Othello Playground Off-Leash Area Development

Location

Othello Playground, 4351 S Othello St., Seattle, WA 98118

Budget

The Seattle Park District provides $3,103,000 for the planning, design, and construction of two OLAs, one at Othello Playground and one at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th Ave SW)

Schedule

Planning: Summer 2024
Design: Spring 2025
Construction: Spring 2026
Completion: Fall 2026

Project Description

This project will build an OLA in the current lawn space in the southwest corner of the park, featuring a fenced area for unleashed dogs, seating, and a planted stormwater bioretention area.

Community Participation

Thanks to everyone who joined us at community engagement events and responded to our survey. Check out what we heard from you here: 

Public Meeting #3 - 6/4/25

• Preferred Schematic Design - Engagement Analysis and Survey Results 
• Preferred Schematic Design Video Presentation 
• Preferred Schematic Design PowerPoint
• Event Flyer

Public  Meeting #2 - 2/20/25

• Concept Design Options - Engagement Analysis and Survey Results
• Concept Design Options Video Presentation
• Concept Design Options
• Event Flyer

Public Meeting #1 - 10/24/24

• Engagement Analysis and Survey Results
• Othello Playground Site Analysis and OLA Site Feature Examples