Spawning salmon are a Northwest treasure but pose a real risk to dogs Spawning salmon have returned to creeks in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the best viewing locations in Seattle is Piper’s Creek in Carkeek Park. Through the end of the year, this creek, and many others in… [ Keep reading ]
The holidays are upon us, and we’re getting into the spirit of the season as we prepare for the annual Pathway of Lights, a FREE holiday event for the whole family! On Saturday, December 9 from 4:30-7:30 p.m., come stroll the glimmering Green Lake circuit, paths, and docks which will… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to a meeting on Thursday, November 16 to provide input on the design options for Christie Park and the park expansion project. Join SPR’s project design team, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at University Heights Center, to learn about the park expansion… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is gearing up to celebrate our volunteers at the fast-approaching Denny Awards! Volunteers are critical resources to SPR, and they give so much to our community. Each year, SPR looks forward to holding our Denny Awards ceremony to recognize their hard work. EVENT: 2017… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day. However, on the actual holiday – Saturday the 11th – some centers and programs will be open. Friday 11/10 Closed: Community centers Indoor swimming pools Environmental learning center at Camp Long Small craft… [ Keep reading ]
Hosting a wintertime art event in a Seattle park? Apply for funding today! Seattle Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce funding opportunities for wintertime events in city parks. Individuals and community groups can request up to $1,000 in funding for events that have a significant arts component and… [ Keep reading ]
On November 2nd, 2017 Seattle Parks and Recreation will publicize and Invitation for Investment for Building 2 at Magnuson Park. Building 2 is the largest former airplane hangar in Warren G. Magnuson Park. Seattle Parks and Recreation would like to meet with interested people and organizations willing to invest in… [ Keep reading ]
*****For updated information about the shower/hygiene program during the coronavirus pandemic, see this post. See 2018-2019 schedule here. Seattle Parks and Recreation is grateful for the opportunity to share our showers and restrooms with Seattle Public School (SPS) students in-need and their immediate families (SPS identification required). Showers and restrooms… [ Keep reading ]
Riddle: what’s not so obvious to the average park user, but would be sorely missed if gone? Answer: maintenance! Or more accurately, the sheer amount of it needed to keep our parks going. If we could look through the eyes of the park employees who keep Seattle’s green spaces, community centers,… [ Keep reading ]
Find us in front of Wag N’ Wash during Queen Anne Halloween on the Avenue We need your input for the renovation of David Rodgers Play Area. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to visit our booth in front of the Wag N’ Wash, 1932 Queen Anne Ave… [ Keep reading ]
