DOCSLIB.ORG

Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA 98112

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA 98112 TRAVELERc’S GUIDE TO GARDENS Additional Information Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA 98112. (206) 543-8800. Washington Park Arboretum www.arboretumfoundation.org. by Helen Thompson n Open daily dawn to dusk. n Arboretum admission: Free. n Seattle Japanese Garden (www. seattlejapanesegarden.org) Admission: Adults $6; Seniors/Students/Youths $4; Children under five free. Other nearby sites to explore: Pike Place Market, www.pikeplacemarket.org. Woodland Park Zoo, www.zoo.org. Discovery Park, www.seattle.gov/parks/ environment/discovery.htm. Mahonias and other plants with winter interest grace the Witt Winter Garden, left, while an exotic monkey puzzle tree draws visitors to the new Pacific Connections collection, right. Victorian Alps, and Cascadia in the Pacif- ic Northwest all grow side by side on the man. These include hellebores, Chinese visitors in awe. “When people come to the southern end of the Arboretum. Why bring witch hazels, and dogwoods. northwest, the thing that wows them the these four disparate geographic areas togeth- most is the size of our conifers,” he says. er? They all have similar climates, and each Pacific connections But, the WPA’s latest display is a shift region is also known for its plant diversity, One of the WPA’s claims to fame is its vast from more traditional fare. Pacific Con- explains Zuckerman. The sight of a Chil- collections of oaks, maples, hollies, mag- nections aims to transport visitors across ean monkey puzzle tree growing yards away nolias, and camellias. According to Zuck- continents. Plants from the Otago region from New Zealand flax creates an exotic erman, its conifers, including a grove of of New Zealand, the Sichuan province of vibe in the space. 60-year-old sequoias, often leave East Coast China, the peatlands of Chile, Australia’s future Plans Ultimately these “ecogeographic” gardens will lead to more extensive forests beyond, hE WAShiNgTON PARk Ar- neighborhoods and Lake Washington. One of Zuckerman’s favorite autumn demonstrating how these plants grow in boretum (WPA) is something it contains more than 10,000 individual features is the Woodland Garden, which the wild. “The goal is basically for people T of an urban oasis. Co-managed plants belonging to 4,400 taxa. showcases many of the Arboretum’s Jap- to feel like they’re there,” says Zuckerman, by the Seattle Parks Department and the anese maples. “Every year when the col- “without having to hop on a jet and burn University of Washington, this sprawling an olmsted legacy ors change, it always seems to give you all this jet fuel to get to New Zealand. But, city park in the middle of Seattle actually The crowning feature of the Olmsted plan a beautiful view,” says Zuckerman. The there’s also a core conservation value.” used to be home to a lumber mill in the for Washington Park turned a dirt “speed- Woodland garden’s lagoon also serves as Currently, the beginnings of the Cascadia, 1880s. The space comes with a unique his- way” into a meandering meadow path one of the Arboretum’s two watersheds. New Zealand, and Chilean forests have tory and a modern twist. lined with flowering azaleas, dogwoods, Another great place to see stunning been planted, with more to come in 2014. By 1900, it was a modest city park— and cherry trees, many of which were fall color is the Seattle Japanese Gar- The grounds of the WPA have the at- one of Seattle’s first. The Olmsted planted by Seattle garden Club members den, a three-and-a-half-acre facility mosphere of a traditional botanical site, Brothers landscape architecture firm, led in the 1930s. One of the more striking rem- located at the southern end of the Arbo- with an impressive array of woody plant by Frederick Law Olmsted’s two sons, nants of the Olmsted design, Azalea Way retum. This garden, which is maintained collections and an Olmsted legacy. But, started designing the arboretum around is absolutely beautiful in spring. “People by the Seattle Parks Department, has an with its free-flowing layout and unusual the turn of the 20th century, but the come from all over to walk the length and entrance fee. exhibits, the park maintains ties to both its park was not established as an arbore- see the flowering cherries and azaleas,” says During cooler seasons, the Witt Win- urban environment and sister gardens along tum until 1934. Today,WPA comprises David Zuckerman, the WPA’s manager of ter Garden features “plants that ‘wow’ the Pacific Rim. m 230 acres, nestled amid two north Seattle horticulture and plant records. in the winter time,” explains Zucker- Helen Thompson is a freelance writer living TOP LEFT AND BOTTOM: COURTESYOF WASHINGTON PARKARBORETUM. TOP RIGHT:HELEN THOMPSON In spring, visitors can enjoy the meandering paths of Azalea Way, which still hews close to the original design by the Olmsted Brothers firm. COURTESY OF WASHINGTONPARK ARBORETUM Plants from disparate regions with similar climates can be seen in the Pacific Connections area. in Great Falls, Virginia. 52 the American Gardener January / February 2014 53.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Discovery Park
