This is our bi-annual neighborhood clean up event with a little twist due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Instead of a one-day event with a large group of volunteers, we are asking that you commit to a section of the neighborhood to pick up trash and/or weed the rain gardens and medians along 14th Ave NW.
Sign up today via SignUp Genius where you can adopt a section or 2 or 3 of your choice and commit to a task to be completed from May 16 to the end of the month (dates are flexible!). Join in the fun by maintaining a safe distance and share your pics on Instagram with #ebcacleanup.
Guidelines for safe participation – Wear a mask – Maintain 6′ distancing – Check here to see what that looks like – Wear a safety vest – Bring your own tools and bags or arrange to pick up from EBCA* – Be smart and check out additional Covid-19 resources from the state of Washington – Post photos to Instagram #ebcacleanup or email to eastballard@gmail.com.
What are you waiting for? Sign up today to help keep our neighborhood clean and beautiful.
*Vests, bags, gloves and picker uppers are available upon request. Please contact Dawn at eastballard@gmail.com to schedule a pick up.
East Ballard neighbor, Roxanne Baechler-Gill’s five-year-old really wants to be a wizard, and a wishing well somehow figures into this. Accordingly, they have posted a wishing well on a tree outside their house, just across from Gemenskap Park (near NW 59th on the west side). If you’re nearby, please consider dropping a coin and/or a written wish (for anything you want!) to assist a child’s wizardly wish-granting dreams! They’re checking the wishing well every morning, just in case there are any wishes to grant.
We had a great volunteer turn out for our Autumn Clean. Many Many thanks to Jen and her daughters Clara and Lydia, John and Erin, and Peter who weeded the rain gardens in Gemenskap Park. Thank you to Christy who weeded the rain gardens at NW 58th, and Dave, David, and Peter who picked up trash along 14th Ave NW!
There are still more opportunities to help clean up the neighborhood. We will keep this going until all the slots are filled. Click on the SignUp Genius link and volunteer today! Vests, bags, gloves and picker uppers are available upon request.
Got a student at home who needs volunteer hours? This is a great opportunity for them to give back to the community!
Please contact Dawn at eastballard@gmail.com to get your gear, get your volunteer form signed or to answer any questions you may have!
Join in the fun by maintaining a safe distance and share your pics on Instagram with #ebcacleanup.
Guidelines for safe participation – Wear a mask – Maintain 6′ distancing – Check here to see what that looks like – Wear a safety vest – Bring your own tools and bags or arrange to pick up from EBCA – Be smart and check out additional resources from the state of Washington – Post photos to Instagram #ebcacleanup
This is our bi-annual neighborhood clean up event with a little twist due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Instead of a one-day event with a large group of volunteers, we are asking that you commit to a section of the neighborhood to pick up trash and/or weed the rain gardens and medians along 14th Ave NW.
Sign up today via SignUp Genius where you can adopt a section or 2 or 3 of your choice and commit to a task to be completed between November 21 and November 29. Join in the fun by maintaining a safe distance and share your pics on Instagram with #ebcacleanup.
Guidelines for safe participation – Wear a mask – Maintain 6′ distancing – Check here to see what that looks like – Wear a safety vest – Bring your own tools and bags or arrange to pick up from EBCA – Be smart and check out additional resources from the state of Washington – Post photos to Instagram #ebcacleanup
What are you waiting for? Sign up today to help keep our neighborhood clean and beautiful.
Vests, bags, gloves and picker uppers are available upon request. Please contact Dawn at eastballard@gmail.com to schedule a pick up.
This is our bi-annual neighborhood clean up event with a little twist due to the current state of emergency as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.
Instead of a one-day event with a large group of volunteers, we are asking that you commit to a section of the neighborhood to pick up trash and/or weed the rain gardens and medians along 14th Ave NW.
Sign up today via SignUp Genius where you can adopt a section or 2 or 3 of your choice and commit to a task to be completed between May 30th and June 14. Join in the fun by maintaining a safe distance and share your pics on Instagram with #ebcacleanup.
Guidelines for safe participation – Wear a mask – Maintain 6′ distancing – Check here to see what that looks like – Wear a safety vest – Bring your own tools and bags or arrange to pick up from EBCA – Be smart and check out additional resources from the state of Washington – Post photos to Instagram #ebcacleanup
What are you waiting for? Sign up today to help keep our neighborhood clean and beautiful.
Vests, bags, gloves and picker uppers are available upon request. Please contact Dawn at eastballard@gmail.com to schedule a pick up.
It’s the little things that can brighten up someone’s day. How about creating an uplifting picture or message in chalk in Gemenskap Park?
