Firehouse Mini Park Play Area Renovation

Location

Firehouse Mini Park, 712 18th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Budget

$781,000 Total
$200,000 from the MPD Metropolitan District  
$581,000 from General Bond Interest  

Schedule

Planning & Design: Spring - Summer 2025
Construction: Fall 2025 - Summer 2026

Project Description

The scope of the project is to replace the play equipment and review and replace the trees and other assets as necessary inside the play area enclosure. The surrounding paving and walks connecting to the play area will be renovated to meet current accessibility standards. The existing lawn area as well as planting beds also need to be reviewed and improved to better meet user needs and SPR grounds maintenance and operations needs and goals. 

The lawn needs to be renovated, along with the planting beds, particularly those in shaded areas, which will also require renovation and interplanting. Additionally, the picnic table on the lawn needs replacement. An assessment by SPR Urban Forestry indicates that no trees are in decline. SPR tree crew plans to incorporate three vine maples and some probable woodland plantings at this site.

Community Participation

Please join us on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Byrd Bard Place, 722 18th Ave. to meet the project team and share your feedback on the design options. This event space is adjacent to the Firehouse Mini Park. 

Below is a summary report from the first public engagement.

Public Meeting - 4/6/24

• • English Video Presentation
  • Spanish PDF Presentation
  • Event Flyer: English, Spanish
  • Engagement Summary Report