Location Options
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Green Lake Park and Woodland Park boundaries
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We have developed six potential site locations for the home of the new Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool. Technical evaluation and community input will help us to identify up to three potential sites to study in further detail over the summer.
Listed here are the possible site locations and some information about each location. Please make sure to share your thoughts and tell us your preferred location in the survey questions below.
Site A: Current Location
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Green Lake Park boundary
Other greenspace
Approximate building location*
Commercial area
Park amenities:
APlayground
BHistoric Allee (row of trees)
CGreen Lake Ball Fields
DBasketball Courts
ESwimming Area
FBoathouse
GTennis Courts
Community amenities:
1Green Lake Seattle Public Library
2Fire Station
3The Hearthstone
4Green Lake Elementary
5John Marshall Alternative High School
6Daniel Bagley Elementary School
7Swedish Medical Group
Commercial amenities:
aSpud Fish & Chips
bPCC Community Market
cSafeway
*Footprint of the existing 31,000 SF building is shown to scale, for comparison purposes
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The center and pool are currently located at the northeastern corner of Green Lake. This site borders the commercial district of the Green Lake neighborhood. This area provides many amenities, including retail, restaurants, and grocery, as well as the historic Green Lake Public Library. This area is served by one parking lot for approximately 90 vehicles, as well as some on-street parking. Several transportation options connect this site to nearby neighborhoods. In 2021, the Sound Transit Roosevelt Station for light rail will open and will be about a 20-minute walk to the current center location.
Benefits
- Views to the lake
- Relatively flat, easily accessible
- Sun exposure
- Minimal change to park features
- Close to commercial core and public transit
Challenges
- Disruption to current building and area due to construction
Site B: Pitch & Putt
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Green Lake Park and Woodland Park boundaries
Other greenspace
Approximate building location*
Commercial area
Park amenities:
ASoccer Field
BSoftball Field
CTennis Courts
DOff-Leash Area
EPicnic Shelter
FLawn Bowling
GBoathouse
HAqua Theater
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The Pitch & Putt site, located at the south end of Green Lake, is the existing home of a Par 3, nine-hole golf course that gently slopes down towards the lake. Surrounded by East Green Lake Way North, West Green Lake Way North, and the Green Lake Trail, the triangular site is accessible via bus, car, and foot. The site is served by a small parking area and shared by those visiting the lake and boathouse. Nearby amenities include the historic Green Lake Aqua Theater, as well as water sports and athletic fields to the south.
Benefits
- Relatively flat, easily accessible
- Sun exposure
- Surrounded by large, mature trees
- Close to ball fields, boathouse, and other amenities
- Connected to vehicle and pedestrian routes
Challenges
- Displaces Pitch & Putt amenity
- Some mature trees would need to be removed or replaced
Site C: Lower Woodland Tennis Courts
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Green Lake Park and Woodland Park boundaries
Other greenspace
Approximate building location*
Park amenities:
APitch & Putt
BSoccer Field
CSoftball Field 1
DSkate Park
ESoccer Field 2
FBaseball Field
GPicnic Shelter 1
HOff-Leash Area
IPicnic Shelter 2
JLawn Bowling
KBoathouse
LAqua Theater
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The Lower Woodland Tennis Courts are nestled between Woodland Park Off-Leash Area and ballfields and are accessible from West Green Lake Way North. The existing landscape and nearby woods create a natural shield from outside noise and traffic. This site is close to many ballfields and offers more parking than other sites. King County Metro is adding a new bus route running on Green Lake Way and NE 56th Street. The site is also near Woodland Park’s many hiking trails and natural wooded environment, connecting to other recreational opportunities focused on health and wellness.
