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Thomas C. Wales Park (Formerly Dexter Pit Park).
In December 2007 this park was named Thomas C. Wales Park. The Queen Anne Community Council made the proposal to name the park after Thomas C. Wales to honor the late Assistant U.S. Attorney who lived on Queen Anne and was very involved in the community. It was thought naming the park in his honor was an appropriate way to note his many contributions.
The Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs identified this project in their Pro Parks Art Plan as one that would have an artistic design element.
Seattle Parks selected SiteWorkshop Landscape Architects to collaborate with the artist to develop a unified design which would support the artist’s work while addressing the environmental issues. They are also charged with preparing construction documents and overseeing construction.
This project develops a 56,625 square foot (1.3-acre) site into a neighborhood park. This previous vacant property was used until 1987 as a gravel pit and for material storage. The site was transferred to Parks from Fleets and Facilities.
In June 2008, Parks and the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs commissioned Adam Kuby to create an installation for the park. Kuby’s “Quarry Rings,” five raised gabion rings, create bird and bat nesting habitat in the park while reflecting the history of the site, which operated as a gravel pit in the early 1900s.
The Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs identified this project in the Pro Parks Art Plan, which focuses on the creation of artworks that weave together art, nature and experience.