Blackberry Park Improvements

Overview

Blackberry Park is located in the South Cove community of the South Lake Sammamish neighborhood. 

The City recently worked with neighbors and the broader community to identify improvements that would benefit the park.

The park improvements were completed on Dec. 7, 2022 and Blackberry Park is back open to public use. Thank you to everyone for their patience as we worked to improve this community park.

Background

In late 2016, King County transferred this land into City ownership. While in King County ownership, this land sat as undeveloped park space.

In 2017, the City met with the neighborhood to talk about the change in park ownership and learn from the neighborhood what they love about the park. At the meeting it was discussed that the current play structure is reaching the end of its useful life, and play area improvements are needed to meet City safety and access standards.

Next Steps

DateConstruction Schedule

Mid-May 2022

Blackberry removal. City crews will mow and begin initial removal of the invasive blackberries within the park. Additional blackberry removal will continue in the following weeks.

July 2022
Sport court resurfacing and closure.

Aug. 2022

Construction begins and park is closed for public use. Please note that these construction dates are subject to change due to weather and/or supply chain issues. We will keep you posted as best we can with any changes.

Dec. 7, 2022

Construction complete and park is reopened for public use.

Spring 2023Minor landscaping improvements completed.

Prior Engagement

We have held two neighborhood meetings and workshops. Here's a recap: