Meridian Park Neighborhood Association
Welcome
Shawn Ledford is the new City of Shoreline Police Chief
Ledford replaces Dan Pingrey who has been promoted to Chief of the Patrol Operations Division of the King County Sheriff’s Office after four years as chief. See full article
Shoreline Parks are tobacco free
On March 26, Council took the historic step of making all Shoreline
parks tobacco free. Ordinance No. 630, which prohibits smoking and
the use of smokeless tobacco on all Shoreline park property, passed
unanimously.
Tobacco-free parks help reduce exposure to second-hand smoke for
children and families, and reduce pollution from cigarette butts, which
is one of the main sources of litter in public places. Establishing tobacco-free parks is also part of a broad movement to create healthy and smoke-free areas, especially for children. Tobacco use in places like parks can send a mixed-message to children and youth that tobacco products are consistent with a healthy environment and lifestyle.
In a recent survey of King County residents, 70 percent said they support smoke-free public places, including parks. These survey results were echoed by Shoreline residents and park users, as 69 percent of respondents who took an online City survey stated that they would support a policy that prohibits the use of tobacco products in City parks.
In the coming months, Shoreline Parks and Recreation staff will begin installing park signage that communicates that all parks are tobacco-free.
The Meridian Park Neighborhood Association has a Facebook page.
Shoreline Calendar The City of Shoreline Calendar of Events.
Portable radar speed display carts are now available for Shoreline residents to check-out and use in neighborhoods. Carts can be reserved for up to two weeks and City staff will even deliver them to your home.
As of February 1, King County has eliminated free recycling service at the Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station. Aluminum cans, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, mixed paper, newspaper, plastic bottles, tubs and jugs and tin cans will no longer be accepted.
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Shoreline's Vision
Shoreline Homicide Suspect Joseph Cooley
Charged, Still at Large
Cooley is 20 years old. He stands 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs about 110 pounds. He is believed to be armed. If anybody has seen Cooley since the murder please call 9-1-1 immediately
and don’t approach Cooley. See full article
Solicitors in Shoreline
Recently there has been a flurry of activity with solicitors getting licensed to go door-to-door in Shoreline. It’s important to know that licensed solicitors are legal in Shoreline. Please post crime prevention tips for citizens to protect themselves against unscrupulous solicitors. See Tips for more information.
Background: The City of Shoreline has a municipal ordinance regulating the activities of sales people and solicitors (Shoreline Municipal Code 5.07). It requires for-profit solicitors and “Master Solicitors” who employ them to file a written application for a license with the Shoreline City Clerk and carry the license at all times when soliciting or canvassing. Solicitors must produce the license when requested by persons being solicited, police or City officials. Read More ....
City to Host a Community Meeting on Public Safety
On Tuesday, June 12, the City will host a community meeting on public safety. It will be an opportunity for residents to meet the new Chief of Police Shawn Ledford, gain insight into some of the recent crimes that have occurred in Shoreline, and learn about some of the different crime prevention programs offered by the Shoreline Police Department.
There will also be an opportunity to learn more about many of the different resources available to individuals that are victims of domestic violence and other crimes. The meeting will be held at 7:00 pm at City Hall (17500 Midvale Ave. N.) in the Council Chambers. Parking will be available in the City Hall parking garage.
For more information, contact Eric Bratton, City Manager’s Office, 801-2217
Interurban Trail Mile
Marker Project
Mile Markers for the Interurban Trail are ready for action! Thanks to a generous award from CleanScapes with additional support from the City’s Trail Corridor fund, mile markers are being placed at quarter-mile intervals along the entire 3 ¼ mile length of the trail through Shoreline. These markers will add visual interest as well as distance incentives to both bikers and walkers who frequent the trail. Information plaques will be installed at each end of Shoreline’s trail section.
For more information please contact Ros Bird, City of Shoreline Public Art Coordinator at rbird@shorelinewa.gov or
206-801-2661.
Meridian Park Garage Sale June 2nd
Clean out your closet! Purge your kitchen, play room, clothes stash, tool chest and garage. Clean your house and have fun with your neighbors! Let's all have a sale on the same day!
Meridian Park
Neighborhood
Is located in the center of the City of Shoreline, close to the Exits and Entrances to I-5. It covers the area from North 160th Street to North 185th and from Aurora Ave North to the Freeway. This beautiful neighborhood has 5 parks. The largest one in the neighborhood is Ronald Bog Park, home of the Ponies. It houses an amazing amount of wildlife that is easily visible all around. You can view all kinds of ducks, at least one King Fisher to scold you, Cormorants, Turtles and Bull frogs. . Sometimes you see neighbors fishing too. There is also a very ambitious Beaver who you usually don’t see but can view his work. (Trees fallen into the water where he wants them.)
This Park also houses two Rotary projects: a Kiosk & guide for the evergreen trees brought in and planted by the Rotary as well as a large covered shelter next to the waters edge. You will also be able to view art sculptures and an occasional bench for relaxing.
The Meridian Park Neighborhood Association holds meetings September through June once a month on the 2nd Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, in the schools Library. They also put out a newsletter, which you can request to receive by mail or email during the same months. You are invited to attend those meeting and any events. Call Gretchen at (206) 364-2821 or email: gtatravel@comcast.net
In addition to the meetings the Neighborhood Association teams up with members of the PTSA and the Aurora Nazarene Church to clean up the school grounds. There may be other collaborative projects in the future. Everyone is welcome.
Shoreline Neighborhood Map
