FOLLOWUP: Survey opens, meeting set as design continues for playground north of new Alki Elementary

Part of the Alki Elementary rebuild project is an overhaul for the playground on the north side of the school/south side of Alki Playfield. The city has announced a community meeting and survey to update the design process. From the Seattle Parks-circulated announcement:

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Schools invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 16, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Alki Beach Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave SW, to share your input on the Alki Playground Renovation project design!

During this meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to see how your input from earlier this summer was incorporated into the new playground design. This event will provide a platform for the community to engage with the design team, review the proposed layout for the play area, and provide input on your preferred play equipment option. Your participation will help shape the final vision for the Alki Playground renovation …

Please take a moment to complete the Alki Park Improvements – New Play Equipment Survey and share your preferences for the play equipment options. Your feedback is needed to ensure the new playground meets the needs and desires of the community.

For more information on the project please visit seattleschools.org/departments/capital-projects-and-planning/school-construction/projects/alki or contact Brian Fabella at brfabella@seattleschools.org or (206) 252-0702.

The new school is expected to open in fall 2026. The playground may be ready earlier that year.

4 Replies to "FOLLOWUP: Survey opens, meeting set as design continues for playground north of new Alki Elementary"

  • WS Taxpayer October 2, 2024 (1:58 pm)

    Seems illogical to build big, expensive, new school on a small and valuable lot while at the same time proposing to close effective locations nearby.  I love bureaucracy.  

  • Thd3 October 2, 2024 (3:00 pm)

    Question – Why would you build a brand new beautiful school and still attach it to an old falling apart community center? Why not rebuild both at one time? Seems so Seattle to just not consider them both in tandem…. Makes me sad to see this be so short sighted. 

    • Anne October 2, 2024 (4:43 pm)

      Yes would have been nice- but I think the community center is a separate  city facility funded differently . Look how long it’s taken to just start the remodel of the Hiawatha Community Center. 

    • Derp October 2, 2024 (9:58 pm)

      Because one is funded by Seattle Public Schools and the other is Seattle Parks. 

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