B. F. Day Playground Play Area Renovation
Updated: September 9, 2024
Fall 2024
Project Completed Spring 2024
The B.F. Day Playground is now open. The new play area at 4020 Fremont Ave N. provides several “nature play” elements that have been carefully chosen for this site including balance beam logs, a wood seesaw, and mushroom-topped stools. The play structure provides climbing and sliding elements along with an educational panel of animal tracks. These elements fit in well with the existing large trees and nature already on the site. The artistic brass leaves inlaid into the paths surrounding the play area were inspired by the Horse Chestnut trees planted along Fremont Avenue North.
Additionally, there are new swings including a bucket swing for children of all abilities. The renovation relocated the sandbox, further away from the stormwater catch basin, to eliminate the sand migrating to the catch basin and provide bench seating adjacent to the play area. The full site meets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and national safety standards.
Location
B. F. Day Playground, 4020 Fremont Ave N, 98103
Budget
Seattle Park District provides $580,000 for planning, design and construction.
Schedule
Planning: Summer 2019 - Spring 2020
Design: Summer - Winter 2020/2021
Construction: Play Area - Completed in 2023, Playfield - Completed March 2024
Project Description
This play area project will replace the play equipment and provide seating. This includes replacing the drinking fountain and accessibility improvements in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The play area and nearby pathways will be closed during construction. Seattle Parks and Recreation will work with the contractor to minimize the impact to the school and playfield.
Community Participation
Public Meeting - 12/5/2019
Public Meeting - 10/10/2019