Hiawatha Play Area Relocation and Renovation
Updated: July 28, 2022
Summer 2022
Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) approved the building permit for this project in March 2022. The Landmarks Preservation Board issued a Certificate of Approval in July 2022. The design team is finalizing the construction documents for bid advertisement. We anticipate the bid will advertise this fall, with construction through winter 2023.
To review the design see the Hiawatha Play Area Design & Elements PDF document 
Seattle Parks and Recreation is improving the play area at Hiawatha Playfield. The project will remove the play area from the north end of the park and provide a new play area just south of the wading pool. The project will provide new play equipment, park amenities and landscaping. The new play area site and features will provide improved visibility and access for all. The project includes restoring the old play area site for nature play.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the design process. Please see meeting notes and survey results below.
Location
Hiawatha Playfield, 2700 California Ave SW, 98116
Budget
The 2013 King County Parks Levy provides $800,000 in funding for this project.
Schedule
Planning and Design: Fall 2019 - Summer 2022
Bidding: Fall 2022
Construction: Fall 2022 - Winter 2022/2023
Project Description
This project relocates the play area from the north end of the park to the grass area just south of the wading pool closer to the community center. This includes providing new play equipment and improved visibility and access at the new play area and restoring the site of the old play area.
During construction the contractor will need to close the play area site. Seattle Parks and Recreation and the contractor hired for the project will work to minimize impact to the park and neighborhood.
Community Participation
Open House 10/25/2019
October post-meeting online survey results may be viewed here
Public Meeting 2/27/2020