Magnolia Community Center
Closed temporarily after Sept. 2, 2023 for stabilization project
Amenities
- Gym
- Kitchen
- Basketball Court
- Meeting Rooms
- Playground
- Art Studio
- Wifi
- Childcare
- Preschool
- Teen Programs
- Indoor Toddler Playtime
- Before School Programs
- After School Programs
- Drop in Programs
- Lifelong Recreation
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About
Magnolia Community Center temporarily closed September 2, 2023. Staff will be spending September/October 2023 moving operations, materials, and furniture to prepare for construction to begin November 2023. More info below on Stablization project.
Magnolia Community Center is located on the Magnolia Playfield at the west edge of Magnolia village. The playfield can accommodate football, soccer, softball and/or baseball, and also features two play areas and four tennis courts.
Built in 1952, the multi-story center has classic charm and is connected to Catherine Blaine Elementary K-8 School. The community center and school was the first construction project that was jointly built by Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Schools. The entrance has a lobby with a nice sitting area overlooking the gym, and is lit by natural light coming through the atrium ceiling. The main level has two multipurpose rooms, a pottery room, two rooms designed for youth programming and a pottery room.
Magnolia has a year-round preschool program and, during the school year, a school-age care program that is filled to capacity. Teen programs and teen camps are also popular. Magnolia Community Center hosts four seasonal events: Spring Egg Hunt, Magnolia Summer Fest, Lil Spooky Halloween Carnival for Toddlers and the annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party. Senior programs are also well attended.
Community Center Stabilization
Magnolia Community Center was identified in the 2016 Community Center Strategic plan for a major maintenance project focused on extending the life of the facility and increasing programming potential.
Work includes roof replacement and structural/seismic enhancements for gym, access to roof, fall restraints, structural improvements, window replacement/upgrade for multipurpose rooms, hallway and front entry floor replacement, restroom remodel, accessibility improvements, wheelchair lift between lobby and gym, electrical upgrades, exit signage, ventilation improvements, and kitchen remodel.
Community Center Stabilization Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule
Planning: Spring - Winter 2017
Design: Winter 2017 - Late 2020
Permitting: 2022
Construction: September 2023- Spring 2025