After months of construction, improvements are complete and Richmond Beach Saltwater Park is open.
Final touches are being made to the art features, trellis and landscaping in preparation for a dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the newly created terrace south of the caretakers house at 2021 NW 190th St.
The project has improved the park entrance and road, pedestrian sidewalks, stairs, trails and slope stability. The park now boasts a new beach wash-down area, an overlook parking area across from the caretaker’s residence, a terrace activity area with parking just south of the caretaker’s residence, picnic area and gathering space, new entry, way-finding and interpretive educational signs and a public art piece.
The 1 Percent for the Arts program is funding installation of Reflex Solaris, a public art piece by Laura Haddad and Tom Drugan. It includes an interactive concrete and steel sundial in the central activity area and five steel reflectors that will cast images of the surrounding environment. Standing on the sundial at designated spots, one can look east at the hillside to see the steel reflectors along true north, winter and summer solstice and fall and spring equinox lines. Habitat restoration, a goal of Shoreline’s Master Plan, continues with the completion of the Vegetation Management Plan. Community leaders are still needed to spearhead the Friends of Saltwater Park group to help maintain the restored areas of the park throughout the year. Individuals who are interested in being a member should contact Maureen Colaizzi at mcolaizzi@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2603.
For more information about the park and its improvements, visit the Saltwater Park Improvements project page or contact the city’s Capital Projects Manager Dave Buchan at dbuchan@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2475.
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