The Magnolia Trail Project
The Magnolia Trail Project aims to create a new path for cyclists and pedestrians connecting Magnolia and Smith Cove Park through greenways and off-road trails to Seattle's vast trail network. The community has been striving for years to bridge a gap in the trail system, making it simpler for Magnolia residents to reach citywide trails and enabling downtown Seattle dwellers to enjoy Discovery Park car-free. This trail is an important part of Seattle's cycling plan and is strongly supported by Magnolia locals.
Learn more about the Trail Community work.
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History and Background
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Feasibility Analysis
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Wetland Report
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A brief history
The Magnolia Trail Community was created in 2014 to support the design and construction of the Magnolia Trail Project, a multi-use trail that would connect West Galer Street, near West Beach, with Marina Place. The trail would pass through property that is owned by Seattle Parks and Recreation, but through which the Seattle Department of Transportation has right of way.
The goal is to create a more direct path from the heart of Magnolia to Smith Cove Park and a vast network of citywide trails, including trails that will soon connect directly with the Seattle Waterfront Park now under development. The trail would also offer residents of downtown Seattle better access by bicycle and on foot to such Magnolia-based treasures as Discovery Park.
The Trail Community received two $25,000 matching grants in 2015 and 2016 that were used for public outreach, to survey the proposed trail area, to locate public utilities in the area and to come up with trail proposals. The Community is now looking for financing to cover the cost of Geotech and trail engineering work required to move ahead with the construction of a trail.
The proposed trail also has the potential to be an important route for emergency vehicles in the event that a major earthquake disables the Magnolia Bridge
Existing Conditions
