Venue

It's 2024 and we're back at Centilia Cultural Center! Based on all of your wonderful feedback we're working with El Centro de la Raza to host another year of Go Play NW at the Centilia Cultural Center in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood. This year we've made sure to steer clear of any surprise street fairs (although the Elvis impersonator will be greatly missed.)

Centilia Cultural Center
1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St
Seattle, WA 98144 (view map)

Venue details

• Safety and Accessibility
• Directions and Parking
• Getting around Go Play NW
• The Neighborhood

Safety and Accessibility

Go Play NW is committed to creating a safe and accessible environment, especially for members of historically marginalized communities.

The Centilia Cultural Center is a new building and follows ADA requirements for new construction. As such, it is fully wheelchair accessible.

Notable features for navigating our event space in Cenitlia include:

• A single door sill at the front and side entrances.
• Flat, finished concrete floors.
• Accessible bathrooms in the adjoining atrium.
• Flat outdoor space with concrete bench seating.
• New pavement throughout the outdoor area and leading to the venue.
• Most activities take place in in a single, large room with limited/moderate sound baffling.
• Some games will be located in a quieter, smaller meeting room in El Centro de la Raza:
  • El Centro de la Raza is wheelchair accessible through both the main and side entrances.
  • You can request that your scheduled game be located in this space directly by contacting us at info@goplaynw.org.
  • Space in the meeting room is limited, but a table will be reserved for guests who require quieter spaces to play.
• During our event, all bathrooms in Centilia will be available for use by guests of any gender with signage to reflect this.
• Current seating options include only banquet chairs with backs. We are working to source other seating options, but we recommend you bring your own cushioning for the time being if this is a significant concern for you.
• Accessible parking spaces are available for two-hour parking in the side parking lot of El Centro del Raza.
  • Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Streets are relatively flat within a block of El Centro.
  • For more information see Parking.

We recognize that COVID-19 remains a serious threat to members of our community with weakened immune systems or underlying conditions. Proof of vaccination and masks are required. The Centilia Cultural Center has a modern ventilation system that incorporates MERV-13 air filters and cycles the air 10.9 times per hour, or around once every 5.5 minutes. While the much-older El Centro de la Raza building lacks an HVAC system, we will be opening windows in the rooms and using C-R boxes to cycle the air through MERV-13 filters as well. See our COVID-19 Policies for more information on the requirements, protective measures, and recommendations in place for Go Play NW.

Directions and Parking

Note: On Saturday July 8, the Beacon Arts organization will be holding a street fair on S Roberto Maestas Festival Street, directly between the Centilia Cultural Center and the Beacon Hill Light Rail station. The street will be blocked off from 8 AM to 5 PM. Anyone being dropped off by car should plan on using the El Centro de la Raza parking lot which is accessed from 17th Ave S. We strongly recommend using public transit! See Parking following for further information.

Public Transit

The Centilia Cultural Center is one block East of:

• Beacon Hill Light Rail station (when exiting the station, turn right and go around the corner)
• Beacon Ave S/S Lander St bus stop (Routes 36 and 60, northbound and southbound)

By Car

From SeaTac Airport

1. Take I-5 N to Exit 163 W Seattle Br/Columbian Way (appox 8 mi)
2. Stay in the right-most lane and take a right at the fork, following signs to Columbian Way
3. Once merged onto S Columbian Way, prepare to get into the left-most lane as you approach the first stop light (appox 0.3 mi)
4. At the first stop light, turn left from the left-most lane onto S Spokane St.
5. At the next intersection, turn left onto 15 Ave S.
6. Follow 15 Ave S for 0.5 mi.
7. Turn right onto S Lander St.
8. Follow S Lander St for 2 blocks; the Centilia Cultural Center will be on your left.

From North-side Seattle

1. Take I-5 towards Tacoma/Portland
2. After passing Exit 165 A James St get into one of the two left-most lanes.
3. At the fork take the left-side of the fork to I-5 S Portland
4. Continue on I-5 S to Exit 163 A W Seattle Br/Columbian Way (approx 2.5 mi)
5. Take Exit 163A W Seattle Br/Columbian Way
6. At the fork, take the left-side of the fork to Columbian Way/15th Ave S
7. As you merge onto S Columbian Way, stay in the left lane.
8. As you approach the first stop light, get into the left-most lane (approx .4 mi)
9. At the first stop light, turn left from the left-most lane onto S Spokane St.
10. At the next intersection, turn left onto 15 Ave S.
11. Follow 15 Ave S for 0.5 mi.
12. Turn right onto S Lander St.
13. Follow S Lander St 2 blocks; the Centilia Cultural Center will be on your left.

