of balancing
the proposed budget. The City Council took on the
task of matching expenditures to the expected reve-
nues as required by state law; deficit spending is not
allowed. As we approach the first quarter in the 1981
budget, there appears to be short—fall in expected
revenues, raising the possibility of further cuts in the
budget. The Council is split on whether to reduce ser-
vices or increase revenues (taxes). Your input on this
matter is vital to each and every councilperson.
The Council met on January 31 for an informal retreat
with Department Heads and the Administration. The
purpose was to set goals for the city and to establish
better lines of communications between elected
officials and the city staff. The retreat was a partial
success, and plans are in the works for a possible fol-
low-up retreat.
New procedures have been instituted this year for
council operations. Beginning in May, the day for
council meetings will be changed from Monday to
Tuesday nights. There are some changes in agenda
procedures, and a consolidation of four subcommit-
tees into two has also been incorporated. All of these
changes are intended to speed-up the legislative
process. However, the Council will still operate on the
basis that citizen comment and input, when appro-
priate, is welcome during all discussion and debate.
The culmination of many private and public man-hours
into the local land use planning process is anticipated
as the new zoning ordinance nears its final stages of
review. The Council had a preliminary public hearing
on March 9, and will have further hearings and deliber-
ation this Spring. Final determination on the zoning
ordinance should be made sometime this Summer; but
to reach this conclusion, citizen input is still needed
before final passage.
A final comment -- this is an election year and four
council positions are up for preference by the elector-
ate. The positions presently held by Dan Saul,
L.C."Bud" Bohrer, Mae Harris and Reid Johanson are
coming to a four year conclusion. July is the time to
file for candidacy. Since not all incumbents intend to
refile, responsible new candidates will be needed. I
urge you to consider taking a direct role in guiding the
future of your community by joining us on the council.
For the legislative process to work, your involvement
is necessary. Contact your councilpersons or attend
our council meetings. Become a greater part of our
community.
Gary VanDusen
Council President
CITY STAFF NEWS
Don Williams has been serving the City of Tukwila
as recreation Supervisor since April of 1977. Don has
now been promoted to Director of Recreation. We
congratulate him on his promotion and trust that he
will keep up the good work.
The City would also like to welcome Alan Doerschel
to our staff. Mr. Doerschel has been selected to be the
new Finance Director for the City of Tukwila. He
comes to us from Seattle City Light Department, and
brings with him extensive experience in the area of
finance.
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TELL IT TO THE CITY
This form is for your use. It is one way for good communi-
cation between citizens, elected officials and City staff.
Please write in your question or comment, cut this out,
drop it in the mail, or drop by City Hall.
QUESTION OR COMMENT.
If you wish a personal contact, please RETURN TO:
provide the information below. City of Tukwila
Name. Mayor's Office
Address. 6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Phone. Tukwila, WA 98188
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KING COUNTY PET LICENSES
The City of Tukwila will be selling dog and cat licenses through June of this year. if
you are a resident of King County, you may purchase a pet license for the following fee:
DOG
CAT
UNALTERED ALTERED
(spayed or neutered)
$15.00 $6.00
$ 8.00 $4.00
If you are a Senior Citizen (65 or older), you may purchase a lifetime license for your
pet. Just mail a check in the amount of $15.00 for a dog or $8.00 for a cat DIRECTLY to
King County General Services, 403 King County Administrative Building, Seattle, WA
98104, with proof of age.
SISTER CITY NEWS
After long hours of fund raising, and language classes a group of about twenty stu-
dents and twenty-eight adults left our city for Ikawa, Japan on March 30th. There were
some rather mixed up travel arrangements but soon they were airborn on an exciting
adventure. They were met with hospitality which surpased even the high expectations they
left Tukwila with. Their trip was a combination of learning a different life style and
learning the history of another land. It's hard to decide which was more amazing, the
beautiful dances and costumes or the unusual bathroom facilities. All in all it was a
wonderful trip. They arrived home safely on the eighth of April with many exciting stories.
We will devote much of our next issue of the Hazelnut to the trip so you can share in their
experiences.
