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Karen O'Connor, Seattle Parks and Recreation

Karen.oconnor@seattle.gov

TOMORROW: City Leaders Celebrate Grand Opening of South Park Plaza

Seattle – On Saturday, Mayor Bruce Harrell will join City and community leaders for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of South Park Plaza.

The 0.83-acre park features a new play area, large plaza for events, seating terraces, accessible pathways, and landscape improvements. Many cultural elements have been embedded throughout with Lushootseed language etching of “river” walk, tiled surfaces, large colored letters spelling out South Park, Indigenous plantings, story rock and different cultural paving patterns. 

“The opening of the state-of-the-art South Park Plaza is exciting news for this vibrant neighborhood, giving neighbors a new multi-generational space to gather, play, and forge stronger connections,” said Mayor Harrell. “I’m pleased that the park incorporates the Lushootseed language and Indigenous plantings, uplifting the historical significance of this neighborhood to our city’s Indigenous communities. I’m grateful for the advocacy and collaboration with the community over the years to complete this park and look forward to the cultural celebrations and neighborhood gatherings that it will host for years to come.” 

“This new park clearly demonstrates Seattle Parks and Recreation values with an emphasis on Vibrant Community,” said AP Diaz, Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent.  “We worked with the community to include multi-cultural elements throughout the park including a large “South Park” sign made up of colorful 6ft metal letters, multi-colored tile installations, and Indigenous plantings which all demonstrate the strong diverse community in the neighborhood.  It is going to be a great park and I’m looking forward to the opening celebration.” 

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