Crossposted from Field Notes

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay recently announced that King County Parks has entered an agreement to purchase Skway Park Bowl as the location for Skyway’s first community center.

The 3.82-acre property is adjacent to the northwest corner of the park. King County Parks will continue to work with community partners to collect public input on the design for the new community center and which programs it will offer. The location was selected based on strong community preference and the approval of an advisory committee.

“For more than a decade, Skyway neighbors have been advocating for an inclusive, welcoming place to gather, play, and build community,” said Executive Zahilay. “This site preserves valuable green space while creating a new neighborhood hub in a central, walkable location near transit, the library, schools, and other amenities. Delivering this community center is a top priority for my administration, and I’m excited that we are one step closer to making it a reality for the people of Skyway and West Hill.” Read more.