Mount Baker Park Improvement Projects
Updated: June 27, 2023
Summer 2023
In the summer of 2020, the City of Seattle turned its focus to essential functions to address the pandemic and economic crisis, which required a significant reprioritization of resources. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) suspended many capital projects including the two Mount Baker Park Improvement Projects below. In September 2022, the Seattle City Council, acting in their role as Seattle Park District Board, passed a new six-year funding plan for the 2023-2028 Park District cycle which includes funding for these projects.
Thank you to everyone who attended the open house to learn about two improvement projects at Mt. Baker Park. Seattle Parks and Recreation's staff were at the Mount Baker Beach Bathhouse on March 20, 2019 to discuss building improvements to the Bathhouse and new restrooms at the Mt. Baker Park Play Area. View documents from the Open House below.
Mount Baker Beach Bathhouse Renovation and Accessibility Improvements
This Seattle Park District Fix It First - Major Maintenance project upgrades the existing Mount Baker Beach Bathhouse. The building interior will be retrofitted to meet accessible standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other interior improvements to reduce maintenance. Access from the parking lot to the building will be evaluated and improved if necessary, to meet ADA standards. Other improvements will include interior repair/replace of the sewer system.
During construction the contractor will need to close the Bathhouse and associated construction zone within the park. This may impact the park. Seattle Parks and Recreation and the contractor hired for the project will work to minimize impact to the neighborhood.
Location:
Mount Baker Park; 2301 Lake Washington Boulevard, 98144
Budget:
The Seattle Park District Fix It First - Major Maintenance initiative provides $452,665 in funding for this project and $228,800 for repair to sewage system.
Schedule: On Hold
Planning and Design: Fall 2018 - Fall 2019
Mount Baker Play Area Comfort Station
This Seattle Park District Fix It First - Major Maintenance project provides a new pre-engineered restroom at the Mount Baker Play Area and closes the existing restroom building.
The proposed new structure will include three unisex facilities, each with individual access. All will be located and designed to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and safety standards, and intended to serve the children's play area and other park users.
During construction the contractor will need to close the construction area within the park. This may impact the play area. Seattle Parks and Recreation and the contractor hired for the project will work to minimize impact to the neighborhood.
Location:
Mount Baker Park, 2521 Lake Park Drive S, 98144
Budget:
The Seattle Park District provides $478,000 in Fix It First - Major Maintenance funding for this project.
Schedule: On Hold
Planning and Design: Fall 2018 - Fall 2019