NOTICE: Maps on our Parks and Recreation website will be out of service starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 as Seattle IT relocates some critical equipment to its new data center. The outage is expected to continue through Sunday, Sept. 11. Maps may display error messages, give incomplete information… [ Keep reading ]
Loyal Heights Community Center is offering enrichment classes this fall. Classes include a wide variety of engaging activities like cooking, music, carpentry, chess, sports, science, and more (offerings vary from site to site). Our enrichment classes are taught by qualified instructors and designed to encourage your child’s curiosity while he or she learns… [ Keep reading ]
Thank you to everyone who swam, supported, spectated, or sponsored the 32nd Annual Emerald City Open Water Swim! We had beautiful weather, amazing prizes from our sponsors, and lots of fun. Race results for the Half Mile and One Mile races are now posted! 2016 Half Mile Results 2016 One… [ Keep reading ]
Coming out for fun at the Big Day of Play? Rainier Valley has a huge celebration going on Saturday, August 13. Summer Parkways are events where designated streets are closed to cars so that folks can walk, bike and roll between parks, interact with neighbors and get active in a… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s 9th Annual Big Day of Play is an ideal opportunity for vendors to reach children, families and seniors from across Seattle in a fun-filled and healthy environment. Share your products and services with 2,500+ attendees; build relationships with new clients and peer organizations; show support for Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Come make new friends or bond with your family while volunteering! You’ll also receive service hours, food, and a zoo ticket for your time and support. Don’t forget to check out the fun activities that we offer like obstacle course inflatables, rock climbing wall, cultural music and dance presentations, and… [ Keep reading ]
Hello future Pokémon Masters! We’ve noticed you coming out in droves to our great parks capturing the errant Bulbasaur or Gastly (and many, many Zubats). We love that you are out enjoying the beauty and bounty of our amazing park system. We have some training tips to help your Pokémon… [ Keep reading ]
The 2016 Big Day of Play is back! Presented by Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Get Moving Initiative with support from PCC Natural Markets, Big Day of Play will be held on August 13th Noon-6pm at Rainier Playfields and Center (4600 38th Ave. S, Seattle WA 98118). Big Day of Play… [ Keep reading ]
Sunday, June 26, 2016 Green Lake Park The event includes the ½-mile straight course and the 1-mile oval course. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt and cap. There will be prizes for the top male and female in age group categories. First Open Water Swim? Read up on tips here….. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation staff will be out in Volunteer Park, Oxbow Park, Woodland Park Rose Garden, and surrounding parks mapping the trails, pathways, and park lands this week. We will be using the trekker camera during the work day and should be confining our treks between 9 a.m. and… [ Keep reading ]
