Smith Cove Contact Info

If you are interested in sending an e-mail message to our local officials regarding the need to save this last remaining parcel of the Smith Cove Park Corridor, please click the e-mail links below and a pre-addressed email message form will open up; cut and paste the suggested message below, or, compose your own:

To Send A Message to:

Mayor City Council King County Parks Dept.

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Suggested Message (select, copy, paste):

Dear ______________________,

I support the City of Seattle acquiring the Admiral’s House property.

The Smith Cove park corridor, which includes the West Yard, the Lower Smith Cove Park, the Admiral's House property, and the Ursula Judkins Viewpoint park is a historical, environmental, and aesthetic legacy, one of probably the last of its kind in Seattle.

It is extremely important that this area not be developed, that it be turned into active and passive park uses. This area was important to Seattle's growth as a city. It was thought when the city was founded that it should be established here. It was a gathering place for our local indigenous people, the Suquamish and the Duwamish tribes. Much of what helped Seattle grow occurred as a result of the activity that took place in and around the shores of Smith Cove. In addition to its historical significance, this site has a spectacular view of the City, Mount Rainier, Elliott Bay and West Seattle.

Please reserve this space for enjoyment, not development. Seattle needs to have more open space to counter the negative effects of the density and growth that it is encouraging. I am requesting that the Mayor and City Council take the necessary steps to ensure,

1. That the Smith Cove park corridor remains free from development;

2. That the West Yard be given to the City of Seattle by the Port as mitigation for its projects;

3. That funding be included as part of that mitigation (our experience has shown that there will be little effort made to fund improvements once the property is acquired); and

4. That the City also enter into talks with the Navy about acquiring the property where the Admiral’s House sits.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration of my requests.

Thank you for your support!

UJV SUCCESS—NO LAND SWAP: 9/15/06

Letter to the City:

No on West Yard Land Swap (PDF)

Smith Cove Park Flyer

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New: 9/30/08

The Friends of Ursula Judkins Viewpoint/Smith Cove

SAVE THE ADMIRAL’S HOUSE!!

READ ABOUT IT HERE