Magnuson Park Historic District Tour - Sound Steps Walking Program (50+)

6310 Northeast 74th Street,Seattle WA 98115

18 October, 2022

Description

This tour is *FREE* in partnership with Seattle Parks' Sound Steps program. Register here About Sound Steps:Sound Steps is a volunteer-supported walking program within Seattle Parks and Recreation's Lifelong Recreation Program. Sound Steps is designed to get adults age 50+ moving and gaining the health benefits of regular exercise. Participants in this FREE year-round program are connected to other walkers on their level and given tools to measure progress. Encouragement comes from the support of volunteer walk leaders and regular check-ins. Sound Steps offers weekly walking groups from a variety of locations, monthly hikes, and more. About the Tour: This will be an approximately two hour walking tour that will cover the South section of the Sand Point Naval Air Station Historic District – including administrative buildings, housing, the fire and gas stations, officers quarters, several historic trees, the world flight monument and one of the old hangars.As you take in the Art Deco and Colonial Revival buildings of the former Naval Air Station, your tour guide will guide you through the rich history of Sand Point from its pre-contact uses by the Duwamish through its role in early aviation and military history.By the end, we hope you’ll come away with an understanding of why Sand Point Naval Air Station Historic District boasts federal, state and local historic designations.