Seola Pond Urban Greenspace Project
Seola Pond Urban Greenspace Project
Project background
As part of the Land Conservation Initiative, King County has created a plan to protect the last important natural lands. This includes focusing on green spaces in cities to help make neighborhoods healthier places to live. In this process, parts of the Roxbury Heights/North Highline area were found to have very little access to parks or nature, and many people living there also face health and income challenges. The Seola Pond project could help by bringing more access to outdoor recreation and nature for the surrounding community.
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Project description
In 2024, King County Parks worked with Grace Baptist Church to protect 5.41 acres of land owned by the church through a conservation and trail easement. This means the Church still owns the land, but the County can build walking trails, protect the environment, and stop the land from being developed in the future. In 2026, an additional conservation easement was secured, protecting the greenspace just west of the pond between SW 105th St and SW 106th St.
This project connects to nearby public lands, such as the Seola Pond stormwater site managed by King County, and to undeveloped streets owned by the Seattle Department of Transportation (30th Ave SW, SW 104th St, and SW 105th St). King County Parks is working with relevant agencies to explore opportunities to improve drainage, habitat areas, and recreational access. Together, this project aims to provide people with a new space to enjoy nature and engage in outdoor activities.
Project timeline
2024 - Conservation & Trail Easement purchased from Grace Church
2025 - Initial Noxious Weed Removal
2026 - Preliminary Feasibility Assessment
Phase II Conservation Easement
Begin Community Engagement
Additional Noxious Weed Removal
2027 - Plant native trees and shrubs
TBD - Trail and access improvements
Project location
Contact Info
Rusty Milholland, Project Manager
Email: rmilholland@kingcounty.gov
Phone: (206) 848-0299
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