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Seattle Parks and Recreation Repairs portions of Burke-Gilman Trail in Northeast Seattle

Revitalization through Targeted Maintenance Over the next several months Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will be closing sections of the Burke-Gilman Trail to repair trail sections that have been damaged by tree roots. Detour signage will be put in place for trail users. Below is the approximate repair area and… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Launches Park CommUNITY Fund

Help Advance Park Equity In Your Community Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is launching the Park CommUNITY Fund which advances park equity by working in partnership with frontline communities. This new funding source relies on public participation, and prioritizes frontline communities or communities (particularly those most affected by racism, oppression,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Hiawatha Community Center Stabilization Project Begins Construction

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the beginning of construction for Hiawatha Community Center Stabilization project. SPR issued the Notice to Proceed to Optimus Construction who will mobilize on site March 11, 2024. The contractor will set up construction fencing to allow for deliveries and construction activities… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites Lake City community to review Little Brook Park Redevelopment Designs

Join us! March 8 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate and provide input for the Little Brook Park Redevelopment project. Please join us for a public meeting on Friday, March 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lake City Collective Center, 13525 32nd Ave NE. At… [ Keep reading ]

Leap into the renovated Dearborn Park Play Area 

Ribbon Cutting Celebration!  Feb. 29, 2024  Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to a celebration, “Leap into the new play area at Dearborn Park” on February 29 between 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. SPR is hosting a ribbon cutting celebration with music and light refreshments in collaboration with Dearborn… [ Keep reading ]

Construction Update for Future Little Saigon Park

Vietnamese Translation – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Traditional Chinese Translation Seattle Parks and Recreation is working with our community partner, The Friends of Little Saigon, to produce a community ribbon cutting celebration for the new park in the… [ Keep reading ]

Shape the Fun at Ward Springs Park Play Area

Community Voices Needed! Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to meet with our design team to provide input and participate in reviewing the three play area design options for the Ward Springs Park play area in southeast Queen Anne neighborhood. Please join us on Saturday, February 24 from 12… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate new lighting and improved access for Judkins Park and future Judkins Park Light Rail Station

The City of Seattle invites the community to participate in a ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, February 15 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for access improvements and new lighting in Judkins Park on the Mountain to Sound Trail. Remarks, ribbon cutting, and refreshments will take place at Judkins Park basketball… [ Keep reading ]

Improving Access to Park Amenities on Lake Washington Boulevard

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to deliver improvements to Lake Washington Boulevard that will enhance access to the park amenities along the public lakeshore. In collaboration with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we will be constructing a new paved connection to the pathway that runs along Lake… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Releases Draft 2024 Parks and Open Space Plan

Public comment period closes March 9 Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is happy to announce the release of the 2024 Parks and Open Space Plan Draft. To review the draft plan please visit https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/projects/2024-parks-and-open-space-plan. SPR will be accepting public comments on the draft plan until March 9, 2024. To provide input… [ Keep reading ]