Othello Playground Off-Leash Area Development
Updated: June 23, 2025
Spring 2025
Thanks to everyone who joined us at our open house on June 4 at the park! If you weren’t able to join please view the materials below to learn about the preferred schematic design that was presented and take our survey to share your thoughts!
- Preferred Schematic Design Video Presentation
- Preferred Schematic Design PowerPoint
- Preferred Schematic Design Input Survey
In early 2024, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) completed the Off-Leash Area (OLA) Expansion Study, which identified multiple suitable sites for future OLA development. Sites at Othello Playground and West Seattle Stadium were funded for development and are now underway.
Location
Othello Playground, 4351 S Othello St., Seattle, WA 98118
Budget
The Seattle Park District provides $3,103,000 for the planning, design, and construction of two OLAs, one at Othello Playground and one at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th Ave SW)
Schedule
Planning: Summer 2024
Design: Spring 2025
Construction: Spring 2026
Completion: Fall 2026
Project Description
This project will build an OLA in the current lawn space in the southwest corner of the park featuring a fenced area for unleashed dogs, seating, and a planted stormwater bioretention area.
Community Participation
Thanks to everyone who joined us at our open house on June 4 at the park! If you weren’t able to join please view the materials below to learn about the preferred schematic design that was presented and take our survey to share your thoughts! The survey closes June 23, 2025
Public Meeting #3 - 6/4/25
- Preferred Schematic Design Video Presentation
- Preferred Schematic Design Powerpoint
- Preferred Schematic Design Input Survey
- Event Flyer
Public Meeting #2 - 2/20/25
- Concept Design Options Engagement Analysis and Survey Results
- Event Flyer
- Concept Design Options Video Presentation
- Concept Design Options
Public Meeting #1 - 10/24/24