<< Previous   of   Next >> Enterprise/AMY DAYBERT  (click to enlarge) Art Kruckeberg, right, answers a question after the presentation of a plaque on June 7 at the dedication ceremony for the city's acquisition of the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden on 15th Avenue Northwest in Shoreline. His daughter, Enid Kriewald, listens beside him. Enterprise/AMY DAYBERT  (click to enlarge) City officials, members of the Krukeberg Botanic Garden Foundation Board, members of the Shoreline Park Board and residents pose for a group photo after the dedication of the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden on June 7 at the garden in Shoreline.

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Officials commemorate Kruckeberg Garden purchase

Amy Daybert
Enterprise editor

Rainy weather didn’t stop the sunny dispositions of those at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden on June 7 as they commemorated the city of Shoreline’s purchase of the garden.

“The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden truly is a jewel within the city’s park system,” Mayor Cindy Ryu said. “There is always something new to discover as your explore this beautiful and bountiful property.

The four-acre garden will be maintained by the City of Shoreline Parks Department in collaboration with the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation.

Purchasing the garden was made possible by funds that were acquired through the 2006 Parks, Open Space and Trails bond levy. A sum of $950,000 was inlcluded in the levy for the purchase of the garden.

Metropolitan King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson, also helped secure approximately $300,000 in King County funds to assist with the transfer and operation of the garden. Ferguson served on the Kruckeberg Foundation’s Board, and provided free legal services to assist with establishing the foundation’s non-profit status and incorporation.

“The Kruckeberg family and citizens of Shoreline have preserved a very special place,” said Ferguson, who chairs the County Council’s Operating Budget Committee.

The garden was founded in 1958 by Art and Maureen Kruckeberg. After Maureen passed away in 2003, Kruckeberg maintained the garden until January 2008. At that time he completed the sale of the garden to the city.

“A garden is not static,” Kruckeberg said at the ceremony. “A garden takes T.L.C. forever. This permanent acquisition by Shoreline is a fantastic attribute by the city and it will need help forever.”

The garden is open to the public at specific times and by tour appointment. It is located at 20312 15th Ave. NW. in Shoreline.