Cromwell Park construction update and work parties

By Maureen Colaizzi, ASLA
Park and Recreation Project Coordinator

City of Shoreline

Volunteer Work Parties Set for Saturday, February 20 and Saturday, March 6
Join the City of Shoreline, Meridian Park Neighborhood Association, Richmond Little League and Hillwood Soccer on February 20 and March 6 from 9 am - 1pm for a native planting work party at the two existing wetlands in the 
park. The work parties will be led by EarthCorps, a nonprofit organization that specializes in leading native planting projects. Volunteers can park at the Park and Ride lot at the the Korean Zion Presbyterian Church, 17920 Meridian Ave N and walk to the park entrance along 179th St. Please dress for comfort and expect wet weather and a muddy site. Tools and gloves will be provided. Sign up now or call or email Chris LaPointe, Earthcorps Volunteer Program Manager at 206-322-9296, ext. 217,

Construction Update

Cromwell Park Construction continues. This month there will be big changes at the park. The backstop and the dug outs for the baseball diamond are now complete. The baseball field has been graded and irrigation installed. The storm water retention pond and created wetland areas have been graded and planted with native vegetation. Beds have been planted and trees have been installed. Pathways have been graded and prepared for paving. Concrete pads for the stage at the amphitheatre, benches, picnic tables and trash receptacles have been poured. The stage, benches and picnic tables will be installed. Asphalt pathways will be paved. The concrete pad for the restroom should be underway. 

This spring the field, grassy knoll, and a lawn amphitheatre will be seeded. The basketball court, restroom and play equipment will be installed later this spring. The lawn and field areas will remain closed until well the grass is established; however, a dedication is planned this summer. 

Photos by Steven H. Robinson for the ShorelineAreaNews