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS AND REPRESENTATIVES
During the legislative session all legislators may be reached by writing Legislative
Building, Olympia, WA 98504. By calling the Toll Free number, 1-800-562-6000, citizens
may obtain information on the status of bills and leave messages for their legislators. The
legislative districts and representatives for Tukwila are as follows:
11th DISTRICT:
Sen. Albert N. (Bud) Shinpoch
Rep. Avery Garrett
Rep. Mike Patrice.
31st DISTRICT: Sen. King Lysen
Rep. Georgette Valle
Rep. Jeanette Berleen
33rd DISTRICT: Sen. Eleanor M. Lee
Rep. Lorraine A. Hine
Rep. Richard O. (Dick) Barnes
35th DISTRICT: Sen. Ruthe Ridder
Rep. John L. O'Brien
Rep. Gene Lux
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CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW ZONING ORDINANCE
Over two years of diligent work by the Tukwila Planning Commission has culminated in a recommend-
ation to adopt a revised Zoning Ordinance for the City. Members of the Planning Commission are Richard
Kirsop (Chairman), John Richards (Vice-chairman), Eileen Avery (Secretary), Charles Arvidson, Gerald
James, Joe Orrico, and Leo Sowinski.
The Planning Commission's recommendation will be reviewed at a series of City Council meetings begin-
ning April 14th. The public is invited to attend.
Date
Review Agenda
April 14 (Tuesday) Residental zones
7:00 p.m. 18.02 -18.20
April 28 (Tuesday)
Business/Industrial zones
7:00 p.m. 18.26 - 18.42
May 4 (Monday) Supplementary and Adminis-
7:00 p.m. trative Provisions
May 11 (Monday) Optional meeting date for carry -
7:00 p.m. over items
May 18 (Monday) Zoning Map (entire city)
7:00 p.m.
June 1 (Monday)
7:00 p.m.
Public hearing - revised zoning
ordinance proposal
Place
Tukwila Elementary School
Tukwila Community Center
City Council Chambers
City Council Chambers
City Council Chambers
City Council Chambers
This schedule is tentative. Schedule changes may be made by the City Council as deemed necessary dur-
ing their review. Should you have any questions regarding this schedule, please contact: Caroline Berry of
the Planning Department at 433-1845.
STAFF VOLLEYBALL TEAM
This last Winter a few City employees joined
together in a volleyball team (The Hazelnets) and
participated in the Tukwila Parks & Recreation Co-ed
Volleyball program.
City Employees: Dennis Hidell (Coach & Captain),
Penny Whitman, Al Pieper, Becky Kent, Wes
Jorgenson and Doug Gibbs, also friends and relatives:
Rick Davis, Sharon Pieper and Wanda Hunt, strove to
win a total of 2 or 3 games! We didn't do as well as
expected but we had a lot of fun and acquired team spi-
rit.
Once again we will play this spring on Wednesday
nights at the Tukwila Elementary School. We have
changed our name to Tukwila Tornado's as to hopefully
psych out the other teams! Feel free to come and root
us on!.
POLICE - AID - FIRE
852-2121
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WANTED: CALL FIRE FIGHTERS
The Tukwila Fire Department is seeking qualified individuals to
help in fire suppression and fire prevention activities. The city offers
the following benefits:
• $2.50 per hour wage
* Pension
• Medical coverage
• Education
* Opportunity to serve your community.
All applicants will have to pass a physical examination, paid for
by the department, and probationary training. Training hours are
flexible to meet the requirements of interested parties working second
and third shifts at their normal employment.
Persons interested should contact the Tukwila Fire Department
at 575-4404 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The stations are
Lopen 24 hours. Stop by for a visit and have your questions answered]
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PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CITY OF TUKWILA
TUKWILA PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
FACILITY JDCATION QFSCRIPTION
BICENTENNIAL PARK CORNER OF CHRISTENSEN RD. E THIS SMALL BUT NICELY LANDSCAPED PARK Is LOCATED
STRANDER BLVD. ADJACENT TO THE GREEN RIVER WITH A LDG CABIN,
PICNIC TABLES, RESTROOM ANO PLAYGROUND APPARATUS.
