Blog
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Forest Steward Spotlight: Tim Garland
Discover how a Discovery Park Forest Steward’s passion for birds, conservation, and community volunteering helps restore Seattle’s largest park.
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Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks: Discovery Park Walking Tour
This walking tour will be led by members of both Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks and Friends of Discovery Park. Learn about John Charles Olmsted’s original impressions and vision for Fort Lawton, renamed Discovery Park in the 1970’s.
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Discovery Park is Great – Just Leave it Alone
Listen to a 2019 KIRO Radio interview with Friends of Discovery Park President Phillip Vogelzang about Fort Lawton, open space, and the future of Discovery Park.
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He’s Friendly! A Quick Guide to Dogs at Discovery Park
Thinking about bringing your dog to Discovery Park? Great! Stay up to date with Seattle’s leash rules, trail rules, plus where to find nearby off-leash dog parks.
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Today in Discovery Park: The Loop Trail Becomes a National Recreation Trail in 1975
In 1975, Discovery Park’s Loop Trail was designated a National Recreation Trail. Explore the history behind this milestone and the trail’s enduring place in Seattle.
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The Role of Discovery Park
Discover the mission of Discovery Park as a sanctuary for quiet, nature, and wildlife, and how Friends of Discovery Park works to protect it for future generations.
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Fort Lawton Redevelopment Testimony
Statement made to Council members Bagshaw and Mosqueda subcommittee meeting by Phil Vogelzang, President, Friends of Discovery Park.
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Today in Discovery Park: May 23 1973
On May 23, 1973, Heidi Carpine worked with landscape architect Daniel Urban Kiley on the vision for Discovery Park. Learn about the Master Plan and its lasting legacy.
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Discovery Park Symposium at the University of Washington: An Evening with Peter Ker Walker
Peter Ker Walker, co-author of Discovery Park’s Master Plan, and a select invitation of panelists discuss Seattle’s largest public park: its rich history, current role in the City’s parks system, and exciting future.