New off-leash area opening set for Saturday, June 27

Beginning later this month, Georgetown dogs and their humans will have access to a new park located at 1035 S. Myrtle St. The park, which has not yet been named (info on how to submit name suggestions below), will include an off-leash area, small and shy dog area, water station, entry plaza, meadow, trees and plantings, parking on S. Myrtle St. and a connection to the Georgetown to South Park Connection trail.

Opening Celebration - June 27, 11 am - 1 pm

Join the community for an opening celebration from 11 am - 1 pm on Saturday, June 27th at the new park. The event will be hosted by Seattle Parks & Recreation and the Seattle Department of Transportation. Festivities will include swag and treats for our furry friends, food/beverages, music and speakers.

Pre-Celebration Dog Parade beginning at Ruby Chow Park - 10:30 am

Can’t wait for the party? Bring your dog early on the 27th for a DIY dog parade! We’ll meet at Ruby Chow Park, 6265 Stanley Ave S, at 10:30am, and walk our pooches on the trail along Ellis to the new park!

Park Naming - Community Input Needed by July 17th

Seattle Parks has initiated a park naming process that runs through July 17th. Community members are invited to submit ideas to name the new park. Once the submission period concludes, the Parks Naming Committee will consider all suggestions and make a recommendation to Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent, who will make the final decision. Details and information on how to submit:

Criteria:

• Park names will be reviewed against existing park and facility names within the Seattle Parks system to avoid duplication or confusing similarity.

• The history of the land, distinctive natural or geological features, geographical location and the surrounding area, historical or cultural significance, and community input will be considered. For history of the site, see the park project page.

• Parks may be named for a person subject to the following conditions:

  • they must have been deceased for a minimum of three years

  • individual must have made a significant positive contribution to parks, recreation or unique culture in the community where the park is located

• Portions of the park will not have a name other than that of the entire facility

• Parks may lead a Tribal Consultation with federally recognized tribes, which occurs independent of other public engagement processes

To Submit:

• Along with your park name idea(s), please include an explanation of how your suggestion matches the naming criteria.

• Submit by mail: send to Seattle Parks and Recreation, Parks Naming Committee, 100 Dexter Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109

• Submit by e-mail to paula.hoff@seattle.gov