Discover the magic of ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl' awh-ah-dees) Park! Enjoy pedestrian bridges and viewing decks, accessible pathways, a watercraft wash-down station, elevated boardwalks, nature paths, a community gathering plaza and picnic shelter, kayak storage, launching facilities for hand carry watercraft, a public restroom and easy parking. 

The park includes improvements that renovated riparian and salmon habitat along the Swamp Creek Shoreline, created new wetland, and increased native vegetation. Over four acres of invasive species were removed and over 15,000 new native plants and 5,000 new native trees were planted throughout the park project area.

How to pronounce ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (TI' awh-ah-dees):

This recording was made possible by Michele Balagot, Lushootseed Department Manager at The Tulalip Tribes. Lushootseed instructor Sarah Miller is speaking in the recording. 

ƛ̕ Somewhat like the ttle in little, but with a glottalized pop of air.
a Like the a in father.
x̌ʷ Like ch in German ach, only pronounced with rounded lips.
a Like the a in father.
d Like d in day.
i Like the i in police. In some dialects it’s pronounced like the e in they.
s Like s in sing.

Click here for a Lushootseed pronunciation guide.   

In April of 2021, Kenmore City Council passed a unanimous motion to change the name of Squire’s Landing Park to ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis  (Tl' awh-ah-dees), the name of the Lushootseed village previously located in or near present-day downtown Kenmore. ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis  translates to “a place where something is grown or sprouts” and honors the Coast Salish People who originally inhabited the area, and the many Indigenous Peoples who still reside here.

• ƛ̕ax̌ʷ - these characters roughly translate to "grow"
• adis - these characters roughly translate to "brushy area"

Visit the project page to learn more. 

You can Google search/map the park location by searching "Tl' awh-ah-dees Park".

Kayak Launch Rope Assists

Kayak launch rope assists have been installed. The video below helps users understand how to use them.