Heart of the Hill
It's more than just a playfield
It's a place of community
Welcome to the Heart of the Hill
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IT'S THE BOTTOM OF THE 9TH. HELP US WALK IT OFF FOR THE WIN!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Queen Anne families, Little League alumni, local businesses and community supporters, Heart of the Hill has raised and secured approximately $1 MILLION toward transforming Field 3.
That’s an incredible milestone. And now, we’re within striking distance of something even bigger: the WHOLE FIELD.
Our next goal is to fully fund the replacement of the infield with high-quality synthetic turf—a huge step toward creating a safer, more durable field that our kids can use more often, throughout the year.
But why stop at the infield? With our final fundraising push through DECEMBER 15, we can work toward:
- Turfing the Outfield — Extend the synthetic surface so the entire field can be used more consistently through Seattle’s rainy months.
- Light Up the Field — Install six light poles and give our kids more opportunities to play—and our community more opportunities to gather.
- Add a Scoreboard — Give Field 3 the finishing touch while creating a great opportunity for a community or corporate sponsor.
- Cover the Bleachers — Keep families and fans comfortable and cheering, rain or shine.
Don't get caught looking. It's time to swing for the fences.
We’ve already shown what happens when this community comes together.
Whether you’re a Queen Anne neighbor, former Little Leaguer, current baseball family or local business, there’s a place for you on this team.
Contact: HeartoftheHill@QALL.org
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
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.