More than 1,000 celebrate new downtown Federal Way park | Slideshow

More than 1,000 residents attended the grand opening of Federal Way’s first downtown park, Town Square Park, on Saturday afternoon.

July 14, 2014 7:32 pm
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell holds up scissors as the crowd cheers following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Town Square Park on Saturday afternoon.
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell holds up scissors as the crowd cheers following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Town Square Park on Saturday afternoon.

More than 1,000 residents attended the grand opening of Town Square Park — Federal Way’s first downtown park — on Saturday afternoon.

Mayor Jim Ferrell and Council members kicked off the festivities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Community Center staff led kids’ activities, including face painting, tug-o-war, bubble blowing and water balloon tossing.

Town Square Park is located across the street from the Transit Center, at 31600 20th Ave. S.

Photos by Carrie Rodriguez, the Mirror; Bruce Honda; and Chris Carrel, city of Federal Way.