What We Are Doing

FOLKpark is actively involved in a dynamic, multi-step collaboration with the community for the renewal of lower Kinnear Park.

We are applying for grants, reaching out to the local community for involvement, raising funds, and hosting cleanup efforts to both implement our objectives and support our mission.

We want to hear your thoughts and ideas! Please join us at our meetings from 6:30-8:30pm on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month at the Neighborhood Center in Lower Queen Anne.

Getting Started

FOLKpark was formed in March 2009. It's the result of several years of neighborhood meetings aimed at enhancing Lower Kinnear Park's role as a unique community resource.

FOLKpark is proudto be awarded several grants from the City of Seattle and other organizations:

$750,000 Green Spaces Levy Fund (Opportunity Grant) for construction of Phase I of the Lower Kinnear Park Enhancement Plan
$100,000 Large Project Grant from the Department of Neighborhoods to complete the design development phase and produce construction bid plans for elements of the Lower Kinnear Park Enhancement Plan
$5,000 Mountaineers Foundation for the development of a Forest Management Plan
$15,000 Small and Simple Grant from the Department of Neighborhoods to hire a landscape architect and involve the community to develop a plan for the enhancement of lower Kinnear Park.
$750 Community Outreach Startup Fund to launch FOLKpark's efforts in the community.

Help us revive the first park planted in Seattle!

Volunteer Spotlight

Drawing by JG

Jennifer Guenther is a volunteer researching the park's history, trees, birds, and hillside restoration for interpretive signs in the park.

Not only does she have a degree in Environmental Science with an emphasis in ecology restoration, but she is also a "scientific illustrator" which means she does beautiful art of flora and fauna. Here’s a sample of her work. Her dream job . . .coordinating environmental outreach events with children and the community. Welcome Jennifer!