Archive for July, 2010
It’s back! The totem pole that was stolen from Rotary Viewpoint in November of 2009 returns to the site today after the Rotary Club of West Seattle oversaw the pole’s refurbishment by Artech. “We couldn’t be happier to have the totem pole back in the park,” said Acting Parks Superintendent Christopher Williams.
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Posted: July 29th, 2010 under Parkways.
Tags: Returned, Rotary, Totem Pole, West Seattle
Seattle Parks and Recreation will host a public meeting on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the West Seattle Golf Course, 4470 35th Ave SW. for the development of a driving range at West Seattle Golf Club. This is an opportunity for the community to learn about the
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Posted: July 29th, 2010 under Parkways.
Tags: driving range, Master Plan, West Seattle Golf Course
Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Camp Long Advisory Council invite the community to a re-opening celebration for the Camp Long Lodge on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Camp Long Environmental Learning Center, 5200 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126. The community is encouraged to come and
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Posted: July 29th, 2010 under Parkways.
Tags: Camp Long, lodge, parks and green spaces levy, remodel, reopening
Seattle Parks and Recreation will host a public meeting on Monday, August 2, 2010 at the Crown Hill Center, 9250 14th NW, from 6 – 8 p.m. to gather input from the community on the new skatedot that will be developed in Crown Hill Park. Pillar Design Studios, a professional skatepark designer,
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Posted: July 29th, 2010 under Parkways.
Tags: new skatedot, Seattle, skateboarding, Skatepark
Are you curious about the real world of the nature alluded to by the Stephanie Meyers Twilight Saga? Come and explore the world of bats, wolves, owls, and other twilight animals at Carkeek Park, Camp Long, and Discovery Park. We have family twilight events and a special Twilight Adventure at Carkeek Park.
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Posted: July 29th, 2010 under Parkways.
Tags: family, outdoors, programs, Seattle Parks, Twilight movie
Bring your family and friends and enjoy an evening of family friendly music and entertainment. Load your car with a picnic blanket, a basket full of food, and lawn chairs. These are alcohol free events. Please bring along to each concert a donation of non-perishable food for the local food bank. The
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Posted: July 29th, 2010 under Parkways.
Tags: Alki Beach, concerts, family, free, summer
Seattle Parks and Recreation is partnering with EarthCorps to provide community volunteers the opportunity to become citizen scientists. Volunteers older than 18 will receive four hours of in-depth training on Saturday, August 14 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (location will be determined based on registrations) in the scientific methodologies used to
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Posted: July 29th, 2010 under Parkways.
Tags: Camp Long, carkeek park, Discovery Park, Seattle Parks and Recreation
The Seattle Board of Park Commissioners will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 12, in the Park Board Room at 100 Dexter Ave. N at the corner of Dexter and Denny. The meeting agenda includes: A public hearing on the use of the Atlantic City Nursery site Parks and
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Posted: July 28th, 2010 under Parkways.
Tags: atlantic city nursery, Budget, commissioners, Park Board
The Seattle Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E, presents an evening of moon viewing (tsukimi no kai) on Saturday, Aug 21, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. (the gate will open at 6 p.m.). Enjoy a diverse night of cultural entertainment in honor of the moon: A performance by the performers
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Posted: July 28th, 2010 under Parkways.
Tags: family, Japanese Garden, moon viewing
It’s that time again, for a four-legged fun swim at Helene Madison Pool, 13401 Meridian Ave. N., from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, followed by a barbecue for the dogs’ humans. Since 2003, Seattle Parks and Recreation has been offering opportunities for dogs to swim just before swimming pool
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Posted: July 20th, 2010 under Parkways.
Tags: dogs, Madison Pool, swim
