SEATTLE – Victor Steinbrueck Park in Seattle is finally opening after years of construction and delays.
City officials say the park at 2001 Western Avenue will be fully opened by the end of the month. Planning for improvements started all the way back in 2015, followed by a five-year design phase and nearly two years of construction.
Seattle Parks and Recreation started the project with a goal of improving public safety at the northern end of Pike Place Market in the following ways:
- Improving sight lines into the park.
- Renovating seating.
- Renovating the former children’s play area.
- Improving and expanding lighting.
- Upgrading landscaping.
The totem poles were temporarily removed and transported off-site for storage during construction. The poles will be reinstalled at the park, but significant work will be needed before they can be reinstalled, according to the city.
SPR is working with a conservator and will soon have more details on the restoration and its timing at a later date.…