Hiawatha Play Area Relocation and Renovation

Updated: January 17, 2023

Early 2023

In 2022, Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) approved the building permit for the Hiawatha Play Area Renovation, and the Landmarks Preservation Board issued a Certificate of Approval. The design team was preparing the final construction documents for public works bidding. Seattle Parks was prepared to advertise the bid for construction by winter 2023, with construction starting spring 2023.

Before bid advertisement, the City’s Purchasing and Contracting office, which administers publics works contracts, requires us to route final construction documents to Seattle City Light, Seattle Department of Transportation, and Seattle Public Utilities. SPU reviewed the plans and determined that the permit approved by SDCI does not comply with stormwater code. SPU requires Seattle Parks to apply for a permit revision. The Purchasing and Contracting office will not allow us to advertise the bid for construction until this matter is resolved.

The design team will revise the construction drawings, and Seattle Parks will apply for a permit revision by spring 2023. We anticipate bidding the project in summer or fall 2023. The schedule is subject to change depending on how long the permit review takes. This webpage will be updated if there is any change to the schedule.

To review the design see the Hiawatha Play Area Design & Elements PDF document Thumbnail image of Hiawatha Plan for play area and elements

Seattle Parks and Recreation is improving the play area at Hiawatha Playfield. The project will remove the play area from the north end of the park and provide a new play area just south of the wading pool. The project will provide new play equipment, park amenities and landscaping. The new play area site and features will provide improved visibility and access for all. The project includes restoring the old play area site for nature play.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the design process. Please see meeting notes and survey results below.

Location

Hiawatha Playfield2700 California Ave SW, 98116

Budget

The 2013 King County Parks Levy provides $800,000 in funding for this project.   

Schedule

Planning and Design: Fall 2019 - Summer 2022
Permit Revision: Winter 2022/2023 - Spring 2023
Bidding: Summer or Fall 2023
Construction: Fall 2023 or Winter 2023/2024

Project Description

This project relocates the play area from the north end of the park to the grass area just south of the wading pool closer to the community center. This includes providing new play equipment and improved visibility and access at the new play area and restoring the site of the old play area.

During construction the contractor will need to close the play area site. Seattle Parks and Recreation and the contractor hired for the project will work to minimize impact to the park and neighborhood.

Community Participation

Open House 10/25/2019

October post-meeting online survey results may be viewed here

Public Meeting 2/27/2020

Please take this post-meeting online survey

Parks and Recreation

AP Diaz, Interim Superintendent
Mailing Address: 100 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
Phone: (206) 684-4075
Fax: (206) 615-1813
pks_info@seattle.gov

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