Rainier Community Center Play Area Playground Renovation
Updated: November 28, 2023
Fall 2023
We’re excited to share the preferred schematic design for the new play area at the Rainier Community Center! Thank you to everyone who shared their input! Our team designed the new play area based on what we heard from the community. We couldn’t have done it without you!
To learn more, view the proposed design PDF here and watch the online presentation of the Preferred Schematic Design below.
Come meet with the design team to ask questions and learn how your input shaped the design at the following community events:
Columbia City Farmers Market
December 9, 2023
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
https://seattlefarmersmarkets.org/ccfm
Columbia City Night Market
December 16, 2023
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
https://www.peacepeloton.com/night-market
Location
Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave S, 98118
(Play Area is behind Community Center)
Budget
Real Estate Excise Tax provides $1,780,000 for planning, design and construction.
Schedule
Planning: Spring 2023 in conjunction with the Genesee Play Area
Design: Summer - Winter 2023
Construction: 2025
Project Description
This project will replace the existing play area located next to Rainier Community Center. This will include the existing play equipment, plaza, shelter, and consideration of different layouts for these elements. Seating walls, picnic tables and other options to provide accessible seating will be studied. This project will also consider evaluating the health of existing trees and consider renovating the plantings between the parking and play area. Seattle Parks and Recreation will work with the neighborhood to create a design that will reflect the cultural aspects of the local community.
All improvements will meet accessibility (including routes to the play area) and stormwater requirements.
The play area will be closed throughout construction.
Community Participation
We’re excited to share the community-informed Preferred Schematic Design for the new Rainier Community Center Play Area! Come meet with the design team to ask questions and learn how your input shaped the design at the following community events:
Columbia City Farmers Market
December 9, 2023
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
https://seattlefarmersmarkets.org/ccfm
Columbia City Night Market
December 16, 2023
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
https://www.peacepeloton.com/events/night-market-december-2023
Community Participation Recap July 2023
Late June 2023, Round #1 Engagement Events (3 dates - 3 locations)
- Round #1 Engagement Summary
- Memo Summary
- Events Informational Post Card Flyer
Translated Versions - Somali; Spanish; Vietnamese
Public Meeting 8/23/2023
- August 23, 2023 Meeting Presentation Video
- August 23, 2023 Meeting Informational Flyer
Translated Versions - Somali; Spanish; Vietnamese - Survey Results and Meeting Feedback
December Outreach Events