The Green Lake Bathhouse
Back in January, several of you (nineteen in total!) indicated your support for the restoration of the Green Lake Bathhouse, located on the west side of the lake at 7312 West Green Lake Dr N.
Aided by your support, a group of concerned neighbors is proposing to the city that much-need repairs and security upgrades be made to the building. Specifically, this group is hoping to receive funding from the Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund.
Last night at the Green Lake Community Council meeting, we received an update from Gayle Garman and Mary Muller on their work to secure this funding.
Gayle and Mary toured the bathhouse and saw the effects of vandalism, damage caused by a leaky roof, and the outdated restrooms. They identified three priorities:
- Repair the roof and the associated damage.
- Improve security. This would include installing security cameras and removing a tree which has provided vandals with access to the roof.
- Improve the restroom facilities.
The application to the Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund has made it through the first round. The final application is due April 2nd.
How can you help?
Add your statement of general support to the original post about the restoration project.
Volunteer to help with site plans, restoration estimates, and general paperwork relating to the grant.
Work with Sustainable Green Lake to include green infrastructure in the restoration planning.
Assist with an application to secure historic landmark status for the bathhouse.
Attend an upcoming Seattle Neighborhood Coalition meeting with Councilmember Sally Bagshaw, chair of the Parks and Seattle Center Committee. At the meeting, express your support for the Green Lake Bathhouse and consider asking Ms. Bagshaw why the bathhouse does not receive routine maintenance from the Parks Department. The meeting is at 9 a.m. this Saturday, March 13th, at Ballard’s Salmon Bay Cafe (5109 Shilshole Ave NW).
If you would like more information about the effort to secure funding for the restoration of the bathhouse, drop me a line at amy@mygreenlake.com and I’ll connect you with Gayle and Mary.
Read more about:
The effort to restore the bathhouse.
A violent fight that took place near the bathhouse last summer.
Dying City, an upcoming production of the Seattle Public Theater at the Green Lake Bathhouse.
