Mayor Jim Ferrell’s vision of creating a central park in our community is a success right from the snip of the red ribbon that was cut, which officially opened the park for the community to enjoy for many years to come. Under Ferrell’s leadership this park came together in six weeks, not six months.

If you were there or not, keep in mind this park will be in a constant state of evolving. It is not complete. There will be many changes yet to come before it is perfect. The outcome of this park should be to tie the PACC and a formal downtown corridor together.

So with that, a congratulations goes to Ferrell for taking a vision and making it reality. Most important, though, for living up and delivering on a campaign promise. Federal Way took a huge step in to its future.