From Seattle Eastside (e.g. Bellevue, Issaquah)

1. Take I-90 W towards Seattle
2. As you exit the tunnel after crossing Lake Washington, follow signs to Exit 3A Rainier Ave South.
3. Take Exit 3A Rainier Ave South and merge onto Rainier Ave S
4. Take Rainier Ave S to the 2nd stop light (0.2 mi) and take a right onto S Massachusettes St
5. Follow S Massachusetts St for 4 blocks and take a left onto 17th Ave S
6. Follow 17th Ave S south to S Lander St for 0.6 mi; the Centilia Cultural Center will be on your right.

Parking

Handicap Accessible Parking
Handicap parking spaces are available for two-hour parking in El Centro de la Raza's side parking lot, accessed off 17th Ave S. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood, and streets whithin a block of the venue are relatively flat.

Street Parking
Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood with the closest parking located along 17th Ave S and S Lander St. Along most streets in the neighborhood, street parking rules are as follows:

• Friday: 2 hr parking from 7 AM - 6 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: Available all day

Note that no parking is available on S Roberto Maestas Festival Street directly outside Centilia, and that parking in El Centro de la Raza's lot is restricted to two hours, all day every day.

The Neighborhood

Hotels and Lodging

Sadly, the Beacon Hill neighborhood does not have any reliable lodging or hotel options. However, it is fortunately located right next to the Beacon Hill transit center, which makes it easy to get to from any hotel on or near a Link Light Rail station. We've compiled a list of a few suggestions for hotel and lodging options.

Learn more about hotel and lodging options

Food

• Outsider Pizza (0 blocks from venue)
  Pop-up pizzaria.
  Address: Plaza Roberto Maestas, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
  Hours: Fri-Sat 11 AM - 6 PM

• Tacos Chukis (1/2 block from venue)
  Low key, counter service Mexican street food including tacos, burritos, and tortas.
  Address: 1608 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
  Hours: Fri - Sun 11 AM - 9 PM

• The Station (1/2 block from venue) Coffee Shop
  Address: 1600 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
  Hours: Fri-Sun 8AM - 5PM

• Cloud Cafe (1 block from venue) Mom and pop Vietnamese restaurant serving vermicelli, banh mi, phở, and bubble tea.
  2552 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
  Hours: Fri - Sun 9 AM - 10 PM

• Niko's Gyros Beacon Hill (1 block from venue)
  Address: 1636 S McClellan St, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
  Hours: Fri-Sat 11:30 AM - 8 PM

• Fresh Flours Beacon Hill (1 block from venue)
  Dedicated to perfecting the craft of pastries. Our skilled bakers make all our items from scratch in our West Seattle kitchen every day, ensuring quality products straight out of the oven, and finally delivered daily to our four beautiful cafes in the city of Seattle.
  Address: 1624 S McClellan St, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
  Hours: Fri 7 AM - 5PM, Sat-Sun 7AM - 5PM

• Perihelion Brewery (1-1/2 blocks from venue)
  House brewed beer, smoked meats, brined corned beef, sourkraut, and pretzels.
  Address: 800 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
  Hours: Fri - Sun 12PM - 10 PM

• Milk Drunk (1-1/2 blocks from venue)
  Craft cocktails, fried chicken sandwiches, and soft serve ice cream.
  Address: 2805 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
  Hours: Fri - Sun 12 PM - 9 PM

• Despi Delite Bakery (2 blocks from venue)
  Bakery specializing in sweet & savory Filipino goods, from donuts & breads to ube (purple yam) cake.
  Address: 2701 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
  Hours: Fri-Sat 7:30 AM - 6 PM

• Musang (2 blocks from venue)
  Women-owned contemporary space specializing in classic Filipino dishes and craft cocktails with a PNW twist.
  2524 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
  Hours: Fri 4pm - 9:30pm, Sat-Sun 10 AM - 2:30 PM and 5 PM - 9 PM

• Golden Daisy Dim Sum (2 blocks from venue)
  Low-frills restaurant offering Hong Kong-style Chinese dishes, including dim sum, congee & BBQ.
  Address: 2518 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
  Hours: Fri-Sun 9AM - 3PM

• Carnitas Michoacan (2 blocks from venue)
  Counter-service menu of traditional Mexican fare located inside La Esperanza Mercado y Carniceria butcher shop. Limited seating.
  Address: 2500 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
  Hours: Fri - Sun 11 AM - 9 PM

Banks and ATMs

• Seattle Credit Union (1/2 block from venue)
  1604 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)

• Bank of America (1-1/2 blocks from venue)
  2555 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)

• Wells Fargo ATM (1-1/2 blocks from venue)
  2701 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)

• WaFd Bank (1-1/2 blocks from venue)
  2800 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)