News of Madison Valley

The family of Julia Lee presented the small jewel of a park to the City of Seattle today with a brief ceremony. The tiny park is located at MLK and E Madison and is a beautiful part of the neighborhood. The gathering was well attended by family and friends as well as members of the community. Julia’s daughter, Paige Lee Knudsen recounted her mom’s story and the park’s history. (Please see the previous article for details of the park’s history). She was accompanied by two of her three brothers.

The Parks Department has indicated enthusiasm for the formation of a “friends” group for the park from the community. Because the Parks Department is very stretched, citizen involvement in park maintenance would greatly enhance upkeep and appearance. More information will be posted about this volunteer work when a plan is formulated.