Rainier Beach Playfield: A Dunlap Park in Rainier Valley

Frequently asked questions

Rainier Beach Playfield is at 8802 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118. It is in the Dunlap neighborhood, part of the Rainier Valley district.

The playfield is a Seattle Parks and Recreation site, listed in the city's park data on data.seattle.gov. Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current hours and facility details.

Yes. The Rainier Beach Branch library is about 0.3 miles from the playfield in a straight line.

Beer Sheva Park, Atlantic City Boat Ramp and Sturtevant Ravine are each about half a mile away. Pritchard Island Beach is about 0.6 miles away and Benefit Playground about 0.7 miles.

With Dunlap Elementary School right next door and a library, a community garden and several city parks all within about half a mile, this corner of southeast Seattle makes an easy anchor for an afternoon out. Rainier Beach Playfield is a public park run by Seattle Parks and Recreation at 8802 Rainier Ave S, in the Dunlap neighborhood of the Rainier Valley district, so you can start here and branch out in almost any direction.

Finding the Playfield on Rainier Avenue South

Set your map to 8802 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, and you are on your way. Rainier Avenue South is the main street running through this part of the city, which makes the park simple to spot as you plan your route. City park records published on data.seattle.gov place the playfield in Dunlap, one of the neighborhoods that together make up the Rainier Valley district.

Curious about the surrounding streets and what else is nearby? Dig into our guide to the Dunlap neighborhood before you head out.

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A School Next Door, a Library Up the Road

Dunlap Elementary School, a city landmark, stands less than a tenth of a mile from the playfield, practically sharing the block. Stroll about 0.3 miles to reach the Rainier Beach Branch of the public library, an easy way to pair time outdoors with a quiet library visit.

More Parks and Green Space Within a Mile

Spend a little longer in the area and you will find plenty of other public spaces close by. The distances below are straight-line measurements from the playfield, so expect your actual walking route to run somewhat longer.

Thistle community garden, 0.4 miles
Beer Sheva Park, 0.5 miles
Atlantic City Boat Ramp, 0.5 miles
Sturtevant Ravine, 0.5 miles
Pritchard Island Beach, 0.6 miles
Benefit Playground, 0.7 miles

Want to see how this playfield stacks up against green spaces across the city? Browse our list of all Seattle parks and start mapping out your next outing.

Check With Seattle Parks Before You Go

Hours, facilities, field reservations and any closures are not covered on this page. Before you plan a game or an event at the playfield, check with Seattle Parks and Recreation, the best source for current information.