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Magnuson Park Wetlands | Virginia Bound<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After more than a year of sustained community advocacy, we\u2019re celebrating a conservation victory at Magnuson Park. Seattle Parks and Recreation has confirmed that it will no longer pursue building outdoor pickleball courts near the restored wetlands in Magnuson Park<\/a>\u2014a decision that protects vital urban habitat while supporting thoughtful recreation planning across the park.<\/p>\n Instead, Seattle Parks and Recreation is now exploring alternative locations near the Arena Sports building, a site better suited<\/a> for active recreation and one that minimizes impacts to wildlife, nearby residents, and city resources. This outcome reflects what our community has said all along: we can support recreation without sacrificing restored wetlands and the wildlife that depend on them.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/magnuson_park_pickleball_sites_map.jpg”<\/a>; alt=”Possible sites for outdoor pickleball court development at Magnuson Park” title_text=”magnuson_park_pickleball_sites_map” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”11.8px” custom_margin=”-17px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Preferred Pickleball Court Locations at Magnuson Park.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This conservation win didn\u2019t happen overnight. It\u2019s the result of more than a year of dedicated advocacy<\/a> by community members who showed up again and again to protect the ecological and social value of the Magnuson Park wetlands.<\/p>\n Throughout the campaign, thousands of supporters:<\/p>\n Signed petitions calling for wetland protection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Testified at public meetings and hearings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Wrote to Seattle City Councilmembers and Parks leadership<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Donated to support advocacy and outreach efforts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Distributed informational flyers to neighbors and park users<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Joined guided outings through the wetlands to better understand what was at stake<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Together, these actions made it clear that the restored wetlands are not \u201cunused space,\u201d but a carefully rehabilitated ecosystem that provides habitat for birds and other wildlife, improves water quality, and offers quiet nature access in a dense urban area.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-10-at-9.55.58-AM.png”<\/a>; alt=”Image shows a green graphic showing engagement statistics on advocacy around the Magnuson Park Wetlands.” title_text=”Magnuson Park Advocacy Statistics” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”11.8px” custom_margin=”-17px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Magnuson Park Advocacy Statistics<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Magnuson Park restored wetlands represent years of ecological restoration work and community investment. They support migratory and resident birds, amphibians, and pollinators, while also serving as a natural buffer that improves stormwater management and climate resilience.<\/p>\n From the beginning, our advocacy emphasized that placing noise-intensive courts adjacent to this sensitive habitat would undermine restoration goals and diminish the quality of life for both wildlife and nearby residents. The decision to step back from the wetland site affirms the importance of planning recreation in harmony with nature.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bird_and_advocacy_march3_elaine_chuang.jpg”<\/a>; alt=”Photo features a group of people standing together outside during a birding outing.” title_text=”Advocacy Outing | Elaine Chuang” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”11.8px” custom_margin=”-17px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Advocacy Outing | Elaine Chuang<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood up for the wetlands at Magnuson Park. This victory belongs to the people who took time out of busy lives to speak up for birds, green space, and future generations.<\/p>\n Advocacy doesn\u2019t end with a decision, it continues through connection, stewardship, and care. We invite you to join us for a Wetland Appreciation Outing<\/a> with our Conservation Director on Saturday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n This gathering is a chance to celebrate what we\u2019ve protected, reflect on the power of community action, and spend time together in the very place that inspired this year-long campaign.<\/p>\n Protecting the Magnuson Park wetlands shows what\u2019s possible when people come together with a shared vision for conservation and community well-being. As Seattle continues to grow, this win sets an important precedent: urban nature is not expendable.<\/p>\n Thank you for being part of this effort. 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![https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/magnuson_park_pickleball_sites_map.jpg”<\/a>; alt=”Possible sites for outdoor pickleball court development at Magnuson Park” title_text=”magnuson_park_pickleball_sites_map” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”11.8px” custom_margin=”-17px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\nPreferred Pickleball Court Locations at Magnuson Park.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\nThis conservation win didn\u2019t happen overnight. It\u2019s the result of more than a year of dedicated advocacy<\/a> by community members who showed up again and again to protect the ecological and social value of the Magnuson Park wetlands.