Our Vision ... Est.2007 Create a community space PARK inspired by the electrifying music and story of Jimi Hendrix. To create a gathering place for individuals of diverse backgrounds 1942-1970 and ages to celebrate A young Jimi Hendrix pictured cultural heritage, in a local photo booth, and with experience community his Danelectro pride, and enjoy electric guitar on Yesler Way in August 1960. innovative educational (Photos courtesy © Authentic Hendrix, LLC) programming. Our Funding Needs ...

Our Mission ... Your generous donation can help shape the future of Jimi Hendrix Park. There will be a variety of ways that • Fundraise to support the development of Jimi community members can donate to this special project, Hendrix Park and it is our goal that every donor, regardless of the size of donation, will be acknowledged. • Coordinate the design process • Organize innovative and inspiring programming • Ensure community goals are met • Support long-term maintenance of Jimi Hendrix Park Current Funding & Support ...

• Current funding includes: • $500,000 Parks & Green Space 2008 Levy Opportunity Fund • $70,000 Neighborhood Matching Fund award for design and construction documents • $20,000 donation from Janie L. Hendrix Our History ... • $50,640 in donated time and materials to facilitate design process

In 2006, the Parks and Recreation Department • Support and partners include: renamed the nearly 2.5-acre neighborhood park located in Seattle’s Central District, Jimi Hendrix Park, with the • Neighborhood Residents • Greater Madison Valley goal of turning it into a community gathering space • Seattle Parks and Recreation Community Council honoring this Seattle-born artist’s extraordinary life and • Seattle Department of • Central Area Neighborhood musical legacy. The Park lies adjacent to the old Colman Neighborhoods District Council Chair School, which since 2008 has housed Seattle’s • Langston Hughes • African American Northwest African American Museum. Performing Arts Center Veterans Group • Janie L. Hendrix • ROOTS Committee • Northwest African American • Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. Now, a dedicated group of Seattle residents has come • Authentic Hendrix, LLC together to turn the dream of a park inspired by a “West Museum Coast Seattle Boy” (the artist’s own description) into • Colman Neighbors Association • Northwest Black Pioneers • Leschi Community Council • Greater Seattle Chapter of The reality. Named the Friends of Jimi Hendrix Park (FOJHP), Links, Incorporated • Squire Park Community Council JIMI HENDRIX PARK the group has met for over a year, laying the groundwork • Steven C. Pesant / • District Councils for the development of a space that will draw visitors WEBtech Productions, Inc. from across the globe. In keeping with the spirit of unity • Judkins Park Community Council FOUNDATION underlying the project as a whole, the Friends are PO Box 58152 Seattle, WA 98138 committed to seeking community input into every Tel: (206) 517-8440 || Fax: (206) 444-0379 o www.jimihendrixparkfoundation.org aspect of the Park, from fundraising to design to pportunityy thet great o roject b programming. At the core of this project is the belief– “What a e this p i embodied best by Jimi Hendrix himself–that with talent, complet y of Jim 012!” 70th Anniversarirthday in- Carver 2 Gayton determination and passion, anything is possible. Hendrix’s b k) (Friends of Jimi Hendrix Par Potential New Park Features ...

• Landscape with trees About and native plants to Jimi Hendrix Park ... provide year-round interest and wildlife Inspired by the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix, the habitat park, named in his honor, will beautify Seattle, motivate youth and others to achieve in music and art, and strengthen the cultural pulse of the Emerald City, Jimi Community Involvement ... • Musical platform Hendrix’s hometown. with flexible size Inspired by the music, life and seating for a Jimi Hendrix Park is and legacy of our own variety of events located in the heart of “West Coast Seattle Boy,” Seattle’s vibrant Central Jimi Hendrix Park will be a • Seating areas District (2400 South unique gathering place for and tables Massachusetts Street), a the entire community. thriving multi-cultural community rich in Stand together with local heritage. Nestled community leaders to Park location adjacent to the Northwest help shape the future of African American Museum Jimi Hendrix Park. • Walkways with and grounds of former inscribed Hendrix Colman School, Jimi lyrics Local residents learn about Hendrix Park will be a Jimi Hendrix Park at the primary focal point for multi-cultural events, gatherings, January 2010 Open House • Educational and hosted by the Friends Of and activities for the community. Jimi interpretive Hendrix Park. features At nearly 2.5 acres in size, Jimi Hendrix Park will be awash in vibrant colors of the Pacific Northwest and will include ample green space for everyone to enjoy. Project Location ... Featuring an array of new improvements that reflect themes found in his music, Jimi Hendrix Park may include lyrical stepping stones, rain drums, a sculpted butterfly garden and/or many other features. These artistic representations serve as a beacon to youth, • Green infrastructure summoning them to unlock their imagination and opportunities, such

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