Seattle Public Schools Seeks Community Input on Lincoln High’s Planned Synthetic Turf Field

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has opened up the conversation around the proposed synthetic turf athletic field earmarked for Lincoln High School and is actively seeking community engagement through a series of public meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 6:00 p.m., at the high school on Interlake Avenue N., as detailed in an announcement on the Seattle Parks and Recreation’s site,

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. Attendees can expect to be updated on the project’s progression, including site evaluations and community feedback.

The planners have been to rigorously consider multiple locations, among them Wallingford Playfield and Queen Anne Bowl. Insights from prior community outreach events have played a significant role in this process. The upcoming meeting is set to cover the gathered input with a focus on the Wallingford Playfield option, a rundown of the decision-making protocol, and the project’s timeline, aiming to establish a space that values safety, accessibility, and sustainability for students and the public alike.

With the practice field, Lincoln High students and community members stand to gain an advanced, full-size synthetic turf field suited for soccer, football, and other sports. On-site enhancements, such as restrooms and athletic equipment storage, are also part of the proposal. This development comes on the heels of the approval of the 2022 capital levy by Seattle voters, who sanctioned an array of school-specific projects, including the new practice field for Lincoln High.

Moreover, improvements to the practice running track at Lower Woodland #7 field are being considered, to adequately meet the increasing demands of Lincoln’s track and field program. These upgrades are viewed as a necessary step to ensure the school’s athletic amenities are up to par with the requirements of a growing and active student population. Seattle Public Schools continues to prioritize the integration of community feedback into its planning, ensuring that the final product will be one that truly caters to both its students and the larger community.

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