Dahl Playfield — Attraction in Seattle

A great park ! My kids love to practice riding bikes on the packed dirt of the four softball diamonds to limit the amount of blood loss from falls. They can bike loops around the large perimeter (using the trail and sidewalk provided) and, on select summer days when they are lucky, cool off with a splash in the wading pool. They love the simple, small/beginners skate ramp too. The playground, itself, did not benefit from the funding for new equipment given to parks, but it's fine if they want a break from...

Well maintained park. Ball fields are nice. Why the 3 stars? I've noticed these last few weeks enjoying my daily morning walks through the park, there are alot of dogs running off leash tearing up the turf. They're ruining the fields for all these organized sports that are scheduled to play on them. Come on Parks Department let's get this off leash activity under control. I feel bad watching the man mowing the fields and these dogs darting in front of him trying to...

Previously a wetland, Dahl can get pretty soggy in the winter but is generally a great grassy place to play ultimate. University Prep athletes share the northern fields with Seattle Parks programs (on 2 overlapping baseball+soccer fields). At the south end is a rougher grassy area, a fun playground, seasonal bathrooms and drinking fountain, a small skate park, and a...