homeless housing outweighed the need for other redevelopment proposals and that 144 family housing units and over 2000 beds in "supportive" permanent housing should be built and that HUD was ready to assist the city of Seattle, if required. The park attracts wild animals. In the winter of 2008-2009, a coyote in the park made headlines, and in May 2009, a black bear was seen. In September 2009, the park was closed because of the presence of a cougar. The animal was trapped and transported to the Cascade mountains. The beach has a history of sporadic clothing-optional use in the more remote areas of its shoreline. However, such use is not sanctioned by the City. A beach rally organized by The Body Freedom Collaborative's Seattle Free Beach Campaign on September 4, 2004 to shore support for clothing-optional use resulted in the arrest of a man sunbathing, after a complaint was made to the Seattle Police. References External links Official site, Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation Friends of Discovery Park Seal Sitters (volunteer Harbor Seal pup watch group) Parks in Seattle Nature centers in Washington (state) Magnolia, Seattle Protected areas established in 1973 1973 establishments in Washington (state)