It probably goes without saying that we’ve had to postpone the EBCA Spring Fling. We’re were looking forward to bringing all our friends and family together in the park for a big event this summer. In the meantime, we’re all figuring out in our own little way how to weather the Coronavirus storm. Our lives have been turned upside down and we’re truly inspired by our neighbors who are figuring out ways to keep our way of life as normal as possible and still strive to keep all of us safe and healthy.
During these times, let’s come together as a stronger community, look out for each other, and lend a helping hand where you can. Please help our small businesses stay afloat, check on your neighbors who may need some assistance and say hello to people you walk by on the sidewalk or in the park (while remaining 6 feet apart of-course).
The following is a very short list of things we can do to help support our neighborhood. It’s not an exhaustive list by any means, but something to start with. Please send us things to share and we’ll do our best to post.
One last note The Public Affairs team at the Seattle Fire Department has asked our assistance in distributing the following messages to provide guidance to people who may be hesitant to fully report their symptoms when calling 911, fearing that firefighters may not respond. They want to assure the public that having accurate information allows them to send the right resources, and they can trust we will be there to assist them.
The Seattle Fire Department wil respond to all life-threatening emergencies. If you suffer from a fever or shortness of breath, it doesn’t always mean you have COVID-19. If you believe your symptoms are life-threatening, please call 911. Tell the dispatcher all of your symptoms so they can better assist you.
WHO:: Families and friends of East Ballard & Gemenskap Park
WHAT:: This year’s East Ballard Spring Fling in Gemenskap Park will kick off with a spring bonnet parade, followed by our 2nd annual egg hunt for all ages. We’ll have refreshments, face painting, games, prizes and community. Bring your kids and furry friends too!
WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 2020 from 10:00am – 1:00pm
WHY:: It’s a beautiful park to enjoy and we want to play in it now that the weather is getting nicer
Volunteer & Giving Opportunities
This is an all-volunteer run event that we’re funding with donations and time. We would love for YOU to join us! Here’s how you can help. Contact as at eastballard@gmail.com if you’re interested in any of the following:
Participate in our planning meetings. The next one will be March 12 at 7PM. Contact us for location.
Help us on the day of the event (set up, break down, coordinate games, keep the refreshments table in order, and more)
Bring a healthy snack to share at the event
Be part of the entertainment – we’d love to hear your idea and get your help
Make a tax-deductible donation to support this and future events by donating to Groundswell NW (our fiscal sponsor) and adding a note that your giving to the East Ballard Community Association – http://www.groundswellnw.org/donate
Save your Ballard Market Receipts and bring to EBCA events or drop off at Blowing Sands Glass. Ballard Market donates 1% of the purchase to EBCA!
Since we last posted information regarding 2020 Your Voice Your Choice, we’ve received responses from neighbors who have posted their great ideas on the Map. Below are the submissions we found for East Ballard as of March 7. Take a look, write comments and click on the ‘heart’ icon if you like the idea. Is your idea missing? Then what are you waiting for? Submit by March 18. If you’re having trouble with the interface, contact us at eastballard@gmail.com and we’ll help.
The map won’t let us provide direct links, so you’ll need to navigate to the map, select the Category (Accessibility, Bicycle, Maintenance, Other, Park Equipment, Paths and Natural Areas, Pedestrian Crossing, Vehicle or Walkway) and either select the idea in the list or click on the dot on the map at the address listed below.
Bicycle > Idea @ 6TH AVE NW & NW 58TH ST Extending the 6th Ave NW Greenway, from NW 50th to NW 58th St., connecting with neighborhood schools and the NW 58th St. Greenway. Includes speed humps, speed-limit signage, stop signs at all east-west intersections, and crosswalk upgrades at NW Market St.
Bicycle >Idea @ 6742 DIVISION AVE NW Remove bike lane on 8th Ave NW heading south, replace with sharrows. bicyclists are moving too fast to safely use the bike lane without risking getting doored.
Bicycle>Idea @ 4513 11TH AVE NW Make signage/road features to stop drivers driving down bike lane
Bicycle>Idea @ 4300 8TH AVE NW Redesign the intersection of 8th, Burke Gilman and NW 43rd St
Maintenance >Idea @ 6TH AVE NW & NW 43RD ST Prune and shape the beautiful plum trees between Leary Way NW and NW Bright St. on 6th Ave. NW.
Other >Idea @ 1451 NW 46TH ST Close off road between Ballard Blocks and PCC/West Marine to vehicle traffic
Other >Idea @ 1102 NW 57TH ST traffic circle NW 57th and 11th needed.
Other > Idea @ 1102 NW 56TH ST traffic circle NW 56th and 11th needed
Park Equipment >Idea @ 6102 14TH AVE NW Off Leash Dog Park extension north of Gemenskap Park.
