Terry Pettus Park — Attraction in Seattle

While this park would benefit from some upkeep, it’s as wonderful as its namesake and just about as well known.

Terry Pettus was a strong activist and journalist. He fought for the poor, the working class, and those discriminated against. He battled in the newspapers and on the picket line. He was blacklisted and imprisoned for his membership in the Communist Party. Later on, he organized houseboat owners on Lake Union.

His assistance organizing a cleanup of Lake Washington exposed reckless polluting by the City of Seattle. It’s the reason why we can visit this park and enjoy the relatively good water and nice view. But his vision with the floating home community was broader.

He pushed for rent control and against freeway construction. (Also against condominiums which reflects poorly in today’s world.)

To me, Terry Pettus perfectly represents one of the best parts of Seattle—it’s activist spirit. This park’s beauty is a reflection...

It happened one night down at Terry Petus Park. The city's reflection, two strangers out in the dark. A brief encounter of two damaged souls. A brief escape, a chance to unthaw the cold. She needed someone to talk to, I was all ears. Our feet touched in the water, we let go of our fears. When I looked in her eyes I saw passion and desire. We both felt the heat, but it was her body on fire. The night seemed to end before it had begun. Two strangers parting ways before the rise of the sun. Who was she? Where is she? Will I find her again? Or are we just two strangers, once...

Kinda romantic in the evening, once in awhile you hear a few homeless people argue but then again who doesn't disagree at times?? It's a small cute little park I like the sunsets I photograph them, beautiful scenery and you can see the ferris wheel from the park,watch those train tracks I was unfortunate to make a wrong turn and ended up on the train tracks. My van is alright and so are the tracks. Seafood restaurants near by great food. Come take a look and walk around you'll have...