Green Space Tug-Of-War, Everett Herald

This coming May will be the five year mark since a representative of Snohomish County surprised this neighborhood with the announcement,  it was a "done deal" they were going to build a regional sports complex on the Wellington site and we were "going to love it."

As most have heard, the County has purchased the property adjacent to the north end of the Brightwater sewage plant with intentions of building their sports complex at that site.

 Anyway, the Everett Herald newspaper recently (March 19, 2017) ran a story on the battle to save the Wellington site ... go here for the article.

One point needs to be restated:

The fight to save Wellington Hills Park has become more than simply saving a natural green place.

Once we became aware of the wider effects that ANY development of Wellington will bring to this area, including the City of Woodinville... we realized how vulnerable this area was to uncontrolled development - just ask the good people living near the proposed mega-apartment complex on Paradise Lake Road (near 522 and Bostian Road) and being blindsided by potential urbanization of a rural area.

The new battle cry is:

Save Wellington and Save Our Rural Communities
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Neighbors to Save Wellington Park

Wellington Hills Park - Snow Day - February 6, 2017

A reminder of why "Saving Wellington Hills Park" is critical and necessary ... a walk through the Park on Monday's snow day, once again reveals, why we need a 100 acre park - a sanctuary for people - near homes and away from the hustle and noise of commercial areas.

February 6, 2017

Resuming Blogs

We typically blame someone or some thing when there's glitch or disruption of a service.

So, blame the lack of blog posts on the holidays, the weather, the National and State elections, time spent on Facebook or blame it on just being too busy with efforts geared to saving the Wellington Hills site (in bureaucratic-speak, "ex-Park").

As you drive through the Wellington Site... Know This: The small metal sign may say "Undeveloped Site" and the place looks pretty much the same as it has for the past years...

But don't believe your eyes, despite the serene appearance, a war is going on for the continued existence of the Wellington Hills site - And that war will continue until we deflect the callous and inappropriate plans that will devastate more than just the Wellington Hills site.  The very nature of our community is threatened by urbanized development plans for this area.

What began as an effort to "Save the Park" has revealed our area's vulnerability to speculators and profiteers.

Now's a good time to get involved with "Saving Our Community".

Giving Tuesday - with new photo of Wellington Hills Park Site

Please remember NEIGHBORS TO SAVE WELLINGTON PARK on "Giving Tuesday" we greatly appreciate your donations and support!

It's because of donations we've been able to thwart development of the Wellington site. Let's continue the fight and keep unwarranted development out of the Wellington Hills area... and in the process, save the park for generations to come.

Thank you!

And, your donations are tax deductible!

Mail checks to:

Neighbors to Save Wellington Park
PO Box 1805,
Woodinville, WA 98072

For NSWP's PayPal direct donation button, go to right side of page.


Photo - Today, late afternoon.
Cool temperature but a beautiful moment.

Giving Tueday

Please remember NEIGHBORS TO SAVE WELLINGTON PARKon "Giving Tuesday" we greatly appreciate your donations and support!

It's because of donations we've been able to thwart development of the Wellington site. Let's continue the fight and keep unwarranted development out of the Wellington Hills area... and in the process, save the park for generations to come.

Thank you!

Mail checks to
“Neighbors to Save Wellington Park”,
PO Box 1805,
Woodinville, WA 98072

For NSWP's PayPal direct donation button, see the column on the right side of this blog.

Series 2: Wellington Hills Park, A closer look at Wellington Hills, The north side of 240th St SE

This is the second of a series of photos made between 2012-2016 of Wellington Hills Park. 

This set is a portrait of the topography and trees located to the north of 240 SE Street. 

Snohomish County and Northshore School District have BIG plans for selling/buying then changing everything you see in the photos.

Who speaks for the Land? 

For Snohomish County and Northshore School District, the Wellington Hills Site is nothing but a parcel of land … 104 acres to cut and flatten for development. 

The idea of preservation of a relatively natural park or preserve is irrelevant. Basically, they’re OK with continual sprawl… as is seen in Southern California… mile upon mile of asphalt and development. To them, a park is a place somewhere else, preferably on a parcel of land not suited for development (see Minor’s Corner on 228th, which is built over gas lines and under power lines).

If you want to see what Northshore School Plans are - drive north on 35th Ave. from Maltby Road ... go approximately a mile and you'll see the new North Creek High School... drive around it... it's big and there's plenty of new houses (some still under construction) packed tightly together next to the school.

Take a look at their idea for the future of Wellington Hills Park.

ps: The legal battle continues. Join us in stopping inappropriate development in the Wellington Hills area.

                Worth remembering: RURAL MEANS RURAL !!