It may technically be in Magnolia, but Smith Cove Park is so close to Queen Anne, and so visible to many on the western slope, that Queen Anne residents should have a vested interest in its future.

You can impact that very future by attending a Seattle Parks and Recreation public meeting to discuss improvements to Smith Cove Park this Thursday, October 6th from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center, 3801 Discovery Park Blvd.

At the meeting, residents can learn about the project, meet the design team, and provide feedback and input on the design of the waterfront park. The project develops the recently acquired 4.9 acre waterfront property and makes improvements to the existing playfield at Smith Cove Park.

An expanded Smith Cove Park will provide recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities, increase environmental-sensitivity, and make the park inviting and usable for more people. Proposed improvements include:

Athletic sport (field play) 

Medium to large events (fairs, social club events)

Playing sand volleyball

Safe connections for pedestrians, bikes, and vehicles

Parking 

Restrooms

Small gatherings (picnics) 

Wildlife watching 

Running 

Trail walking 

Biking 

Children’s play 

Kayaking and craft boating

Seattle residents have been enjoying the natural area just west of Pier 91 at the base of Magnolia for years. You can learn more about Smith Cove’s history from 1850 to present day at the meeting, and help shape it’s future going forward.