Rainier Beach Playfield Skatepark

Location

Rainier Beach Playfield, 4707 S Cloverdale Street, 98118

Budget

The total budget of $ 4,350,000 provided from State, City, County and private fundraising.

The project is supported by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award from the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods supported by neighborhood fundraising and labor.

Design and Construction Budget: Funding was appropriated for $2,000,000 with the 2023-2028 CIP/budget adoption ordinance in November 2022. SPR has applied for supplemental grant funding per below:  

• 1,500,000 - Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
• 850,000 - King County Parks Levy

Schedule

Study & Conceptual Design: Completion, Fall 2022
Design Development and Construction Documents: 2023-Fall 2025
Construction: September 2025-2026

Project Description

This project includes a feasibility study, conceptual design, and cost estimate for a new skateboard park at Rainier Beach Playfield. The design will naturally integrate skateboarding into the surrounding landscape and feature a mix of street and transition-style terrain, with elements for all age groups and ability levels. It will be an important gathering place for the people of Rainer Beach and the design will reflect the neighborhood.

SPR recognizes skateboarding as a healthy popular activity. In 2007 we worked with the community on a Citywide Skatepark Plan which makes recommendations to locate and build skateparks in various parts of Seattle. Seattle has already created skateparks at Ballard Commons, Judkins Park, Jefferson Park, Virgil Flaim Park and others.

During the project process, CHAMPS hosted groups of young people to discuss a skateboard park in southeast Seattle that would attract youth and provide a safe gathering place. Parents for Skateparks SKATE LIKE A GIRL were also close partners. The consultants are Environmental Works and Evergreen Skateparks. 

Community Participation

Thank you to everyone who participated in the community engagement process of the project. Please follow this page for updates on construction and completion! 

Virtual Public Meeting #1 - 1/19/2022

• Meeting Presentation
• Survey Results

Virtual Public Meeting #2 - 4/20/2022

• Meeting Presentation 

In Person Public Meeting #3 - 7/20/2022

• Meeting Presentation 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has determined that the project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after 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 July 6, 2023.
Download the DNS document for additional information.

Community Partners/ Resources 

• Rainier Beach Playfield Skatepark | Facebook
• Parents for Skate Parks - Welcome (parents4sk8parks.org)
• Home (champsseattle.org)