Status

As of July 2024

Edwin T. Pratt Park is currently one of several landbank sites designated for future development in the City of Shoreline's parks system. As our community grows, the City is actively acquiring new parkland to serve the growing population. Ideally the City would like to develop properties immediately after acquisition.

The recently adopted Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Arts (PROSA) Plan defines a decision-making framework to guide acquisition and development priorities. This new tool uses several factors like community needs, community input, level of service, and equity to inform prioritization decisions. The current Parks Bond project has funding identified for future park development which will begin later this year. Any development will include a public input process, and we encourage you to attend public forums to develop a Master Plan for the Park. Please look for notices at the park and on the City's website for updates to the design process.

In the meantime, site stabilization activities are occurring. The site has a significant knotweed infestation which spreads easily and is a difficult to control invasive plant. The City is cooperating with the King County Noxious Weed Program to control the infestation in preparation of future development.

City Council August 10, 2020, staff report

Background

This 0.70-acre property located at 1341 N 185th Street consisted of five separate parcels with the same owner. Before purchase by the City, the parcel was vacant and overgrown with blackberries. Purchase price for the property was $1,480,000.

The City received a King County Conservation Futures Tax (CFT) grant for 100% of the appraised value.

The park is named in honor of civil rights leader and Shoreline resident Edwin Pratt. The location is close to both the home where Edwin Pratt lived with his family and the church they attended. Naming the park after Edwin Pratt honors his legacy and the impact he has had on our community. It will also serve as a place for reflection. As part of the requirements for using the Conservation Futures Tax grant, the City can only develop 15% of the park with hard surfaces, so the remaining portion will be a natural refuge.

Park Naming Process

On April 19, 2021, City Council adopted names for Shoreline’s two newest parks. The park located at 709 N 150th Street was named Westminster Park and the park located at 1341 N 185th Street was named Edwin Pratt Memorial Park.

The park naming process began with the City soliciting potential park names from the public for both parks. Taking all of the submitted suggestions, City staff sent recommendations to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Board. The Board deliberated and forwarded their recommendations of Westminster Park and Edwin Pratt Memorial Park to the City Council.