Lower Woodland Playfield No. 1 in Woodland Park will close this summer while Seattle Parks and Recreation replaces the field’s aging synthetic turf.
According to Seattle Parks and Recreation, construction is scheduled to begin June 23 and continue through August 2026. The entire field at 5100 Green Lake Way N will be closed during construction.
The project will replace the existing synthetic turf that was installed in 2013. The work includes removing the old turf, addressing any necessary structural repairs to curbing and subsurface areas, and installing a new synthetic turf system. The replacement will include synthetic turf surfacing over a supplemental resilient pad, along with granular cork and sand infill.
The scope of work also includes installing new turf in the bullpens.
Seattle Parks and Recreation said the field, also known as the Seattle Mariners All-Star Legacy Field, has completed the design phase. D.A. Hogan served as the design consultant, and Field Turf USA is the project contractor.
The department said it will work with the contractor to minimize impacts on nearby roadways and the surrounding neighborhood during construction.
The field closure comes as Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Parks and Recreation continue discussions about future athletic field projects in Woodland Park, including plans for a new athletic field for Lincoln High School. Earlier this spring, officials gathered public feedback on potential field locations within the park.
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