Comments on: Once Considered “Scary,” Dottie Harper Park Will Light Up Dec. 20th; Here’s How You Can Help

By: CC

CC — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:44:01 +0000

It would be nice if the lights could stay year-round. The last time my kids were in that dank place a dandy fellow citizen dropped his pants to show off for them. And it IS the last time they were there. Or ever will be…..

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:10:24 +0000

This has been a long time in the works and I am excited for Burien and Burien Arts. May this become something we all look forward to every year.

By: kathy

kathy — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:55:26 +0000

I would like to let people know that this is not a permanent lighting scheme. It is holiday lights in the trees around the stage. Neither the city nor BA is installing wayfinding or safety light fixtures. Installing power is obviously the first step but you should let the city know you want permanent lighting that can make the park not only safe but a place that can be used for events.

By: TcB

TcB — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:38:02 +0000

I had no idea this was happening and will be at work for the last push.. but this is great. I know someone who will be very happy now to walk through there without a flashlight and a fearful thought on the way to the bus.

By: tripC

tripC — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:17:35 +0000

This is the kind of volunteerism I like to see, and would be proud to be part of in this city. This cost the city and taxpayers (as it seems) very little- if anything, yet will most likely make an impact in everyday lives. I know it will for me, as I too feel uneasy walking in and around Dottie Harper park at night. I often sour on the projects involving government agencies, it seems they often are overly expensive, overly bureaucratic and miss the underlying mark. Good job guys.

By: Burien Parks

Burien Parks — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:32:00 +0000

In the photos digging a trench for the electrical conduit are Burien Parks Dept. employees Steve Roemer, Myron Clinton, and Ray Helms.