Hutchinson Playground Renovation
Updated: December 17, 2024
Late 2024
Thank you for participating in our many engagement events! We are currently sharing the final refined design and preferred schematic design. Below is a presentation of the preferred design that you helped create!
We are now creating the detailed construction documents, applying for permits, and working to secure grant funding. The contracts for grant funding will delay our construction timeline. We anticipate starting construction in 2026 and will do our best to minimize impacts during the school year. A notification will be sent when the project is nearing construction.
Location
Hutchinson Playground, 59th Ave S & S Norfolk St, 98118
Budget
The Seattle Park District is providing $4,305,000 for this renovation.
SPR is working to securing additional grant funding. An update will be provided once funding is secured.
Schedule
Planning: 2023
Design & Permitting/Bidding: 2024
Construction: 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 park will be closed in 2026. 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
Thank you to everyone who attended and provided input on the park design! We have completed the public engagement phase of this project. A notification will be sent when the project is nearing construction. Please view the online presentation below to learn more about the design.
August 2024 Engagement
December 2023 Engagement - 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
August 2023 Engagement - 8/3/23
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.