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Benefit Playground

Start your southeast Seattle outing at Benefit Playground, a city park at 9320 38th Ave S in South Beacon Hill, with Kubota Garden, Rainier Beach Playfield and the Rainier Beach library branch all within a mile.

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Frequently asked questions

Benefit Playground is at 9320 38th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118. It is in the South Beacon Hill neighborhood, part of the Beacon Hill district.

Benefit Playground is listed by Seattle Parks and Recreation, with its data published on data.seattle.gov. Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current amenities and rules.

Kubota Garden is about 0.9 miles from Benefit Playground in a straight line. The actual route may be longer.

Rainier Beach Playfield and Sturtevant Ravine are each about 0.7 miles away, and Kubota Garden is about 0.9 miles away. The Thistle community garden is about 0.6 miles away.

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Seattle's southeast corner opens up from Benefit Playground, with Kubota Garden, Rainier Beach Playfield and a branch library all within a mile of its gate at 9320 38th Ave S. This public South Beacon Hill park, listed by Seattle Parks and Recreation, makes a handy launch point when you want to spend an afternoon exploring this end of the city.

Finding Your Way to 38th Avenue South

Set your map for 9320 38th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118. You will be in South Beacon Hill, part of the larger Beacon Hill district, and our South Beacon Hill neighborhood guide is a good place to browse more of the surrounding area.

The official word on this park comes from Seattle Parks and Recreation records, which the city publishes through its open data portal at data.seattle.gov. Before you head out, check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current amenities, rules or any closures.

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Gardens, Parks and Landmarks Within a Mile

Plenty of other stops sit a short distance from Benefit Playground. Keep in mind that these are straight-line distances, so your walking or driving route may run a little longer.

  • Thistle, a community garden, about 0.6 miles away
  • Dunlap Elementary School, a local landmark, about 0.6 miles away
  • Rainier Beach Branch of the library, about 0.7 miles away
  • Rainier Beach Playfield, a park, about 0.7 miles away
  • Sturtevant Ravine, a park, about 0.7 miles away
  • Kubota Garden, a park, about 0.9 miles away

Pairing Your Visit With Nearby Stops

With three more parks and a community garden close by, Benefit Playground slips easily into a longer outing. Head to Kubota Garden if you want to go a bit farther, since it is the most distant of the nearby spots and still under a mile away. For shorter hops, the Rainier Beach Branch library and Rainier Beach Playfield are each about 0.7 miles from the park.

More Green Space Across Seattle

Benefit Playground is just one of the many parks the city runs. When you are ready to compare options in other neighborhoods, browse our list of all parks in Seattle.