    Final Vegetation Management Plan Discovery Park Prepared for: Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation Seattle, Washington Prepared by: Bellevue, Washington March 5, 2002 Final Vegetation Management Plan Discovery Park Prepared for: Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation 100 Dexter Seattle, Washington 98109 Prepared by: 11820 Northup Way, Suite E300 Bellevue, Washington 98005-1946 425/822-1077 March 5, 2002 This document should be cited as: Jones & Stokes. 2001. Discovery Park. Final Vegetation Management Plan. March 5. (J&S 01383.01.) Bellevue, WA. Prepared for Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, Seattle, WA. Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION AND APPROACH........................................................................................1 1.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................1 1.2 Approach .......................................................................................................................2 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND RECENT VEGETATION STUDIES ........................................3 2.1 A Brief Natural History of Discovery Park .........................................................................3 2.2 2001 Vegetation Inventory ...............................................................................................4 2.3 Results of Vegetation Inventory ........................................................................................4 2.3.1 Definitions ......................................................................................................4
    [Show full text]
  • At Woodland Park Zoo with Lancer Catering
    Grand Green Events at Woodland Park Zoo with Lancer Catering WOODLAND PARK ZOO saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act. Hailed as one of the finest zoos in the world, Woodland Park Zoo offers the best in corporate and private event planning. Set on 92 acres with nearly 300 species of animals, your guests will be instantaneously transported to almost every region of the world. Funds generated from your event support the zoo’s top-notch animal care, education programs, and conservation initiatives that assist in the preservation of wildlife species all over the world. Woodland Park Zoo is a leader in conservation action, partnering with community-based programs that link animals and exhibits at the zoo with projects that preserve species and habitats in the wild. With 43 projects in more than 30 countries around the world, our efforts are directly helping to protect the future of wildlife through field studies, breeding programs, research, and innovative partnerships with local communities. Woodland Park Zoo provides you the rare opportunity to take your event out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary. With 17 unique venues ranging from the lush, lavish and exotic to the warm, intimate and memorable, we take the “corporate” out of company special events. To book your next event, call the Group and Event Sales office at 206.548.2590. For more information Woodland Park Zoo, 601 North 59th Street, Seattle, Washington 98103 [email protected] 206.548.2590 www.zoo.org Woodland Park Zoo is an accredited institution of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
    [Show full text]
  • The Artists' View of Seattle
    WHERE DOES SEATTLE’S CREATIVE COMMUNITY GO FOR INSPIRATION? Allow us to introduce some of our city’s resident artists, who share with you, in their own words, some of their favorite places and why they choose to make Seattle their home. Known as one of the nation’s cultural centers, Seattle has more arts-related businesses and organizations per capita than any other metropolitan area in the United States, according to a recent study by Americans for the Arts. Our city pulses with the creative energies of thousands of artists who call this their home. In this guide, twenty-four painters, sculptors, writers, poets, dancers, photographers, glass artists, musicians, filmmakers, actors and more tell you about their favorite places and experiences. James Turrell’s Light Reign, Henry Art Gallery ©Lara Swimmer 2 3 BYRON AU YONG Composer WOULD YOU SHARE SOME SPECIAL CHILDHOOD MEMORIES ABOUT WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO SEATTLE? GROWING UP IN SEATTLE? I moved into my particular building because it’s across the street from Uptown I performed in musical theater as a kid at a venue in the Seattle Center. I was Espresso. One of the real draws of Seattle for me was the quality of the coffee, I nine years old, and I got paid! I did all kinds of shows, and I also performed with must say. the Civic Light Opera. I was also in the Northwest Boy Choir and we sang this Northwest Medley, and there was a song to Ivar’s restaurant in it. When I was HOW DOES BEING A NON-DRIVER IMPACT YOUR VIEW OF THE CITY? growing up, Ivar’s had spokespeople who were dressed up in clam costumes with My favorite part about walking is that you come across things that you would pass black leggings.
