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Seattle Parks and Recreation launches seven Pickleball pilot sites and provides Pickleball equipment at five sites

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is committed to listening to the community and delivering new opportunities for play and recreation that will serve Seattle’s growing population. As a response to input received from the community, Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Planning and Development Division is leading a one-year pickleball pilot project. We… [ Keep reading ]

2018 Major Projects Challenge Fund provides funding for community-initiated projects

Applications due March 2018 Does your community group have a proposal on how to renovate, expand, or upgrade a Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) facility or park? The Major Projects Challenge Fund (MPCF), which is a Seattle Park District funding initiative, will provide a funding match to a community-initiated “major… [ Keep reading ]

Summer Camp registration opens Feb. 6

Make it a summer to remember! Seattle Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of Camps during summer for all youth ages 3-17. Camps take place throughout the city at our community centers and parks. Click here to visit our Camps page for more information and registration details. Read through our 2018… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks design team for community-initiated Green Lake Small Craft Center Redevelopment project

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a design team to lead the design process for the Green Lake Small Craft Center Redevelopment. The consultant team will work with SPR and the public to design improvements, continue public outreach, and secure all necessary local,… [ Keep reading ]

Architectural firms invited to submit a Request for Qualifications for Washington Park Arboretum Environmental Education Center Pre-Design Study

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites all interested architectural firms to submit qualifications for the Washington Park Arboretum Environmental Education Center Pre-Design Study. Seattle Parks and Recreation, in equal partnership with the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the Arboretum Foundation, are engaging in a pre-design study to build a new… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to final meeting for David Rodgers Park Play Area Renovation

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to review design concepts and play equipment options at the final meeting for the David Rodgers Park play area renovation project on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Please join us at an Open House meeting in the Queen… [ Keep reading ]

Start the New Year off right with Seattle Parks and Recreation

At Seattle Parks and Recreation, we’re here to help you start the New Year off right! From spending more time in nature, to being more active, to connecting with others, we have countless ways to support your 2018 health and wellness goals. Are you looking for ways to be more… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Park District provides funding for Off-Leash Area Improvements

Update: Woodland Park OLA will be closed through March 2, 2018 and Genesee Park OLA is open Next two projects require closure of Genesee Park and Woodland Park Off-Leash Areas The Seattle Park District’s Maintaining Parks and Facilities funding initiative provides funding to improve Dog Off-Leash Areas (OLAs) throughout Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]

We need your input on the design of your new park in the West Seattle Junction

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input at one of our Open Houses on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Please join the design team from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the site at 4731 40th Ave. SW. This is an opportunity for… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation to begin preventative tree maintenance work at Discovery Park

The Preventative Tree Maintenance crew will begin preventative tree work at Discovery Park in February 2018. This work is part of our Preventative Tree Maintenance Program, which aims to reduce risk related to trees and improve the long-term health of trees throughout our parks system. The work at Discovery Park… [ Keep reading ]