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Seward Park beach closed after Lake Washington sewage spill

Park to remain closed at least until test results are back, Thursday afternoon Seattle’s Seward Park swimming beach has been ordered closed following a large sewage spill Wednesday morning into Lake Washington. Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities made the decision to close the park based on the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation superintendent to visit International District/Chinatown

Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jesús Aguirre will host a series of community meetings throughout the summer and fall to share his vision for the future of the department and to learn more about the unique needs of each of the city’s diverse neighborhoods. Superintendent Aguirre will give a brief… [ Keep reading ]

Community invited to Cayton Corner Park Open House

The Friends of Cayton Corner Park invite the community to an Open House on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cayton Corner Park, 1831 E Madison St.  At the event the community is encouraged to learn about the new design, meet the designer, JA Brennan, ask… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Labor Day closures

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015. These facilities and services will be CLOSED: Community centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Baker Rowing and Sailing Center Amy Yee Tennis Center

September 5 community invited to celebrate expansion of Hing Hay Park

Hing Hay Park is the premier gathering space in the Chinatown-International District.  Hing Hay literally means “pleasurable gatherings.” On Saturday, September 5 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the community is invited to celebrate Hing Hay Park at 423 Maynard Ave. S. before construction begins for the park expansion… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle author turns orchard into poetry

You’ve probably spread a blanket out beneath a tree to read, but you’ve probably never read a tree. This summer, author and artist Shin Yu Pai stenciled words onto hundreds of apples in Carkeek Park’s Piper’s Orchard. Shin Yu encountered the orchard numerous times on her hikes down to the… [ Keep reading ]

Aug. 20 Parks Buzz: You haven’t been there unless you have a PIC to PROVE it

Send your photos to @seattleparks on Twitter for a chance to be featured on our blog! Visit our homepage and subscribe to Explore More, our twice-monthly newsletter, to learn about new things happening in our parks and community centers this month.

Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool to close for maintenance

Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool will be closed from Sunday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 7 for facility maintenance. The community center floors are getting refinished and the chemicals used required the buildings to be vacated. The outside bathrooms will remain open from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. during this… [ Keep reading ]

May we have this dance? Dancing ‘til Dusk continues through August

Are you ready for a brand new beat? Summer’s here, and the time is right, for dancing in the street PARKS! Grab your friends, kids, neighbors or significant other and get ready for the second half or our annual Dancing ‘til Dusk events. The Dancing ‘til Dusk program began in… [ Keep reading ]

Amy Yee Tennis Center to close for maintenance

Amy Yee Tennis Center will be closed to the public for maintenance Aug. 24-Sept. 7. The center will reopen Sept. 8 at 7 a.m. During this time the public will be able to access outdoor tennis courts and there will be a Porta-Potty on site for our outdoor courts. Center staff will check phone… [ Keep reading ]