Closed Loop Park is Thurston County's one and a half acre demonstration garden built on a portion of the Hawks Prairie Landfill that was closed in 1991.
Closed-Loop Park is one of the first parks to be built on top of a lined landfill. The 60 ml plastic liner only 16-18 inches from the surface covers decades of accumulated garbage. The liner prevents rain from soaking through the garbage which would create toxic leachate (or "garbage juice") that could sink into the groundwater.
The Pacific Northwest Peony Society donated a collection of over 90 peony varieties that are now growing at Closed Loop. From May to early June visitors can enjoy the colorful blossoms.
Breathtaking views of both Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains dwarf the activities of the landfill operations.
The park site is located on a highly visible and well traveled spot adjacent to the Hawks Prairie Landfill. You are invited to explore and enjoy this new recreational and educational addition to our community.
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3 comments:
colors are grand! good shot!
My favorite flower - thanks!
Lovely. One can also visit the A & D Nursery north of Woodinville:
http://www.adpeonies.com/
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