Garfield Super Block - Play Area, Promenade & Restroom Renovation
Updated: March 9, 2026
Spring 2026
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce that construction is underway at the Garfield Super Block (GSB) with A-1 Landscaping and Construction as the General Contractor. Work includes renovation of the play area, a new restroom building, synthetic turf infield replacement on Field G1 (southwest corner), and associated landscape improvements. The new synthetic turf infield is already complete.
Construction fencing is in place around the playfield with openings to maintain access. Playfields are open for permitted play only.
Seattle Department of Transportation's (SDOT) right of way (ROW) improvements updates can be found here: https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/neighborhood-street-fund/garfield-superblock-enhancements-
Other exciting scope elements that will be included in this project are the Garfield Playfields G3 Conversion.
Did you know the park will be home to some amazing artwork via a separate capital campaign? Learn more about the new art coming to Garfield Superblock, and how you can donate here: https://www.garfieldsuperblock.org/art-at-gsb
Location
Garfield Playfield Campus, 537 25th Ave, 98122
Budget
The total project budget is $11,061,000. This project has been made possible through the Seattle Parks District Fund, various grants and in partnership with the Garfield Super Block Coalition and their successful fundraising efforts. Funding sources include:
Recreation and Conservation Office Grants
- 1.9 million - National Park Service LWCF Legacy Program
- $248,000 - Planning for Recreation Access
Washington State Department of Commerce
- $2.9 million - Department of Commerce Local Community Projects
King County:
- $209,000 - Healthy Communities & Park Fund
- $800,000 - Parks Capital & Open Space
City of Seattle
- $4.83 Million - Seattle Parks and Recreation (Park District Fund, REET I, II, and Metropolitan Park District Equity Fund)
- $500,000 - Seattle Public Schools 2022 Levy
Thank you to all of our funders!
Schedule
Design, Permitting & Bidding: 2023 - Summer 2025
Construction: Fall 2025 - Fall 2026
Project Description
The community-initiated Garfield Super Block Project will enhance the Central Area's premier community gathering place with a new restroom building, renovated playground, basketball courts alongside existing tennis courts, an accessible 0.34-mile walking loop, a new accessible ramp at the southeast corner, a nature play pocket, a climate-adaptive garden, and updated plantings and site lighting throughout.
We anticipate construction to run from fall 2025 through fall 2026. SPR and the contractor will work to minimize neighborhood impacts and maintain access for scheduled field users (softball, baseball, little league, and soccer) as best we can. Please note that spectator seating may be limited during practices and competitions. Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements to the park.
Community Participation
Thank you to everyone who participated in the community engagement process! Please follow this page for construction and completion updates.