This extraordinary peninsula, with a restored natural lake, shoreline and wetlands, will offer expanded recreational opportunities, innovative reuse of historic buildings and a campus setting for a new and exciting community of arts, culture and education programs, and events. The unique balance and integration of these elements into a seamless series of experiences is what will make Sand Point Magnuson Park truly a park for the 21 st century. To learn about the Sand Point Peninsula s history, from the Puget Sound tribes and early Euro-American settlement through recent events, click here to HistoryLink . City completes its environmental review 1997 City refines Reuse Plan. Navy issues its Record of Decision.
Site begins active use for special arts and cultural events, and recreation.
City adopts Sand Point Magnuson Park plan. 1998 Blue Ribbon Committee convenes to review Reuse Plan and consider future plans to integrate the sites of Sand Point and Magnuson Park 1999 Blue Ribbon Committee provides its report and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council. Transfer of property to City of Seattle is completed and site-wide construction activities begin. In November, City Council adopts an amended plan by adding a concept plan for Sand Point Magnuson Park. Historic District History and architecture buffs will be interested in the historic, former Navy buildings in Sand Point Magnuson Park s Community Campus.