Entering the water or launching boats from the park is prohibited smc 18. State parks releases list of parks to reopen may 5 for local day use only read on. How to clean your fuel tank in 7 simple steps, and why it. Pse and the city of seattle are the two responsible parties for the ongoing cleanup of gas works park. The comment period will last from march 20 april 18, 2017. The park today is an important part of seattles historic fabric and is on the national register of historic places. Gas works park seattle, washington i love this photo so much, another one from while i was on a ride the duck on lake union. The awardwinning free app that helps you find the cheapest and closest parking around. Parts of gas works park will close temporarily parkways. Parks also plans to cleanup the toxic sediment in the water near the park in 2017. From the early 1900s until 1956, a manufactured gas plant and tar refinery occupied the site on the shore of lake union.
How a groundbreaking cleanup transformed a former gas plantand created one of. Gas works park play area renovation and cleanup wallyhood. Gas works park seattle, washington late day sun just below the ridge line at the park. At issue is arsenic in the groundwater under the play area on the east edge of the park, which is likely the result of leaks and spills harking back to the days when gas works was actually a gas works. Use the citizen information service to search for information related to your address. Gas works park showed that sometimes a clean slate isnt as interesting as a dirty one and that history can be fun to climb on. Orland parks spring clean up is a great service for residents wanting to dispose of durable. Mayor coming to wallingford for the find it fix it walk on march 14th. Remediation of contaminated sites university of idaho. And when the last float rolls into gas works, the celebration continues.
Formerly a refinery in which coal and oil were turned into gas, gas works park is easily the strangest park in seattle, and may rank among the strangest in the world. How a groundbreaking cleanup transformed a former gas plantand created one of seattles most beloved parks. Large park with great views of the seattle skyline. Special park features include a sundial, and a beautiful view of seattle.
Gas works park rises above the north shore of lake union, a vaulted rampart of rusted towers and pipelines that serve as a testament to a bygone industrial age once a productive gasification. New playground open at seattles gas works park parentmap. Toxic pollution that remained decades after the old industrial site was made into a park in 1975 prompted cleanup plans to be taken up in 2017. Kite flyers, picnickers, and ultimate players treasure seattles gas works park, whose famous towers and pipes were once part of a coal.
If you think about it, thousands of gallons of gas go through your tank every year. Gas works park has a play area with a large play barn, and big hill popular for flying kites. After 50 years of operation, the seattle gas light companys gasification plant began its conversion into one of the most iconic, quirkiest public parks in the country in 1956. Cleaning your gas tank from time to time is an important. The iconic plant at gas works park was once the primary source of. Wttw chicago and pbs present a new threepart television and web series, 10 that changed america. The site of gas works park is the former home of the seattle gas companys manufactured gas plant. Fremont solstice power to the peope festival at gas works park. The mission of the department of ecology is to protect, preserve, and enhance washington s environment. Hiking project is part of the rei coop family, where a life outdoors is a life well lived. Our own gas works park is the sole survivor of 1400 gasification plants in the united states alone. Gas works park map king county, washington mapcarta. Gas works park is a unique park, a 20 acre point on lake.
The city and pse have a consent decree with the state. Back in august, the city released a draft plan for the cleanup of gas works park. This park was interesting, and the old gas works equipment was cool. The gas works was thereafter understandably considered an eyesore and an environmental menace. The park is large and hilly and located in a residential area. About 1,000 volunteers showed up at thursdays community cleanup effort at gas works park, and still more to a smaller effort in lake union park. The 1971 master plan called for cleaning and greening the park through biophytoremediation. Seattle, washington hart crowser provided environmental technical and engineering support for investigation and cleanup of former manufactured gas plant site. The gas works park play area is now open weekdays and weekends as of oct. Beacon food forest danny woo international district community garden interbay ppatch marra farm picardo farm. Day or night, gas works park is a great place to enjoy seattle.
Gas works park marina washington state parks and recreation. Status update on gas works park submit comments and. The proposed modification is to expand the site boundaries to include gas works park, ar shore sediments. Access to lake union is restricted at gas works park, as the lake sediment contains hazardous substances. Ever wonder why seattle has a park called gas works park. Ecology is announcing a public comment period for documents associated with the cleanup of the gas works park site in seattle. As reported last year on wallyhood, seattle parks and recreation will be renovating the play area. Reserve your guaranteed gas works park parking in seattle. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy food vendors, live entertainment and. July 5th cleanup at gas works park the seattle times. On the north end of lake union, youll find what may be the most unique park in the area. Pollution tests to close parts of gas works park the. Word got around fast about the new playground at seattles gas works park.
