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Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to provide input on Georgetown Playfield play area renovation

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 ]

Apply now for three Seattle Park District-funded programs for community activities in 2017

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 to close Sept. 15 for all-staff training

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 ]

Dog Swim at Madison Pool

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 ]

GIS / Map Outage this weekend, September 9 – 11

NOTICE:  Maps on our Parks and Recreation website will be out of service starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9  as Seattle IT relocates some critical equipment to its new data center.  The outage is expected to continue through Sunday, Sept. 11.  Maps may display error messages, give incomplete information… [ Keep reading ]

Outdoor Preschools to Open at Four Seattle Parks in September

On a cloudy day, April Charlie explores the forests of Camp Long for the first time. Through her three-year-old eyes it is a wonderland – full of towering conifers, big rocks and colorful animals. It’s a perfect place to ramble, burrow and play. The best part is Charlie will get… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to learn about Bhy Kracke Park renovation project

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to the Queen Anne Community Council meeting on Wed., Sept. 7, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. to learn about proposed renovations for Bhy Kracke Park. The meeting is at Queen Anne Manor, 100 Crockett Street. The project manager will present information and answer questions… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jesús Aguirre Elected to NRPA Board of Directors

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) elected Jesús Aguirre to the organization’s 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Aguirre and other new members of the NRPA board will be installed at the NRPA Annual Conference Oct. 5–8 in St. Louis. Aguirre has been Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation since May 2015…. [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate Camp Long’s 75th anniversary on Sept. 10 with Mountain Fest

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Camp Long and Seattle’s long-standing mountain and climbing community, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will open its historic Camp Long for a Mountain Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — where anyone, from the novice to the hard-core… [ Keep reading ]

Two Ballard park play areas close for renovation

Gilman Playground (923 NW 54th St) and Webster Park (3025 NW 68th St) play areas are scheduled to close beginning the week of Sept. 5 for approximately four months for renovation. During construction, the Gilman Playground basketball court and surrounding area will be closed; however, the comfort station, east/west walkway… [ Keep reading ]