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     The state of Washington is considering turning over various state parks to local government authorities. Among them is Old Man House Park, located at the foot of Division Street in Suquamish. The Suquamish Tribe and the state have been in conversation about the Tribe acquiring the park, which
has deep historic and cultural significance to the Tribe (as described above).
     How would the park be managed? What would change and what would stay the same if the Tribe acquires the park? The Tribal Council has already

made clear that the park would remain open to all people and that there would be no fireworks or alcohol allowed. But what of other issues? The
Suquamish Tribe has asked Suquamish Olalla Neighbors to partner in engaging the broader community in developing a management plan.
     
To do that, we need to know what you think.  How do you use the park and what policies and practices would make it work best for all who use it now and may use it years into the future? You can express your views on our

Points of Agreement
Under tribal ownership
Old Man House Park
(Chief Seattle Park)
will be

  • Accessible to the
    general public
  • A cultural and
    educational resource
  • Planned and managed with the community
  • Preserved for future
    generations
  • And, alcohol, drugs & fireworks will be prohibited

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