Hiawatha Play Area Relocation and Renovation

Spring 2022

Seattle Parks and Recreation presented the Hiawatha Play Area project at the Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting Remote Meeting in July 2020 and presented the schematic design below. The design was well-received, and SPR is preparing the application for a final Certificate of Approval from the board. The Certificate of Approval is required before starting construction.

Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) approved the building permit for this project in March 2022. We anticipate construction will start in Summer 2022, after the Certificate of Approval is issued.

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.