Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to help plan the future of Seattle’s parks, programs, community centers and other facilities at one of six upcoming public meetings. Parks is starting an important public conversation to ensure we have a great park system for generations to come. The goal is to gather  [More]

Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Specialized Programs Advisory Council will host the annual “Movin’ for Money” fundraiser from noon to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Meadowbrook Pool and the Nathan Hale High School track. Specialized Populations offers year-round programs and activities for people with disabilities, specifically designed and  [More]

Seattle Parks and Recreation will join Citizens for Off-Leash Areas (COLA) for a general membership meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 in the Park Board Room, 100 Dexter Ave. N. Parks and the COLA Board of Directors will celebrate the openings of two new off-leash areas at Magnolia  [More]

The Seattle Board of Park Commissioners has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9. The next Board meeting will take place on Thursday, June 13. Instead of the May meeting, Board members will attend six public meetings coming up on the first draft of the Parks Legacy Plan.  [More]

Do you or someone you know need help paying for child care? Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn recently announced the availability of assistance for high-quality child care assistance from the City of Seattle for low- or moderate-income parents who are working or enrolled in job training. Currently, the City has more than 300  [More]

The Citizens for Off-Leash Areas (COLA) will hold a general membership meeting on Wednesday, May 8, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Park Board Room at Seattle Parks and Recreation headquarters, 100 Dexter Ave. N. Anyone who has an interest in dogs and off-leash areas is  [More]

When: Sunday, May 5---10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Gather in Volunteer Park at the Black Sun sculpture across from the Asian Art Museum. What: A family friendly fun spring clean-up party. Please bring friends and kids. No gardening experience is necessary. Gloves and tools will be provided or bring your own.  [More]

Student Teen Employment Preparation (STEP) Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Student Teen Employment Preparation (STEP) Program is a job readiness program designed to provide youth with education, job skills and career development training. Applications are available for summer 2013 placements. Work focuses on addressing community needs; team projects may include forest enhancement, trail  [More]

Youth Engaged in Service Applications are now available for the 2013 Youth Engaged in Service (YES) Program, a volunteer program for Seattle based youth between the ages of 13 and 18. Youth can obtain applications online at www.seattle.gov/parks/teens/programs/teenjobs.htm, by calling Anuja Khandekar at 206-684-4575, or by emailing her at anjua.khandekar@seattle.gov. The YES  [More]

Stretch! Carb load Saying a fond goodbye to the long winter, Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Sports Advisory Council are hosting a track meet at West Seattle Stadium, 4432 35th Ave. SW, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. Athletes can enter as may events as desired.  [More]