Benefits
- Relatively flat, easily accessible
- Connection to trail network and woodland to the west
- Connection to playfields to the east
- No impacts to historic features
- Shaded in the afternoons
- Connected to vehicle and pedestrian routes
Challenges
- Finding a new tennis complex location and rebuilding courts
Site D: Woodland Park Lawn Bowling
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Green Lake Park and Woodland Park boundaries
Other greenspace
Approximate building location*
Commercial area
Park amenities:
APicnic Shelter 1
BBoathouse
CAqua Theater
DPitch & Putt
ETennis Courts
FOff Leash Area
GPicnic Shelter 2
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The Woodland Park Lawn Bowling site is located northwest of the Pitch & Putt. The existing lawn bowling courts overlook Green Lake to the east and are easily accessible from Aurora Avenue North. The location also offers a connection to the Phinney Ridge neighborhood commercial district via North 63rd Street. This site offers access to the trails and natural wooded areas of Woodland Park, as well as lakeside facilities for water sports. Due to its elevation above the lake, this site offer offers notable exposure to sunshine and impressive views.
Benefits
- Scenic lake views
- Sun exposure
- Connected to Lower Woodland Park
- Close to Phinney Avenue commercial core
Challenges
- Isolated from pedestrian traffic
- Adjacent to Aurora Avenue North
- Displaces lawn bowling
- Steep topography
- Difficult access for vehicles, transit, bicycle, and pedestrians
- Isolated from neighborhood activity
- Impact to historic landscape
Site E: North 50th Street and Aurora Avenue North
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Green Lake Park and Woodland Park boundaries
Other greenspace
Approximate building location*
Commercial area
Community amenities:
1St. Benedict Catholic Church
2St. Benedict Catholic School
3Northwest Montessori School
Park amenities:
AWoodland Tennis Courts
BPicnic Loop
CPedestrian Knoll
DLower Woodland Tennis Courts
EPitch & Putt
FSoccer Field 1
GSoftball Field
HSkate Park
ISoccer Field 2
JBaseball Field
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The North 50th Street site is located at the southern edge of Woodland Park and adjacent to the Picnic Loop on Woodland Park Avenue North. This site is currently a gravel lot that provides overflow parking for the zoo, rose garden, and other activities. This site offers access to Woodland Park trails and picnicking structures. This site is a ten-minute walk to Wallingford’s commercial areas and transit connections. This site benefits from rolling topography and the immediate connection to Woodland Park’s natural landscape.
Benefits
- No parks program displacement
- Views of Woodland Park and Picnic Loop
- Natural separation of pedestrian and vehicular access
- Close to natural area and walking trails
- Possibility of adding underground parking
Challenges
- Isolated from pedestrian traffic
- Disconnected from Green Lake
- Adjacent to Aurora Avenue North
Site F: Bathhouse Theater
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Green Lake Park boundary
Approximate building location*
Commercial area
Community amenity:
1Historic Bathhouse, to remain
Park amenities:
ATennis Courts
BWading Pool
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The Bathhouse Theater, at the northwest edge of Green Lake, is the current home for the Seattle Public Theater. At this site, a new center would be built to the south, leaving the Bathhouse Theater undisturbed. The Aurora Avenue commercial core is a 10-minute walk from this site, providing amenities such as grocery, retail, and restaurants. The site is close to the Green Lake wading pool and the East Green Lake commercial area and is walking distance from transit options on Aurora Avenue North, as well as NE 80th Avenue. This location also offers notable exposure to sunlight and proximity to the lake itself.
Benefits
- No parks program displacement
- Connection to lake trails
- Views of lake
Challenges
- Limited area for building and parking
- Impact to historic landscape features
Transit and parking options
The map above shows transit and current parking options for each site. Solid lines represent current transit lines and dashed lines represent future lines.
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[Solid line] Current transit lines
[Dashed line] Future transit lines
Public Transit
RapidRide
Light Rail
Bicycle Routes
Parking
Parking Availability
Site | Parking stalls | Nearby street parking spots |
A: Current Site | 160 | 310 |
B: Pitch & Putt | 110 | 130 |
C: Lower Woodland Tennis Courts | 340 | 30 |
D: North 50th and Aurora Avenue North | 190 | 120 |
E: Woodland Park Lawn Bowling | 180 | 150 |
F: Bathhouse Theater | 110 | 120 |
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