Art Projects
Come Out to PLAY in Downtown Parks
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If you weren’t sure what to do in our great downtown parks, DSA’s art installation, “PLAY,” spelled it out for you – literally. Each letter of the word PLAY stood five feet tall, and together they formed a 20-foot-long reminder to take a break from the daily bustle and enjoy yourself.
The PLAY art installations, curated by DSA staff, were constructed from Italian bending poplar wrapped around wooden frames by Rainier Industries. Art on the words depicted a playful Puget Sound landscape with wildlife and colorful, faux-3D letters. This installation was on display in Westlake Park and Occidental Square from August 2018 to July 2019.
Contact Info
General Park Info:
Michael Johnson, Director of Parks & Public Spaces
206-613-3902
michaelj@downtownseattle.org
Sponsorships:
Jennifer Casillas, VP, Public Realm & Ambassador Operations
206-613-3225
parks@downtownseattle.org
Art and Public Space Projects:
Seth Geiser, Manager, Urban Planning & Design
206-613-3916
sethg@downtownseattle.org
Park Rules
The Seattle Municipal Code prohibits:
- Placing any structure or obstruction in the park without a permit
- Dogs or other pets that are not leashed; person with dog must carry and use equipment for removing feces.
- Sale of merchandise without a permit
- Amplified sound without a permit.
- Camping
- Liquor (open or closed container)
- Littering
- Skateboarding, roller-skating
- Illegal gambling
- Urinating or defecating
Parks Code of Conduct (enforceable under SMC 18.12.040) prohibits:
- Depriving others of their use or enjoyment of the park
- No smoking
- Unattended items
- Creating a risk of harm to any person or property
- Obstructing pedestrian traffic; interfering with the provision of services or the use of park property
- Disrupting Parks and Recreation activities.
- Abusive or harassing behavior