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

Parks and Recreation

AP Diaz, Superintendent
Mailing Address: 100 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
Phone: (206) 684-4075
Fax: (206) 615-1813
pks_info@seattle.gov

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