Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is extending an invitation to the local community for engagement in public discourse on the potential establishment of a synthetic turf athletic field at Lincoln High School. According to details shared on Parkways, the meeting, scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2024, offers both a physical venue at Lincoln High and a digital option via Microsoft Teams.
With the Wallingford Playfield being eyed as a possible site, the school district is reaching out to understand public opinion. The need for such a facility stems from the displacement of the student-athletes due to the ongoing renovation of Memorial Stadium. To facilitate this arrangement, SPS will actively seek to include the attendees' perspective on why a dedicated field is necessary and to jointly explore other potential sites along with discussions on proposed enhancements to the Lower Woodland #7 track.
The envisioned practice field as described by the announcement on Parkways, would not just support football, soccer, and various multi-use activities, but will also be equipped with ancillary infrastructure such as restrooms and storage for athletic gear. This project comes in the wake of the 2022 capital levy approved by Seattle voters, earmarking the field as one of the specific prongs of development for local schools.
Parallel to the new field, the nearby Lower Woodland #7 field is to also receive an upgrade carefully designed to meet the expanding needs of Lincoln’s track and field program. These improvements are part of a broader capital project initiative undertaken by SPS.
