[3] This and other urban development placed about 2 miles (3.2 km) of what had been upper Boeing Creek into a patchwork of pipes, most of which are on private property. [7] This portion of the creek is not accessible to the public. [5] This fork joins the main stem in Boeing Creek Park. The twins, who were wearing their boots, happily waded into the water. Two chinook salmon were observed in 2000. The Shoreline Historical Museum on Linden Avenue North provides a glimpse into the city’s history. The native species of Sword fern and Stinging nettle are common. Construction of this overall project began in 2006. Boeing Creek Park is located in Highland Terrace. [5] Every part of the creek is accessible, but the lake has some parts where it's not. Earlier names included Hidden Creek and Hidden Lake Creek. [5], King County operated six stream gages on Boeing Creek during the 1990s. Hotels near Boeing Creek Park, Shoreline on Tripadvisor: Find 8,004 traveler reviews, 427 candid photos, and prices for 30 hotels near Boeing Creek Park in Shoreline, WA. Boeing Creek Park just southwest provides a quiet forested area with trails and picnic areas. Here, 220 acres of lush forest, meadows, wetlands, creeks, and beach are formed by the magic of water and time. Boeing Creek Park consists of primarily forested areas, while Shoreview Park features a number of recreational facilities, such as an off-leash area for dogs, soccer fields, baseball fields, and tennis courts. Meet at: Boeing Creek Park Entrance on NW 175th St. (between 6th Ave & 3rd Ave NW) (park on road) Note: location may not be as easy to find as it sounds, map ahead or allow extra time. Boeing Creek Park, Shoreline: See 24 reviews, articles, and 3 photos of Boeing Creek Park, ranked No.4 on Tripadvisor among 20 attractions in Shoreline. Boeing Creek (named after William Boeing who lived nearby) bisects the park and is a fun spot for kids to explore. Construction Information. Boeing Creek's original headwaters have been placed into underground pipes. None of the dams provide fish passage and therefore present a total barrier, limiting stream use by anadromous species to the lower third of the creek. This storage pipe is located under the detention basin in Boeing Creek Park. The creek's main stem emerges from storm drain culverts at the intersection of Greenwood Ave and Carlyle Hall Road, which is considered its source, 47°45′02″N 122°21′27″W / 47.750653°N 122.357629°W / 47.750653; -122.357629 (Boeing Creek source). [1] Boeing owned much of the lower creek, including today's Shoreview and Boeing Creek Parks. The U.S. military purchased planes from Boeing through two consecutive world wars and made it the most successful aircraft manufacturer on the planet. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, trails are uneven and rugged. The conifer forest consists Douglas-fir, Western hemlock and Western red cedar trees. The following parks are experiencing construction or environmental impacts that limit public access: Hillwood Park - Tennis courts and portions of play field closed due to Einstein Middle School construction. The creek's mouth was crossed by railway tracks, today owned by BNSF, running along the edge of Puget Sound. The original Hidden Lake Dam eventually failed. However a lack of detention facilities and an undersized pipe causes flooding in the vicinity of Darnell Park and contributes to erosive flows downstream. [1] The two parks share an internal border and both border Shoreline Community College. [1], Shoreview Park habitats are Conifer-deciduous forest, Conifer-madrone forest, Grassland, Shrubland and developed areas. Boeing Creek is displayed on the Shilshole Bay USGS quad topo map. He lived by himself until 1921, when he married and started a family. [20] These projects were all part of the Hidden Lake Pump Station replacement and sewer improvement project. 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Trails in these parks allow access to the middle portion of Boeing Creek. Shoreview Park contains recreational facilities including tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields and an off-leash dog area. During heavy rain storms wastewater sometimes overflowed from manholes and into Puget Sound. On January 1, 1997, a winter storm created a large sinkhole which ruptured sewer lines on 175th Street, resulting in the Hidden Lake being filled with sediment again. [3] A study done in 1994 found juvenile coho salmon in the lower portion of Boeing Creek, below the Seattle Golf Course Dam. Its southern extent reaches slightly into the city of Seattle. Despite the river modifications and stormwater pollution, the creek supports a variety of riparian habitats, native animals and fishes. [17], King County built a stormwater control system in Boeing Creek Park. The lake was dredged and restored again. Salmonberry shrubs are common along the creek. The Innis Arden neighborhood began to be developed on this land after World War II. [3] The creek is heavily modified along its course, and in many places has been diverted into culverts. Shoreline is a relatively new city but chock-full of history. Take part in an education program, have a picnic, or get involved as a volunteer. The park occupies a deep, heavily wooded canyon with a sizable flowing stream. He donated the land that makes up Shoreview Park to the Shoreline School District. [11] The official USGS name, Boeing Creek, was entered into the GNIS database on September 10, 1979. Later, Boeing donated the land to the city of Shoreline. But now the future of Hidden Lake is in doubt. [1], Boeing Creek park has a largely intact native ecosystem, mostly free of invasive species. Kids Lange Ski Boots Size 24.5 - were $230 New (Boeing Creek Park in Shoreline) $80 JLA FORUMS | Classifieds | FOR SALE - Washington | FOR SALE - Seattle, WA 2 Sat Jan 02 2021 5:25 pm The lowermost portion of Boeing Creek flows between the neighborhoods of The Highlands and Innis Arden. It is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) long and empties into Puget Sound. During high flow events, additional water from pipes beneath 175th Street enters Boeing Creek Park, flowing into a stormwater detention basin, then into the northern fork of Boeing Creek. [3], In 1913 William Boeing, founder of the Boeing company, had a mansion built in The Highlands neighborhood, along Boeing Creek. Boeing Creek itself meanders along Boeing Creek Park’s western edge, and also Shoreview Park, before flowing into Hidden Lake. Boeing Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Washington, located in the city of Shoreline, just north of Seattle. 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