JIMI HENDRIX Park Expected To Open This Fall

According to Billboard, Seattle is one step closer to building a long-planned park dedicated to native son Jimi Hendrix. Organizers announced on Thursday that the city is working with ERRG, Inc. to build the 2.5-acre Jimi Hendrix Park, located in Seattle’s Central District, adjacent to the Northwest African American Museum. Construction is expected to begin in April, with phase one projected to open this fall.

The The Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation states: At nearly 2.5 acres in size, Jimi Hendrix Park will be awash in vibrant colors of the Pacific Northwest and will include ample green space for everyone to enjoy. Featuring an array of new improvements that reflect themes found in his music, Jimi Hendrix Park may include lyrical stepping stones, rain drums, a sculpted butterfly garden and/or many other features. These artistic representations serve as a beacon to youth, summoning them to unlock their imagination and encourage them to pursue their dreams. 

Jimi Hendrix Park is located at 2400 S. Massachusetts Street in Seattle, WA (98144) in Seattle’s culturally diverse Central District. Current site layout (as of October 2013) is shown below.