Hutchinson Playground Renovation

Location

Hutchinson Playground, 59th Ave S & S Norfolk St, 98118

Budget

The Seattle Park District is providing $4,105,000 for this renovation.  

Schedule

Planning: 2023
Design & Permitting/Bidding: 2024
Construction: 2025-2026

Project Description

Hutchinson Playground will undergo a complete park renovation. This project includes a new play area renovation for ages two and up, resurfaced sport courts, basketball court reconstruction, playfield repair, enhanced natural areas, and pathway, entrance, and other related improvements to meet accessibility standards and improve safety.  

Anticipated Site Impact: The playground will be closed in 2025. Specific dates will be provided when we are closer to construction.

On Site Project Sign Versions: Amharic - አማርኛ; Traditional Chinese - 中國語文; English; Korean - 한국어; Somali - Af-Soomaali; Spanish - Español; Tagalog; Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt

Community Participation

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has determined that the Hutchinson Playground Renovation Project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after a review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with SPR. This information is available to the public on request.

The Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued on July 5, 2024, under 197-11-340(2). The lead agency, Seattle Parks and Recreation, will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance (July 5, 2024). All written comments must be submitted to David Graves at David.Graves@seattle.gov by July 19, 2024. 

Download the DNS document for additional information.

Thank you to everyone who attended and provided input at our December events at the Rainer Beach Arts & Craft Market and at Emerson Elementary. Please view the online presentation below.

December Outreach Events - 12/2/23 & 12/9/23

• Online Presentation
  
• Meeting Flyer and Postcard: Amharic - አማርኛ; Traditional Chinese - 中國語文; English; Korean - 한국어; Somali - Af-Soomaali; Spanish - Español; Tagalog; Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt

Design Meeting - 8/3/23

• A recording of the informational presentation from the meeting is available here on our community engagement page for the Hutchinson Playground Renovation project.