Soundview Playfield Athletic Field Renovation
Updated: July 25, 2025
Summer 2025
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the groundbreaking event May 28, 2025! We had a great turnout and enjoyed the partnership with Whitman Middle School and contractor, Terra Dynamics, Inc. The contractor mobilized in early May and anticipates completion by Fall 2025.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience as we bring you this new field!
SPR is converting the existing natural turf playfield to an all-season, multi-sport synthetic turf playfield with lights, accessible pathways, and park amenities. This will include a new synthetic turf field with lighting that offers accessible softball, baseball, football, and soccer field. SPR and Terra Dynamics will work to minimize the construction impact on the neighborhood.
Location
Soundview Playfield, 1590 NW 90th Street, 98117
Budget
$9.7 million, which includes funding from the Seattle Park District Cycle 1 & 2 and an award of $350,000 from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Grant from the Youth Athletic Facilities program.
Schedule
Design & Permitting: 2023 - Fall 2024
Bidding: January 2025
Construction: Spring/Summer 2025
Completion: Fall 2025
Project Description
This project includes the installation of synthetic field surfacing, lighting, ADA access and site improvements for the lower playfield. Seattle Parks and Recreation is investing in state-of-the-art synthetic turf systems that are safe, playable and durable. Additionally, we are investing in the highest quality energy-efficient field lighting, which minimizes spill light and glare off the field while providing performance recreational light. The project will improve accessibility to the field in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
In the summer of 2020, the City of Seattle turned its focus to essential functions to address the pandemic and economic crisis, which required a significant reprioritization of resources. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) suspended some capital project work, including this project. In 2023, we started moving this project forward; however, because of budget constraints at SPR, the project was again put on hold. The Seattle Park District Cycle 2 provided funding and helped move this project forward.
Download the playfield renovation plan view here.
Additional permitting and City Council information:
- City of Seattle Recommendation - Council Land Use Action to allow improvements to Soundview Playfield and install seven athletic field light poles.
- 2019 Council Land Use Action and public hearing information are available here.
Community Participation
Public Meeting and Open House - 6/3/2017
Public Meeting and Input Opportunity - 10/4/2017
Public Meeting - 4/17/2018