Preliminary Final Design Concept

We are excited to share the preliminary final design concept for the new Northeast Renton Park. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the initial park concept alternatives at in-person events and gatherings, in writing, through surveys, and on this project website! Your comments were critical in helping us understand how this new park should feel, function, and look. We've included a summary of some of those responses in this latest update as well.

Please review the preliminary final design concept below and share your thoughts through feedback or by taking the survey. The comment period will remain open until June 25th, following which we will work to finalize the design for incorporation into the park master plan.

Trail Sections

The images below show illustrative cross-sections corresponding to the preliminary final design concept. The "Wetland Section" depicts various trail types weaving through and around wet areas of the site, providing opportunities to appreciate the natural setting. The "Upland Active Area Section" depicts a play area bound by an unprogrammed lawn/open space area. The "Forested Ravine Section" depicts a trail following an existing bench along the steep slope and connecting to a boardwalk overlooking May Creek and it's floodplain.

Precedent Examples

The images below provide examples of features being contemplated for the new Northeast Renton Park inclusive of play features, signage and wayfinding, trails and pathways, gathering areas, and other park amenities. See anything you like or dislike? Feel free to share your thoughts.

Engagement Summary

Over 100 individuals participated in an online survey, and/or provided written feedback in response to the previously developed design concept alternatives. The general theme we've consistently heard is that, while certain traditional park amenities should be included in this new park (such as play structure, zipline, sand pit, gathering areas, etc.), we should equally aim to provide trail access and carefully balance opportunities for active recreation with passive enjoyment of the surrounding natural areas. We've also heard that an off-leash area is desirable.

The chart below illustrates how individuals responding in-person and online felt about the two previously presented design concept alternatives and what amenities should be included in the final design. It became apparent that trails and opportunities to appreciate the natural setting are strongly preferred by the community, but that some traditional park elements, such as gathering areas, lawn areas, shelters, interpretive signage, public art, and play areas should be included in the final design.

We provided a poll for individuals and heard additional feedback in writing that a small off-leash dog area is a desirable amenity for the future park.