By Devin Chicras
At August’s epic Skyway Park Takeover, we found out what happens when 500 neighbors run wild across 23 acres full of free food, ice cream, sports and activities, live entertainment, and a furry human-sized otter. Thank you to all of our friends who made this day special.
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by Devin Chicras
We’re taking over Skyway Park and EVERYTHING IS FREE! Try out a variety of sports and activities, create the perfect picnic with food, drinks, and ice cream, dance to our live DJ or wacky brass band, scoop up giveaways and resources at our vendor alley, and keep an eye out for surprise guests.
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We’re taking over Skyway Park and EVERYTHING IS FREE! Try out a variety of sports and activities, create the perfect picnic with food, drinks, and ice cream, dance to our live DJ or wacky brass band, scoop up giveaways and resources at our vendor alley, and keep an eye out for surprise guests.
While Skyway Outdoor Cinema may be on hold for 2023 (due to Skyway Resource Center construction), we’re not slowing down with the fun.
Absolutely everyone of all ages, abilities, and interests will find something to do – even if it’s just checking out the newly renovated park, newly paved trail, and brand new playground.
Thank you to King County Parks for partnering with us on this exciting event!
Some highlights to look forward to:
We highly encourage you to walk, bike, or roll to the park if you’re able! But there are many other ways to get to Skyway Park as well:
A. WEST SIDE: The RESERVED main parking lot off of S 120th Pl is managed by parking attendants and is reserved for those with accessibility needs and event vendors.
B. NORTH SIDE: General parking is available in the Roman Casino lot off of Renton Ave S, you can access the park through the bridge entrance (72nd Ave S) or a gate in the back of the parking lot that will be open.
C. EAST SIDE: Those who park along Renton Ave S and those on foot may choose to use the power line hill entrance off of Renton Ave S across from 75th Ave S. Please note that this is a bit of a steep climb.
D. SOUTH SIDE: Those parking along S 125th St or joining on foot may choose to use the paved path next to the tennis courts close to 70th Ave S.
Remember, all youth 18 and under ride free on transit anywhere in the region! Check out the follow ways King County Metro can help you get to the park (and come meet their team at the event and grab some neat Metro swag).
Contact coordinator Kahdijah Jackson if you’re interested in using Metro’s Skyway Community Van to get to Skyway Park! Rides are being organized now, and volunteer drivers are always needed if you’re interested.
Jordan Hoover, Community Engagement Planner at King County Metro, presents the new Metro Flex app on Zoom at our Spring 2023 State of the Hill community quarterly meeting.
Metro Flex is your on-demand neighborhood transit service. With one simple app—and just a few taps—you can ride anywhere in the service area, all for the same cost as a bus trip. Metro Flex is convenient, fast, affordable transit at your fingertips. Metro Flex replaces Community Ride, Ride Pingo to Transit, and Via to Transit. Learn more about Metro Flex from our Spring 2023 State of the Hill community quarterly meeting.
If you require a wheelchair accessible vehicle, need other mobility assistance, or have trouble walking short distances, please indicate all needs within your Metro Flex profile. If you book rides over the phone, tell the customer service agent about your ride support needs as well.
Use King County Metro’s Trip Planner to plan your route! Take the 106 up Renton Avenue South and get off at the 74th Ave S stop to walk through the 72nd Ave S entrance to the park, near the Roman Casino parking lot and Peter Tran Auto Repair.
Want to help make this event extra special? Sign up to volunteer!
Skyway Park just got a lot bigger! With the addition of several new properties along the power lines on either side of the park comes a rare opportunity to help design those spaces.
Meet up with David Kimmett from King County Parks at the new Skyway Park playground on Wednesday, June 28 at 6 p.m. for a walking tour and share your ideas!
Have questions, or can’t make it to the event and want to share your thoughts? Contact David at [email protected] or (206) 477-4573.
Skyway Water & Sewer District (as a member of Cascade Water Alliance) is excited to offer an opportunity for residents to join a walking tour at Skyway Park on June from 10–11 a.m.
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Skyway Park is located in the West Hill community, an unincorporated urban area on Lake Washington. There are three wetlands in the park that function as the headwaters of Taylor Creek a salmon-bearing stream that passes through Seattle’s Deadhorse Canyon and enters Lake Washington. Skyway Park is 23 acres and has baseball fields an informal football/soccer field a playground basketball and tennis courts.
The site address takes you to a house near the park entrance. Meeting location is near the covered picnic shelter – keep an eye out for the King County Volunteer signs.
(206) 477-6101 (Lina Rose, Volunteer Program Manager)
parksvolunteer@kingcounty.gov
Come celebrate the opening of Skyway Park’s brand new multi-sport court brought to you by One Roof Foundation and the Seattle Kraken. Come see the new artwork, learn how to play street hockey, meet Buoy the troll, enjoy food from Salima Specialties, and take part in exciting raffles!
There will also be a free street hockey clinic for youth ages 5-12. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. First 75 kids to pre-register get an NHL street hockey kit, Kraken t-shirt, and Kraken water bottle!
by Devin Chicras
Here’s an ICYMI (“in case you missed it”) roundup of news from and impacting Skyway-West Hill in 2022!
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By Devin Chicras
After a couple years of pivoting to virtual everything, we finally busted through the screens and celebrated the return of our annual traditions in 2022.
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Come join King County Parks and West Hill Action Mob for a day stewarding and restoring Skyway Park.
Skyway Park is located in the West Hill community, an unincorporated urban area on Lake Washington. There are three wetlands in the park that function as the headwaters of Taylor Creek a salmon-bearing stream that passes through Seattle’s Deadhorse Canyon and enters Lake Washington. Skyway Park is 23 acres and has baseball fields an informal football/soccer field a playground basketball and tennis courts.
The site address takes you to a house near the park entrance. Meeting location is near the covered picnic shelter – keep an eye out for the King County Volunteer signs.
(206) 477-6101 (Lina Rose, Volunteer Program Manager)
parksvolunteer@kingcounty.gov
by Fin Hardy and Devin Chicras
In lieu of our live Zoom Quarterly Meeting in July, we have tried something a little different. Read on to learn about reports on community services, updates, and upcoming events from community partners!
We hope this will blog post will provide Skyway-West Hill residents with timely access to information, but reduce the load on volunteer board members over the summer. We plan to return to our typical Quarterly Meeting in the fall!
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by Devin Chicras
West Hill Community Association’s Spring 2022 Community Quarterly Meeting touched on Skyway Park improvements, new transit options, new faces and events, sewer pipe replacements, and more on April 19. Watch the full video below, or read on for highlights.
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by Devin Chicras
2021 was a year of getting things done in the face of great challenges. It was a year full of big wins on the path to collaboratively building a more equitable, informed, engaged, and vibrant Skyway-West Hill community. Here’s a recap of some of the things we got to do this year, with your support.
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by Devin Chicras
After a long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve reactivated our volunteer program – the West Hill Action Mob (WHAM) – and offered not one, but two ways to make a visible difference in the Skyway-West Hill community during July 2021.
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by Devin Chicras
Our first community meeting of the decade brought dozens of neighbors together to meet our new King County Councilmember and learn more about the 2020 Census, a new recycling startup, how Skyway Park is expanding, and more!
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