Installation of a new rubberized track is scheduled to begin July 5, 2010 at the Hiawatha Playfield. Seattle Parks and Recreation estimates that this weather-dependent construction will take 3 weeks, and the entire playfield, both track and field, will be closed during that time.

While the new synthetic field was opened to the public in December 2009, the track installation could not occur until dry weather in summer 2010.

Premier Fields renovated the fields with synthetic turf, which accommodates football, soccer and baseball. The schedule for the track installation is weather dependent, and the dates could change due to rain.

The $3.6 million project received funding from Seattle Parks and Recreation’s major maintenance fund, the Seattle School District and King County.

For additional information on the project please visit http://www.seattle.gov/parks/maintenance/HiawathaPlayfield.htm or contact Garrett Farrell at (206) 233-7921 or garrett.farrell@seattle.gov.