Fascinating article on the history of Mercer Island Park names:

https://mymercerisland.com/who-are-mercer-island-places-named-after-calkins-deane-davis-and-more/

Listen to the songs:  "Save Mercerdale Park" and "Preserven El Parque Mercerdale"

Watch a brief history of the Mercer Island Recycling Center: tinyurl.com/protectMIparks