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6532 Phinney Ave N Seattle WA 98103 (206) 783-2244 |
Phinney Center Opening Hours Mon-Fri 9am-10pm Sat 9am-3pm |
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Heart of Phinney Park
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Current Sculpture Featured In The Park |
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Seed Fountain 4 Please contact Pamela Jaynes for more information |
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| History In 1999 neighborhood residents had a vision of a new community green space that would eliminate an unsightly traffic island and serve as a welcoming gateway to the neighborhood. Thanks to support from the Neighborhood Matching Fund, Seattle's Transportation Department, Starbucks Coffee and Red Mill Burgers, that vision became the Heart of Phinney Park, a small but lushly-planted green oasis that straddles both sides of Phinney/Greenwood Avenue at 67th Street. The east half of the park, which was completed in 2001, includes traffic modifications, plantings and a pleasant seating area at the base of the historic air raid tower. This portion of the park was designed by Daniel Winterbottom. In 2003 the west portion of the park was developed, which includes two seating areas and a pedestal designed to feature sculptural displays. Both phases included traffic safety improvements. The basic construction and planting was based on a design by Melanie Mills. |
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| The Plants We are working on a guide to the plants in Heart of Phinney Park. If you are interested in learning about the plants and whether they might thrive in your own garden, we will try to get that information for you. |
The Tower
The air raid tower was constructed in 1954 during the height of the cold war. Plans are currently underway to restore the tower to its original condition and provide an interpretive exhibit at its base.
Art
Temporary art installations at Heart of Phinney Park are coordinated by Pamela Jaynes, PNA Arts Coordinator.
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