The new Downtown Central Park site is behind & just east (left) of the Redmond Shopping Square. This old mall will be leveled, 161st Street extended and converted to a promenade connecting Redmond Way to Cleveland St.
Redmond's Downtown Central Park is Approved
After Council approved the downtown park last week, retiring six-term Councilmember Nancy McCormick handed Mayor Marchione a donation check for the new Downtown Park Foundation. (About a year ago, Ms. McCormick donated $30,000 to Hope-link).The approved site is located between Cleveland Street and Redmond Way and bounded to the west by the proposed 161st Street extension and to the east by the historic Stone House property. (I've heard that a "linear park" along the BNSF rail spur connecting to the Downtown Park is on the drawing boards).
The Park is close to transit service and has many opportunities for pedestrian access. It is a short walk to Redmond Town Center, Slough Park and the Sammamish River Trail. Additional parking will be provided along Redmond Way and Cleveland Street after they are both returned to two-way streets. (In about six months).
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