Trees are not only beautiful, they clean our air and our water, calm traffic and help us conserve energy. As Seattle continues to grow, our urban trees and vegetation are critical to keeping Seattle a healthy, livable city. Join Mayor Ed Murray and City of Seattle urban forestry staff to… [ Keep reading ]
Classifying animals. Bird walks. Working with science tools. These might sound like activities that are part of a college biology class, but thanks to our Urban Nature Guides, these hands-on activities were available to youth and families at parks across Seattle this summer. Urban Nature Guides are trained volunteers with… [ Keep reading ]
Community encouraged to visit Looptrail.seattle.gov and sign up for construction updates On Monday Sept., 26, 2016, Ohno Construction will begin to tear up and replace the south end of Arboretum Drive E. This Arboretum access point will be closed through October 15, 2016 to build a key connection for the new… [ Keep reading ]
October 7, UPDATE The contractor is making good progress the first week on the trail. Pile driving will begin Monday October 10th , jackhammers will be used to set pipe piling to support the new trail. This work is expected to continue for several weeks. Thank you to the… [ Keep reading ]
Fall is finally here and Seattle Parks and Recreation is ready to celebrate the season of changing colors! From trying your hand at making fresh pressed cider, to dressing up in your spookiest costume, our community centers are full of festive fall activities for you and your family. So dig… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the Lake City community to an Open House on Thurs., Sept. 29, 2016 to provide input on the design of a new park in Lake City. Join SPR planner and ELM Environment’s designers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 12501 28th Ave. NE,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to learn about and provide input on the renovation of the Georgetown Playfield play area on Sat., Sept. 24, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Project Manager and Sr. Landscape Architect will be at the Georgetown Playfield picnic… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is now accepting applications for three Seattle Park District-funded programs for community activities in 2017. Arts in Parks This program funds outdoor arts and cultural events in parks throughout the city. Funded projects include new and established festivals, events, and temporary public art that bring… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 due to an all-staff in-service day. The majority of classes and programs will not be running. The following programs and facilities will be open on regular schedules: Amy Yee Tennis Center Jackson, Jefferson, Interbay and West Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Join us at Madison Pool for Dog Swim! Sunday, September 25 1 -3 p.m. $15.00 per dog We are hosting a dog swim at Madison Pool before the pool is scheduled to be drained and cleaned. We expect a lot of barking and a good time being had by all! There will… [ Keep reading ]
