Archive for September, 2009
Deadline extended for Denny Awards nominations
Seattle Parks and Recreation has extended the deadline for nominations for the Denny Awards, which honor volunteer service to the city’s parks system. The new deadline is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. The awards will be presented at the sixth annual recognition ceremony, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. [More]
Posted: September 30th, 2009 under Parkways.
Autumn Programs at Camp Long
Camp Long, located at 5200 35th Avenue SW, offers lots of opportunities to discover Seattle’s natural wonders and to learn about what you can do to help the planet. To register for programs, please call 206-684-7434. October First Saturday Free Walks First Saturday Free Walks in Southeast Seattle All Ages Colman Park [More]
Posted: September 29th, 2009 under Parkways.
Meadowbrook Community Center hosts Senior Preparedness Fair
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave. NE, will host a Senior Resource and Preparedness Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will feature representatives from many providers of services for seniors, including transportation, financial planning, insurance, health care, retirement living. They will [More]
Posted: September 29th, 2009 under Parkways.
Final meeting for Junction Plaza
Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages the West Seattle community to attend the final public meeting for the Junction Plaza Park on Monday, October 5, 2009 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Senior Center of West Seattle, located at 4217 SW Oregon St. The park is located at 4545 42nd Ave SW. [More]
Posted: September 29th, 2009 under Parkways.
Ballard Flea Market benefits 4-H
Ballard Community Center’s 4-H Club will host a flea market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Oct. 3 at the center, 6020 28th Ave. NW. The flea market will feature more than 25 tables offering gently used items at great prices, and a pot of Washington State University Cougar chili [More]
Posted: September 29th, 2009 under Parkways.
Soil Sampling at Discovery Park
Seattle Parks and Recreation has given permission to Forest City, the U.S. Navy's partner in the development of the Washington Avenue and Montana Circle housing areas at Discovery Park, to conduct soil sampling tests at several locations within the park. This work is being done in preparation for the relocation of utility [More]
Posted: September 18th, 2009 under Parkways.
Tags: Discovery Park, housing, utilities
Southwest Pool to remain closed
Southwest Pool, 2801 SW Thistle St., is now expected to remain closed at least through October 4. All swim programs are canceled through that date. Current lesson participants will receive a credit on their account for the canceled classes. A firm date for the pool’s reopening has not yet been identified. During [More]
Posted: September 18th, 2009 under Parkways.
Music is back on Jackson Street
The community is invited to enjoy Music Back on Jackson Street on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 12 noon – 5 p.m. in Flo Ware Park, at the corner of S Jackson Street and 28th Avenue S. This community fun-fest will feature a free concert with a special musical tribute to jazz legend [More]
Posted: September 16th, 2009 under Parkways.
Tags: free, jackson street, music
Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee Meeting
The Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, at 100 Dexter Avenue N, the Parks Administration Building at Denny Way and Dexter Ave. N. Please note that the Committee is meeting on Tuesday, instead of Monday, its regular meeting day. The agenda [More]
Posted: September 16th, 2009 under Parkways.
Tags: green spaces, Levy, oversight, project, volunteer
Rediscover Magnuson Park
Join Mayor Greg Nickels, Seattle Parks and Recreation and friends and neighbors of Magnuson Park for the dedication of the 43-acre Wetland, Habitat and Athletic Field Development, including Frank Papasedero Field in the Mickey Merriam Athletic Field Complex and a new multi-use trail along NE 65th Street. The ribbon cutting will be [More]
Posted: September 15th, 2009 under Parkways.
Tags: Magnuson Park, native habitat, wetlands