PASSING BETWEEN THE PARK AND THE GREEN RIVER IS
CHRISTENSEN GREENBELT PARK.
GREEN-
BELT TPARK
DUW AMISH PARK
ON THE TOP OF THE WEST BANK OF " CHRISTENSEN TRAIL", AS THIS PARK IS OFTEN
THE GREENRIVER BETWEEN TUKWILA CALLED, IS 1.6 MILES IN LENGTH WITH AN 8' WIDE
PARKWAY AND 50. 180TH 5T. BLACK TOP PATH CONTINUING THE ENTIRE LENGTH
BETWEEN so. 180TH ST. AND STRANDER BLVD. THE PARK
ALSO HAS A1SDE CINDER J GGING PATH, FIT-
NESS COURSE, DUCK POND. BICYCLE RACK AND 4 PICNIC
AREAS. THE PARK PASSES THROUGH BICENTENNIAL PARK
WHICH HAS THE MAIN PARKING AREA FOR BOTH PARKS.
42ND AVE. SO. BETWEEN SO. 122ND THE PARKING WAS FORMALLY A SCHOOL PLAYGROUND AND
E S0. 115TH ST. HAS LIMITED IMPROVEMENTS WH
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FIELD, RESTROOM, P1AYGRDUNDEQUIPMENT AND A HARD
SURFACE PLAY AREA.
FOSTER MUNICIPAL 13500 INTERURBAN AVE. SO.
GOLF COURSE
05EPH POST ER NEMO- CORNER OF 53RD AVE. SO. 6
RILL PARK50. 137TH ST.
IN 1978 THE CITY OF TUKWILA PURCHASED THI5 18
HOLE GOLF COURSE LOCATED ON BOTHSIDES OF THE
GREEN RIVER. FACILITIES INCLUDE A PRU SHOP,
PUTTING GREEN, RESTAURANT AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL.
THE MAJOR FEATURE OF THE PARK IS THE SOCCER/
SOFTBALL ATHLETIC FIELD. IN ADDITION THE PARK
HAS A TENNIS COURT,
RESTROOM, PICNIC TABLEs,
AY
GROUND APPARATUS, ANDA HARD SURFACED PLAY AREA
WITH TWO BASKETBALL HOOPS. DURING THE TIME
PERIOD 1981-1982 A YOUTH ATHLETIC FIELD WILL BE
DEVELOPED FOR SOCCER/BASEBALL PARTICIPANTS.
MONICKER HEIGHTS CORNER OF SO. 160TH 57. 6 As OF 1981 THIS 11 ACRE NATURAL PAR HAS NOT BEEN
PARK 50TH AVE. SO. DEVELOPED, HOWEVER, SEVERAL TRAILSWANDER THROUGH
THE THICK FOREST OF TREES AND FERNS.
SO. 147TH ST. 6 59TH AVE. SO. AS OF THE SUMMER OF 1981 THE SMALL PARK IS
N TI
A. THE PARK WILL SURROUNDTHE TUKWI-
LA LBRARy.
PEA PATCH GARDEN S0. 147TH ST. 6 59TH AVE. SO. FOURTEEN PLOTS. 10' X 40', ARE RENTED TO LOCAL
GARDENERS FOR THE GROWING OF THEIR OWN PRODUCE,
TUKWILA/SOUTHGATE 4101 50. 131ST ST.
COMMUNITy CENTER
TUKWILA PARK 65TH AVE. SO. E SO. 153RD ST.
TUKWILA TRAILS
THE FORMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL H S BEEN CONVERTED
FOR THE COMMUNITY TO usE Po. MEETINGS AND THE
TAKING OF THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S CLASSES.
THE MAIN REGISTRATION OFFICE FOR CLASS, SENIOR,
TEEN AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES IS LOCATED AT THE
CENTER. THE BUILDING HAS TWO MEETING ROOMS,
CLASSROOMS, DANCE STUDIO, CERAMICS ROOM, KITCHEN
AND GYM AND ALL CAN BE RENTED BY THE PUBLIC.
