Rainier Playfield
Amenities
Play Area Football Fields Tennis Courts Basketball Courts Drinking fountains Baseball/Softball Fields Grills RestroomsAbout
Rainier Playfield was originally named Columbia Playfield, which was then the name of the pioneer town in the vicinity. In 1928, upon petition on behalf of the Rainier Business Men’s Club, the name was changed to Rainier in appreciation of the field's mountain view.
(Edited from the files of Don Sherwood, 1916-1981, Park Historian.)
Current Project
All-Star Legacy Project
The construction of the All-Star Legacy Project - Rainier Playfield Improvements has begun and will continue till March 2024. The project goal is to create two new synthetic turf infields and dugout and bench improvements funded by the Seattle Mariners in anticipation of Seattle hosting the 2024 All-Star Baseball game. Approximately $1,350,000 in funding is donated by the Seattle Mariners.
Please send your inquiries to Morteza Behrooz, Sr. Capital Project Coordinator morteza.behrooz@seattle.gov