    [Show full text]
  • National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form
    NPS Form 10-900-b OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form This form is used for documenting property groups relating to one or several historic contexts. See instructions in National Register Bulletin How to Complete the Multiple Property Documentation Form (formerly 16B). Complete each item by entering the requested information. ___X___ New Submission ________ Amended Submission A. Name of Multiple Property Listing Seattle’s Olmsted Parks and Boulevards (1903–68) B. Associated Historic Contexts None C. Form Prepared by: name/title: Chrisanne Beckner, MS, and Natalie K. Perrin, MS organization: Historical Research Associates, Inc. (HRA) street & number: 1904 Third Ave., Suite 240 city/state/zip: Seattle, WA 98101 e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] telephone: (503) 247-1319 date: December 15, 2016 D. Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this documentation form meets the National Register documentation standards and sets forth requirements for the listing of related properties consistent with the National Register criteria. This submission meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR 60 and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. _______________________________ ______________________ _________________________ Signature of certifying official Title Date _____________________________________ State or Federal Agency or Tribal government I hereby certify that this multiple property documentation form has been approved by the National Register as a basis for evaluating related properties for listing in the National Register.
    [Show full text]
  • Discovery Park Development Plan
    DISCOVERY PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN The 1986 Development Plan for Discovery Park is based upon the 1972 Fort Lawton Park Plan and the 1974 Revised Master Plan for Discovery Park, prepared by Dan Kiley and Partners of Charlotte, Vermont. CITYOF SEATTLE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION MAY1986 DISCOVERY PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Background Purpose Park Philosophy Design and Development Long Range Development Plan PARK ENVIRONS Beaches Bluffs Meadows Meadow/Thickets Forests Structured Open Space Park Facilities Information Facility Visitors Center (Headquarters/interpretive Facilities) Maintenance Facilities Picnic Facilities Comfort Stations Park Furniture Signs Fencing Security Special Activity Areas Fort Lawton Historic District Neighborhood Playground Wolf Tree Nature Trail Indian Cultural and Educational Center Philosophy and Goals Development Plan for Indian Cultural Center Park Circulation and Parking General Conflicting uses Pedestrian Bicycle Shuttle Bus Transit Automobile Automobile Parking Water Access Interim Development Non-Park Uses With Discovery Park Metro West Point Treatment Plant Coast Guard Light Station Army Reserve Military Housing Federal Aviation Administration NOAA Relationship of Park with Surrounding Neighborhoods Off-site Potentials The potential of the site and the potentials for Discovery Park as Envisioned by Mr. Kiley in the 1972 plan remain unchanged: The site is one of breathtaking majesty. Lying at the tip of Seattle’s crescent on Elliott Bay and thrusting westward into Puget Sound, this promontory commands dramatic views up and down the Sound and across the water to the snow-covered Olympic Mountains. The seclusion of the site, the magnificent vistas, the stretches of tidal beaches, the stands of native trees, the meadowlands---all combine to make this site, its potential is bounded only by the vision and resolution of those into whose hands it is entrusted.
