Beacon Hill Neighbors – Dr. José Rizal Park needs our collective voice!

Many of us have witnessed firsthand the ongoing situation at Dr. José Rizal Park.

Encampments, debris, drug use, theft, and behavior that has made many of us feel unsafe in a park we love. This has been going on for months and despite a packed town hall with Councilmember Eddie Lin and city officials in April, conditions have continued to worsen.

I’ve been filing reports through the City’s Find It Fix It app and reaching out directly to Councilmember Lin’s office, but individual voices are stronger when there are more of them. Here’s how you can help in just a few minutes.

(1) File a Find It Fix It report
Download the free app, select “Unauthorized Encampment,” set the location to Dr. José Rizal Park, describe what you’ve personally witnessed, and attach a photo if you have one. Every report creates a paper trail the City has to respond to.

(2) Email Councilmember Eddie Lin directly at eddie.lin@seattle.gov
Tell him in your own words what you’ve seen, that the April 22 town hall produced no lasting results, and that you expect a concrete plan, and not another cleanup that resets the cycle.

A few tips:

(1) Be factual and specific about what you’ve personally observed
(2) Reference the April 22 Public Safety Town Hall
(3) Mention World Cup preparation sweeps displacing people into our neighborhood if that’s your concern
(4) Keep it respectful given the goal is accountability, not anger

This park belongs to our community. The more of us who speak up through official channels, the harder it becomes for the City to look away.

Thanks!