THERE IS PLAY EQUIPMENT AND GRASS PLAY AREAS
SURROUNDING THE FACILITY.
THIS ISTHE OLDEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL OF TUK-
S PARKS.
LARGE TREES O
LANDSCAPE THE PARK WHICH HAS FOUR TENNISCOURTsS
(2 LIGHTED), PLAY COURT, RESTROOM, PICNIC TABLES.
TRAILS, PLAYGROUND APPARATUS, GAZEBO, FIRE PITS,
AND OPEN GRASS AREAS.
50. 147TH 5T. BETWEEN 59TH AVE. OXIMATELY THREE BLOCKS IN LENGTH, BARK SUR -
SO. AND INTERURBAN AVE. SO. FACE TRAIL WITH WOODEN STEPS. NICE WOODED AREA.
82N0 AVE. SO. BETWEEN 50.X E
N LENGTH, BARK SURFACE
147TH 6 50. 149TH TRAILKITHSTEPS, VIEW OF GREEN RIVER.
• AVE. 0BETWEEN
APPROXIMATELY TWO BLOCKS IN LENGTH, BARK 5uRrAcE
1515TST. 6SO.149TH ST. TRAIL, STEEP GRADES, STEPS WITH NICE TREE COVER
FERNS.
62ND AVE. S0. BETWEEN SO.
151ST ST. AND 50. 153RD ST.
APPROXIMATELY TWO BLOCKS IN LENGTH, BARK SURFACE
TRAIL, STEEP GRADE, VERY GOOD VEIN OF THE GREEN
RIVER VALLEY AND MT. RAINIER.
50. 140TH ST. BETWEEN 53RD APPROXIMATELY TWO BLOCKS IN LENGTH. BARK sURFACE
AVE. SO. AND 55TH AVE. SO. TRAIL, WITH STEPS,
• AVE. SO. BETWEEN SO. AppRoxIMATELy O BLOCK IN LENGTH, BARK SURFACE
141STST. AND INTERURBAN AVE. TRAIL WITH STEPS.
57TH AVE. SO. BETWEEN SO.
151ST ST. AND SO. 152ND ST.
57TH svE. so. BETWEEN so.
153RD ST. AND SOUTHCENTER
BLVD.
60TH 5T. BETWEEN
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AVE. SO. AND KLICKITAT DRIVE
ApPRBKIMATELY ONE BLOCK IN LENGTH, BARK SURFACE
TRAIL WITH STEPS AND VIEW OF THE SOUTHCENTER
AREAAND GREEN RIVER VALLEY.
APPROXIMATELY TwO BLOCKS IN LENGTH. BARK SURFACE
TRAIL WITH STEPS. GOODVIEW OF THE GREEN RIVER
VALLEY AND MT. RAINIER.
PROXIMATELY) I/2 BLOCKS IN LENGTH, BARK SURFACE
TRAIL WITH STEPS, GOOD VIEW OF THE SOUTHCENTER
AREA.
DEAR CITIZEN,
THE TUKWILA PARK
AND RECREATION DEPART-
MENT IS PROUD TO PROVIDE OUR CITIZENS
WIT. THIS PARK FACILITIES GUIDE. OUR
PARK SYSTEM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OP-
PORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS. FAMILIES,
D ORGANIZATIONS TO ENJOY THE OUT OF
DOORS AND TO LOCATE INDOOR FACILITIES
AS WELL. QUIET PASSIVE PARK AREAS AS
WELL AS ACTIVE ATHLETIC FIELDS ENABLE
THE YOUNG AND OLD OF OUR COMMUNITY
CHANCEEQUAL O ENJOY OUR CITY AND ITS
PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES.
SINCERELY .
DON R. WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CITY OF TUKWILA
OFFICE INFORMATION
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 243-5198
ALSO, RECREATION PROGRAMS
IELD SCHEDULING
SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL
TUKWILA PARKS MAINTENANCE 433-1860
FOSTER GOLF COURSE 242-4221
TUKWILA FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY NUMBER 852-2121
OTHER BUSINESS 575-4404
TUKWILA POLICE DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY NUMBER 852-2121
OTHER BUSINESS 433-1808
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