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Seattle Parks and Recreation Fourth of July, 2019 closures

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for Independence Day or on special holiday schedules. Some facilities may be open, but have limited operations. Please call in advance. These facilities and services will have CLOSURES: Community centers Teen life centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake… [ Keep reading ]

Lights will be turned on at synthetic fields July 3 and July 4, 2019

Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at approximately 8:30 p.m. and most will be turned off at either 10 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]

Teen Summer Musical performances will take place at Benaroya Hall August 22 through 25, 2019

Seattle Parks and Recreation, Atlantic Street Center, and Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute are proud to present the annual Teen Summer Musical, Uncle Willy’s Chocolate Factory. The summer musical is an opportunity for local teens to perform on the big stage while learning the business side of theater operations. It… [ Keep reading ]

Sign up for Lifelong Recreation activities

We’re highlighting some of our SW Lifelong Summer Recreation activities. All Lifelong Recreation activities, including summer fitness classes, are suited specifically for those age 50 and older. Register today at http://www.seattle.gov/parks/ Line Dance Class Work out your mind and body. Learn new dance patterns to all kinds of great music!… [ Keep reading ]

FREE Youth Summer Sports Camps

We’re offering several FREE youth summer sports camps, including volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, and soccer. See details and age limits below. To register, visit seattle.gov/parks and click on “Search Activities & Sign Up Here” or contact your local community center.

2019 Arts in Parks program provides free events, public art installations, and art series at parks around Seattle this summer!

The 2019 Arts in Parks brochure has arrived! Download it here. The Arts in Parks program supports new and established community festivals, art happenings and music concerts that enliven Seattle parks by promoting arts and culture, celebrating diversity, building community connections and energizing parks while connecting with underserved communities. Arts… [ Keep reading ]

Summer movies in the park at Green Lake!

Join us for Family Movie Night on these Thursdays: Thursday, July 25: Black Panther Thursday, August 8: Incredibles 2 Arrive before Dusk (after 8 p.m.) Bring a blanket or a chair! Questions? Contact: chris.easterday@seattle.gov.

Seattle City Light awards contract for solar microgrid that will provide emergency backup power to Miller Community Center

Seattle City Light has awarded a $1.8 million contract to a team led by Worley to design and construct a solar microgrid at Miller Community Center, located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The public is invited to attend an informational meeting on July 10. The solar microgrid project will include… [ Keep reading ]

Wading Pools open on a rolling schedule starting June 22

Wading Pools open on a rolling schedule starting on June 22. Please click here or refer to the listings below for the operating dates and hours of each wading pool. We open the wading pools on sunny days when the temperature is forecast to be 70 degrees or above. Follow our Wading Pools… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation 2019 lifeguard hours: regular season begins at all beaches on June 22

Seattle Parks and Recreation offers safe, lifeguarded beaches at nine sites around the city, and we strongly recommend swimming only where lifeguards are present. Summer Beaches are open daily, weather permitting, from noon to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Free youth… [ Keep reading ]