2019 Master Plan Update
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The Kubota Garden Master Plan Update was completed at the end of 2019 and is a wonderful reflection on the history of the Kubota family, the historic and newer garden spaces and looks ahead as the visitorship increases year by year. How to identify and preserve the design intent behind these historic gardens is thoughtfully considered, and a first glimpse of the Visitor Center or Restrooms is included as we need to plan for increased visitors, climate impacts and respecting the history of the garden.
The plan will hardly "sit on a shelf" as there are many projects and planning efforts underway. If you are interested, the Master Plan Update and Appendix are available for you to download, read and keep track of all the exciting things ahead for the garden! Use the buttons below to view and download the complete Master Plan Update report and accompanying Appendix. |
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Guiding principles for the future
These are the guiding principles identified for future Garden projects by the 2019 Master Plan Update:
The rich history of Kubota Garden will be acknowledged and celebrated in perpetuity
appreciation of the culture of Japan.” (Seattle Times, John J. Reddin, December 6, 1968, p22).
and maintained to a standard based on a defined Period of Significance that strives to closely represent the original
design intent where feasible without impinging on visitor safety.
- Remnant Nursery: remnant nursery areas should be maintained to promote their legibility and preservation of
the diversity and layout of the plant material.
documented and conserved.
- New garden areas and elements added to the Garden by Seattle Parks since 1990 shall be documented and conserved,
where appropriate.
The rich history of Kubota Garden will be acknowledged and celebrated in perpetuity
- The Garden shall continue to showcase Fujitaro Kubota’s original intent:
appreciation of the culture of Japan.” (Seattle Times, John J. Reddin, December 6, 1968, p22).
- Since 1988, the Kubota Garden Foundation and Seattle Parks have successfully collaborated in making improvements to the Garden. Together, they have built more than sixty projects that make the Garden more accessible, attractive, and safe for visitors. The work of this successful partnership should continue to ensure that Fujitaro Kubota’s vision for the Garden is fulfilled.
- Kubota Family history should be embedded in interpretive and educational elements.
- Historic Gardens (pre-1988):
and maintained to a standard based on a defined Period of Significance that strives to closely represent the original
design intent where feasible without impinging on visitor safety.
- Remnant Nursery: remnant nursery areas should be maintained to promote their legibility and preservation of
the diversity and layout of the plant material.
- New Gardens (post-1988)
documented and conserved.
- New garden areas and elements added to the Garden by Seattle Parks since 1990 shall be documented and conserved,
where appropriate.