Heart of the Hill
It's more than just a playfield
It's a place of community
Welcome to the Heart of the Hill
THE STORY THUS FAR
Since 1972, QA3 has hosted Queen Anne Little League baseball and softball, SCQA soccer, Lincoln softball practices, and countless pickup games. It’s where 37,000 Queen Anne residents have played, coached, cheered, and built lifelong memories.
But despite its legacy, QA3 is an underutilized community asset:
- The natural grass surface is closed roughly 25 out of every 100 spring days due to rain.
- The uneven field and aging fencing/backstops have contributed to avoidable injuries and property damage.
- Without lighting, the field becomes unusable during the winter months and early‑season practices.
After five decades, it’s time to reimagine QA3 for the next generation.
OUR VISION
A Revitalized, Multi‑Use Community Hub
We envision QA3 as a safe, modern, accessible, year‑round playfield that doubles its current utilization and serves athletes of all ages and abilities.
Planned Upgrades Include:
- A new field footprint with more space from sidewalks
- State‑of‑the‑art artificial turf with drainage for all‑weather play
- Field lighting for evening and winter use
- Multi‑sport layout: Little League baseball, softball, and small‑sided soccer
- Modern dugouts and bullpens with roofs, cubbies, doors, and protective fencing
- New bleachers and integrated hillside seating
- A safer, modern backstop to keep foul balls out of streets and yards
- A new outfield wall to protect spectators and the playground
- A new outfield scoreboard
- ADA‑accessible pathways and features
These improvements will:
- Increase year‑round utilization
- Improve safety for players, fans, and neighbors
- Expand capacity for multiple sports
- Enhance the fan and family experience
- Increase accessibility for all ages and abilities
WHY NOW
A Once‑in‑a‑Generation Opportunity
Seattle Parks & Recreation is already planning a major upgrade to the lower Big Howe fields (QA1 & QA2) in 2026–2027, with $6.8M allocated for that project. However, QA3 is not included in the city’s plan.
Seattle Parks is open to a public‑private partnership with Queen Anne Little League — but only if we raise the funds needed to add QA3 to the project.
Acting now means:
- Significant cost savings by combining QA3 with the city’s construction timeline
- Less disruption to the neighborhood
- A unified upgrade to the entire Big Howe complex
- Alignment with other planned improvements to the community center and McClure
Projected Timeline
- Finalized Project Design: June 2027
- Start of Construction: September 2027
- Completion: January 2028
WHAT IT WILL TAKE
As of November 2025:
- $4.5M — Estimated total cost of the QA3 upgrade
- Includes an endowment for turf replacement in 10 years
- $800,000 — Already committed
- $3.7M — Still needed from individuals, families, and organizations
Donations in cash or appreciated stock are tax‑deductible and can be spread across tax years 2025–2027.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Join Us in Strengthening the Heart of the Hill
Your support will create a lasting community resource that pays back for decades in the form of connection, learning, and memories.
Ways to Help
- Give — Make a financial contribution
- Partner — Connect your organization to the campaign
- Volunteer — Help raise awareness and support
Together, we can ensure QA3 remains the recreational heart of Queen Anne for generations to come.
Contact: HeartoftheHill@QALL.org
DONATE DIRECTLY
For those who would like to make a direct contribution to Heart of the Hill, you can do so through our ZEFFY account. You can choose to make one single payment or pledge multiple payments over an extended period of time.
You can follow the link below or scan the QR code.
Corporate Matching
Amplify your dollars! Many employers will match your cash donations and some will even pay for volunteer hours.
- Contact your HR team to confirm eligibility
- QALL's Tax ID number is 91-1019367
- The organization name is Queen Anne Little League but please put "HEART OF THE HILL" in the comments.