Dr. Jose Rizal Park Renovation
Updated: August 29, 2024
Summer 2024
Please view the short video below to learn more about the renovation project and Elevate initiative.
Dr. Jose Rizal Park renovations are the first Seattle Park to use our Elevate Opportunity. Elevate is a Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) initiative to elevate, diversify, and widen the platform of opportunity for everyone. It aims to strengthen the connection between park design and the community it serves, by rewarding vision and purpose, and by providing support throughout the creation of new and vital park designs.
There were three main steps to move ideas forward for the Dr. Jose Rizal Park design project. The first and second steps are complete and we have selected Eric Alipio as the Design Partner. We are working on Part 3. During part three we will hire a consultant for design development and construction documents and continue community engagement to refine the design.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to provide your ideas for the renovations!
Part 1: Statement of Interest and Shortlist
- Design Opportunity Documents for Part 1: (Amharic; Chinese Traditional; English; Japanese; Korean; Spanish; Tagalog ; Vietnamese)
- Timeline/Deadlines for Part 1 Submissions: Questions – October 28, 2022; Submissions – December 5, 2022; Six participants received stipends and moved on to Part 2.
Part 1 - Questions and Answers: (Amharic; Chinese Traditional; English; Japanese; Korean; Spanish; Tagalog; Vietnamese)
Appendix 2 - UW Research
Part 1 is complete.
Part 2: Design Brief, Interview, and Selection
- Elevate: Design Opportunity for Part 1 shortlisted participants
- Timeline/Deadline for Part 2 Submission: February 13, 2023.
Part 2 - Questions and Answers
Part 2 is complete. Final Announcement
Part 3: Hiring of Consultant for Design Development and Construction Documents
Location
Jose Rizal Park (Dr.), 1007 12th Ave S, 98144
Budget
A total of $1,325,000 has been secured for this project. Seattle Parks and Recreation is working to secure additional funding and grants as needed.
Schedule
Planning and Community Engagement: Fall 2022 - Spring 2024
Design and Permitting: 2024
Construction: 2025
Project Description
The Dr. Jose Rizal project will renovate the public restroom, replace the playground equipment, and improve accessibility. In addition to these renovations, Seattle Parks and Recreation will create a plan to renovate the remaining east, upper portion of the park.
Community Participation
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has determined that the Dr. Jose Rizal Park Renovation Project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after a 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 on August 29, 2024, under 197-11-340(2). The lead agency, Seattle Parks and Recreation, will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance (August 29, 2024). All written comments must be submitted to David Graves at David.Graves@seattle.gov by September 13, 2024.
Download the DNS document for additional information.
Community Participation began with the launch of the Elevate initiative in October 2022. In May 2023 we announced the finalist for the “Design Partner.”
Please watch this page for further opportunities to participate in the public process in 2024.
Public Meeting - 4/13/24