Status:Completed March 2009
New lights were installed along the Park's entry drive in July.
This project improved the park entrance and road; pedestrian sidewalks, stairs and trails; slope stability; a new beach wash-down area; a new overlook parking area across from the caretaker’s residence; the new terrace area with parking, picnic area and gathering space; a new entry, way-finding and interpretive educational signage and a public art piece.
1% for the Arts is supporting the installation of Reflex Solaris, a public art piece by Laura Haddad and Tom Drugan. The piece includes an interactive concrete and steel sundial in the central activity area, (near the children's play structure), and five steel reflectors that will cast images of the surrounding environment. Standing on the sundial at designated spots, one can look east at the hillside to see the steel reflectors along the true north, Winter and Summer solstice and Fall and Spring equinox lines.
Habitat restoration, a goal of the Master Plan, continues with the completion of the Vegetation Management Plan (VMP). Community leaders are still being sought to spearhead the implementation of the VMP and to help maintain the restored areas of the park throughout the year. If you are interested in being a member, please contact Maureen Colaizzi at mcolaizzi@shorelinewa.gov or (206) 801-2603.
Overview & History
In May 2006, Shoreline voters approved a bond issue to acquire park property and improve parks throughout the community. One element of the bond was to make improvements to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. Improvements identified in a recently completed master plan include erosion control and safety measures, trail and landscape upgrades, natural area enhancements, picnic areas and parking.
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park is a 40-acre park located in the west portion of the City in the Richmond Beach neighborhood. The park is bordered by the Puget Sound on the west. It is the only park in the City of Shoreline that provides direct public access to the saltwater shoreline. The park provides views of Puget Sound and is widely used by the community for such activities as strolls on the beach, enjoying the views, City-sponsored concerts and family picnics.
In 1890, C. W. Smith platted the property as Richmond Beach to sell parcels as a business and resort community. It was one of the first properties to be platted west of 20th Avenue NW and south of NW 200th Street.
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