The story behind gas works park pan pacific seattle. Gas works park is a park in king county and has an elevation of 30 feet. The park forms a peninsula on the north shore of lake union. The washington department of ecology conducted several environmental cleanups in the park between 2000 and 2006. The city of seattle redeveloped the site into a park. Check out my channel for similar videos of locations throughout the seattle area. Draft plan released for gas works cleanup wallyhood.
Gas works park events and concerts in seattle gas works. The park was added to the national register of historic places on january 2, 20, more than a decade after being nominated. Gas works park seattle, washington sailing on lake union. The best breaking news, stories, and events from the patch network of local news sites. The day after it opened, droves of kids turned out to give the brandnew play structures a.
It takes a bit to get out of downtown, but its worth the drive if you have time. Gas works park is perhaps seattles most iconic and. Gas works park seattle 2020 what to know before you go. Were partnering with the stay happy collective for this years celebration at gas works park. Gas works park tells a story of seattle and its people. As natural gas imported from canada became commonplace, the market for manufactured gas dried up and the plant was closed richard 1983. A massive environmental cleanup transformed the plot into grassy hills and bike paths, anchored by the refinery towers, which are brown with rust and covered with graffiti. Picturesque views of the city skyline and famous space needle abound, rolling grass hills give plenty of space for setting out a picnic, watching the sunset, the water planes landing and taking off, or sailboats floating by, and enjoying the city lights slowly lighting up the sky. Gas companies operated a plant that converted coal and oil. The photos and text excerpted below provide a brief history of one of haags best know public works, the rehabilitation of gas works park in seattle.
Gas works park seattle, usa attractions lonely planet. Hill was in preparation for an inwater cleanup of contaminated sediment. Its inevitable that some debris and sediment will end up in the tank, and rust will most likely develop as well. Gas works park remedial investigationfeasibility study. As part of the process, most of gas works park was covered with a protective barrier. Gas works park parking parking near gas works park. The scope of this project brings the play area into compliance with current play area safety standards and guideline efforts of the american.
Gas works park path hiking trail, seattle, washington. The old plant metal silos and pipes are still standing and fenced off which gives the park an interesting vibe. Seattle is home to one of the few industrial reclamation parks in the world. Gas works park outdoor activities begin at bothell. Our designated pickup and dropoff zone will be near the parkwell get you to and from the festivities with ease. Gas works park is a 20acre park located at 2101 north northlake way.
Save time, save money, and keep your vehicle safe by reserving your spot with spothero today. Police the shooting happened early friday morning at the iconic park in the wallingford neighborhood. The park uplands underwent environmental cleanup actions in 20002001, 2005 and 2012. Seattles gas works park about to undergo toxic cleanup. Gas works park facilities were constructed in 1974 and opened in 1975, making them over 40 years in age and in need of repair and improvement. Public comment notice pse and the ity will begin operations of a treatment and monitoring system investigations have shown that soil and groundwater are contaminated with arsenic in the eastern portion of the park. The city is committed to providing accessible and age friendly services and programs for everyone, regardless of age or ability. One of the main causes of fuel pump and fuel filter failure has to do with the gas tank. It is surrounded by the lake to the east, south and west. Hosted by geoffrey baer, this series will recount the stories of 40 of americas manmade wonders. Portions of gas works park will be closed on weekdays starting next week so city crews can investigate the extent of underground pollution left over from decades of.
From 1906 to 1956, the plant manufactured gas from coal and oil. Ecology oversees work at gas works park to ensure previous cleanups continue to protect human health and the environment and are consistent with the existing legal agreements between ecology, parks and pse. Gas works park is a beautiful way to remember a toxic past. As reported last year on wallyhood, seattle parks and recreation will be renovating the play area on the east edge of gas works park this year. Parts of gas works park will close temporarily september 21, 2010 by ligonj portions of seattles gas works park and parking lot will be closed to the public for several weeks starting sept. Were thrilled to be the official rideshare partner of seattle cancer care alliance scca seafair summer 4th at gas works park the place to be for independence day celebrations. We stumbled upon gas works park while visiting seattle and scouting out potential rental units.
Scroll to the bottom of this post to learn about upcoming opportunities to meet richard haag and author thaisa way. Jul 4 2019 seafair summer july 4 fireworks seattle, wa patch. A virtual tour of gas works park located on lake union, just north of downtown seattle. As part of that work, puget sound energy will be installing pipes and monitoring wells as part of the ongoing contamination cleanup effort. Gas works park renovations playground, comfort station and.
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