    [Show full text]
  • Seattle Information
    Seattle Information Lodging Options Calendar of area events: Downtown: www.events12.com/seattle/ Inn at the Market Marriott Springhill Suites Downtown 86 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 981011 800 Yale Avenue, Seattle WA, 98101 Have you visited? 800.446.4484 800.446.4484 World famous market: www.innatthemarket.com www.innatthemarket.com www.pikeplacemarket.org Lake Union (Space Needle area): Space Needle: Marriott Courtyard Lake Union Silver Cloud Inn Lake Union www.spaceneedle.com 925 Westlake Ave North, 1150 Fairview Ave North Seattle, WA 98109 Seattle, WA 98109 Seattle Great Wheel: 206.213.0100 206.447.9500 www.seattlegreatwheel.com www.marriott.com www.silvercloud.com/seattlelakeunion/ Have you done the: Near University Prep: Pike Place Market Food tour Hampton Inn & Suites -Seattle Northgate Silver Cloud Inn University www.savorseattletours.com/our- 9550 1st Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115 5036 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 tours/food-tours/signature-tour-pike- place-market 206.522.6991 206.526.5200 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com www.silvercloud.com/university/ Pioneer Square Underground tour www.undergroundtour.com/ University of Washington’s Boys in Things to do: the Boat tour Enjoy some of Seattle’s wonderful parks: washingtonrowing.com/tours/ Take a walk on the trails around Discovery Park See the Seattle skyline from Gas works park Area Excursions: View the Japanese Gardens in the Arboretum Take a ferry to Bainbridge Island Walk the path around Greenlake Visit Deception Pass State Park on Whidbey Island Visit some Great Museums: Visit Port Townsend and the Olympic Burke Museum: www.burkemuseum.org/ Peninsula Chihuly Glass and Garden Museum: www.chihulygardenandglass.com Experience the San Juan Islands Frye Museum: www.fryemuseum.org Museum of History and Industry: (MOHAI) www.mohai.org/ Nordic Museum: www.nordicmuseum.org/ Seattle Art Museum: www.seattleartmuseum.org Olympic Sculpture Park: www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/olympic- sculpture-park 8000 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 | 206.832.1127 | http://www.universityprep.org/academics/college-counseling | 1 .
    [Show full text]
  • Discovery Park: a People’S Park in Magnolia
    Discovery Park: A People’s Park In Magnolia By Bob Kildall Memorial to US District Judge Donald S. Voorhees Authors Note: Before Don died he asked me to say a few words at his memorial service about Discovery Park. After his death July 7, 1989, Anne Voorhees asked me to help in a different capacity. This is the speech I wrote and later used at a Friends of Discovery Park memorial service and in a letter to the editor. Discovery Park is his park—that we all agree. He felt that Seattle would be known for this Park—like London is known for Hyde Park; Vancouver for Stanley Park; San Francisco for Golden Gate Park and New York for Central Park. It was a difficult task. The Department of Defense wanted an anti-ballistic missile base and the ABM headquarters for the entire West Coast located here. Native Americans claimed the property. We didn’t have enough money to buy the land and no federal law allowed excess property to be given for parks and recreation. A golf initiative proposed an 18-hole course. And Metro had its own plans for the Park’s beach. The missile base was moved. A treaty was signed. A federal law was passed. The golf initiative failed. And even Metro studied an off-site solution first suggested by Don. He named the park “Discovery” partly after Capt. George Vancouver’s ship. But even more “because when our children walk this park, discoveries will unfold for them at every turn.” History, beauty, nature and the future are melded here.
