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Dahl (Waldo J.) Playfield

 
Address: 7700 25th Ave NE, 98115 (Map It)
Seattle Parks and Recreation Information:
(206) 684-4075 | Contact Us TTY Phone: (206) 233-1509

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PARK FEATURES

HOURS

4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

ABOUT THE PARK

The Friends of Dahl Playfield is a neighborhood volunteer organization that works in partnership with the Seattle Parks and Recreation.

In 2006, the playground was renovated by the neighborhood, led by the Friends of Dahl Playfield. The art was created by John Hoge and SiteWorkshop was the landscape architect.

In 2010, the Skate Park was completed. Click here for more information

Acreage: 14.5
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HISTORY

The first efforts to acquire the site began in 1947 by the "80 parents of Cub Pack 165". The area was originally known as "Ravenna Swamp" (peat bog), then "80th Street Playground". The Board of Park Commissioners renamed it in 1955 to honor Waldo J. "Red" Dahl, member of the board from 1934-1936, 1941-1951 and 1951-1968, including 9 terms as president.

(Excerpt from the files of Don Sherwood, 1916-1981, Park Historian.)

To learn more about Seattle Parks and Recreation, including historic landmarks, military base reuse, and the Sherwood History Files, view our Park History.
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DIRECTIONS

BY BUS

> Plan a trip to Dahl Playfield

Trip Planner brought to you by King County Metro Transit

BY CAR
  • Take NE 65th eastbound
  • Turn Left on 25th Avenue NE
  • Dahl playfield will be located on your right, about 12 blocks north of NE 65th St.

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VOLUNTEER

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PROJECTS & PLANNING

Neighborhood Matching Fund
- Playground
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