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SeaTac community members are invited to help bring a new playspace to life at McMicken Heights Park during a four-day community playground build in November.
The project gives volunteers a chance to work together to create a new place for children and families to play, connect, and enjoy their neighborhood park.
Join the Community Build
The playground build will take place Wednesday, Nov. 4, through Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Community members are encouraged to register and lend a hand.
Volunteers must be of legal working age or older, and roles are available for all skill and ability levels. Separate activities will be available on-site for children accompanying volunteers.
The build will take place rain or shine, so volunteers should dress for the weather in comfortable clothing that can get dirty or stained with paint. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Refreshments, a T-shirt, gloves, masks, and required tools will be provided.
Registration and Further Information
Help Build a New Playspace at McMicken Heights Park!
Project Information
Who: A total of approximately 150 volunteers from the City of SeaTac, Delta Air Lines, Seattle Seahawks and KABOOM!
Work is available for volunteers of all levels of skill and ability.
**Please note - All youth under the legal working age for this state will be welcome to participate in youth activities but will not be able to participate in building in the construction areas.** When: Wednesday, November 4 - Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 9:00AM-3:00PM
Where: McMicken Heights Park, 3740 S 166th St, SeaTac, WA 98188
What’s Provided: Breakfast, lunch and water will be provided. Gloves and other safety materials will be provided for the projects that require them. What to Wear: The playground build will happen rain or shine. Please come dressed for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required; sneakers or work boots that you don’t mind getting dirty are advisable. Please leave valuables at home as secure storage is not available on site.
Build Site Rules: All participants must comply with the following practices. These rules have been established and agreed upon to ensure the safety, comfort and respect for all involved. Failure to comply will result in immediate dismissal from the project.
• Work together, treat everyone with respect and use family-friendly, inclusive language
• Report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior to on-site staff
• Please comply with all requests from on-site staff
• Follow all safety guidelines
• Only pre-approved power tools are permitted
• Closed-toe shoes are required
• Youth may not participate in areas of active construction
• No smoking, alcohol or drugs
• The use or carry of firearms is prohibited *with the exception of certified, active officers Build Week Schedule
Build Week will run from November 4 to November 7. Each date will have the following schedule: Prep Day 1: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
15 volunteers are needed.
• 9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• 4:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time) Prep Day 2: Thursday, November 5, 2026
15 volunteers are needed.
• 9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• TBD - All prep work completed Prep Day 3: Friday, November 6, 2026
10 volunteers should be on “stand-by” in case they are needed.
• 9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• TBD - All prep work completed Build Day: Saturday, November 7, 2026
25 volunteers are needed in addition to 100 Delta Air Lines Volunteers
• 6:30 AM - Team Leaders arrive
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• 8:30 AM - Kick-Off Ceremony
• 2:30 PM - Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
This ceremony will last approximately 20 minutes. Ribbon cutting time may be subject to change based on project completion.
Celebrate the New Playspace
The community is invited to mark the occasion at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, the final day of the build.
Volunteer Registration
Location: McMicken Heights Park, 3740 S. 166th St., SeaTac
Dates: Wednesday–Saturday, Nov. 4–7, 2026
Build hours: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Ribbon cutting: Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2:30 p.m.
Gather with your community and help build a play space that local children and families can enjoy for years to come!
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