The planning committee identified key community assets in multiple areas within the proposed Woodinville Creative District.

Area “A”

“Old Town” as it’s called today, was built in the last 1800’s and owes its placement to access to the rail and river. As the city grew, the main street has been established to the East, but some of the history has been preserved in the storefronts here, and it is now home to a lively multicultural restaurant and market space. An easy 8 minute walk from our main public park, you can enjoy ropa vieja at Twisted Cuban Cafe & Bar, elotes at Antojitos Toxicos, take-home tamales from La Princesa Market, or a varied smorgasbord of menu items ranging from american diner omelets and burgers to lamb vindaloo and naan at the Cookhouse Restaurant & Bar. Also included in this area are Woodinville Florist, Champagne Avenue Wine Bar & Shop, and QIVU Graphics. On the way back toward the park you would pass the Woodinville Cut Shop Restaurant and Lounge, and Mercurys Coffee in its first ever location (though a remodeled building).

Area “B”

This is the area with the most activation, and more density thanks to newer construction. From Wilmot Gateway Park with its concerts and pride festival, to the farmers and crafters represented at the seasonal market and 21 Acres, to various tasting rooms, restaurants, and other venues that offer live music and participate in art walks (too many to list!), there is so much to see and do, and it’s all as easy as can be to walk to. Local favorite Sidekick Coffee even has a walkup window for ordering coffee with your canine! Other highlights of this area are Swanky Scoop with its award-winning ice cream, the Fairwinds Brittany Park retirement home which often partners with the Woodinville Arts Alliance, Teen Arts Alliance, and Woodinville Repertory Theatre for classes, as well as Catalyst Counseling which hosted a “Queer Resilience” pop up art show and offers art therapy opportunities. More exciting things are on their way as additional living and retail construction continues.

Area “C”

This area of town is home to a handful of businesses with incredibly loyal followers! Sir Lonebuck’s House of Comics & Geekery and Bobae Coffee & Tea are newer establishments. In addition to its comics, Sir Lonebuck’s sells art by local makers. Bobae has long lines on doughnut days before they even open, and sells out quickly. Karma, owner of Bobae, was a Winter Fellow for the Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Cohort with the James Beard Foundation. Some of the older establishments in this area are the Gift Horse Saddlery, which has outfitted our local equestrians for almost 30 years (we still have signs on the main street saying “horses prohibited on walkway!) which brings us of course to the Woodinville Heritage Society, housed in the historical home built by John & Ellen DeYoung in 1931, and located in the SE corner of our District. Other small retail and restaurant businesses dot this area between the bigger box stores, so that residents and shoppers encounter a variety.

Area “D”

Our largest concentration of public art resides in this area. The entire right side is owned by TRF, who have installed sculptures and commissioned many murals. They’ve also been working to create a more walkable zone, and support Woodinville events with parking and shuttle service for our larger community celebrations. Cutting diagonally through is the Eastrail Corridor which will become a new linear park by the City, including art installations. North of the trail is one of our pockets of more affordable retail, where The Art Muse gallery, studio, and gift shop just opened mid-2025!

Area “E”

Anchored by our popular glass fusing studio, MoltenWorks, which sees over 250 guests coming to their studio each week, this area serves as a bit of an incubator space, with Rainbrew (korean rice wine brewery) and Blueberry Beads both opening in early 2025. Accessible by street and trail, it’s not our most walkable area, but it is the gateway to Woodinville for visitors and residents alike as they come in from 522, and there is hope to build spaces that foster creativity, collaboration, and long-term prosperity for the community in this area.