Joko's video of Richmond Beach Park

Wherein he wonders about the new reflectors (which are part of the new art installation "Reflex Solaris")



Check out Joko's blog post about all this

Link to info about Reflex Solaris

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park dedication ceremony on March 21, 2009

After months of construction work, renovations at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline Washington are finally completed. The park was officially re-opened on Saturday March 21, 2009 with live music, cookies, and a ribbon-cutting dedication ceremony.

Here are a few photos and a couple of videos. Click the links below for more.

Live jazz performance by Shorewood Jazz combo 'Zoology'

Mayor Ryu and others unveiling the plaque

Immediately following the ribbon cutting. Note the giant scissors.

Shoreline resident Renee sits on the bench she sponsored
in honor of her late husband Gardner Blough.

A bunch of new informational signs are scattered throughout the park.

One of the reflectors that is part of the "Reflex Solaris" installation

Artist Tom Drugan explaining the sundial element of "Reflex Solaris"


Artist Tom Drugan talks about "Reflex Solaris"


Shoreline Mayor Cindy Ryu on the history of Saltwater Park

Link to more about Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

Shorewood Jazz Band is performing at the Paramount this Friday. Click here for more info.

New art installation at Richmond Beach Park: Reflex Solaris

The renovations to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park are complete! There will be a dedication ceremony on Saturday, March 21st at 1pm.

There's also a new art installation in the park. Here is some information about that, from the City's website:

The 1% for the Arts program is funding installation of Reflex Solaris, a public art piece by Laura Haddad and Tom Drugan. It includes an interactive concrete and steel sundial in the central activity area and five steel reflectors that will cast images of the surrounding environment. Standing on the sundial at designated spots, one can look east at the hillside to see the steel reflectors along true north, winter and summer solstice and fall and spring equinox lines.

A few photos of Reflex Solaris:

The sundial base, seen from afar

From up close, it looks like a giant Reese's Peanut Butter Cup

On top, it shows you where to stand at various times of the year

This is one of the reflectors (still covered up) that are scattered about the park

Link to more information at the City's website

Link to more photos of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

Link to all posts about public art in Shoreline