Lincoln Playfields Option C: Combining Options A and B for a Better Lower Woodland Park Design

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Editor’s note: There was a public meeting held on November 6th by Seattle Public Schools to update the community on proposed designs for a Lincoln High School athletic field at Lower Woodland Park. Friends of Lower Woodland Park has submitted to Wallyhood the following information proposing a new option for consideration. All opinions are those of the authors. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has proposed two alternative designs for placing a full-sized athletic field for Lincoln High School at Lower Woodland Park:…

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Varsity boys basketball at media day (photo credit to suss_shoots)

Lincoln High School’s Winter Sports Season Begins

As fall comes to a close, Lincoln High School’s winter sports have begun. Lincoln has an abundance of sports, ranging from well-known ones, such as the basketball programs, to the less well-known, like bowling and flag football. All of them are extremely well run, and going to watch a game, meet, or match is a great way to support the athletes and have a blast!  Many teams have home games at Lincoln High School’s gym, and any and all supporters are…

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Pathway of Lights at Green Lake this Saturday, December 13th

Pathway of Lights returns to Green Lake Park this weekend. At this holiday event, the path and docks around Green Lake will be lit with thousands of candlelit luminaries. People walk around the lake, many clad in their own lit-up clothing and accessories. The event includes live music performed by local schools and community groups, complimentary refreshments, and, for the fifth year, glowing hot air balloons by Seattle Ballooning (weather permitting). Event Details Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 4:30–7:30 pm.…

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What’s Eating Our Lawns?

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After being away for about five years, I recently moved back to Wallingford—Tangletown, this time, instead of lower Wallingford. Almost immediately, I noticed something peculiar on my walks with our dog: everywhere I looked, lawns were torn up. I’m sure you’ve seen it, too. Tufts of grass uprooted and tossed aside, exposing the dirt underneath. On one neighbor’s lawn, it was pulled up in long mats, as if someone had rolled up turf. After just a week, I spotted crows at…

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Wallingford Restaurant Atoma Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary

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Atoma, located at 1411 N 45th Street, was thrilled to celebrate their second anniversary on November 2nd. They kept the tradition alive with a big party, a Halloween-themed house bash on Saturday, November 1st. They cleared out all the tables, filled the space with spooky decor, music, entertainment, and, of course, endless food and drinks. These events have become a real highlight for them and for their guests—tickets sold out in just a few days!  Their second year brought some unforgettable…

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Neighborhood Holiday Markets this Saturday, December 6th

THIS JUST IN: See below for an additional holiday market! There are a couple of holiday markets happening in Wallingford this Saturday, December 6th. Hopefully you can make time in your Saturday schedule to check them out! Jingle Pots at Throw & Build Pottery Studio Throw & Build Pottery Studio opened about a year ago at 2510 N 45th Street. (See Wallyhood’s February story introducing Throw & Build to the neighborhood.) This holiday season, they have teamed up with four other nearby…

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Assistance League Thrift Store’s 4th Annual Cashmere and Luxury Event

It is that time of year: parties, open houses, and dancing the night away! Maybe you’re feeling a little blue before the holidays—because you have not treated yourself to something new (or my case, something not-so-new) this year. You are so in luck, since the Assistance League Thrift Store is having its fourth annual Cashmere and Luxury Event starting next week. From Thursday, December 4th, through Saturday, December 13th, the shop will feature cashmere clothing and other luxury items that they…

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