Hiawatha Community Center Stabilization
Updated: March 13, 2025
Spring 2025
Construction is progressing! The contractor is completing work as designed for seismic and layout improvements, plus the renewal of the HVAC utility to an electrified system. The result will be a greatly enhanced public space, improving the functionality of the building, addressing long-term maintenance concerns, and enhancing the historic aspects of this building. We anticipate completion by December 2025 and re-opening the community center early January 2026.
Location
Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave SW, 98116
Budget
$3,900,000 provided by a combination of the 2008 Parks and Green Space Levy and the Seattle Parks District
Schedule
Planning and Design: Fall 2018 – Summer 2023
Bidding: Late Fall 2023
Construction: Early 2024 – December 2025
Project Description
This project addresses several major maintenance, accessibility, and program space needs at Hiawatha Community Center. It includes seismic retrofit of the gym and brick veneer, roof replacement, new electrified HVAC system, renovation of the restrooms, kitchen, childcare area, and lobby spaces, and relocation of the teen room.
Hiawatha Community Center was identified in the 2016 Community Center Strategic Plan for a major maintenance project focused on extending the life of the facility and increasing programming potential. A preliminary scope of the project is outlined below. The final scope is expected to be refined throughout the design process based on more information about cost and needs. Seattle Parks and Recreation planning staff are meeting with the community center Advisory Council to review the scope and schedule.