2017 has been another great year for the Seattle Park District! We’ve been working in every corner of the city to preserve our urban forest, maintain our community centers and parks, encourage community members to get active, design new parks with community input, and much more! Read on to learn… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) encourages the community to attend the Cal Anderson Park Lighting Study Open House on Thursday, December 14, 2017 form 5 to 8 p.m. at Cal Anderson Shelterhouse. This is an opportunity for the community to learn about and provide feedback on potential changes to lighting… [ Keep reading ]
We need your input for the renovation of the Loyal Heights play area located west of the Loyal Heights Community Center. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to the first meeting for this renovation project on Monday, December 11, 2017 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Loyal… [ Keep reading ]
The weather outside may be frightful, but with 27 community centers, eight indoor pools, and ten indoor tennis centers, we have plenty of ways to keep you dry and delightful! And for those who don’t mind the frosty weather, we have 485 parks and 120 miles of trails, all brimming… [ Keep reading ]
Start the new year off right by doing something great for your health: join us for a variety of classes, lessons, and exercises at our pools! And as temperatures dip this winter, you’ll be happy to know that we maintain our eight indoor pools at a cozy 85 degrees! From… [ Keep reading ]
Your local community centers and parks are festive holiday hubs this time of year, with lots of fun events that get family out of the house and into the spirit of the season. These special events are lined up around Seattle just for you: SOUTHEAST SEATTLE Thursday, December 7 Holiday… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed or on modified schedules in observance of winter holidays:
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will be fencing off Prefontaine Place (425 3rd Ave.) for approximately four to six weeks for maintenance work. Prefontain Place is a small park with a fountain located across the street from City Hall Park. The closure is scheduled to begin the week of… [ Keep reading ]
Update: If weather permits, construction will start Monday, December 4, 2017 for the first of 13 sections in trail repair work on the Burke-Gilman Trail in northeast Seattle. The first detour will be from 40th Ave. NE to NE 65th St. (the longest section in the current construction project). Seattle Parks and Recreation… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce a series of wintertime events in city parks. Funded by the Seattle Park District, the Arts in Parks initiative invites community members and their families to enjoy neighborhood celebrations that are free and open to the public. The Arts in Parks program… [ Keep reading ]
