Marra-Desimone Park
Updated: July 16, 2026
2026
A “Long Range Development Plan for Marra-Desimone Park” was initially approved by the Parks Board in 2006 and laid out a three-phase approach to developing Marra-Desimone Park with project goals including agriculture, community integration, environmental stewardship and more.
Phase 1 (completed in 2022)
The scope of this phase included constructing a main accessible path (including overlooks and picnic area pad), constructing a swale with plantings (SPU), developing a new parking area, and performing major earthwork and grading.
Phase 2 and 3 (on-going)
The primary scope of the current project is to construct a play area at Marra-Desimone Park and further review site plan.
In addition, Marra-Desimone park was selected as the site for the South Park fitness zone - a project selected in the 2024 Park Community Fund process. The scope of work is to add outdoor exercise equipment in Marra-Desimone Park so there is a free, accessible space for South Park residents to exercise. The fitness zone will be constructed once the play area construction is complete.
For more information, see the Engagement Hub:
Location
Marra-Desimone Park, 9026 4th Avenue South, 98108
Budget
The budget for the project is $1,500,000 for planning, design, and construction.
Schedule
Planning: 2023
Design & Permitting/Bidding: 2024 - 2025
Construction: 2026
Project Description
This project will further develop the park, which includes Marra Farm, Seattle's largest site for urban gardening.
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Community Participation
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