The Friends of Piper’s Orchard and Seattle Parks and Recreation invite the community in celebrating Carkeek Park’s historic orchard on Saturday, February 4 for a wassailing and pruning work party. Wassail is a beverage originally made from mulled ale, apples, nuts, spices and curdled cream. Today’s version is usually eggnog or… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE: Seattle Parks and Recreation continues to clear debris Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) will continue work to clean up debris and provide ditch maintenance at two landslide sites along sections of the Burke-Gilman Trail in northeast Seattle. SPR opened the trail to users for the remainder of today, Jan. 19… [ Keep reading ]
Thanks to funding from the Seattle Park District, six geographically diverse community centers have received additional staffing to support expanded operating hours. We are extending hours at community centers in underserved neighborhoods to see how we can reduce barriers to utilizing our facilities and services. Community Centers with expanded hours… [ Keep reading ]
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 and connecting with others, to eating healthier, we have countless ways to support your 2017 health and wellness goals. Reconnect with nature Intuitively we… [ Keep reading ]
In conjunction with the Associated Recreation Council, we are seeking proposals to partner with a graphic designer who will be able to create promotional materials for Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Big Day of Play, an annual celebration of our city’s diversity that encourages communities to play, build relationships and be… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) renovated Gilman Playground (923 NW 54th St.) and Webster Park (3025 NW 68th St.) play areas, both of which opened in December 2016. The play area renovations replaced aging play equipment and improved park accessibility. Gilman Park features a play structure with a 16-foot tall… [ Keep reading ]
Friends, As we begin the new year, I would like to let you know the outcome of the 2017 budget process for Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR). Overall, the 2017 SPR Budget is a good news story with the Seattle Park District in full swing along with critical investments in… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Vietnamese Food and Fitness program is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in partnership with the Vietnamese Senior Association (VSA), Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation program, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service. The Lunar… [ Keep reading ]
Ready to achieve new goals while meeting new friends and exploring the city? Each year, our Sound Steps Walking Program offers “Spring Training”, a FREE training program to prepare adults age 50+ to complete a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon Walk Event. How do I participate? Saturday morning group training… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), the 23rd Avenue Action Community Team (ACT) and the Garfield Campus Advisory Council invite the community to a ribbon cutting celebration on Sunday, January 8 at 2 p.m. for the new Community Living Room. The Community Living Room is located on the south side of… [ Keep reading ]
