Othello Playground Off-Leash Area Development
Updated: March 6, 2025
Spring 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our open house on February 20 at the Othello UW Commons to learn about the project and share your input. If you missed us, please check out this short recorded presentation on the concept options, view the proposed concept design options and take our survey to share your thoughts! The survey will close on 3/10/25.
In early 2024, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) completed the Off-Leash Area (OLA) Expansion Study, which identified multiple suitable sites for future OLA development. Sites at Othello Playground and West Seattle Stadium were funded for development and are now underway.
Location
Othello Playground, 4351 S Othello St., Seattle, WA 98118
Budget
The Seattle Park District provides $3,103,000 for the planning, design, and construction of two OLAs, one at Othello Playground and one at West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th Ave SW)
Schedule
Planning: Summer 2024
Design: Spring 2025
Construction: Spring 2026
Completion: Fall 2026
Project Description
This project will build an OLA in the current lawn space in the southwest corner of the park featuring a fenced area for unleashed dogs, seating, and a planted stormwater bioretention area.
Community Participation
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our open house on February 20 at the Othello UW Commons to learn about the project and share your input. If you missed us please check out this short recorded presentation on the concept options, view the proposed concept design options and take our survey to share your thoughts! The survey will close on 3/10/25.
Public Meeting #2 - 2/20/25
Public Meeting #1 - 10/24/24