In May 2025, the City of SeaTac formally offered to purchase approximately 214 acres of North SeaTac Park and Pat Ryan Field from the Port of Seattle, proposing $20 million in park improvements and the creation of a nonprofit foundation to manage the funds. The letter argues the park is surplus to the Port's aviation needs yet essential to community health, serving roughly 650,000 visitors annually as a buffer against airport noise and air pollution. The offer, submitted by City Manager Jonathan Young, is intended to fulfill Port Order No. 2024-12, which directed the Port to develop options for permanently preserving the land as public parkland.Open full document
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The City of SeaTac, through City Manager Jonathan Young, submits a formal letter and Letter of Intent to Port of Seattle CEO Stephen Metruck offering to acquire approximately 213.864 acres of land comprising North SeaTac Park and Pat Ryan Field. The offer includes $20 million in future park investments, establishment of a 501(c) nonprofit foundation, trail amenities, and a statement of appreciation for the Port’s climate sustainability efforts. The City argues the park is surplus to the Port’s aeronautical needs but vital to community health and welfare, and that acceptance would fulfill Port Order No. 2024-12.