Genesee Playfield - Play Area Renovation and Public Restroom Replacement
Updated: November 20, 2024
Fall 2024
This project will maintain the play area equipment, replace the existing restroom structure and accessible parking stalls to meet current safety and accessibility standards. The project was initiated due to a failed restroom structure, plumbing system, and the play area condition. We will be hosting a community engagement event in winter 2024/spring 2025.
This is a complex project as the facility is built over a landfill, storm drainage and sewer lines. The team has developed a schematic plan (including layout and building and access design, cost estimate and updated schedule), preparing the next community engagement program, and preparing permitting documentation. Seattle Parks and Recreation will maintain portable toilets until the new restroom is completed.
Thank you to the over 120 people who participated in our survey in September 2020. We heard continued provisions for play are important to your community. Additionally, many people commented on the restrooms being too dark.
Location
Genesee Park and Playfield, 4316 S Genesee Street, 98118
Budget
The current budget includes $3,061,000 in funding for planning, design and construction.
Schedule
Planning & Design: Spring 2025
Permitting & Construction Documentation: Fall 2025
Bidding & Construction: Winter 2025 – Spring 2026
Project Description
The project will maintain the existing play area equipment and replace the existing restroom structure to meet current safety and accessibility standards. This will likely include individually accessed, all-gender toilet facilities, and new accessible parking area. In addition, the project will make other site accessibility improvements that meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). All structures will be supported by an extensive array of pile structures -needed to stabilize these facilities over the landfill and below grade liquefaction soils.
During construction, the contractor will need to close this portion of the park. Seattle Parks and Recreation and the contractor hired for the project will work to minimize the impact on the neighborhood.
Community Participation
Please watch this site for upcoming engagement opportunities.