Who We Are

FOLKpark is a group of concerned local residents and businesses who share a common vision for an enhanced lower Kinnear Park. The community organization came together in March 2009.

The mission of FOLKpark is to renew lower Kinnear Park as a sustainable urban forest that links us to its heritage, natural setting and our greater community.

FOLKpark's Objectives

  • Get more people into lower Kinnear Park by increasing passive and active uses of the park and strengthening neighborhood connections to and within the park.
  • Sustain lower Kinnear Park's natural setting as a unique urban forest offering visitors a retreat from the bustle of the city. The park offers beautiful vantage points and views that must be preserved.
  • Tell lower Kinnear Park's story and celebrate its significance to Seattle's history. We hope to connect the park to other important Seattle landmarks such as parks, neighborhoods, and Seattle's waterfront.