Dr. Jose Rizal Park Renovation

Updated: March 5, 2026

2026

The Dr. Jose Rizal Park project will renovate the public restroom, replace playground equipment, and improve accessibility. Phase One will focus on the restroom renovation, followed by Phase Two, which will upgrade the play area, further enhance accessibility, and make improvements to the upper portion of the park near 12th Avenue South. For the latest updates on this project, including progress, timelines, and upcoming events, please visit our engagement hub: 

Visit the Engagement Hub!

Community Documents

Thank you to everyone who joined us in our community engagement meetings and provided feedback on the project. 

Please follow this webpage for updates on construction and completion. 

Public Meeting - 11/2/24

Public Meeting - 4/13/24

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has determined that the Dr. Jose Rizal Park Renovation Project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after a review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with SPR. This information is available to the public on request.

The Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued on August 29, 2024, under 197-11-340(2). The lead agency, Seattle Parks and Recreation, will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance (August 29, 2024). 

Download the DNS document for additional information.

Elevate Initiative 2022

Dr. Jose Rizal Park renovations are the first Seattle Park to use our Elevate Opportunity. Elevate is a Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) initiative to elevate, diversify, and widen the platform of opportunity for everyone. It aims to strengthen the connection between park design and the community it serves by rewarding vision and purpose and providing support throughout the creation of new and vital park designs.

Part 1: Statement of Interest and Shortlist

Part 1 - Questions and Answers: (Amharic; Chinese Traditional; English; Japanese; Korean; Spanish; Tagalog; Vietnamese)

Appendix 2 - UW Research

Part 2: Design Brief, Interview, and Selection

Part 2: Questions and Answers

The Elevate initiative is complete. View the final announcement here.

Parks and Recreation

Michele Finnegan, Interim Superintendent
Mailing Address: 100 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
Phone: (206) 684-4075
Fax: (206) 615-1813
pks_info@seattle.gov

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