Thank you for participating in the naming survey for the park located at Main Street and 112th Ave. SE. We received a total of 258 name suggestions from the community. Staff have reviewed and screened the proposed names against the five criteria outlined in the city’s naming policy and will present them at the next Parks & Community Services Board meeting on May 20, 2026. Using the community’s suggestions and the naming policy as a guide, the Parks & Community Services Board will recommend a park name to the City Council for review and adoption later this summer.
Bellevue’s newest park needs a name. It is located at the corner of Main Street and 112th Avenue Southeast, near the southeast edge of downtown. This 1.75-acre park is built on top of Sound Transit’s light rail tunnel portal.
In late 2024, Sound Transit transferred the park to Bellevue Parks & Community Services to operate and maintain.
The space provides a lovely place to walk, rest and enjoy nature in a rapidly growing urban area. Walking paths provide connections from Main Street to 112th Avenue, connecting the Sound Transit East Main Station to the surrounding neighborhoods.
Giving the park a name is a process for the Bellevue community.
Timeline
The estimated timeline below outlines the naming process and opportunities to provide your input
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Naming Timeline
- March 2025
- Survey opens for park name suggestions.
- April 2025
- Survey submissions screened for compliance with city naming policy.
- May 2026
- Community input gathered and presented to Parks & Community Services Board for a recommendation.
- Summer 2026
- City Council reviews and adopts the final park name.