<\/p>\nThroughout the campaign, thousands of supporters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSigned petitions calling for wetland protection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nTestified at public meetings and hearings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nWrote to Seattle City Councilmembers and Parks leadership<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nDonated to support advocacy and outreach efforts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nDistributed informational flyers to neighbors and park users<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nJoined guided outings through the wetlands to better understand what was at stake<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTogether, these actions made it clear that the restored wetlands are not \u201cunused space,\u201d but a carefully rehabilitated ecosystem that provides habitat for birds and other wildlife, improves water quality, and offers quiet nature access in a dense urban area.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-10-at-9.55.58-AM.png”<\/a>; alt=”Image shows a green graphic showing engagement statistics on advocacy around the Magnuson Park Wetlands.” title_text=”Magnuson Park Advocacy Statistics” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”11.8px” custom_margin=”-17px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nMagnuson Park Advocacy Statistics<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nThe Magnuson Park restored wetlands represent years of ecological restoration work and community investment. They support migratory and resident birds, amphibians, and pollinators, while also serving as a natural buffer that improves stormwater management and climate resilience.<\/p>\nFrom the beginning, our advocacy emphasized that placing noise-intensive courts adjacent to this sensitive habitat would undermine restoration goals and diminish the quality of life for both wildlife and nearby residents. The decision to step back from the wetland site affirms the importance of planning recreation in harmony with nature.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bird_and_advocacy_march3_elaine_chuang.jpg”<\/a>; alt=”Photo features a group of people standing together outside during a birding outing.” title_text=”Advocacy Outing | Elaine Chuang” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”11.8px” custom_margin=”-17px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nAdvocacy Outing | Elaine Chuang<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nWe are deeply grateful to everyone who stood up for the wetlands at Magnuson Park. This victory belongs to the people who took time out of busy lives to speak up for birds, green space, and future generations.<\/p>\nAdvocacy doesn\u2019t end with a decision, it continues through connection, stewardship, and care. We invite you to join us for a Wetland Appreciation Outing<\/a> with our Conservation Director on Saturday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\nThis gathering is a chance to celebrate what we\u2019ve protected, reflect on the power of community action, and spend time together in the very place that inspired this year-long campaign.<\/p>\nProtecting the Magnuson Park wetlands shows what\u2019s possible when people come together with a shared vision for conservation and community well-being. As Seattle continues to grow, this win sets an important precedent: urban nature is not expendable.<\/p>\nThank you for being part of this effort. 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![https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-10-at-9.55.58-AM.png”<\/a>; alt=”Image shows a green graphic showing engagement statistics on advocacy around the Magnuson Park Wetlands.” title_text=”Magnuson Park Advocacy Statistics” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”11.8px” custom_margin=”-17px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nMagnuson Park Advocacy Statistics<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nThe Magnuson Park restored wetlands represent years of ecological restoration work and community investment. They support migratory and resident birds, amphibians, and pollinators, while also serving as a natural buffer that improves stormwater management and climate resilience.<\/p>\nFrom the beginning, our advocacy emphasized that placing noise-intensive courts adjacent to this sensitive habitat would undermine restoration goals and diminish the quality of life for both wildlife and nearby residents. The decision to step back from the wetland site affirms the importance of planning recreation in harmony with nature.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bird_and_advocacy_march3_elaine_chuang.jpg”<\/a>; alt=”Photo features a group of people standing together outside during a birding outing.” title_text=”Advocacy Outing | Elaine Chuang” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”11.8px” custom_margin=”-17px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nAdvocacy Outing | Elaine Chuang<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nWe are deeply grateful to everyone who stood up for the wetlands at Magnuson Park. This victory belongs to the people who took time out of busy lives to speak up for birds, green space, and future generations.<\/p>\nAdvocacy doesn\u2019t end with a decision, it continues through connection, stewardship, and care. We invite you to join us for a Wetland Appreciation Outing<\/a> with our Conservation Director on Saturday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\nThis gathering is a chance to celebrate what we\u2019ve protected, reflect on the power of community action, and spend time together in the very place that inspired this year-long campaign.<\/p>\nProtecting the Magnuson Park wetlands shows what\u2019s possible when people come together with a shared vision for conservation and community well-being. As Seattle continues to grow, this win sets an important precedent: urban nature is not expendable.<\/p>\nThank you for being part of this effort. 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