South Park Community Center Stabilization

Updated: March 11, 2024

Spring 2024

South Park Projects Update

SPR has provided a community update on our South Park projects, including the Community Center Site Redevelopment and Stabilization and South Park Plaza Lankbanked Site Park Development.

Please view the flyer and translated version below:

The City is working to get the contractor on board and start construction in spring 2024.

The Community Center closed on 9/15/23 for the site redevelopment and improvements. The center will be closed through 2025. 

South Park Community Center programs have temporarily moved to Concord International Elementary School (723 S. Concord St.)

Review Site Plan Rendering

Community Center Stabilization Work

Construction for this project will occur at the same time as the South Park Community Center Site Redevelopment Project.

South Park Community Center was identified in the 2016 Community Center Strategic plan for a major maintenance project focused on extending the life of the facility and increasing programming potential. A preliminary scope of the project is outlined below. The final scope is expected to be refined throughout the design process based on more information about cost and needs. Seattle Parks and Recreation planning staff are meeting with the community center staff to review the scope and schedule.

Community Center Stabilization Frequently Asked Questions

Location

South Park Community Center, 8319 8th Ave S, 98108  

Budget

$11 million construction budget - Seattle Park District; Seattle Parks Foundation; additional grant funding

Schedule

Planning and Design: 2019 - Fall 2021
Permitting:  Fall 2021 – Summer 2023
Construction: Fall 2023 - Early 2026
* Construction will occur at the same time as the South Park Community Center Site Redevelopment Project.

Project Description

This project addresses a number of major maintenance, accessibility, and program needs at South Park Community Center. It will include a roof replacement, HVAC system upgrades, renovation of the restrooms, kitchen and lobby spaces in addition to the addition of a gym divider and replacement of the multi-purpose room flooring.

Community Participation

Online Open House 2/24/2021

Parks and Recreation

AP Diaz, Superintendent
Mailing Address: 100 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
Phone: (206) 684-4075
Fax: (206) 615-1813
pks_info@seattle.gov

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