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Read more about the article Local Veggies (and more!) Return at Wallingford Farmers Market May 27th for the 2026 Season

Local Veggies (and more!) Return at Wallingford Farmers Market May 27th for the 2026 Season

Wallingford Farmers Market has been recognized as one of the best farmers markets in the state. One of the many great reasons to live in Wallingford (and perhaps my favorite) is this seasonal farmers market. I look forward to Wednesdays for a little walk to Meridian Playground, 4920 Meridian Avenue N, never knowing what I might find: running into friends and neighbors, buying produce for the week, or finding a delicious meal for dinner at one of the many food stalls.…

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Read more about the article Yoga in the Park Returns to Gas Works Park on May 21st

Yoga in the Park Returns to Gas Works Park on May 21st

Seattle’s popular Yoga in the Park series is returning for its sixth season, bringing free weekly wellness events to Gas Works Park and Woodland Park. This annual event, organized by Yerbana in partnership with the Center for Suicide Awareness, is a community-focused program that has grown into one of the largest weekly wellness gatherings in the Pacific Northwest, attracting over 1000 people each class. These 18 weeks of community gathering will take place every Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm,…

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Read more about the article May Day “Sunrise” Celebration at Gas Works Park

May Day “Sunrise” Celebration at Gas Works Park

The following was received from Kimberly Christensen of the Sound and Fury Morris Dancers: The Sound and Fury Morris Dancers would like to invite the neighborhood to join us for our traditional May Day sunrise greeting at dawn this Friday, May 1, at Gas Works Park. This celebration has been going on at least 40 years and is a gathering of all of the local Morris dancing teams in Seattle. We dance, sing, and ensure that the sun rises to usher…

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Read more about the article Wallingford is a Buzzin’ on April 25th

Wallingford is a Buzzin’ on April 25th

As a sure sign of spring, here is an overview of the many activities taking place in the neighborhood this Saturday, April 25th. Whether you want to advocate, protest, run, learn, or get creative, you can do it all on Saturday in and around Wallingford! What: Book Club Run of We Loved to Run by local author Stephanie Reents When: 9:30 am–12 pm Where: Woodland Park & Red Arrow Coffee, 425 NW Market Street, Other: Get your tickets in advance; the cost…

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Read more about the article Visualizing Option C for Lincoln Sports Field at Lower Woodland Park

Visualizing Option C for Lincoln Sports Field at Lower Woodland Park

The upcoming community meeting on April 25th (10–11:30 am) at Hamilton International Middle School, 1610 N 41st Street, represents a pivotal moment for the future of Lower Woodland Park. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is set to present refined versions of both the district’s Option A plan and the community-driven Option C plan for a sports field for Lincoln High School. Friends of Lower Woodland Park have rendered Option C to clarify the design of the proposed field at N 50th Street and…

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Read more about the article SPS Community Meeting April 25th at Hamilton Middle School: Option A vs Option C for a New Sports Field at Lower Woodland Park!
Two options for a new Lincoln sports field at Lower Woodland Park

SPS Community Meeting April 25th at Hamilton Middle School: Option A vs Option C for a New Sports Field at Lower Woodland Park!

Editor’s Note: See Eric’s prior stories on this subject: Lincoln Playfields Option C: Combining Options A and B for a Better Lower Woodland Park Design (Dec 15, 2025) Lincoln Playfields at Lower Woodland Park: An Update on Option A and Option C (Jan 19, 2026) Lincoln High School has approval for a new hybrid football/soccer field, funded by the BEX levy for Seattle Public Schools. Most people welcome improvements to Lower Woodland Park and the expansion of playing fields there, but…

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Read more about the article Gas Works Park: Wallingford’s Landmark Faces Renewed Safety Debate

Gas Works Park: Wallingford’s Landmark Faces Renewed Safety Debate

Gas Works Park is the number one attraction in the Wallingford neighborhood, as well as one of the top tourist destinations in Seattle. The park is also popular among locals for walking, outdoor yoga, kids’ playgrounds, summer picnics, concerts, kite flying, and even sledding during the rare winter snow. The park also draws thousands of visitors for the 4th of July celebration and for watching the New Year’s fireworks going off from the Space Needle. The 19.1-acre park, located on the…

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