Click to read Seattle Parks and Recreation’s 2022-2024 Action Plan Executive Summary and Detailed Action Plan, a roadmap for short-term implementation of priorities in SPR’s 2020-2032 Strategic Plan. Background In 2018-2019, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) connected with community and partners on a strategic planning process to seek input on… [ Keep reading ]
It’s time for SPR and ARC’s 4th Annual Fund the Fun breakfast next Thursday morning, April 28th, and we invite you to join us and celebrate together. Every year we’ve raised funds for youth sports and recreation scholarships. This year more than any other, we need to make sure all… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has launched a survey to gather community feedback on priorities for the next Park District six-year budget. The Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners (BPRC) is charged with holding public meetings and making recommendations to the Superintendent of SPR for each six-year cycle of… [ Keep reading ]
If you’ve visited Green Lake Park recently, you may have noticed some new signage announcing “Pedestrian Use Only – No Wheels” on the inner loop. This long-term temporary use restriction, which restricts all bicycles and other wheeled uses from the Green Lake Park inner loop (strollers and mobility devices are… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the return of our Get Moving and Recreation for All grants for 2022. Community members, organizations, community groups, and small businesses can apply to receive up to $15,000 to provide recreation programming throughout Seattle. Please click here for the Get Moving and… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 in observance of Presidents’ Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: Community Centers and all programs Teen Life Centers Environmental Learning Centers Indoor Swimming Pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center The… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: Community centers and all programs Teen life centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Small craft centers Volunteer Park Conservatory These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:… [ Keep reading ]
Due to the inclement weather, many Seattle Parks and Recreation programs are affected today (Tuesday, Dec 28). PARK IMPACTS During snow events, our nearly 500 parks remain open, unless otherwise indicated. The Lost Lake Trail at Seward Park is closed until the end of next week due to the weather… [ Keep reading ]
Under normal circumstances Green Lake Community Center staff along with community partners would be preparing for the annual Pathway of Lights as a kickoff to the winter season. Unfortunately this year, because of challenges in enforcing public health vaccine verification requirements, we are unable to host an in-person event. The… [ Keep reading ]
An overnight facility maintenance crew. Innovative community-informed recreation programs. Extraordinary emergency responses during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are just a few of the accomplishments funded over the first six years of the Seattle Park District. Seattle voters approved the Park District in August 2014, agreeing to collect and spend property… [ Keep reading ]
