Wedgwood Landbanked Site Park Development

Fall 2023

Seattle Parks and Recreation is working on obtaining permits for construction of the park. A building permit from SDCI and right of way permit from SDOT is required for the project. We are excited to be moving this project forward after it was one of the projects put on hold during the pandemic.  In Sept. 2022, Seattle City Council, acting in their role as Seattle Park District Board, passed a new six-year funding plan for the 2023-2028 Park District cycle which includes funding for this project and many more including this project.

SPR and the design consultant, Studio 41, worked closely with the community on the design for this new park. The design is a multi-use space that includes a central lawn, walking paths, a curved seat wall, seating and gathering areas, and a concrete pedestal for a potential future art installation. The Wedgwood neighborhood has a strong sense of community with a history rooted in farming, gardening, bird watching, art, and the natural landscape. Mature, heritage trees and natural rock outcroppings have long been signature elements of the neighborhood.

In the summer of 2020, the City of Seattle turned its focus to essential functions to address the pandemic and economic crisis, which required a significant reprioritization of resources. SPR suspended many capital projects including development of the Wedgwood Landbanked Site Park Development. In September 2022, the Seattle City Council, acting in their role as Seattle Park District Board, passed a new six-year funding plan for the 2023-2028 Park District cycle which includes funding for this project.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the design process. The preferred design is linked below at "June 29, 2019 Meeting Preferred Plan."