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Seattle Parks and Recreation begins routine winter preparation of park facilities

Routine winter preparation has begun with most Seattle Parks and Recreation comfort stations and drinking fountains closing for the winter season to prevent pipes from freezing. We expect to complete winterizing and closing impacted facilities by early December. We will begin reopening comfort stations and water fountains in March 2020…. [ Keep reading ]

Medgar Evers Pool closure extended into December

Medgar Evers Pool’s closure will be extended into early to mid December due to a major water leak that is being corrected as soon as possible.  We are looking forward to welcoming the community back to the pool, with a re-opening date of Monday December 16.  For updates, please visit… [ Keep reading ]

18th annual Polar Bear Plunge set for Jan. 1, 2020 at Matthews Beach

Start off the New Year with a splash! Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting the 18th annual Polar Bear Plunge at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Matthews Beach, 9300 51st Ave. NE. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the plunge starts at noon sharp. Lifeguards will be on… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation 2019 Thanksgiving holiday closures

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for one or more days in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Community centers and teen life centers are closed Nov. 28-29 Environmental learning centers are closed Nov. 28-29 Indoor swimming pools are closed Nov. 28-29 Green Lake Small Craft Center is… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Celebrates 30 Years of the Teen Late Night Program

Free community event recognizes youth program which serves over 30,000 participants annually! Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Teen Late Night Program at Rainier Community Center (4600 38th Ave. S) from 7 p.m. to midnight on Friday, December 13. Community members of… [ Keep reading ]

Queen Anne Pool: Holiday and Maintenance Facility Closure

Queen Anne Pool will be closed on Thursday, November 28 through Monday, December 2 in observance of Thanksgiving and to complete an LED lighting replacement project. We plan to reopen on Tuesday, December 3 for regular programs. Personal and group swim lessons scheduled during this time will be refunded. We… [ Keep reading ]

Available Now: Winter 2020 Program Brochures

Winter registration for Seattle Parks and Recreation community center, pool, Lifelong Recreation, and other programs opens December 3, 2019. Plan your program enrollment now! As the winter chill sets in, our 26 community centers, 8 indoor pools, and wide variety of programs and activities provide endless ways to keep you… [ Keep reading ]

Access up to $150 for youth sports registration fees!

The PASS, by KIDS in the GAME, can provide up to $150 per season, per child, to participate in Youth Sports (soccer, football, karate, Taekwondo, volleyball, etc.). Kids, ages 4-18, on a Free & Reduced Lunch Plan qualify. More details and how to apply here: https://kidsinthegame.org/programs/pnw/pass/.

Seattle Parks and Recreation 2019 Veterans Day Closures

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities, including community centers and pools, will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 in observance of Veterans Day. Monday, Nov. 11, 2019: Closed: Community centers Indoor swimming pools Environmental learning centers Small craft centers (Green Lake and Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing)(Please note: Green Lake Small Craft… [ Keep reading ]

Camp Long closed on Sundays from Nov. 1 through Feb. 29

Camp Long (5200 35th Ave. SW) will be switching to their winter operating hours and will be closed on Sundays from Nov. 1, 2019 through Feb. 29, 2020. Camp Long will begin to take cabin rentals starting on January 2, 2020. Cabins are available for use beginning on March 1…. [ Keep reading ]