Dr. Jose Rizal Park Renovation

Location

Jose Rizal Park (Dr.), 1007 12th Ave S, 98144

Budget

A total of $1,325,000 has been secured for the project. Phase one will focus on renovating the restrooms, followed by phase two, which will include improvements to the play area. While some elements of the concept design are not yet funded, we are actively developing a comprehensive park plan to guide future fundraising and grant efforts.

Schedule

Park Renovation

Planning and Community Engagement: Fall 2022 - Spring 2025
Design and Permitting: 2025 - 2027
Construction: 2027 - 2028

Restroom Renovation 

Planning, Design and Permitting: 2022 - 2025
Construction: Fall 2025
Completion: Winter 2026

Project Description

The Dr. Jose Rizal project will renovate the public restroom, replace the playground equipment, and improve accessibility. In addition to these renovations, Seattle Parks and Recreation will create a plan to renovate the remaining east, upper portion of the park.

Community Participation

Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared their feedback at El Centro de la Raza’s Día de los Muertos event on November 2, 2024.

Public Meeting - 11/2/24

• Event Flyer: Traditional Chinese - 中國語文, English, Spanish - Español, Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt; Tagalog
• Event Mailer
• Design Concepts Survey Results
• Design Concepts Video Presentation

Public Meeting - 4/13/24

• Event Flyer: Traditional Chinese - 中國語文, English, Spanish - Español, Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt
• Meeting presentation video
• Survey Results 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has determined that the Dr. Jose Rizal Park Renovation Project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after a review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with SPR. This information is available to the public on request.

The Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued on August 29, 2024, under 197-11-340(2). The lead agency, Seattle Parks and Recreation, will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance (August 29, 2024). All written comments must be submitted to David Graves at David.Graves@seattle.gov by September 13, 2024. 

Download the DNS document for additional information.

Elevate Initiative 2022

Dr. Jose Rizal Park renovations are the first Seattle Park to use our Elevate Opportunity. Elevate is a Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) initiative to elevate, diversify, and widen the platform of opportunity for everyone. It aims to strengthen the connection between park design and the community it serves by rewarding vision and purpose and providing support throughout the creation of new and vital park designs.

Part 1: Statement of Interest and Shortlist

• Design Opportunity Documents for Part 1: (Amharic; Chinese Traditional; English; Japanese; Korean; Spanish; Tagalog ; Vietnamese)

• Timeline/Deadlines for Part 1 Submissions: Questions – October 28, 2022; Submissions – December 5, 2022; Six participants received stipends and moved on to Part 2.

Part 1 - Questions and Answers: (Amharic; Chinese Traditional; English; Japanese; Korean; Spanish; Tagalog; Vietnamese)

Appendix 2 - UW Research

Part 1 is complete.

Part 2: Design Brief, Interview, and Selection

• Elevate: Design Opportunity for Part 1 shortlisted participants

• Timeline/Deadline for Part 2 Submission: February 13, 2023. 

Part 2 - Questions and Answers

Part 2 is complete. Final Announcement