Author Talk: "The Story of the Bellevue Downtown Park" (Eastside Heritage Center event)
Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, 1625 118th Avenue SE, WA
How did Bellevue’s iconic downtown park come to be? Discover the extraordinary story of the Bellevue Downtown Park, a stunning, once-in-a-generation achievement that set the standard for Bellevue’s world class park system. Past Bellevue Parks & Community Services Director, Lee Springgate, shares how the idea of a central downtown park in Bellevue began, and the process it took to complete it in his new book, “A Miracle In Downtown Bellevue: The Story Of The Bellevue Downtown Park.” What started as a dream in 1983, blossomed into one of Bellevue’s largest public space projects, and took thirty-four years to complete. The event will include an open forum and presentation from Lee Springgate on the historical grounding of the park, what it took to make it happen, and its importance to both the city and the parks system of Bellevue. Through exceptional leadership, political courage, and a coherent vision, a beautiful urban oasis was created in the heart of downtown Bellevue for both citizens, and visitors to enjoy. This event is supported by 4Culture and in partnership with Bellevue Parks & Community Services.
- Cost: Free and open to the public. A suggested donation of $5-$10 for the Eastside Heritage Center will be warmly appreciated.
- Pre-registration: Required.
- To register: info@eastsideheritagecenter.org or 425-450-1049.
- Info: http://www.eastsideheritagecenter.org/ehcevents.html