Magnolia Playfield Lighting

Updated: June 15, 2026

Summer 2026

The project is in the 100% design review stage for the replacement of the playfield lighting system at Magnolia Playfield southeast of the Magnolia Community Center and has been submitted to City of Seattle Finance and Administrative Services for final review prior to placing the project out to bid anticipated early Summer 2026.

Location

Magnolia Playfield, 2518 34th Ave. W, Seattle, WA 98199  

Budget

$1,588,532 from the Seattle Metropolitan Parks District funding

Schedule 

Planning and Design: 2024 - Early 2026
Bidding & Contractor Selection: Mid 2026 - Summer 2026
Construction Begins: Summer 2026
Construction Completion: Early 2027

Project Description

This project is part of an ongoing effort to update old playfield lighting systems throughout our park system. The new lighting systems will reduce light spill into surrounding homes and night skies, use more energy-efficient LED lights and provide safe, uniform lighting levels for field users. The existing poles and fixtures will be demolished at this field. New poles, fixtures and electrical control equipment will be installed.   

Parks and Recreation

Michele Finnegan, 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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