First Creek Park

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Informed by native Duwamish traditions of gathering near the rivers and creeks of the foothills of Mount Tacoma, and engaging the youth of Eastside Tacoma, Studio Zewde designed a catalytic gathering place at the civic confluence of the Eastside Community Center, First Creek Middle School, and a new regional hiking trail. Working with the Trust for Public Land and Metro Parks Tacoma, and in partnership with the North Face Foundation, the half-acre site is designed to serve a cross-section of the community in lounging, climbing, active play, and reflection. The design features a custom climbing feature, a central gathering space, native vegetation, and a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees to frame the new space. Construction was completed in 2021.

TEAM

• Studio Zewde, Landscape Design