West Seattle Junction Park Development

Updated: May 16, 2023

Spring 2023

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. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) suspended many capital projects including development of the West Seattle Junction Park site. 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 and many more. SPR staff put together a plan for the projects in this six year funding plan using several criteria, including equity, and creating a plan for implementation.

Please watch this site for future engagement opportunity this summer.

View the updated design based on community feedback from two public meetings, and on-line surveys. The design incorporates play elements, gathering areas, accessibility features in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, streetscape, seating area and pet area. Thank you to everyone who provided input at the community meetings and on-line survey. See other related documents below.

Seattle Parks and Recreation purchased .38 acres in 2012 to provide the community access to open space within this high density urban area. The Seattle Park District funds the development of this parcel into a park. Seattle Parks and Recreation will work with the community to develop a design for the park.

Location

4723-4731 40th SW, 98116

Budget

Seattle Park District provides $1,984,500 for planning, design and construction of this site into a park.

Schedule

Reconfirm Design: Public Meeting Summer 2023
Bid: Early 2024
Construction: Spring 2024
Complete: Summer 2024

Project Description

Seattle Parks and Recreation purchased .38 acres in 2012 to provide the community access to open space within high density urban areas across the city. The Seattle Park District funds the development of this parcel into a park. The design will incorporate accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and additional park elements will be incorporated after gathering public input. Please participate in the public process as we work together to design your park spaces. 

Community Participation

Public Meeting 9/10/2017

Public Meeting and Open House 2/1/2018

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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