The Seattle Park District – Investing in People and Parks
A look at Seattle Park District projectsAbout The Seattle Park District
In August 2014, Seattle voters approved a new way to pay for parks, the Seattle Park District - a permanent taxing authority. How does the Park District work? Which Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will benefit and why? Host Brian Callanan examines the investments of the Park District in this Seattle Channel series.
What is The Seattle Park District and how does it work? This first installment in a series about the voter-approved Park District offers an overview of how District funding will tackle a major maintenance backlog of nearly $270 million. Superintendent Jesús Aguirre and other guests discuss how voter-approved funding helps Seattle handle some much-needed park system maintenance. Plus, here's a breakdown of Seattle Park District investments.