Lincoln High’s Field Debate | Seattle News

Seattle Public Schools wants to build a new athletic field for Lincoln High School — the only district high school without its own home field — but the plan’s environmental cost is sparking controversy. The proposed site in lower Woodland Park would require clearing trees, initially reported at 79, though later estimates suggest closer to 40. Environmental advocates and parents are alarmed, arguing that removing mature trees in a city facing heat and drought is unsustainable, especially when replacing them with a plastic field. The Seattle Parks Commission is holding a public hearing this Thursday, with a final decision expected in August — and if approved, the field could be ready for fall 2029. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06d65f0b2597d178