View Ridge Playfield Playground Renovation
Updated: November 19, 2025
Winter 2025
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has issued the Notice to Proceed (NTP) to Kessel & Associates for construction on a three-play-area renovation package, beginning Monday, July 28, 2025. This package includes play area improvements at Ward Springs Play Area, Bryant Neighborhood Park Play Area, and View Ridge Playfield Play Area, with phased construction planned to minimize community disruption.
Construction is underway at all three sites and expected to be completed in early 2026. Our intention was to not close View Ridge and Bryant at the same time. A procurement issue is preventing View Ridge from being reopened until February. To get both play areas to be open before spring 2026, we will be allowing Kassel and Associates to start fully working at Bryant Play Area and close the play area on 11/24/25. Our goal is to cause the least long term impact to the neighboring communities. Please see the map for nearby play areas.
Nearby play areas:
- Dahl Playfield
- Ravenna-Eckstein
- Ravenna Park
- Pathways Park (6 blocks away)
- Magnuson Park “Airport” Playground
View the final play equipment renderings below!
Location
View Ridge Playfield, 4408 NE 70th St, 98115
Budget
Seattle Park District provides $730,000 for planning, design and construction.
$425,000 has been added to this budget to address the restroom renovation.
Schedule
Planning: 2022
Design: 2024 - Spring 2025
Construction: Late Summer 2025 - Early 2026
This project is part of a package of three play areas that are being renovated. The above planned construction duration includes renovations at all three locations.
Project Description
This project will replace the existing play area and make accessibility improvements to the pathway from the park entrance. All improvements will meet accessibility and stormwater requirements. Additionally, it will update the pathways through the park to create an accessible route to the play area and renovate the restroom building to meet all current accessibility standards.
The play area and restroom building will be closed throughout construction.
Community Participation
Thank you to everyone who participated in the public process. Please follow this page for construction and completion updates!
Meeting #1/Input Opportunity - 4/19/2023
- Event Poster
- Video of Event Presentation
- Event Presentation Document
- Meeting Notes
- April/May Survey Responses
Meeting #2/Input Opportunity - 8/21/2023