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SUMMARY:Mount Baker Park and Boulevard Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mount Baker Park and Boulevard were built in 1908-9 by the Hunter Improvement Company as part of the ‘Mount Baker Park’ residential subdivision. In their 1903 plan\, John Charles Olmsted recommended setting aside the ravine (Mt Baker Park) as a park with a parkway (now Lake Park Drive connecting to Mount Baker Boulevard) as a spur boulevard from Lake Washington Boulevard that would extend to Beacon Hill. \nSpace is limited and advanced registration is required. Please link here for additional information and to reserve your spot beginning August 1. \nWalking Tour Details: \n\nMeet at Mount Baker Beach\, 2521 Lake Park Drive South. Parking lot is on Lake Washington Blvd.\nDistance: 2.25 miles. This walk includes some uphill and downhill.\nTwo stairways are on the walk\, one with 100 steps upward and one with 60 steps downward.\nTour takes place rain or shine; dress for the weather\, bring sunscreen and a water bottle.\n\nPlease contact tours@seattleolmsted.org if you have any questions or need additional information.
URL:https://seattleolmsted.org/event/mt-baker-park-and-boulevard-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Mount Baker Beach Seattle
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Free Event,Walking Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks":MAILTO:tours@seattleolmsted.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T190857Z
UID:3533-1725703200-1725710400@seattleolmsted.org
SUMMARY:University of Washington Campus Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join UW Botanic Gardens and the Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks on the final walking tour of Seattle’s Olmsted Brothers historic design legacy this summer! \nRelocated from downtown northward to larger\, less-developed acreage in 1895\, the University of Washington consisted of just six buildings when the Olmsted Brothers firm prepared a general campus plan in 1903. John Charles Olmsted returned in 1906 to design the grounds for the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE)\, which attracted over three million people to Seattle (population 240\,000) that year. Olmsted incorporated the campus into the overall city park system and encouraged the university’s regents to reserve part of the campus for public park uses. Today it is an important element of the city’s open space infrastructure. \nCreating an elaborate park system was probably the furthest thought from their minds when the Denny party arrived at Alki Point on November 13\, 1851. All they could see through the rain were trees\, more trees\, and water. Building a home was far more important than building a place to play. And yet\, just 33 years later Seattle had its first park and\, 20 years after that\, the city had a comprehensive plan for major parks and parkways that would rival any found in the United States. \nRegistration is limited\, please purchase tickets through UWBG here!
URL:https://seattleolmsted.org/event/university-of-washington-campus-walking-tour/
LOCATION:University of Washington\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Washington Botanic Gardens":MAILTO:uwbgeduc@uw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T120000
DTSTAMP:20240507T191252Z
CREATED:20240424T191945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T191252Z
UID:3527-1724493600-1724500800@seattleolmsted.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Park Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join UW Botanic Gardens and the Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks on a walking tour of Seattle’s Olmsted Brothers parks and parkways this summer! \nVolunteer Park is often referred to as the crown jewel of Seattle’s Olmsted park and boulevard system\, as its most complete and best-preserved Olmsted-designed landscape. Land purchased in 1876 was originally used as a cemetery\, but in their 1903 report to the Seattle Board of Park Commissioners\, the Olmsted Brothers proposed extensive improvements to the earlier park design by Parks Superintendent E.O. Schwagerl. Design drawings\, developed from 1904 to 1910\, incorporated the city water system facilities and guided the development of a pastoral landscape complemented by more formal garden beds along the ridge the park. \nCreating an elaborate park system was probably the furthest thought from their minds when the Denny party arrived at Alki Point on November 13\, 1851. All they could see through the rain were trees\, more trees\, and water. Building a home was far more important than building a place to play. And yet\, just 33 years later Seattle had its first park and\, 20 years after that\, the city had a comprehensive plan for major parks and parkways that would rival any found in the United States. \nSpace is limited\, please purchase tickets from UWBG here!
URL:https://seattleolmsted.org/event/volunteer-park-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Volunteer Park\, 1247 15th Ave. E\, Seattle\, 98112
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Washington Botanic Gardens":MAILTO:uwbgeduc@uw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T123000
DTSTAMP:20240612T135310Z
CREATED:20240424T192001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T135310Z
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SUMMARY:Washington Park Arboretum Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join UW Botanic Gardens and the Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks at Washington Park Arboretum for walking tours of Seattle’s Olmsted Brothers parks and parkways this summer! \nThe city first acquired Washington Park from the Puget Mill Company in 1900. By 1904\, the city hired the Olmsted Brothers firm to prepare drawings for a roadway alignment through the park. Plans for how a “pleasure drive” would connect Lake Washington Boulevard to the university campus through Washington Park evolved quickly over the next several months. \nThe Olmsted Brothers firm would not address Washington Park design again until the 1930’s\, when James Dawson was hired to provide a master plan for creating an arboretum within the park. Features of the Olmsted Brothers’ plans that are most evident today include Lake Washington Boulevard\, Azalea Way\, the Stone Cottage and Stone Overlook\, and the pond in the Japanese Garden. \nSpace for this tour is limited\, please purchase tickets from UWBG here!
