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Shoreline council approves purchase of 14925 Aurora Ave. N. for park; pump track and public‑private options planned
Summary
The Shoreline City Council voted 5-0 to buy a 1.35‑acre parcel on Aurora Avenue North for $4.4 million to create park space along the Interurban Trail, with staff citing possible pump‑track use and pursuing grant funding and public‑private partnerships.
The Shoreline City Council voted unanimously May 5, 2025, to authorize the city manager to complete the acquisition of property at 14925 Aurora Avenue N. (King County parcel 282710-0005) for $4,400,000, with an estimated $50,000 in associated closing and securing costs.
City staff described the site as a priority acquisition in the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan because it sits adjacent to the Interurban Trail and near RapidRide E Line transit service. Economic Development Program Manager Nathan Daum and Parks Director Mary Reedy told the council the parcel could host several public uses; staff and some speakers emphasized a pump track (BMX-style bike facility) as…
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