A. B. Ernst Park Addition

Summer 2026

Construction for the A.B. Ernst Park Addition begins in July 2026.  Seattle Parks and Recreation and the contractor, Wyser Construction, will work to minimize impact to the community during construction. There will be some parking impacts along with additional vehicles entering and leaving the alley way to the south of the property. 

 The final design prioritizes a seamless, accessible connection between North 35th St and the Fremont Library’s lower-level meeting room. The design also incorporates several features borne directly from community feedback including an embankment slide and hill climb that turn the site's natural elevation into a play destination. An expanded entry plaza will encourage neighborhood gatherings with new benches and picnic tables.

The design preserves the historic staircase connecting the park to the alley, maintaining a vital link to the neighborhood’s original urban fabric.

Seattle Parks and Recreation acquired the vacant lot immediately west of A.B. Ernst Park in 2010 to expand the park and provide the neighborhood with additional green space.

View the 100% Construction Plan here

Location

719 N 35th St. (Addition to A. B. Ernst Park, 723 N 35th St, 98103)

Budget

$1.9 million from the Seattle Park District, for the planning, design, permitting, and construction of the project.

Seattle Parks and Recreation awarded the construction contract to Wyser Construction Co. Inc.

Schedule

• Re-permitting and Construction Documents Completion: Late 2025-2026
• Construction start: Summer 2026 - Spring 2027