URL:https://seattleolmsted.org/event/washington-park-arboretum-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Washington Park Arboretum\, 2300 Arboretum Drive East\, Seattle\, 98112
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Washington Botanic Gardens":MAILTO:uwbgeduc@uw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T123000
DTSTAMP:20240507T192507Z
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UID:3511-1716631200-1716640200@seattleolmsted.org
SUMMARY:Jefferson Park Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:John Charles Olmsted visited the large tract of city-owned land on Beacon Hill (now Jefferson Park) in 1903 when he toured the city to develop his city-wide system of parks and boulevards. In the 1903 report\, Olmsted recommended ways the city could develop the eastern section into ball fields\, walkways\, and pleasure drives. \nOriginally purchased by the city as a cemetery and reservoir site (fed by the water mains on the “pipeline road\,” later Beacon Avenue)\, the land parcels were acquired by the Parks Department through a series of transactions beginning in 1909. \nIn 1912\, Olmsted developed a preliminary plan that included a golf course east of Beacon Avenue\, ballfields\, a playground\, a running track\, and a shelter on the west side. Beacon Avenue also became part of the boulevard system\, connecting to Cheasty Boulevard. \nThough the Olmsted Brothers’ plan would not be implemented in its entirety\, it would inform the park’s redevelopment\, which began in 2001. \nThis free tour requires advance registration on Eventbrite\, reserve your spot today!! \nTour details:\n– This loop tour is approximately 1.5 miles long.\n– Meet at Jefferson Park Community Center\, 3801 Beacon Ave S\, Seattle\, WA 98108\, promptly at 10 a.m.\n– Bus 36 and 48 and the 1-line light rail will get you near Jefferson Park.\n– Free parking is available on the east side of the community center. \nPlease email tours@seattleolmsted.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://seattleolmsted.org/event/jefferson-park-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Jefferson Park\, 3801 Beacon Ave. South\, Seattle\, 98108
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Free Event,Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks":MAILTO:tours@seattleolmsted.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T200000
DTSTAMP:20231109T201831Z
CREATED:20231109T201830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T201831Z
UID:3241-1701972000-1701979200@seattleolmsted.org
SUMMARY:Holiday in Volunteer Park
DESCRIPTION:Fun free\, festival of lights! \nWalk the pathways of Volunteer Park lit by over 600 glowing luminarias. With music from the Northwest African American Museum’s African American Cultural Ensemble\, the Beaconettes\, and Strum: Seattle’s Totally Relaxed Ukulele Musicians from 6-8 pm. \nEnjoy free cookies and cocoa courtesy of Aegis Living on Madison. Kids craft booth and the Volunteer Park Conservatory will also be open with the holiday train.
URL:https://seattleolmsted.org/event/holiday-in-volunteer-park/
LOCATION:Volunteer Park\, 1247 15th Ave. E\, Seattle\, 98112
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vounteer Park Trust":MAILTO:info@volunteerparktrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231008T140000
DTSTAMP:20230927T182644Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Pet Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Halloween Pet Parade in Volunteer Park! \n11:00 AM to 2:00 PM\n— Emcee:  Matt Smith\n— Parade Leader:  8-Bit Brass Band \n11:00 AM — Gather at the stage for the Pet Parade! \n11:00 AM to 12:30 PM — Register Your Pet for the Costume Competition at the Stage Area\n \n12:00 PM —  Speakers on the Stage \n12:30 PM to 1:30 PM — Costume Competition on the Stage \n• Each winner receives a pet-related gift basket!\n• Prizes offered in 5 categories:\n○ Best Pet/Owner Combo\n○ Most Creative\n○ Spookiest Pet\n○ Best Personality \n1:45 PM — Costume Competition Winners announced \nThe Route\nWe’ll parade from the stage located on the lawn in front of the conservatory\, down the concourse around the Water Tower and back to the amphitheater.
URL:https://seattleolmsted.org/event/halloween-pet-parade/
LOCATION:Volunteer Park\, 1247 15th Ave. E\, Seattle\, 98112
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Free Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Vounteer Park Trust":MAILTO:info@volunteerparktrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230924T130000
DTSTAMP:20230916T210832Z
CREATED:20230916T210832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T210832Z
UID:3146-1695549600-1695560400@seattleolmsted.org
SUMMARY:Art Installation Opening: "UNION" by John Grade
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, September 24th for a FREE public event in the Washington Park Arboretum! \nWHERE: Washington Park Arboretum 2300 Arboretum Drive E\, Seattle\, WA 98112 \n\nFall Plant Sale: 10A-2P\, near the Graham Visitors Center\nFree Hop-On/Hop-Off Tram Tours: 10A-1P\nFree Docent led tours: 10A-1P\nFood Trucks (Food for purchase):11A-1P\n\nUnion will be open to the public\, dawn to dusk\, once installed. A map will be available in the Graham Visitors Center.
