Updated June 27, 2021: Temporary closure of Rainier Beach Pool – Due to unsafe, dangerous pool deck temperatures, Rainier Beach Community Center Pool must close for the rest of today – Sunday June 27 – and Monday June 28. Pool staff will be redeployed to beaches. The Rainier Beach Community Center cooling… [ Keep reading ]
Discovery Park is celebrating its golden anniversary next year! Do you love Discovery Park? Would you be interested in joining the planning team for the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2022? The Discovery Park Advisory Council has multiple volunteer positions for those with experience in leading: Fundraising Marketing Project Management Communications… [ Keep reading ]
Revised July 2, 2021 Wading pools and sprayparks are great ways to splash in the sun while saving water! These water parks operate when there’s no rain in the day’s forecast and the air temperature is expected to be 70 degrees or higher. (If unsure, you can call the Wading… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), as part of Welcome Back Seattle, is offering to waive fees for community individuals or groups to host performance-based art in select Seattle Parks. Performances can consist of an array of styles and include: theatrical, comedic, spoken word, Toastmasters, acoustical concert and more. This opportunity… [ Keep reading ]
Most Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities remain closed due to the pandemic. The few that have opened at partial capacity will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday, with a few exceptions. See below for specifics: Closed for the Monday holiday: Childcare Amy Yee Tennis Center… [ Keep reading ]
Over Memorial Day weekend, Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Department of Transportation are opening 1 mile of Lake Washington Blvd from Mt Baker Park to Genesee Park to people walking, rolling, and biking. We’ll close this stretch to cars around noon on Friday, May 28 and crews will remove the barricades the morning of… [ Keep reading ]
Break out the s’mores and enjoy a Pacific Northwest sunset by beach fire at Alki Beach or Golden Gardens Park, starting this Saturday, May 29th at 4 pm. Keep in mind, beach fires are only allowed at designated fire rings at these two sites. The fire rings are available first come, first served…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jesús Aguirre will join the City Parks Alliance Virtual Summer Series, June 14 through June 25, 2021, to explore with other panelists the power of parks and recreation in addressing the complex challenges facing today’s cities. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic recession have challenged… [ Keep reading ]
Do you have an idea for a fun event or activity at Cal Anderson Park this summer? Get help planning or funding your idea! Seattle Parks and Recreation is waiving many of the permit fees for new events in Cal Anderson Park this year, and staff is available to discuss… [ Keep reading ]
Updated 6/24/21Colman and “Pop” Mounger pools, the two outdoor swimming pools in the Seattle Parks and Recreation system, will open this summer from June 19 through September 6 at reduced capacity. For both, operational changes will be in place to ensure public and staff safety as we recover from the pandemic…. [ Keep reading ]
