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Lake City Little Brook Youth Corps

Little Brook Youth Corps is a week-long youth professional development program created by Lake City service providers that teaches youth the value of community stewardship to help protect the environment and give back to our community.  The 2019 Little Brook Youth Corps team members were selected from a large pool… [ Keep reading ]

Moving Forward with Multi-Use Trails

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) manages parts of seven multi-use trails in Seattle – paved trails that are at least five feet wide and allow multiple types of users. Some of the most well-known are the Burke-Gilman and Elliott Bay Trails. These popular recreational trails not only act as linear… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Labor Day closures

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. These facilities and services will be CLOSED: Community centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center Amy Yee Tennis Center Teen Life Centers (please… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Census 2020 – Know your rights and be counted!

The next United States Census will happen on April 1, 2020. There’s a lot at stake for Seattle in the 2020 U.S. Census. We’re combating a chaotic federal administration by working with community partners to ensure historically undercounted residents receive accurate Census information and know their rights. The federal government… [ Keep reading ]

Volunteers needed for the Big Day of Play!

Big Day of Play can’t happen with YOU! We are looking for volunteers on Saturday, August 17 between 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at Rainier Community Center for: -Event Set-up and Take-Down -Monitoring field and water activities -Passing out water -Photography/videography -Greeting and surveying guests … AND MORE! Register for a 2… [ Keep reading ]

Fall nature outings are open for registration!

Sign up for the popular nighttime walks, bird tours, mushroom walks and so much more! Registration available online here.

This Week at Ballard Commons Park: August 9 – August 15

All events are free, fun, and family-friendly. Go to www.VisitBallard.com/SummerinPark for a complete listing New in the park: The “Park Your Thoughts” interactive public art installation returns to the park during July and August. A black monolith with words velcroed all over it will allow for all to express themselves… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate 80 Years of Climbing Schurman Rock at Camp Long’s Mountain Fest

Seattle Parks and Recreation announces Camp Long’s Mountain Fest on September 7th, 2019 with wall climbing, mountaineering, presentations and more. Seattle Parks and Recreation opens historic Camp Long for its free, family-friendly Mountain Festival on September 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.—where anyone, from novices to hard-core enthusiasts, can… [ Keep reading ]

New public Community Center will be part of the City’s sale of the Mercer Properties

A new Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) community center will be part of the proposed development at the properties located at Mercer St. and Dexter Ave. N. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, which was selected as the successful developer of the Mercer Properties, put forward a large package of public benefits… [ Keep reading ]

Brews & Tunes series starts at Freeway Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6

Seattle Parks and Recreation, along with the Freeway Park Association and partners, are excited to present Tuesday Brews & Tunes at Seneca Plaza at Freeway Park (700 Seneca St.) starting on Tuesday, Aug. 6. This free summer series will take place every Tuesday in August and September from 4:30 to… [ Keep reading ]