Seattle was named a 2017 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of our commitment to effective urban forest management. The community also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating environmental improvement and higher level of tree care. Seattle achieved Tree City USA recognition by… [ Keep reading ]
Flourish: Heaven & Earth 10 at Carkeek Park, August 20 – October 21 Guest-curated by ArtSite Ltd. Opening reception Saturday, September 15, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Education Center Table / Individual Artist Stations in Park. Since 2009, the Heaven & Earth exhibition series has served as a kind of incubator for… [ Keep reading ]
On Aug. 18, Rainier Playfield and Community Center was filled with hundreds of families and community members shooting hoops, showing off their pickleball skills, dancing to hip hop, getting their heart pumping with Zumba, rock climbing, bouncing on inflatables, running in sack races, watching cultural performances, and much more! All of… [ Keep reading ]
Join your friends and neighbors for Northgate Community Center’s Pancake Breakfast on December 15th! Bring the whole family and enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes along with scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee! Proceeds from this event will support other community center events and provide scholarships for low-income neighbors. Saturday, December 15 from… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. These facilities and services will be CLOSED: Community centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Baker Rowing and Sailing Center Amy Yee Tennis Center These facilities are OPEN:… [ Keep reading ]
Camp Long and community partners Delridge Neighborhood Development Association and National Wildlife Federation recently hosted the second Great American CampOut of 2018 at Camp Long. The CampOut program provides an immersive nature experience for low-income, immigrant and refugee families who live near Camp Long. Guests experience staying overnight in a… [ Keep reading ]
Based upon the current forecast predicting cleaner air in the region tomorrow, Seattle Parks and Recreation is planning on reopening our two outdoor pools, Colman Pool (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Mounger Pool (2535 32nd Ave. W), as well as the remaining wading pools that are operating for the season… [ Keep reading ]
WHAT: Duwamish Salmon Bake Fundraiser & Program WHERE: Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center , 4705 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 WHEN: Saturday September 8th Food served at 12:00pm, Program begins at 1:00pm Join the Duwamish Longhouse and Seattle Parks & Recreation for a Salmon Bake Fundraiser! $15 includes… [ Keep reading ]
Northgate Community Center recently spearheaded the creation of a new neighborhood mural. The mural, named “Cosmic Unity”, is located on the north facing retaining wall of the Pacific Medical Center Northgate Clinic’s parking lot. The wall faces the Northgate Community Center multipurpose room and wraps around to face the Thornton… [ Keep reading ]
We are closing our two outdoor pools, Colman Pool (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Mounger Pool (2535 32nd Ave. W), as well as the remaining wading pools that are operating for the season (Green Lake, Volunteer Park, Van Asselt, and Lincoln Park wading pools) today, Aug. 21, and tomorrow, Aug…. [ Keep reading ]
