Park Design & Influences ...
At nearly 2.5 acres in size, Jimi Hendrix Park will be awash in vibrant colors of the Pacific Northwest and
will include ample green space for everyone to enjoy. Featuring an array of new improvements that
reflect themes found in his music, Jimi Hendrix Park may include lyrical stepping stones, rain
drums, a sculpted butterfly garden and/or many other features. These artistic representations
serve as a beacon to youth, summoning them to unlock their imagination and encourage them to
pursue their dreams.
Influential Descriptors
When we asked members of the community how they could best describe Jimi Hendrix; here's some of the
many adjectives that people came up with to describe this innovative musician.
Site Location & Layout
Jimi Hendrix Park is located at 2400 S. Massachusetts Street in Seattle, WA (98144) in Seattle's
culturally diverse Central District. Current site layout is shown below.
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Jimi Hedrix Park
Design Schematic
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Jimi Hedrix Park
Site Layout
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Design Influences
At the May 17, 2011 Public Input Meeting; landscape architects Murase Associates outlined concepts and design influences
that they have been referring to in the development of Jimi Hendrix Park. The following presentation
boards outline some of the elements that are helping to shape the future of Jimi Hendrix Park.
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Jimi Hendrix Park
Design Influences
"light/color"
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Jimi Hendrix Park
Design Influences
"sound/music"
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Jimi Hendrix Park
Design Influences
"word/text"
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Jimi Hendrix Park
Design Influences
"planting/sustainability"
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Jimi Hendrix Park
Design Influences
"art/image"
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Potential New Park Features
Landscape with trees and native plants to provide year-round interest and wildlife habitat Musical platform with flexible size and seating for a variety of events Walkways with inscribed Hendrix lyrics, etc. Seating areas and tables Educational and interpretive features Green infrastructure opportunities, such as treatment of stormwater, solar power and recycled materials
The park may also feature a performance space dedicated to showcasing the talents of local
artists and musicians.
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Support the Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation!
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Donate Online via Paypal:
Donate with your Check or Money Order:
Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation
PO Box 58152
Seattle, WA 98138-1152
The Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) registered public charity. EIN: 27-3599916.
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Download the Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation Brochure
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Download our new brochure and learn more about the Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation, the potential
Jimi Hendrix Park features and how you can help make this new City of Seattle Park come to life!
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