Hiawatha Community Center Stabilization

Updated: July 18, 2024

Summer 2024

Construction is progressing, the contractor is completing work as designed and the result will be a greatly enhanced public space that improves the functionality of the building, addresses long-term maintenance concerns, and enhances the historic aspects of this building.

This project addresses a number of major maintenance, accessibility, and program space needs at Hiawatha Community Center. It will include a seismic retrofit of the gym and brick veneer, roof replacement, and renovation of the restrooms, kitchen, childcare area and lobby spaces in addition to relocation of the teen room. 

Hiawatha Community Center was identified in the 2016 Community Center Strategic Plan for a major maintenance project focused on extending the life of the facility and increasing programming potential. A preliminary scope of the project is outlined below. The final scope is expected to be refined throughout the design process based on more information about cost and needs. Seattle Parks and Recreation planning staff are meeting with the community center Advisory Council to review the scope and schedule.

Community Center Stabilization Frequently Asked Questions

Location

Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave SW, 98116  

Budget

$3,900,000 provided by a combination of the 2008 Parks and Green Space Levy and the Seattle Parks District  

Schedule

Planning and Design: Fall 2018 – Summer 2023
Bidding:
Late Fall 2023
Construction:
Early 2024 – 2025

Project Description

This project addresses a number of major maintenance, accessibility, and program needs at Hiawatha Community Center. It will include a seismic retrofit of the gym and brick veneer, roof replacement, and renovation of the restrooms, kitchen and lobby spaces in addition to relocation of the teen room. 

Parks and Recreation

AP Diaz, Superintendent
Mailing Address: 100 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
Phone: (206) 684-4075
Fax: (206) 615-1813
pks_info@seattle.gov

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