After 9/11 the City started covering over the water reservoirs in Seattle, or more accurately, moving them underground. It’s been working on the one in Maple Leaf for a couple years. Maple Leaf residents helped design the park on top of the cover and got a Department of Neighborhoods matching fund award to help pay for it. Now the new children’s play area is ready to go. The reservoir will be finished Fall 2013.
The play area dedication is Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 10 a.m. – noon; it’s located at 1020 NE 82nd St. The park features a zip line, climbing rocks, and a children’s garden. Check it out!
My earlier understanding was the “lid” would not be accessible to the public. I wonder if this is still the case?