You may have noticed all the work going on at Gilman Playground (923 NW 54th St). We got in touch with Seattle Parks and found out it’s all part of a big renovation project. They tell us after years of sports use, combined with a lot of use of the field by unleashed dogs, the turf at the field had simply worn out.
Work has now started to replace the turf and should take two weeks to complete. Once the turf is in, security fencing will be put around the field so the turf can become established. The Parks department worked with soccer organizers to relocate games while the work is being done. The rest of the park is fully open, but comfort stations will close in November. (Thanks Kimberly for the tip!)
Comfort station= magnet for bums. Close them and they’ll flock elsewhere.
Docents?