Pedestrian Crossing > Idea @ 6500 8TH AVE NW They should remove or inactivate the pedestrian prompt crosswalk buttons and just imply that people want to cross (at least during peak pedestrian hours) like they do at NW 15th and 65th St.
Pedestrian Crossing > Idea @ 1103 NW MARKET ST Pedestrian and Bicycle activated crossing signal at the intersection of 11th Ave NW and Market St.
Pedestrian Crossing >Idea @ 716 NW 60TH ST Crosswalk at 8th Ave NW and NW 60th St
Pedestrian Crossing > Idea @ 602 NW MARKET ST Bicycle traffic light trigger. Not enough time to cross the intersection and have bicyclists have to jump on sidewalk to push pedestrian crossing button
Pedestrian Crossing >Idea @ 800 NW 50TH ST Signalized crossing and/or curb bulbs at NW 50th St and 8th Ave NW
Pedestrian Crossing > Idea @ 4360 LEARY WAY NW Pedestrian-only light on the east side of 8th–>Leary doesn’t activate unless button pushed. Request for an automatic pedestrian light.
Pedestrian Crossing >Idea @ 4300 8TH AVE NW Stop light on NW 43rd St and 8th Ave NW
Pedestrian Crossing >Idea @ 599R NW 42ND ST Reprogram light to be a shorter wait and not require a button to be pushed
Pedestrian Crossing > Idea @ 4601 LEARY WAY NW Extremely hazardous intersection for pedestrians and drivers.
Pedestrian Crossing > Idea @ 1416 NW 46TH ST Add a pedestrian crosswalk to cross 46th St between 15th Ave NW and 14th Ave NW. Currently pedestrians are crossing from the Ballard Blocks to the PCC shopping center in the middle of the street and across heavy traffic.
Pedestrian Crossing > Idea @ 1505 NW 60TH ST Upgrade crossing signal and lights. People have to wait several minutes for the light to change and miss buses (it is a rapid ride stop).
Pedestrian Crossing > Idea @ 5801 15TH AVE NW The walk signal is very short to cross 15th Ave NW
Pedestrian Crossing >Idea @ 5501 15TH AVE NW This intersection requires me to push a beg button
Pedestrian Crossing >Idea @ 1446 NW LEARY WAY Improve pedestrian environment at 15th Ave NW and Leary
Vehicles > Idea @ 11TH AVE NW & NW 62ND ST Traffic Circle. Drivers don’t stop for other cars or pedestrians
Vehicles >Idea @ 5615 15TH AVE NW Ban left turns from 15th Ave NW onto NW 57th St
Vehicles > Idea @ 5500 8TH AVE NW Remove parked cars about 2 blocks north and south of Market St and re-allocate that space to bus lanes.
Vehicles > Idea @ 4902 6TH AVE NW Traffic diverter / street park at 6th Ave NW and NW 50th St
Vehicles >Idea @ 3930 LEARY WAY NW Stoplight for left hand turns from 3rd Ave NW onto Leary Way
Walkway > Idea @ 1505 NW 60TH ST The crosswalk signal is slow and the stop lights are out of date. (Similar to Pedestrian Idea@ 1505 NW 60TH ST)
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is again engaging community members to democratically decide how to spend $2 million of the City’s budget on small-scale park and street improvements. This is the fourth year of Your Voice, Your Choice (YVYC): Parks & Streets.
Idea collection is open right now through March 18. Community members are encouraged to submit an idea online at seattle.gov/yvyc or in-person at any Seattle Public Library branch. Projects could include park benches, trail improvements, flashing beacons, and curb ramps to name a few. The only criteria are the ideas be physical improvements for Seattle’s parks or streets, benefit the public, and cost $150,000 or less. Even if you don’t have an idea, take a moment to review, comment or vote on existing ideas by selecting the like button for those you’d like to see come true!
What’s your great idea to improve streets and parks in East Ballard? If you submit an idea, please share with us and we’ll help spread the word!
Learn more about what types of projects are eligible: Idea Collection Examples. You can learn more about the YVYC process and how to get involved on the city’s webpage.
We’re kicking off the new year by getting organized and setting dates for this year’s EBCA events. Mark your calendar and get ready to work and play in the neighborhood this spring!
If you’d like to help us organize these events, please reach out to Dawn at eastballard@gmail.com to join a committee.
EBCA Spring Fling in Gemenskap Park April 11, 2020 10AM-1PM This will be our 2nd annual egg hunt for all ages with lots of family activities and fun in the park.
EBCA Spring Clean along 14th Ave NW May 9, 2020 10AM-1PM We will be celebrating our 15th year cleaning up 14th Ave NW from NW 65th to Salmon Bay. Come join a tradition!
