Mee Kwa Mooks Park Celebration

October 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment

I can’t think of a nicer way to spend a Saturday morning than to learn some history about a neighborhood park and an original West Seattle family.   This morning a new sign was unveiled for Mee Kwa Mooks and a Emma and Ferninad Schmitz grandchild., Alan, was present to give first hand stories of life at the Schmitz home.

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It’s hard to believe that this home was torn down.   Just north of the park, if you look up the long driveway, the white house that is currently there replaced the Schmitz home pictured here.   

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Mee Kwa Mooks Park is expanisve.   What a generous gift from the Emma and Ferninad Schmitz.

Update:  Here are more photos from the event.

West Seattle Blog’s videos of the unveiling.

Update 10/16/2007:  Read West Seattle Herald’s story about this event.

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Crowing about Mee Kwa Mooks upcoming celebration

October 5, 2007 by Leave a Comment

I spied a rooster in Mee Kwa Mooks Park on Thursday morning.   I suppose I’ll learn more about this fella on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m.  when the mysteries of Mee Kwa Mooks are revealed!

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Sorry Fido…Off leash is unlikely in Lincoln Park

October 4, 2007 by Leave a Comment

A BDB reader submitted this email to the City:

"Hi, I was wondering if there has ever been any discussion on adding an off-leash dog area to Lincoln Park. I live about five minutes away and no that as well as myself many of my fellow neighbors would love for an off-leash doggy play area to be added…Can you please update me or let me know what I can do to petition getting an off-leash dog area at Lincoln Park."

Here is the response:

There are no plans for an off-leash area at Lincoln Park. There are several factors that make an off-leash area there unlikely.

We strive for fair distribution of off-leash areas city-wide. West Seattle has an off-leash area at Westcrest Park, while some areas—Queen Anne and Magnolia—still have none.

The possibility of siting an off-leash area at Lincoln Park has come up in the past, but the citizen group that takes a lead stewardship role with the park, Friends of Lincoln Park, strongly opposed the idea. As well, the fact that Lincoln Park is an Olmsted-influenced makes it less likely that an off-leash area could be approved there.

Currently there is no money budgeted for an off-leash area. If you would like to petition for money to be added to the budget for new off-leash areas, you can contact the office of City Councilmember David Della who is chair of the Parks, Education, Libraries and Labor Committee. His e-mail address is david.della@seattle.gov

Thank you for your inquiry!

Best,

Laurie Dunlap

Superintendent’s Office, Seattle Parks and Recreation

As a side note, The Friends of Lincoln Park are looking for volunteers this Saturday to remove invasive plants.   

Filed Under: Parks, Pets

Do you know the Bagpiper of Beach Drive?

September 25, 2007 by 1 Comment

Over the last two summers (since we’ve been on BD), occasionally you would hear the sounds of a bag pipe winding down a beautiful sunset.   From our viewpoint, we could see the bagpiper’s silhouette along the rocks at Emma Schmitz View Point.   It was magical. 

This summer, we have not seen or heard the Bagpiper.   Maybe it’s just been our personal misfortune and we’ve just missed his impromptu concerts?  Or maybe he’s relocated or retired his pipes?

We’ve been wondering and so has one of our readers.    If you are or know of this Bagpiper, please speak up. 

Update:   The Me-Kwa-Mooks group is hoping to locate him and ask if he could play on the 6th at the sign inauguration.    Please contact Judy for more info.

PS:  I’m told he was heard playing earlier this month! 

Filed Under: Just for fun, Parks

Me-Kwa-Mooks Mysteries To Be Revealed

September 19, 2007 by Leave a Comment

You may think it’s just a field with picnic tables, but Me-Kwa-Mooks Park runs deep.   Come by on Saturday, October 6th, at 10:30 a.m., to celebrate the installation of an interpretative sign that will tell you where a mansion once stood, what the park’s name really means, and why the trail through the woods gets better every year.

Coffee, pastries, and unforgettable historical insight are all on the house.

For more information contact  Judy Bentley.

Hat tip to Suky for submitting this great information to BDB.

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SPD at Mee Kwa Mooks Park

September 11, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Someone tanning themselves nearby stated that it was a pretty large fight between a group of young men.   One van load was hauled away.   

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Filed Under: Parks, Safety

Did you hear the fireworks?

August 30, 2007 by Leave a Comment

This afternoon, three loud blast happened around Emma Schmitz Park.   Guess I’m not the only one who heard it.Dsc_0117_3  What would possess someone to light off fireworks (check out the white pipe at their feet) in the middle of the afternoon at the end of August? 

Filed Under: Parks, Safety

Seattle Dog Parks

June 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment

A few months ago, a BDB reader inquired about local Dog Parks…I was just reading a few blogs over at Citizen Rain and came across this article from Green Spaces Real Estate:

"Westcrest Dog Park in West Seattle (located north of SW Roxbury on 8th Avenue SW). Westcrest is of particular interest…because it has only the 2nd "small and shy dog area" designated for small – and/or shy – dogs…."

I know…it’s not Lincoln Park.   I’m not sure if Westcrest was mentioned before…just thought I would share it with you.

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Go fly a kite

May 12, 2007 by 1 Comment

This evening’s breezy weather is a delight to kite flyers by Emma Schmitz Viewpoint.Dsc_0046_2

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Beach Walk and Treasure Hunt

April 18, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Img_5022I was asked from Stephanie at People for Puget Sound to post an upcoming event for BDB readers.    On Sunday, April 22, 2007 from 1:30 – 4:00, you can go on a low tide beach walk along Beach Drive.    

Kids are encouraged to join in the fun by bringing trash bags to pick up litter which they can then create recycled art and win prizes!

This event begins at Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint (Constellation Park)  63rd Ave SW and Beach Drive SW.      

Space is limited for this event, please RSVP.    What a great way to celebrate Earth Day.

Filed Under: Charity, Just for fun, Parks, Wildlife
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