Nearby, she also sees American Indian buildings, such as a longhouse, as a meeting room, and picnic shelters in a park with trails and planted cedar trees. Tonia Palmer of Everett wrote to The Herald that there is too much commercial development in town already, such as restaurants, shopping and condominiums. She also pointed out the nearest aquarium and zoo is in Seattle and the nearest amusement park is in Federal Way. Student Katy Onuszko and others came up with another idea, an ice skating rink, and Manisha Long hoped for a nature trail. Jasmine Allred wanted a skateboard park and waterslides.
Most adults seem more interested in educational, rather than commercial, opportunities.
Clay Wertheimer of Everett points out that a pink salmon hatchery would be wonderful on the Snohomish River. It would provide education to the public, a tourist destination and inexpensive shoreline fishing. Fishing piers, concessions and rentals could be provided. Sue Adams of Everett said she envisions a beautiful park with open space, clean water and healthy shorelines on the river. But she worries that the city has turned its back on residents who don't want major developments near the water.