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Seattle Parks and Recreation Winter 2025 Holiday Closures 

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed, or on modified schedules, on two or more dates in observance of the winter holidays. Please see below for details. These facilities and programs will be CLOSED on Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1: These facilities and programs will have… [ Keep reading ]

Winter Events with Seattle Parks and Recreation!

Check out the exciting winter events and teen programs happening at your local community centers this season. There’s something fun for everyone! Creative & Cultural Gatherings Family & Kid-Friendly Fun Teen Programs Garfield CC Miller CC Ravenna Eckstein CC

Driving into a Cleaner Future 

By Todd Burley Seattle recently embarked on a renewed effort to reduce our carbon emissions and prepare for our changing climate through the updated Climate Action Plan. As the third largest City department and manager of the majority of public green spaces, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a key… [ Keep reading ]

Register for Winter Break Camp for Ages 5-12!

Our licensed childcare programs are ready to provide fun, engaging, supportive & safe opportunities during school breaks. Our dedicated staff work daily to create a welcoming environment that honors diversity through offering fun and active experiences in arts & culture, sports & games, outdoor play and more. Seattle School’s Winter… [ Keep reading ]

2026 MLK Day March & Celebration on January 17

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation as we come together to honor the enduring life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This special day of reflection, unity, and community action will be highlighted by a youth-led march and celebration, guided by the theme: “Your Time is Now.” We invite… [ Keep reading ]

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities to close Thursday, December 11 for Recreation Division staff training

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, December 11, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:

Get Ready to Play: South Park Playfield Opens for Community Use! 

Translated materails: Spanish; Amharic; Somali; Vietnamese Great news for the South Park community! Starting this January, the South Park Playfield will be available for sports teams and community groups to reserve. This pilot program offers free field use for eligible local groups, creating new opportunities for practice, games, and community… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Requests Proposals for Seasonal Concessionaires in Parks 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking individuals and businesses to submit proposals to offer concessions in select city parks. The competitive process to award concessions permits will open to proposals December 4, 2025.    SPR is seeking proposals for both food concessions and non-food concessions. Permit locations will include many… [ Keep reading ]

Christmas Ships and Bonfires at the Parks – 2025 Schedule 

The Argosy Christmas Ships are an annual Seattle tradition. As part of the festivities, a parade of brightly-lighted boats will cruise from Puget Sound to Lake Union and out to Lake Washington. Stopping at pre-planned locations, the lead ship hosts an onboard chorus singing Christmas carols for neighbors and community to watch… [ Keep reading ]

Winter 2026 Recreation Brochures

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Winter 2026 program brochures are here! You’ll find all the in-person, drop in and virtual programs that are coming up soon in the catalogs below. Registration opens on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Ready to enroll in a program? Head to our registration site. Or contact the… [ Keep reading ]