Carkeek Park Playground Renovation
Updated: September 9, 2024
Fall 2024
This project is in the construction documentation phase. The project was recently submitted for 60% design review. The project scope will include the following elements:
- Accessible parking improvements
- Accessible pathways
- Expanded play area
- Restroom renovations
- Landscape plantings
This project will replace the existing play area and make accessibility improvements to the pathway from the parking lot to the play area.
The entire play area will be closed throughout construction.
Location
Carkeek Park, 950 NW Carkeek Park Road, 98177
Budget
$1,288,000 (Funding source: REET I) for playground construction
$70,000 (Seattle Park District) for the restroom renovation design.
Schedule
Planning: 2021
Design: Spring 2023
Construction: Winter 2024/25
Completion: Spring 2025
Project Description
This project will replace the existing play area and make accessibility improvements to the pathway from the parking lot to the play area. This project will use synthetic safety surfacing in the play area. If necessary, this project will also hire an artist to repaint the Salmon Slide. All improvements will meet accessibility and stormwater requirements.
The play area will be closed throughout construction.
Community Participation
Thank you to everyone who provided input through our survey and at the tabling event in the Fall. Please see the images below for the survey results.
Public Meeting 12/2/2023
Public Meeting 9/23/2023
Online Project Kick-off Meeting 12/9/2021