Seattle's Cal Anderson Park officially reopens to the public following encampment sweep by Callie Craighead, SeattlePI Seattle's Parks and Recreation (SPR) announced Wednesday it officially reopened Capitol Hill's Cal Anderson Park to the public after a closure of nearly six months. Following a homeless encampment sweep last Friday that went against guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and resulted in 24 arrests, SPR said it removed 100 tons of debris such as pallets and furniture from the park and did the necessary maintenance services to allow for reopening. Now, the city says it is hoping to "create a safe and welcoming environment" in the park while also including new signage that says "NO CAMPING." Other signs offer hygiene and shelter resources for those experiencing homelessness.