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Superintendent Listening Tour

Dear Community Member, My name is Jesús Aguirre, and I am delighted to introduce myself as the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation. My family and I relocated to Seattle from Washington DC, and we are thrilled to make the Emerald City our new home. In Washington DC, I had the opportunity to serve the city through my work… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation improves Bergen Place landscaping

This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation will provide landscape improvements at Bergen Place Park located in the heart of the Ballard on the triangular site between Leary Avenue, 22nd Avenue NW, and Market Street. The goal of the planting maintenance and renovation work is to increase visibility from Leary Avenue,… [ Keep reading ]

Pianos unveiled at Lake Union Park

There’s something about wandering into a park and seeing something unexpected and beautiful; something to make you stop and linger longer in nature. That’s what the Pianos in the Park program is all about. On Thursday, July 16, at Lake Union Park Laird Norton Wealth Management, in partnership with Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation improves lighting at Bitter Lake Playfield

Seattle Parks and Recreation contracted with Musco Lighting to install new lights for Bitter Lake Playfield located at 13034 Linden Avenue N. Parks anticipates construction lasting approximately one week, from Monday, July 27 through Saturday, August 1, 2015. The playfield will be closed during construction and the tennis courts will… [ Keep reading ]

July 16 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.

Meet the new superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation

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 ]

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s SEAFAIR WEEKEND

Seafair Weekend is one of Seattle’s most anticipated events. But with so much good stuff packed into three days, it can be tough to navigate. Here’s your go-to guide for a safe and happy Seafair. Seafair Weekend Main Gate 4316 South Genesee Street, Seattle, WA When 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, July… [ Keep reading ]

City acquires Greenwood property for community park

Today Mayor Ed Murray announced the acquisition of property at 8118 Greenwood Ave. N. for a new park in the Greenwood-Phinney neighborhood. The deal closed on July 1, 2015. “As Seattle’s neighborhoods grow, residents must have access to public amenities like parks,” said Mayor Murray. “By adding this property, we’re… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks employs ladybugs to fight unwanted garden pests

This year Seattle has seen a mild winter and an unusually dry summer – the perfect conditions for an aphid infestation. Recently our Friends of Bell Street Park members reported large population of aphids living in the Tulip Trees at Bell Street Park. Since Seattle Parks and Recreation doesn’t spray… [ Keep reading ]

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation for the Emerald City Open Water Swim Aug. 15

When you live in a city surrounded by water, sometimes you need to think bigger than a swimming pool. Join Seattle Parks for the annual Emerald City Open Water Swim at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Andrew’s Bay in Lake Washington (Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S)…. [ Keep reading ]