Seattle Works

PROJECT DETAILS FOR JUST IN TIME - DISCOVERY PARK

Depending on when you sign up, you will likely receive an email from Seattle Works with this information. Just in case - here's what you need to know!

What do expect
The event will take place rain or shine so please come prepared for the weather... hopefully we'll end up needing sunscreen! We suggest that volunteers dress in layers of older clothes that include long pants, long sleeve shirt and a jacket. Durable footwear such as work boots, hiking boots or running shoes are recommended. Project hosts will provide any necessary tools. If you have your own work gloves, it's recommended you bring them.

We strongly encourage that you and your team find ways to carpool or take public transportation to Saturday's events. Projects will start promptly at noon and end at 3:30pm. Water and some Clif Bars will be available at the project site, but please come having eaten breakfast or lunch and bring a refillable water bottle. Food, drinks and music will follow at the Seattle Works Day AfterParty at Seattle Center. Make sure to bring your ID if you plan on having drinks! (we do have to card...)

Project overview
As the largest city park in Seattle, Discovery Park provides an open, quiet space away from the stress and activity of the city, a sanctuary for wildlife, as well as an outdoor classroom for people to learn about the natural world. They recently removed a large cold war era building and its associated roads and utilities. Over 3,000 native plants were planted in the area. Due to budget constrains the plants were not mulched with wood chips. Without the mulch to retain moisture, a slow release of nutrients and suppression of weeds these natives will perish.

Minors ages 8 and up are welcome at this project with direct parental supervision.

Directions
Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center, South Parking Lot.

We will meet everyone at the north end of the parking lot.

Heading North on I-5: Take the Mercer Street exit. Go right at first stoplight. At next set of stoplights go left. Stay in far right lane that merges onto Westlake Avenue N. Follow Westlake until you reach Nickerson St. Go straight on Nickerson St. towards Seattle Pacific University. Stay in left lane and follow the sign to Ballard Bridge/Emerson Street. At 3 way stop take a left onto a ½ circle viaduct. At next stop sign take a left and follow Emerson until you come to a 4 way flashing stop. Take a right onto W. Gilman. That is an arterial that becomes W. Government Way. Follow until you come to the east entrance of the Park at the intersection of West Government Way and 36th Ave. Turn left on to 36th Ave and follow it to the top of the hill at a 4 way stop. Take a right at the 4 way stop on to Emerson. Follow Emerson to the next stop sign - just past the stop sign is the south entrance of Discovery Park. Turn right into the park follow the road for a block and a half to the South Parking Lot.

Heading South on I-5: Take the 45th Street Exit and head west (right). Follow 45th going west and stay to the right. 45th becomes 46th Avenue North. Follow 46th until it becomes Market Street. Continue on Market until you reach 15th Avenue NW. Go left on 15th Avenue NW, following it over the Ballard Bridge. Take the first right after the bridge onto Emerson Street. Take a right onto W. Gilman at the 4 way flashing light. That becomes W. Government Way. Follow until you come to the East entrance of the Park at the intersection of West Government Way and 36th Ave. Turn left on to 36th Ave and follow it to the top of the hill at a 4 way stop. Take a right at the 4 way stop on to Emerson. Follow Emerson to the next stop sign – just past the stop sign is the south entrance of Discovery Park. Turn right into the park follow the road for a block and a half to the South Parking Lot.. The Environmental Learning Center is the first left.

Heading North on Hwy 99: Follow 99 to the Western Avenue exit. Head north on Western to Elliott. Elliott becomes 15th Avenue W. Follow 15th to the Dravus Street exit. At stoplight take a left onto Dravus. Take a right onto 20th Avenue W. Follow this arterial. The name changes a couple of times and eventually becomes W. Government Way. Follow until you come to the East entrance of the Park at the intersection of West Government Way and 36th Ave. Turn left on to 36th Ave and follow it to the top of the hill at a 4 way stop. Take a right at the 4 way stop on to Emerson. Follow Emerson to the next stop sign – just past the stop sign is the south entrance of Discovery Park. Turn right into the park follow the road for a block and a half to the South Parking Lot.

From Downtown Seattle: Go west on Denny Way to Elliott and follow directions same as for Highway 99.

From Ballard: Follow direction from 15th Avenue NW to Ballard Bridge.

Public Transportation
In addition to bike racks the Bus Route #19 and #24 serve the South Parking Lot.

Thanks and have a great day!