Carkeek Park Playground Renovation
Updated: July 22, 2025
Summer 2025
This project schedule has been delayed to accommodate changes due to the need for value engineering. The design phase is scheduled to be complete by early August. The bidding process will occur this fall and construction is slated to start late this year.
This project will replace the existing play area and make accessibility improvements to the pathway from the parking lot to the play area.
Location
Carkeek Park, 950 NW Carkeek Park Road, 98177
Budget
$1,288,000 (Funding source: REET I) for playground construction
$70,000 (Seattle Park District) for the restroom renovation design.
Schedule
Planning: 2021
Design: Spring 2023 -Fall 2025
Construction: Late Fall 2025
Project Description
This project will replace the existing play area and make accessibility improvements to the pathway from the parking lot to the play area. This project will use synthetic safety surfacing in the play area. If necessary, this project will also hire an artist to repaint the Salmon Slide. All improvements will meet accessibility and stormwater requirements.
The play area will be closed throughout construction.
Community Participation
Thank you to everyone who provided input through our survey and at the tabling event in the Fall. Please see the images below for the survey results.
Public Meeting - 12/2/2023
Public Meeting - 9/23/2023
Online Project Kick-off Meeting - 12/9/2021