    [Show full text]
  • Recipient's Name
    PRESS RELEASE For immediate release | March 20, 2020 Media contact: Gigi Allianic, Meghan Sawyer 206.548.2550 | [email protected] Meet Fitz – your new favorite feline! Young male jaguar finds new home at Woodland Park Zoo Woodland Park Zoo has a new resident hailing all the way from Texas! Fitz, a 2- year-old male jaguar, arrived recently from Houston Zoo. Fitz arrived in December, and spent his first month in Seattle under veterinary observation at the zoo’s Animal Health hospital, which is standard procedure for new animal arrivals. Once the veterinary team ensured Fitz was healthy and ready to move into his new home at Tropical Rain Forest, he was given plenty of private time away from the public eye to settle in and bond with his new animal keepers. The zoo’s temporary closure means there are less people around, and Fitz is making the most of that time by exploring his new digs. “Fitz is very gentle and attentive,” said Erin Sullivan, an animal care manager at Woodland Park Zoo. “From the start, he’s been good about coming up to us for training sessions, even as he was still learning the ropes of his new surroundings.” Fitz joins Nayla, a 13-year-old female in the Tropical Rain Forest – but they live separately and there aren’t any plans to introduce them to each other. Jaguars are solitary animals, choosing to hunt and live alone except for mating season and moms raising cubs. “Nayla had a litter of cubs in 2013, and there is no breeding recommendation in place by the Jaguar Species Survival plan,” explained animal curator Mark Myers.
    [Show full text]
  • In the Court of Appeals of the State of Washington Division I
    Court of Appeals No. 72413-4-1 King County Superior Court No. 14-2-04220-5 SEA IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DIVISION I ALYNE FORTGANG, Appellant/Plaintiff, v. WOODLAND PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY a/k/a/ WOODLAND PARK ZOO, Respondent/Defendant. AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF APPELLANT [Counsel listed next page] - SUSANNAH CARR GREGORY J. KERWIN WSBA#38475 JASON ST AVERS GORDON TILDEN THOMAS & GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP CORDELLLLP 1801 CALIFORNIA STREET, SUITE 1001 FOURTH AVENUE, SUITE 4000 4200 SEATTLE, WA 98154 DENVER, CO 80202 Telephone: (206) 467-6477 Telephone: (303) 298-5700 Facsimile: (206) 467-6292 Facsimile: (303) 298-5907 PETER BACH-Y-RIT A ROBERT E. KIM GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP 555 MISSION STREET, SUITE 3000 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105 Telephone: (415) 393-8200 Facsimile: (415) 393-8306 Attorneys for Amicus Curiae ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 1 IDENTITY AND INTEREST OF AMICUS ............................................... 2 STATEMENT OF THE CASE .................................................................... 2 ISSUES ADDRESSED BY AMICUS ......................................................... 3 ARGUMENT ............................................................................................... 4 I. The Trial Court's Understanding of "Governmental Function" Was Legal Error ................................................. .4 A. "Governmental Function" Under Telford is Properly Understood
    [Show full text]
  • 2019 Seattle Film Production by the Numbers
    2019 Seattle Film Permit Data Production Companies by Region 2019 2018 Film permits – Total 499 537 Film Permits – Seattle productions 219 43.89% 202 37.62% Film Permits – WA State productions 94 18.84% 92 17.13% Film Permits – Out of state productions 186 37.27% 243 45.25% Film Production Types 2019 2018 Commercial / Advertising 137 27.45% 148 27.56% Corporate / Industrial 55 11.02% 52 9.68% Documentary 49 9.81% 39 7.26% Feature Film 25 5.01% 21 3.91% Kiosk 1 0.20% 1 0.19% Music Video 19 3.80% 19 3.54% PSA 1 0.20% 10 1.86% Short Film 31 6.21% 38 7.08% Still Photography 91 18.24% 99 18.44% Student Film 17 3.41% 15 2.79% TV - Other 12 2.40% 13 2.42% TV - Reality 17 3.41% 27 5.03% TV - Series 15 3.01% 21 3.91% VR / AR 4 0.80% 2 0.37% Web Series 25 5.01% 32 5.96% Filming Category 2019 2018 Commercial / Corporate 56.91% 55.87% Feature Film / Episodic 18.84% 21.23% Other 24.25% 22.90% Shoot Type – Number of Times Permitted 2019 2018 Standard Filming on Location 242 651 Low Impact Filming 168 267 Parking Only Request 72 100 Filming with a Drone 17 15 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5752 | PO Box 94708 | Seattle, WA 98124-4708 206-684-8993 |seattle.gov/filmandmusic The City of Seattle encourages everyone to participate. For accommodations or accessibility information, contact Laura Bet at 206-684-8504 or [email protected].