URL:https://seattleolmsted.org/event/art-installation-opening-union-by-john-grade/
LOCATION:Washington Park Arboretum\, 2300 Arboretum Drive East\, Seattle\, 98112
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Free Event,Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Park Arboretum":MAILTO:info@arboretumfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T120000
DTSTAMP:20230612T211006Z
CREATED:20230612T210844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T211006Z
UID:3025-1692439200-1692446400@seattleolmsted.org
SUMMARY:Hiawatha Park & Playfield Tour
DESCRIPTION:Declared a City of Seattle landmark in 1984\, Hiawatha Park and Playfield was designed by the Olmsted Brothers Firm in 1910. \nIt began a ’new era in public recreation in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest’. At the time\, it was the largest public playfield in Seattle. It included a playground\, athletic field\, tennis and basketball courts\, a running track\, two wading pools\, and landscaped areas along the park borders; the field house was added to the park not long after it opened. Dedicated in 1911\, it retains much of the original Olmsted design to this day. \nTour details: \n\nMeet at the east park entrance at Walnut Avenue SW and SW Forest Street promptly at 10 a.m.\nThe tour lasts approximately 2 hours\, less than 1 mile in length.\nThis tour is free and open to all.\n\nFree registration required\, please link to Eventbrite to register. If you have any questions email tours@seattleolmsted.org.
URL:https://seattleolmsted.org/event/hiawatha-park-playfield-tour/
LOCATION:Hiawatha Playfield\, 2700 California Avenue SW\, Seattle\, 98116
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Free Event,Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks":MAILTO:tours@seattleolmsted.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T203000
DTSTAMP:20230605T214515Z
CREATED:20230605T214515Z
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UID:3007-1689271200-1692304200@seattleolmsted.org
SUMMARY:Summer Series at the Amphitheater 2023
DESCRIPTION:Free Summer Concerts at the Volunteer Park Amphitheater from July 13th to August 17th! \nOver the summer\, Volunteer Park Trust is presenting the Summer Series at the Amphitheater\, hosting six free shows and performances on Thursday evenings\, July 13 to August 17\, from 6:00-8:30 pm. \nCome celebrate with us all summer long! Bring a picnic\, your blanket\, and your friends and family to enjoy the show each Thursday. Food trucks will also be available at every event. \nJuly 13/Picnic in the Park\nKhu.éex’ with Preston Singletary\nShow Brazil! \nJuly 20\nThe Paperboys\nZan Fiskum \nJuly 27\nOuter Orbit\nBrittany Davis \nAugust 3\nKalimba\nLeRoy Bell and His Only Friends \nAugust 10\nMassive Monkees\nDance Church\nNorthwest Tap Connection \nAugust 17\nSara Gazarek\nThomas Marriott \nVolunteering\nInterested in volunteering at the event? Sign up here. \nAdmission\nAdmission to the Summer Series at the Amphitheater is free and open to the public. Free tickets can be reserved here. \nTransportation\nThe Amphitheater in Volunteer Park can be reached by light rail (Capitol Hill Station) and Metro bus routes #10 and #49. Some parking is available in Volunteer Park\, but we encourage use of public transportation.
URL:https://seattleolmsted.org/event/summer-series-at-the-amphitheater-2023/
LOCATION:Volunteer Park\, 1247 15th Ave. E\, Seattle\, 98112
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Free Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Vounteer Park Trust":MAILTO:info@volunteerparktrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T173000
DTSTAMP:20230605T220213Z
CREATED:20230605T220213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T220213Z
UID:3012-1686837600-1695922200@seattleolmsted.org
SUMMARY:Farm Stand at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Buy local right in Rainier Beach\, every Thursday\, June 15 – Sep. 28; 2-6 p.m. The Farm Stand offers an abundance of fresh vegetables\, herbs\, fruit\, flowers\, eggs\, honey\, and other agricultural products. Available products include produce and flowers grown right at our farm and additional items sourced from small\, local farms and food producers. Accepted payment methods include cash/credit/debit\, EBT\, Fresh Bucks\, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits and we offer SNAP Market Match. \nWe are dedicated to providing healthy\, nutritious and affordable food to feed our community. We use a self-identified sliding scale to ensure that healthy\, nutritious\, affordable food is available to everyone in our community. If you need support to stretch your grocery budget\, we offer up to $20 in free produce. We also accept donations from customers who would like to pay it forward and support this benefit for their neighbors. \nVolunteer at the Farm Stand\nInterested in volunteering to support the farm stand? Sign up for shifts to weigh and bag produce in preparation for the farm stand\, or help us on market day with set up or tear down.
URL:https://seattleolmsted.org/event/farm-stand-at-rainier-beach-urban-farm-wetlands/
LOCATION:Rainer Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands\, 5513 S Cloverdale St\, Seattle\, 98118
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tilth Alliance":MAILTO:info@tilthalliance.org
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