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Genesee Park Dog Park - Seattle, Washington
Genesee Park Dog Park is a 57.7-acre (0.234 km2) park located in the Rainier Valley neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.
The park’s history is unique, dating back to the construction of the Lake Washington Ship Canal in 1917 and its subsequent use as a dump site until 1963.
The city acquired the land in 1947.
Development of the park began in 1968.
The park’s location is defined by its borders: to the north, it’s bordered by Lake Washington and the Stan Sayres Memorial Park/Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center; to the south, it’s adjacent to a ridge inline with S. Alaska St.; to the east, it’s bordered by 46th Ave.
S.; and to the west, it’s bordered by 43rd Ave.
S. along its northern segment and 38th Ave.
S. along its southern segment.
The park’s namesake, S. Genesee St., runs east-west through the center.
The park has undergone several significant changes throughout its history.
In the 1990s, the Rainier Community Center was relocated across the street and onto the park’s western edge.
Genesee Park offers a diverse range of recreational opportunities.
It features a nature trail and wild bird habitat, a large picnic shelter, and open grass areas.
For sports enthusiasts, there’s a sand upper-field and an artificial turf lower-field for soccer and football, both with fencing.
A central segment includes a fenced-in dog park.
The southwest segment has a circular walkabout, and there are three child play areas – one north of S. Geneesee St. at 44th Ave.
S., one south of S. Geneesee St. at 43rd Ave.
S., and one at the Rainier Community Center.
The two sports fields located just south of S. Genesee St. are equipped with stadium light poles, allowing for nighttime use.
Genesee Park is a key location during Seafair, Seattle’s summer celebration.
During the first week of August, it serves as the main entrance for the hydroplane races and aerobatics air show, an event that dates back to the 1950s.
== References ==
[Genesee Park Dog Park](https://www.parksdepartment.org/genesee-park-dog-park)
[Genesee Park History of Genesse Park](https://www.parksdepartment.org/history-genesee-park)
History
Genesee Park History
Genesee Park’s history is deeply intertwined with the development of Seattle and the transformation of the Rainier Valley.
Originally, the area was characterized by Wetmore Slough, a waterway that existed prior to the lowering of Lake Washington in 1917.
This lowering was a key component of the construction of the Lake Washington Ship Canal, which significantly altered the landscape and impacted local ecosystems.
The city acquired the land in 1947 and briefly utilized it as a landfill until 1963.
Development of the park began in 1968, representing a conscious effort to provide recreational space for the growing Rainier Valley community.
The park’s design incorporated various features reflecting its diverse uses.
The park’s location was strategically chosen to leverage the existing waterway and create a multi-functional space.
Notably, the Rainier Community Center was relocated to Genesee Park’s western edge in the 1990s, solidifying the park’s role as a central hub for the neighborhood.
The park’s ongoing evolution reflects the community’s needs and continues to be a vital part of Seattle’s recreational offerings.
The park’s history is a testament to the city’s ongoing commitment to providing public spaces for residents to enjoy.
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