“Jackson” Park Redesign

Zaref Anderson, Kevin Hauschild, Oviya Krishnan,

Lance Peng, Jaykub Rafael, and Maricella Ragudos
CEP 460: Planning in Context
December 4, 2023

Photo source: Steve Ringman, Seattle Times

 Our Team

From left to right: Jaykub Rafael, Kevin Hauschild, Tiernan Martin, Maricella Ragudos,
Zaref Anderson, Lance Peng, Shirley Leung, James Wu, [Oviya Krishnan]
● Median income
in Seattle is
$105,391
● Limited
walkshed will be
enhanced
● Need for
galvanizing the
community
 ● Opportunity to
● restore
ecological
resources
● Improve climate
and public health
outcomes
● Recent federal
funding
Site Analysis
● Land use
● Transit
● Thornton Creek + wetlands
● Biodiversity
● Indigenous history
● Surrounding neighborhoods
● Trail Quality
Site Critiques
● Size of the park
● Underutilized
● Need for Wetland + Creek restoration
● Shortcomings of ongoing development
● Incorporate Indigenous stewardship
● The current trail is too close to loud and busy roadways (I-5 & NE 145th)
● Current trail quality
● The southwest corner of the park is flood-prone
Case Study: Flemingdon Park Golf Course, Toronto
● Similarities to Jackson Park
● Privately-owned golf course
½ the size of Jackson Park
● Proposal for conversion to 4
towers and public park with
restoration
● Policy and political
landscape differences
Alternate Outreach Results

High Priority: Mid Priority: Low priority:

● Walking/rolling track
● Public Restrooms
● Picnic Table
● P-Patch
● Dog park
● Multi-use play field
● Children play structure
● Spray park
● Basketball court
● Outdoor music venue / amphitheater
● Community pool
Current restoration areas
Green Seattle Partnership Map
● Phase 0 - Not in restoration
● Phase 1 - Invasive removal
● Phase 2 - Planting
● Phase 3 - Establishment
● Phase 4 - Long-term
Stewardship and Maintenance
Status Quo
Strengths:
● Nothing

Weaknesses / Barriers:
● Lack of wetland restoration
● Jackson Park Trail is poorly maintained
● Exclusive use of golf
● Have not eliminated car impact on the park
9-Hole Golf Alternative
Strengths:

● Thornton Creek restoration

● Golf is still reflected
● Public green space
● Connectivity through park
○ Opportunities for walking trail through course,
community stewardship

Weaknesses/barriers:

● Limited public space

● Golf course maintenance

Key Takeaway:

● Multiple forms of recreation can exist alongside golf.

Park Only Alternative
Strengths:

● Thornton Creek restoration

● Public space for multiple recreational uses
● High connectivity through park
○ Multiple pathways
● Opportunity for community stewardship

Weaknesses/barriers:

● Maintenance

Key takeaway:

● Without golf, there is room for so many

recreational and ecological uses.
Housing Alternative
Strengths:

● Thornton Creek restoration

● Public space for multiple recreational uses
● Community and park connection
● Opportunity for community stewardship
● Transit-oriented development

Weaknesses/barriers:

● Maintenance
● I-42

Key takeaway:

● There is space for everything AND housing

Outreach and Educational Materials
Outreach and Educational Materials
Goals:

● Easily distributable
● Expand support for JP4All
● Address common questions
Golf to Housing Pathways
Final Recommendations
● Continue to push for housing on part of the site as a feasible option
that best connects communities.
● At minimum: Leverage the restoration of Thornton Creek as key
feature to local ecological system (in contrast to a golf course).
● Operate under the narrative that Jackson Park Golf Course is not a
park, but rather an exclusive golf course that is inaccessible to most.
● Continue to educate community members to garner public support.
Thank you!