Update to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board (January 2026)

On January 22, 2026, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board received a presentation from City staff on the history of light rail station subarea planning work done to date and the purpose of the update.

You can read the staff memo here: Staff Memo - Light Rail Subarea Plans (External Link).

You can watch the video of the meeting here: Video - Light Rail Subarea Plans (External Link).

The presentation was similar to that given to the Planning Commission on December 4, 2025, except more information about parks was included.

Both subarea plans contain policies for Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Both plans include a policy to acquire additional park space in the station areas. The City is concentrating on land acquisition to expand Twin Ponds Park in the 148th Street Station Area and Rotary Park in the 185th Street Station Area.

  • The City acquired two (2) parcels touching Twin Ponds Park in 2023 and 2024, totaling 14,770 sq. ft. or 0.33 acres, and are considering purchasing additional parcels.
  • The City acquired two (parcels) touching Paramount Park Open Space in 2020 and 2022 totaling 15,274 sq. ft. or 0.35 acres.
  • Four (4) parcels near Rotary Park have been acquired since 2021, totaling 1.16 acres. Seattle City Light properties, that total around 3.2 acres in size, are in the same area and could potentially be part of the future Rotary Park.
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