    [Show full text]
  • Coexisting with Carnivores the Power of Buying Local
    MYZOO FOR MEMBERS OF WOODLAND PARK ZOO FALL 2013 COEXISTING WITH CARNIVORES POSTER PULLOUT: JAGUAR CUB ON THE PROWL! THE POWER OF BUYING LOCAL MYZOO SUMMER 2013 DEAR MEMBERS, Becoming a zoo member, or renewing your membership, is like casting a “yes” vote for the ON THE COVER value this remarkable community asset brings to families and to our region. Did you know You can find gray wolves LETTER that memberships and other forms of earned revenue account for 55 percent of the zoo’s on the Northern Trail Ryan Hawk, WPZ revenue base? Fourteen percent comes from private grants and philanthropy, while 31 FROM THE percent comes from city and county funding. PRESIDENT Woodland Park Zoo relies on these funding sources to create positive community impact, WOODLAND PARK ZOO’S engage more people in our mission, and consistently raise the bar of our performance. FIELD CONSERVATION That means you and your family get more ways to connect to inspiring animals. Our DEPARTMENT UpdATE Matt Hagan animals get increasingly innovative, species-specific care. Kids of all ages get fun and CONTENTS Dr. Robert Long is joining the zoo as Senior engaging ways to deepen their learning of science and nature. And we all get to participate Conservation Fellow. Focusing on Pacific COEXISTING WITH CARNIVORES meaningfully in saving our world’s wildlife, whether it’s endangered tigers, elephants, The next generation of science learning ..............................4 gorillas, and penguins or native Northwest bears, wolves, turtles, and frogs. Northwest carnivores within the zoo’s new Living Northwest program, Robert is hitting THE POWER OF BUYING LOCAL .........................8 A good zoo makes sure everyone in the community can enjoy the wonders of wildlife.
    [Show full text]
  • 2015 Year in Review January 22, 2016
    2015 Year in Review January 22, 2016 To the Fort Worden Public Development Authority Board of Directors, For the Fort Worden Public Development Authority (PDA) 2014, was a year of transition; 2015, proved to be a year of rapid growth and stabilization. Building on lessons learned and the accomplishments of the past two years’ it is staff’s goal that 2016 be a year of strengthening strategic partnerships and promoting the Fort’s reputation as a Lifelong Learn- ing Center. This report is intended to review the projects and accomplishments of the past two years of operations and to look ahead at our 2016 initiatives and priorities. 2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS In 2014, we successfully accomplished all 10 of our organizational commitments. • Establish a new Front Desk and improve the Check-In/Out guest experience • Develop a Strategic Marketing Plan • Design and launch a new website: FortWorden.org • Improve overnight accommodations i.e. Alexander’s Castle, Bliss Vista, etc. • Renovate Building 245 & 270 to serve as “cottage” overnight units • Wi-Fi and broadband internet installed throughout the 90-acre campus • Take over and manage all campus food services (formerly Bon Appetite concession) • Buy-out Port Townsend Hospitality Services (and begin operating housekeeping services in Jan.) • Develop maintenance and capital plans in collaboration with State Parks • Move forward with Building 202 and HTCs 2015 CHALLENGES At the end of 2014, we identified four areas of operations that would represent significant challenges in 2015. • Recruiting and retaining key senior staff • Assessing the functionality of the ATRIO Reservation System • Improving financial reporting • Upgrading technology and desktop support Staffing Challenge: As with any start-up business, finding the right staff with the right stuff proved to be a huge challenge in 2015.
    [Show full text]