South Lake Union Community Center
Updated: May 1, 2025
Spring 2025
This project is currently on hold. The developer of the overall project that will house the community center has paused further design of the project.
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) currently has a Schematic Design for the Community Center, continued design will restart in coordination with the overall project. More information about the Schematic design introduced at our third online open house in June 2021 can be found at the South Lake Union Community Center Schematic Design Report website at: slucc.infocommunity.org
Thank you to everyone who attended our previous public outreach events and for the feedback you provided.You can find additional information below or at: slucc.infocommunity.org
Location
Corner of Mercer Street and Dexter Avenue North
Budget
The planning, design and interior buildout of the community center space is estimated to cost $9-$12M; planning and design are funded, but construction funding has not yet been identified.
Schedule
Analysis/Preliminary Design: December 2020 - February 2021
Schematic Design: February - April 2021
Continued Design: TBD
Construction: TBD
Project Description
To better serve a diverse and rapidly growing community, SPR will open a new community center in the South Lake Union neighborhood that we are currently calling the South Lake Union Community Center. It will be a private-public partnership project as the Community Center will be located within a private development project operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation.
The new facility will house spaces for activities such as fitness, art, and rooms for classes and events as well as a childcare service for young families.
Community Participation
Online Open House - January 28 - February 18, 2021
Online Open House - March 2021