Parks

Delridge Playfield

Address: 4458 Delridge Way SW
Seattle Parks and Recreation Information:
(206) 684-4075 | Contact Us TTY Phone: (206) 233-1509

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PARK FEATURES
Basketball (Full) Community Center Play Area Restrooms Tennis Court (Outdoor) Wading Pool or Water Feature Restrooms (ADA Compliant) Play Area (ADA Compliant) Soccer Baseball/Softball

HOURS

4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

ABOUT THE PARK

Acreage: 14

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HISTORY

The land was purchased by the city in 1912. The Playfield was renamed “Delridge” to match the community and street name which had been renamed by the planning commissioner in 1940. The original name had been “Youngs Town”.

The facility started out as school. During World War II, the playfield was taken over as war-time housing for a steel mill workers. In 1952 the housing units were removed but the community building remained as the Recreation Center. In 1960 the City Engineering Department constructed the pedestrian overpass and in 1970 the Shelter House, nearly 50 year old, was replaced by Forward Thrust.

The parks renovated it recently with the help of some great architects and designers.

(Edited from the files of Don Sherwood, 1916-1981, Park Historian.)

To learn more about Seattle Parks and Recreation, including historic landmarks, military base reuse, and the Sherwood History Files, view our Park History.

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VOLUNTEER

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PROJECTS & PLANNING

- Skatepark Development

Parks & Green Spaces Levy
- Playfield Renovation