Redmond, WA – Renovation of Redmond’s Westside Park is complete, and a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the end of the project and the park’s re-opening took place on Nov. 18. While due to COVID-19 safety precautions attendance was limited, the City now invites everyone to enjoy the amenities of this newly renovated park.
A master planning process and community outreach resulted in the design and completion of a renovated Westside Park with improved drainage to allow for year-long usage, as well as several new amenities. The park now includes a quarter-mile ADA accessible trail loop, a multisport court, a wooden picnic shelter, and pickleball court. The park also features a revised playground space of accessible play elements that include Redmond’s first zip line and other features which create safe spaces for all children to enjoy and self-direct their play.
“This is an exciting day as neighborhood parks provide a number of benefits to a community,” said Mayor Angela Birney during her remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony. “They provide an avenue for community bonding and connecting with your neighbors; they contribute to overall health and happiness; parks encourage fitness, help promote play and movement for children, and introduce kids to athletics and problem solving at a young age. They also give people the opportunity to explore the outdoor beauty of Redmond.”
Westside Park was acquired by the City of Redmond in 1968, developed in the 1970s, then extensively renovated in 1991. The park is both a neighborhood destination for play, as well as an important connection in Redmond for pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians who utilize the Bridle Crest Trail, which leads to Marymoor Park and the Sammamish River Trail. Located at 5810 156th Ave NE in Redmond’s Overlake Neighborhood, Westside Park is now open to the public from dawn to dusk. To learn more about the history of the project, visit www.redmond.gov/WestsidePark.
For questions and more information, contact Jill Smith, Communications Manager, at jesmith@redmond.gov or 425-556-2448. This press release is available on www.redmond.gov/PressReleases.
