Kubota Garden Enhancements (Ph. 1)

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Category Overview

Local Parks grants help protect these symbols of vibrant communities, providing places for families to gather and play and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in an era when people spend increasing amounts of their time inside. The WWRP is the largest source of local parks funding in Washington, helping communities fund the acquisition, development, and renovation of vital recreation areas and green spaces.

Project Highlights

Kubota Garden’s first permanent restroom, located near the Terrace Overlook is complete. The restroom will includes two gender-neutral restrooms and a storage room. The design of the structure, including the roofing and stucco finish, echoes the ornamental wall surrounding of the main entry gate. The overall form and colors fit with the Garden’s natural setting. There is an improved accessible pathway from the parking lot to the Terrace Overlook and an accessible picnic area complete with new picnic tables and a visual connection to the surrounding garden.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Seattle Parks & Rec Dept Category: Local Parks WWRP Grant: $500,000.00 Applicant Match: $117,120.00 Project Type: Development County: King Legislative District: 37 Status: Active RCO Project # 18-1581

Location Details

The Kubota Garden is located at 9817 – 55th Avenue South, on the corner of Renton Avenue S. and 55th Avenue South, in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of South Seattle. From the north On I-5, leave the freeway at Pacific Highway South/East Marginal Way, Exit 158 Turn left toward Martin Luther King, Jr. Way; continue up the hill on Ryan Way Turn left on 51st Avenue South Turn right on Renton Avenue South Turn right on 55th Avenue South to parking lot From the south On I-5, leave the freeway at Martin Luther King Jr., Exit 157. Stay on Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Turn right on Ryan Way Turn left on 51st Avenue South Turn right on Renton Avenue South Turn right on 55th Avenue South to parking lot

What is the WWRP

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.