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id: b311122dfb
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-11 12:28 PST
updated: 2026-11-11 12:28 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Seattle Parks opens part of new Hiawatha play area

Seattle Parks and Recreation said the new play structures at Hiawatha Playfield are open, while the western portion and old play area remain fenced during site work.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/seattle/section/life.md) · Entities: [Hiawatha Playfield](/seattle/wiki/hiawatha-playfield.md), [Seattle Parks and Recreation](/seattle/wiki/seattle-parks-and-recreation.md)

## Coverage

- [West Seattle Blog](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/11/seattle-parks-says-new-hiawatha-play-area-is-partly-open/), 2026-11-11 12:28 PST: UPDATE: Seattle Parks says new Hiawatha play area is partly open – but visitors say it’s not

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.