Summit Slope Park

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Summit Slope Park
Nearest city Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Summit Slope Park (formerly the John and Summit Park) is a public park in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. [1]

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Description

Located at East John Street and Summit Avenue East in Capitol Hill, the park was designed by Mithun for Seattle Parks and Recreation. According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer , the park "integrates un-manicured gardens, formal lawns, gathering places and seating into a small area". [2]

Reception

The Seattle Design Commission, which recognized Summit Slope Park at the 2010-2011 design awards, [3] has said, "The park is a clear example of how simple design and detailing can become a backdrop to the neighborhood, enhance our experience of the city and create a well used and loved space for the community." [2]

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References

  1. Gilmore, Susan (2011-01-13). "Capitol Hill park has new name: Summit Slope Park". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 2015-02-26. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  2. 1 2 COHEN, AUBREY (2012-01-11). "Seattle Design Commission honors projects". Seattle Post-Intelligencer . Archived from the original on 2017-10-21. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  3. Porter, Lynn (January 11, 2012). "Seattle Design Commission honors five public projects". Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2023.