Construction on the expansion of A.B. Ernst Park in Fremont is scheduled to begin in July, according to Seattle Parks and Recreation.
The project will expand the park at 719 N. 35th St., adjacent to the Fremont Branch Library, with construction expected to continue through spring 2027.
Seattle Parks and Recreation acquired the vacant lot immediately west of the existing park in 2010 to expand the park and add green space to the neighborhood. The project has a budget of $1.9 million from the Seattle Park District for planning, design, permitting and construction. Wyser Construction Co. Inc. was awarded the construction contract.
According to Seattle Parks and Recreation, the final design will create an accessible connection between North 35th Street and the Fremont Library’s lower-level meeting room. It also includes an embankment slide and hill climb, which were identified through community feedback, along with an expanded entry plaza featuring new benches and picnic tables.
The project will preserve the historic staircase connecting the park to the alley.
Seattle Parks and Recreation said crews and the contractor will work to minimize impacts to the surrounding neighborhood during construction. The project is expected to result in some parking impacts, along with increased construction vehicle traffic using the alley south of the property.
Construction is expected to be complete in spring 2027.
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