CLOSURE AHEAD: Construction soon for playground by Alki Elementary

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Another closure alert – this time, the Alki playground adjacent to the elementary-school campus. That playground is getting overhauled as part of the school project, and it will close for construction two weeks from today, starting March 25. (See the design concept here.) The Whale Tail playground on the north end of the playfield will remain open. The playground-closure note is part of the latest project newsletter, which also takes a look inside the new building that’ll open this fall – see it here.

Admiral C March 11, 2026 (8:59 pm)

Do we know when the playground might re-open? The designs look great and my kids will love playing there

Alki Family March 12, 2026 (11:10 am)

I live adjacent to the playground/school/playfield, and we got a flyer in the mail a couple weeks ago that just said it would be closed for “several months.”

Would be great if it were open for the start of summer, but that might be too optimistic. However, I do assume it will be done before the start of the school year. Like you, I’m also looking forward to the improvements!

WSMom March 12, 2026 (12:58 pm)

Will the playground be fenced and inaccessible to the public during school/recess hours?

Alki Family March 12, 2026 (3:10 pm)

The playground is owned by Seattle Parks, not Seattle Public Schools.

Before the construction/remodel, the playground/playfield was open to the public at all times, and the students would sometimes use them (respectfully, and with adult supervision) during recess. I would imagine it will be the same starting next year.
- WSMom March 12, 2026 (7:24 pm)
  
  Thank you, that’s helpful! What do the Alki students use if they’re not using this public playground? Does the school have any private play structure?

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