Whats up with the pocket park?

Updated: November 21, 2024

 From the City

"We are excited to be moving this project forward after it was one of the projects put on hold during the pandemic when the City of Seattle turned its focus to essential functions to address the pandemic and economic crisis.  In Sept. 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 included funding for this project.

The previous design consultant closed their business and  so we are moving forward by contracting with a new design consultant to complete the construction documents and the design that was informed by the community prior to the pandemic. The building permit for construction of the park is in progress along with the Street Improvement Permit required by SDOT for work in the right of way. We anticipate construction will start in fall 2025.

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."