Downtown Park Grand Opening Community Event
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
September 4, 2018
CONTACT
Lisa Maher, Communications & Marketing Manager
lmaher@redmond.gov
425-556-2427
Redmond, WA – Redmond’s
new Downtown Park officially opens to the community on Saturday, September 15. Every
great city has a signature place that serves as a destination, an icon for the
city, and a catalyst for economic growth. Downtown Park is Redmond’s signature
park. It is a place for community members to gather and celebrate, where art
and park are indistinguishable, and the community gathers to play, connect, and
be inspired.
“This
vibrant community space encourages neighborhood gatherings,
celebrations, special events, art,
music, and fun for all residents.
Great parks provide all new neighborhoods a community space that is
essential to our quality of life. All of Redmond’s
neighborhoods have parks, and this is our newest addition. This is an exciting
moment for the entire Redmond community,”
stated Mayor John Marchione.
The
grand opening celebration includes a ceremonial ribbon cutting event with
Redmond Mayor John Marchione and honored guests. Before the ribbon cutting, OneRedmond
welcomes guests to participate in The
Dragon Run, a digital scavenger hunt that showcases downtown businesses. Following
the ribbon cutting, friends and neighbors will gather for a community picnic as
part of Welcoming Week celebrations. The evening continues with an artistic
performance by Lucia Neare’s Theatrical Wonders. The festivities conclude with
a digital art installation by Redmond Artist in Residence, Maja Petric displayed
on the water wall at the pavilion.
The
public is invited to attend all or some of the grand opening celebration events.
Plan to bring picnic blankets and food, or order a take-out meal from
participating restaurants in Downtown Redmond. ADA accessible parking will be
available along Redmond Way, and guests are encouraged
to park in the Redmond Town Center lot and walk over to the park.
Planning
for the Downtown Park included extensive community outreach which allowed the
public to determine park features and provide valuable insight on the design.
The new park features a raised lawn with deck and trees, splash pad fun for all
ages, a pavilion – an artwork titled Buoyant
by Jill Anholt -- showcasing a digital water wall and platform for artists,
a plaza with dining grove, and much more.
For more information about the park and grand opening,
please visit www.redmond.gov/downtownpark. For questions and
additional information, contact Lisa Maher, Communications Manager, at lmaher@redmond.gov
or 425-556-2427. This press release is available on www.redmond.gov.
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