Marra-Desimone Park

Spring 2026

We have successfully received our permits and are currently preparing our final Bid Documents. We anticipate going out to bid in late spring/early summer. A notification will be sent when the project is nearing construction. The scope of this project is the development of a new play area, picnic area with tables and grills, seating and landscape.

SPR is also excited to announce The Office of Arts and Culture has been working with an artist team to develop site specific, whimsical sculptures that will be incorporated into the play area.

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) completed phase one of improvements at Marra-Desimone Park and the park is now open. Phase one of development was shaped by budget and community priorities which included accessible pathways, walking loops, a central open green area, benches, picnic tables, drainage improvements, a paved parking lot with ADA parking, a new irrigation system with solar-powered control system, and 80+ trees and grass plantings.

As part of the Marra-Desimone Park improvement project, SPR collaborated with SDOT on street accessibility improvements on South 7th Street and Director Avenue South.