FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
South Lynnwood Park Renovation Set to Begin
Construction Notice: Park Closure anticipated April 30th
LYNNWOOD, WA (April 21, 2021) - The City of Lynnwood and its contractor, Premier Field Development, set to begin renovating South Lynnwood Park.
Renovations include:
- Playground expansion and new play equipment
- Relocating the basketball court
- Resurfacing the tennis/multi-sport court
- New artificial turf soccer field
- Improving the drainage of the grass lawn and natural areas
- A new picnic shelter and seating
Construction activities are anticipated to begin late April and anticipated to be complete by December 31, 2021. The entire park will be fenced and closed during construction. The restroom and access to the Interurban Trail will be closed.
South Lynnwood Park is a 4.2-acre neighborhood park. Developed in 1978, this park has many amenities which are beyond their useful life. This project will provide accessible and close-to-home recreation opportunities for South Lynnwood. For additional project details or to sign up for construction updates, visit: https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Engineering-Construction/City-Projects-Programs-Initiatives/Park-and-Trail-Projects/South-Lynnwood-Park-Renovation-Renewal
Funding for this project comes from local funds and the following grants and donations:
- Land & Water Conservation Fund
- Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program
- WA State Youth Athletic Fund
- The Trust for Public Land / Kaiser Permanente
- Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation
About Lynnwood Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts
Our mission is to create a healthy community through people, parks, programs and partnerships. Lynnwood’s state-of-the-art Recreation Center attracts visitors from the greater Puget Sound region and is the hub of the department’s operations. Our parks system includes 17 parks, 134 acres of open space, 14 miles of trails, a Senior Center and an 18-hole public golf course. We offer a wide range of recreational facilities including sports courts, athletic fields, spray pools, a skate park, playgrounds and large open play areas, as well as nature trails, lakes, streams and forests. To learn more, visit www.PlayLynnwood.com.
About City of Lynnwood
Incorporated in 1959, Lynnwood is the economic hub of South Snohomish County. Situated at the convergence of interstates I- 5 and I-405, Lynnwood’s accessibility, variety of housing and employment options, colleges and outstanding park system attract a wide variety of businesses and residents. For its diverse population of more than 36,000, Lynnwood is a great place to live, work and play. Lynnwood Moving Forward: Our Community Vision – the City will be a regional model for a sustainable, vibrant community with engaged citizens and accountable government. Lynnwood is…a great deal more!
Contact:
Eric Peterson, Parks Superintendent
epeterson@lynnwoodwa.gov
425-670-5595
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 South Lynnwood Park Renovation Site Design Rendering
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