Denny Blaine Park long-term Plan

Project Description

Denny Blaine Park serves as a vital space for many of Seattle's communities, particularly the LGBTQ+ community. This project aims to ensure equitable access for all park users. SPR will be conducting a comprehensive study and implementing some improvements at Denny Blaine Park with the goal to:

• Honor the LGBTQ legacy of the park
• Enhance multimodal transportation (walking, biking, driving, and transit) access
• Improve accessibility
• Study the feasibility of restrooms
• Improve signage
• Provide basic park upgrades such as new trash cans, seating, improved landscaping, and other basic park infrastructure.

Small improvements will be made with the remainder of the funds and may include items such as trash cans, signs, benches, and accessible pathways.

In addition to the Park CommUNITY Fund project, Seattle Parks and Recreation installed handrails on the steps down to the water in 2025.

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce the Access Improvements and Plan for Denny Blaine Park was selected as one of 15 Park CommUNITY Fund Projects in November 2024.

Please visit our Engagement Hub for more information: Park Community Fund | Engage Seattle Parks

In addition to the Park CommUNITY Fund project, Seattle Parks and Recreation installed handrails on the steps down to the water in 2025.

Schedule 

Site Analysis and Predesign: Beginning January 2025 
Planning: 2025 
Design and Permitting:  2026 
Construction: 2027 

Budget

The Seattle Park District provided $400,000 for this project through the Park CommUNITY Fund. 

Community Participation

Please visit our Engagement Hub for engagement opportunity: Park Community Fund | Engage Seattle Parks