Blog
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Discovery Park is Great – Just Leave it Alone
Dori Monson from KIRO Radio Seattle chats with Phillip Vogelzang, President of Friends of Discovery Park, about open space and the future of Discovery Park.
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He’s Friendly!
The only approved pets allowed on the trails or other areas of the Park are dogs and they must be on leash at all times. Official service dogs are also allowed in the Environmental Learning Center.
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Today in Discovery Park: July 2, 1975
“Discovery Park’s Loop Trail is named National Recreation Trail”.
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The Role of Discovery Park
This sign is displayed at the Discovery Park Visitor Center.
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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
Friends of Discovery Park board member, and retired Magnolia Community Council president, Heidi Carpine worked with landscape architect and author of Discovery Park’s Master Plan forty six years ago today – May 23, 1973.
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Discovery Park Symposium at the University of Washington
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.
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Mountaineers Stewardship Collaboration
FoDP Vice President Tom Palm leads a group of students in partnership to plant native vegetation along with the Mountaineers.
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City Inside/Out: Fort Lawton Future
Supporters say the mixed-income development will help address the city’s affordable housing crisis, but critics argue the site is inconvenient and better suited for environmental preservation.