FOLKpark, or Friends of Lower Kinnear Park, has launched their new website – folkpark.org. The community-based organization, which recently won $15,750 in the form of two city grants for the further restoration and development of Lower Kinnear Park in Queen Anne, announced that they would launch a new site last week. FOLKpark began in March of 2009 with a mission to “renew Lower Kinnear Park as a sustainable urban forest that links us to its heritage, natural setting and our greater community.” And the members wasted no time getting the website up and running. The new site combines information about the organization and its objectives, a detailed outline of their future plans and ways you can get involved (including hands-on volunteer events), a blog with up to date information on all organization happenings, and a platform for donations and community contributions.

Currently FOLKpark is going through the rigorous process of finding and selecting a landscape architect to develop an enhancement design plan. They plan on making their selection, after a public Request for Qualifications and candidate interviews, by the end of the month. Interested in getting involved, check out their brand new website for more information.