Alki Community Center
About
Alki Community Center is located two blocks south of one of Seattle's most popular destinations: Alki Beach Park in West Seattle. Built 1954, the small brick building is connected to Alki Elementary School and adjacent to Alki Playground.
Alki Community Center has been reclassified as a limited use site, currently supporting preschool and school age care.
The shared gym is managed by Seattle Public Schools. Use and rental inquiries should reach out to SPS at: Building Rentals - Seattle Public Schools
Alki Community Center Improvements
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is coordinating with Seattle Public Schools (SPS) on improvements to the Community Center. As part of the Alki Elementary Renovation, the Community Center building systems (electrical, water, sewer, heating) are being decoupled from the school and new systems installed. Construction will be complete by the start of the 2026 school year.
SPS is leading the construction effort. For more information please contact Brian Fabella at brfabella@seattleschools.org, (206) 252-0702 or visit the Seattle Public Schools project website.
Preschool and Childcare
Alki Community Center offers free or affordable preschool through Seattle Preschool Program (SPP), serving ages 3-5. Licensed Childcare is available after school and during school breaks for children age 5-12.
Upcoming Registration Dates
March 17, 2026 *
- Summer Camps
*March 10 priority registration: Scholarship recipients
School Year 2026 - 2027
March 17, 2026
- Preschool
May 19, 2026**
- After School Care
**Apr. 28 priority registration: Current Participants
**May 5 priority registration: Scholarship recipients, Siblings, and SPR Preschool
Seattle Preschool Program
The City of Seattle's award-winning preschool program is available at this community center to all three- and four-year-olds living in Seattle, with free or affordable tuition and high-quality learning environments that promote kindergarten readiness.Inquire at this location or visit the Seattle Preschool Program web page.