FOLLOWUP: Lincoln Park South Play Area completion timeline extended

When last we asked Seattle Parks about the Lincoln Park South Play Area timeline – with construction finally under way, seven years after it was closed for wood damage – they told us it was expected to be complete this month. We went over the other day for a look, and noticed that despite June having less than two weeks left, the play area did not appear anywhere near complete. As the top photo shows, the new play structure is in place, but otherwise, the site still looks fairly raw:

The project webpage hadn’t been updated since January when we looked on Monday before sending Parks’ media team an inquiry. They have yet to reply, but we noticed that our inquiry has led to a small update on the website, where the anticipated completion date has changed from June to July.

Ted Ellis June 19, 2024 (7:10 pm)

This playground closed when my kids were small. Seven years to redesign? When I visited with my teenager he was ashamed it took so long. He feels bad that kids have not enjoyed for almost a decade !

WSB June 19, 2024 (7:24 pm)

The redesign was done within a year. Getting to construction is what’s taken the other six years.

Niko June 19, 2024 (8:27 pm)

Geez at this point I wouldn’t want the people in charge of this project to be in charge of putting together a LEGO set let alone a playground

H June 20, 2024 (10:00 am)

The people of Seattle need to demand a much higher level of accountability from our Parks Department. The tennis court situation is similar — they have been talking about resurfacing the courts for over a year and they still are working on getting bids. Meanwhile, we are in prime tennis season and the courts are full of cracks and weeds.

Francis Parkman June 20, 2024 (10:47 am)

Think of the birds having to endure all the noise and commotion of screaming kids! So much for the peace and quiet of a park sanctuary. Where are all the Pretend Environmentalists who were so worked up about pickleball?

jedidiahperkins June 20, 2024 (4:33 pm)

If I’m remembering correctly, our local environmentalists held a meeting in the park with representatives from all species of wildlife. Marine life representatives were fortunately able to join via Zoom. Each party was given the floor to discuss the impact their species may face with the potential of children screaming at both ends of the park. However, it was unanimously agreed upon that the sounds of children screaming will not drive the wildlife out of the park – only pickleball and sometimes dogs. /s

Whereisourplayground? June 20, 2024 (5:04 pm)

It goes on and on with Seattle Parks. They are not in a hurry to do anything. At https://whereisourplayground.org we are trying to shine a spotlight on Park’s ineptitude. Join us, we could use the help.

Admiral-2009 June 20, 2024 (5:26 pm)

Anyone surprised?

K June 20, 2024 (6:05 pm)

I am. The company installing this playground is the same one that did Westcrest Park, and they finished ahead of schedule on that one.

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