The Friends of Meridian Playground (FOMP) are proposing to restore the historic orchard in Meridian Playground by replanting some of the fruit trees that have died and been removed. Some details of the plan were previously described in a Wallyhood post.  Since then a poll has been completed by more than 100 neighbors, almost all of whom liked the proposal. Some folks preferred one part, some another.  Now we all need to start work on making it happen. The Parks Department is moving the proposal through the process toward final approval.

A meeting next week will give you the opportunity …

This post comes to us from neighbor Margaret Jerabek, age 10. Register now for the final guided neighborhood tour for the Visions of Wallingford project. Melissa Irish will walk us through the “eclectic side” of 45th street this Thursday, July 7, 2-4pm.

A local group of residents, including several school kids, parents and even a six-month-old baby toured Wallingford on Sunday June 26. This guided neighborhood tour was part of the Visions of Wallingford community filmmaking project. We met up at Irwin’s Bakery to greet everyone, grab a delicious cookie and learn details about the tour. A local mom, …

This July 4 brought back the Seafair celebration and fireworks at Gas Works for the first time since 2019. If you couldn’t attend, here is what you missed!…

If you will be walking around Wallingford on our nation’s holiday, you might want venture over towards Fremont and stop by 1005 N 36th Street where Loren Kinman and fellow quizmasters have been hosting a Constitutional Quiz every July 4th for 20 years (not counting a hiatus the last two years)!

For a mere $0.10, you can enter the contest. If you answer the question correctly, you win an ice-cold American beer. To celebrate the 20th year, the first person to answer the 3 deluxe 20th anniversary Constitutional questions will win a super deluxe prize (a bottle of good American …

After a two-year, pandemic-induced hiatus, the Seafair Summer Fourth celebration on Lake Union and at Gas Works park will take place once again this Independence Day! This year’s celebration is sponsored by Amazon. You’ve probably heard of them.

While festivities culminate with the fireworks display after dark, events and entertainment begin mid-afternoon and stretch through day. Two beer gardens will be available to slake your thirst, and of course, there will be food. Live music will be performed throughout the day on a stage immediately north of the gas works. And there is also a “Kids Zone.” Not sure what …

Best patio in Seattle has a new contender — and it’s right here in Wallingford.

Some months ago, I noticed Bowriders Grill pop up on Google maps right on the water, directly next to Westward. Eager for outdoor dining that might be easier to obtain without a reservation, my husband and I went on a scouting mission (aka mid-day beer break). We were delighted with what we found. The views and the vibes at Bowriders were out of this world. Sitting in Adirondacks, drinking cold beer out of recyclable aluminum cups, we watched seaplanes land and slipped into a dreamy …