Completed Projects Since 2001, Seattle Parks Foundation has completed 30 park projects, including three new parks, and raised $29 million in private funding for public parks. Below is a selected list of completed Seattle Parks Foundation projects.

Lakewood Triangle Park Lakewood Triangle Park Lakewood Triangle Park transformed an underutilized bit of green space into an Olmsted-inispired neighborhood park. Seattle Parks Foundation worked with neighbors Gary and Vicki Glant to create this new Legacy Park.
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Woodland Park Rose Garden Woodland Park Rose Garden Seattle Parks Foundation restored three water features and the historic Art Deco Bas Relief sculpture at the nationally-renowned Olmsted-designed Woodland Park Rose Garden. View Project >

Counterbalance Park Counterbalance Park: An Urban Oasis Seattle Parks Foundation restored three water features and the historic Art Deco Bas Relief sculpture at the nationally-renowned Olmsted-designed Woodland Park Rose Garden. View Project >

Bailey Gatzert Children's Play Area Bailey Gatzert Elementary School Seattle Parks Foundation worked with teachers, neighbors, parents, and students over five years to renovate the children's play area at Bailey Gatzert Elementary School.
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Lake People (Xacua'bs) Park Lake People (Xacua'bs) Park Lake People Park, a park and natural habitat restoration area, was made possible through a generous donation of land in Rainier Valley and the dedication of countless volunteers View Project >

Homer Harris Park Homer Harris Park Seattle Parks Foundation received a $1.3 million anonymous gift to create a brand new Central Area park in honor of Dr. Homer Harris, a pioneering African American doctor and athlete. View Project >

Benefit Park Benefit Park Benefit Park in South Beacon Hill was dilapidated and prone to vandalism until Seattle Parks Foundation and Friends of Benefit Park began working together create a safer, more enjoyable green space. View Project >

Volunteer Park Lily Ponds Volunteer Park Lily Ponds The historic Olmsted-designed lily ponds at Volunteer Park were empty and in disrepair until the Parks Foundation spearheaded a restoration effort in 2003. View Project >

Schurman Rock Camp Long - Schurman Rock This public climbing rock in West Seattle fell into disrepair in the 90s and was closed. Seattle Parks Foundation raised funds to bring this historic park feature back to life! View Project >

Maple Elementary, Second Play Area Maple Elementary School Seattle Parks Foundation worked with hundreds of community volunteers to design, plan, and construct this fun, accessible play area at Maple Elementary. View Project >

Whitworth Children's Play Area Whitworth Elementary School One of Seattle Parks Foundation's very first projects, this project turned one of the worst play area's in the city and transformed into a safe, fun neighborhood gathering space. View Project >

Graham Hill Imagination Garden Graham Hill Elementary School Once a potholed parking lot, Seattle Parks Foundation worked with the community to create a green space for all to enjoy. View Project >

Maple Exploration Area Maple Exploration Area Seattle Parks Foundation worked with students and teachers to rebuild the kindergarteners' play area at Maple Elementary. View Project >

Fiscal Sponsorship Projects Fiscal Sponsorship Projects Seattle Parks Foundation has improved parks across the city by providing fiscal sponsorship, fundraising support, and technical assistance to community groups who want to improve their neighborhood parks. View Project >

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