West Seattle Stadium Off-Leash Area Development
Updated: May 22, 2025
Spring 2025
Please join us for an open house on Thursday, June 5 from 4-6 p.m. at West Seattle Stadium( 4432 35th Ave SW), in the overflow parking lot (future OLA site). During this meeting you’ll have the chance to learn more about the project and provide feedback on a preferred schematic design based on the input we’ve received so far!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our open house on February 23 at the West Seattle Farmers Market to learn about the project and share your input. Check out the summary of the input we received below!
In early 2024, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) completed the Off-Leash Area (OLA) Expansion Study which identified multiple suitable sites for future OLA development. Sites at West Seattle Stadium and Othello Playground were funded for development and are now underway.
Location
West Seattle Stadium, 4432 35th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Budget
The Seattle Park District provides $3,103,000 for the planning, design, and construction of two OLAs, one at West Seattle Stadium and one at Othello Playground (4351 S Othello St.)
Schedule
Planning: Summer 2024
Design: Spring 2025
Construction: Spring 2026
Completion: Fall 2026
Project Description
The new development at West Seattle Stadium will turn the current unpaved overflow parking lot into an OLA featuring a fenced area for unleashed dogs, seating, and a planted stormwater bioretention area.
Community Participation
Please join us for an open house on Thursday, June 5 from 4-6 p.m. at West Seattle Stadium( 4432 35th Ave SW), in the overflow parking lot (future OLA site). During this meeting you’ll have the chance to learn more about the project and provide feedback on a preferred schematic design based on the input we’ve received so far!
Public Meeting #3 - 6/5/25
Public Meeting #2 - 2/23/25
- Concept Design Options Engagement Analysis and Survey Results
- Concept Design Options Video Presentation
- West Seattle Stadium OLA Concept Design Options
- Event Flyer
Public Meeting #1 - 10/23/24