Seattle Parks and Recreation
Jesús Aguirre, Superintendent
Dahl (Waldo J.) Playfield
Amenities
Baseball/Softball Fields Basketball Courts Restrooms Play Area Skate Park Soccer Fields Wading PoolsImages
About
Dahl Playfield is a great space with restrooms, fields, playground, and interesting rock sculptures. The art was created by John Hoge and SiteWorkshop was the landscape architect.
Originally called the Ravenna Swamp and then the 80th Street Playground. It was renamed Dahl Playfield in 1955 to honor Waldo J. "Red" Dahl (1902-1988), who was a member and occasional president of the Board of Park Commissioners for various years between 1934 and 1968.
Wading Pool - Closed for 2017
Closed for 2017. See you next summer!