Madrona Playground Play Area Renovation
Updated: August 7, 2025
Summer 2025
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce the grand reopening of the Madrona Playground play area, located at 917 34th Ave. The newly renovated play space has been thoughtfully redesigned to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families to enjoy.
Please join us for the ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, August 12, at 5:30 p.m., just before Music in the Playfield with music by Correo Aereo, presented by the Madrona Neighborhood Association.
The new play area features a nature-themed play structure designed for children ages 2-5, complete with swings, slides, and spring toys. For kids aged 5-12, there are multiple swing bays and a combined structure with a net climber, slides, and a whirl feature.
Location
Madrona Playground, 917 34th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Budget
The Seattle Park District provides $550,000 for planning, design, and construction.
Schedule
Planning: Spring 2023 - Early 2024
Design: Fall 2023 - Fall 2024
Construction: December 2024
Project Description
This project will replace all of the existing play equipment to meet current safety and accessibility standards. The existing sandbox will be removed to give more space for the adjacent cherry tree grove. This project will also include design support for a structure to provide cover for the adjacent stage, to be built by the community at a future date.
Anticipated Impact: The play area will be closed throughout construction
Community Participation
Thank you to everyone who participated in our engagement process! Please view past engagement materials below.
Public Meeting - 1/6/24
- Meeting Flyer
- Meeting Postcard in English; Somali - Af-Soomaali; Spanish - Español; Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt
- Design Presentation Slides
- Design Presentation Video
Public Meeting - 11/4/23
Public Meeting - 9/16/23