Spring has arrived with abundant blooms in Volunteer Park. Read the latest on our upcoming Spring Restoration Day, our new sponsor, and GiveBIG in our April newsletter!
Category: News
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Take the Olmsted Survey!
Seattle Parks and Recreation needs YOUR input to help allocate resources to Olmsted parks - including Volunteer Park! You can help by taking this very short survey.
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Newsletter – February 2019
Read the latest updates on the Volunteer Park Amphitheater Project, the reservoir, our newest sponsor, and more in our February 2019 newsletter!
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Amphitheater project receives $1.5M in funding
Seattle Parks District’s Major Projects Challenge Fund has approved a $900,000 grant, and Seattle Parks and Recreation has confirmed an additional $415,000 in funding for the new facility’s public restrooms.
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Work begins on water tower
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has begun work on the Volunteer Park Water Tower to reduce minor flooding on nearby pedestrian pathways. They are upgrading the drainage systems, stormwater grates and piping system, and assure us that they will take precautions to protect all tree roots. During this time, the Water Tower will remain open but...
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Olmsted path restoration underway
Walking on the east side of Volunteer Park, you may have noticed a lot of construction behind the Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM). As part of SAAM’s renovation, two historic Olmsted pathways (lost decades ago due to neglect) will be restored. Volunteer Park Trust joined with Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks to have these important...
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Seattle Asian Art Museum Renovation Updates
The Seattle Asian Art Museum renovation is underway. Get updates on the renovation of the Seattle Asian Art Museum via SAM and BNBuilders.