Bob Hassan Pickleball Courts
Magnuson Project Plan
Our Vision
Building a welcoming space for pickleball where community thrives, fitness flourishes, and fun is foremost.
At the heart of our project is the belief that pickleball is more than a sport, it’s a way to foster community, enhance mental well-being, and promote a healthy lifestyle.
First... some background
Seattle Parks & Rec (SPR) has committed $1.7M to build 8-12 lighted pickleball courts at the E5 parking lot at Magnuson Park. The project is currently scheduled to be completed in 2026.
SPR supports Seattle Metro Pickleball Association’s (SMPA) plan to expand the scope of the project by raising private funds to build 25 courts!
Thanks to a generous initial donation from the Bob Hassan family, the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association has already raised more than $1M to support the development of 25 lighted pickleball courts.
SPR is currently in the design phase of the project and has been conducting impact studies to support the project.
One important note, before SPR can move forward with development the Magnuson Park Master Plan must be amended. This requires a vote to approve the amendment from the city council.
Click the button below to send a message to the Seattle City Council and Mayor Harrell in support of the pickleball project at Magnuson Park.
Everything we know... so far
The current budget for this project allows for the construction of 8-12 courts with lighting by the end of 2026.
Current projection is that 9 courts will be built with current funding, more courts can be built if more funding is raised.
No SPR funding is allocated at this time for additional courts. SMPA will seek grants and donations to build out the rest.
The park’s master plan, which currently calls for a ball field to be built on the site (it has never been funded) will need to be amended to allow for an ultimate buildout of 25 lighted pickleball courts.
The date for the council vote on the amendment is still TBD – most likely September 2025.
A Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) will assess the impacts between three states: no build; 14-18 courts, and a full build-out of 25 courts.
DA Hogan is the architect. You can see in the upper left image below the design calls for some courts to be covered (the back row of 9 courts). The design can change with additional funding.
