Lights out for Bobby Morris Playfield this summer: More Cal Anderson work planned

The Bobby Morris Playfield at the south end of Cal Anderson Park will be closed intermittently in the heart of summer from June 20 to August 26 in order to install new lights, according to the Department of Parks and Recreation. Because the closures are not predictable, Parks is not scheduling any activities on the field for the entire construction period. But don't worry, construction will not begin until after the annual Bat N Rouge Drag Queens vs Dykes softball fundraiser, Parks tells CHS.


Seattle Gay News took issue with the idea of closing the field during its busiest months. Because the work requires digging a trench, it must be done during the dry season, Dewey Potter from Parks told SGN.

The field will only be closed when certain work is being done and will remain open for pickup use whenever the contractor deems it safe, a Parks rep said. The tennis courts will remain open, but the lights may not be available at times due to the construction. The final staging plan showing areas of disruption is not yet available, but will be posted on the project web page soon.

According to a spokesperson from Three Dollar Bill Cinema  tells OUTview, The annual Outdoor Summer Film series will continue at Cal Anderson, but certain areas will be closed off.