Archive for December, 2011
Community encouraged to attend final meeting for McGilvra Place Park renovation
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to participate in the final design meeting for the community initiated McGilvra Place Park project on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Seattle Academy, 1432 15th Ave. Seattle Parks will present the schematic site design, answer community questions and gather further input. The [More]
Posted: December 29th, 2011 under Parkways.
Seattle Parks invites community to participate in meetings for Beaver Pond Natural Area on Thornton Creek
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to participate in the planning meeting for the community initiated restoration project for Beaver Pond Natural Area on Thornton Creek on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Northgate Community Center. Northgate Community Center is located at 10510 5th Ave NE. A [More]
Posted: December 29th, 2011 under Parkways.
Seattle Parks and Recreation brings in its millionth conservation rebate dollar!
Over the past few years, Seattle Parks and Recreation has been keeping more than just the grass “green”-- by making significant investments that are reducing operating costs while upgrading the quality of parks and facilities. Parks recently celebrated bringing in its one millionth conservation rebate dollar. This funding has been provided [More]
Posted: December 22nd, 2011 under Parkways.
Parks working to repair Lake Union Park water leak
Seattle Parks and Recreation staff this week discovered a leak in the six-inch water line that serves Lake Union Park, the Armory Building and the Center for Wooden Boats. When discovered, the line was leaking at a rate of about 45 gallons per minute. The water has been cut off, which means [More]
Posted: December 22nd, 2011 under Parkways.
Operator offering double range balls at Interbay Golf
Due to safety issues, Interbay Golf Center recently had to prohibit the use of woods on the driving range. To thank customers for the inconvenience and for their patience during the temporary restriction, which has now been lifted on the lower level of the driving range, the golf center operator is offering [More]
Posted: December 19th, 2011 under Parkways.
Tags: driving range, Interbay golf, specials
Seattle Parks Acting Superintendent approves removal of Madison Park shoreline fence
Acting Seattle Parks Superintendent Christopher Williams has approved the phased removal of the shoreline fence at Madison Park’s north shoreline, located at the intersection of East Lynn Street and 43rd Avenue East. Williams’ decision follows a recommendation from the Board of Park Commissioners at its Thursday, December 8, 2011 meeting to remove [More]
Posted: December 19th, 2011 under Parkways.
Tags: Madison Park fence, public access, shorelines, Superintendent's decision
New 2012 Community Center, Teen Programming Hours Announced
In response to challenging budgets and a directive from City Council, Seattle Parks and Recreation spent 2011 meeting with community stakeholders and staff to develop a new plan for operating community centers in 2012. That work has resulted in a new tiered system for operating community centers that reduces operating costs, while [More]
Posted: December 16th, 2011 under Parkways.
Tags: community center hours, geographic model, new hours 2012, teen programming, tiered model, youth violence prevention
Community Center, Pool at Green Lake to Close for Maintenance
Both the community center and pool at Green Lake Park will close from December 18 - 26 to allow for preventive maintenance on the gym floors. The floors will be refinished. Due to the nature of the work being done, the entire facility will be closed to the public. The public restrooms will be [More]
Posted: December 16th, 2011 under Parkways.
Tags: community center, Green Lake, maintenance closure, pool
10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Set for January 1, 2012
Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Meadowbrook Community Center Advisory Council are co-sponsoring the 10th Annual Polar Bear Swim at high noon on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 at Matthews Beach, 9300 51st Ave. NE. Registration starts at around 11 a.m. by showing up to get your official Polar Bear Plunge wrist band [More]
Posted: December 16th, 2011 under Parkways.
Tags: aquatics, polar bear plunge, seattle beaches, swimming
Seattle Parks Continues Shoreline Restoration at Seward Park
Seattle Parks and Recreation, with funding from King County Conservation District, is moving forward with its continuing efforts to enhance aquatic habitat along the shoreline of Seward Park. Habitat improvement work will begin in early January along the easterly shoreline of Andrews Bay. The Seward Park peninsula provides a wealth of upland [More]
Posted: December 12th, 2011 under Parkways.