Hutchinson Playground Renovation

Updated: February 5, 2024

Early 2024

Thank you for participating in our many engagement events! We are currently working to incorporate your input into a refined design. We anticipate sharing this in late Spring 2024.

Visit the engagement hub for updates on the project and to view an informational presentation from December 2023.

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

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

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.