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Waterway What?

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You’re a creative lot. Remember when we challenged you to come up with a mnemonic to remember the order of Wallingford streets? Well, see Wally Mnemonic Results if you don’t. Good times.

Anyhoo, Janet Stillman over at the Wallingford Neighborhood Office is issuing a new challenge: we need a better name for the new park near Gas Works that is presently known as Waterway 18.

Yes, Waterway 18 does have a certain ring to it. Reminiscent of Slaughterhouse 5, perhaps? But then Mila 18 has already dibbed that number, so we feel it’s used.

Janet suggests “Peek-a-Boo Park”. What say you?

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

This Post Has 9 Comments

  1. kerrizor June 25, 2010

    Uhm.. considering that most Seattle parks are squats after dark, is “Peek-a-boo Park” really a good idea? 🙂
     

  2. DOUG. June 25, 2010

    I went down there this week. It’s really nicely done. Considering that all the steps in the park are made from recycled street curbs, I suggest we call the place “The Curbs”.

  3. Chris W. June 25, 2010

    WallyNatural (making fun of Seattle’s “Metronatural) a while back while honor its status as the only natural beach left on the lake.

  4. Chris W. June 25, 2010

    I’m a dork.  Let’s try that again:
    WallyNatural  — making fun of Seattle’s “Metronatural” slogan while honoring the waterway’s status as the last natural beach on the lake.

  5. Chuck June 25, 2010

    Why don’t we just call it
    “Waterway 18 Park”
    What’s wrong with that? It’s distinctive, historic (what say ye, Mr. Dorpat?), and kinda “ordinary,” ya know? Frankly, I’m a little tired of all these “Cheshiahud” names and all.
    Chuck
    (an Acme kinda guy)

  6. rp June 25, 2010

    Waterway 18 does not need a “better name”. Or a different name. Leave it alone.

  7. Arsee June 27, 2010

    Based on my last three visits there (in the daytime), I propose “Bum Sleeping Park”.

  8. Tobin June 28, 2010

    How about “Northlake Park” or “Northlake Beach”.

  9. Tobin June 28, 2010

    Oh, and I just thought of the obvious name, I can’t believe no one has posted this suggestion yet:  “Wallyhood Park”!!

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