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Community Invited to Review Design for Judkins Park & Provide Input on Play Area Options

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with Africatown Community Land Trust, the William Grose Center for Cultural Innovation, and A Personal Point of View, LLC, invites all to join us for a community event on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please join us at… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Invites Community Conversation for Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) invites community members to participate in continued conversation about Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park and how the Park can evolve to better serve all users. Please join us on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 pm at Garfield Community Center, 2323 E. Cherry St. Doors… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Invites Community Collaboration for South Capitol Hill Parks

Broadway Hill Park, Tashkent Park, & Seven Hills Park UPDATED WITH CORRECT DATE: Tuesday, February 10 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites community members to participate in a meaningful conversation about South Capitol Hill Parks to collaborate on how our shared green spaces can evolve to better serve all users…. [ Keep reading ]

Join Our Team and Explore Winter with Seattle Parks!

Do you love connecting people with nature? Are you looking for ways to embrace the outdoors this winter? The Seattle Parks Environmental Education Team has exciting news on two fronts: we are expanding our staff, and our calendar is packed with unique seasonal activities. Whether you are looking for a… [ Keep reading ]

Fund Your Community Project: Seattle Parks Grants Are Open

Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to announce three fantastic funding opportunities for 2026. These grants are designed to support community-led recreational activities throughout the city. If you have an idea to get people active, engaged, and connected, this is your chance to bring it to life. We are now… [ Keep reading ]

Let’s create the best Miller Playfield Play Area together!

Please Join Us! Saturday, January 31st Seattle Parks and Recreation invites neighbors, families, kids and all community members to help shape the future of the Miller Playfield Play Area. Join us on Saturday, January 31st, 2026, from 11 AM – 2 pm at Miller Community Center (330 19th Ave E)… [ Keep reading ]

Help Shape Two Exciting West Seattle Park Improvements!

Please Join Us! Wednesday, January 28, 2026! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites community members to share input on two upcoming local park improvement projects at the Highland Park Action Coalition January meeting. Please join us on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Delridge Branch… [ Keep reading ]

The Nature of (and in) Cities 

By Todd Burley Across the planet, cities are stepping up to the plate to incorporate nature into their communities, recognizing the value that green spaces in cities have for broader biodiversity, climate, and health goals. Through such efforts as ICLEI’s CitiesWithNature and Journeys for Life, the C40 Cities Urban Nature Accelerator, and UNEP’s Generation Restoration, Seattle is at active part… [ Keep reading ]

Westlake Park Project Updates and Community Meeting

Westlake Park is at the heart of Seattle’s downtown core and is an important gateway to the city. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Seattle Parks Foundation (SPF) are working collaboratively to update the space by Spring 2026. Join SPR and SPF at for project update public meeting on Wednesday,… [ Keep reading ]

Registration is Open for the 2026 City of Seattle IPM and Recertification Webinar Series

Register today for our 2026 Integrated-pest Management (IPM) Webinar series! More information about the session three and speakers will be added here, so check back soon. Event fliers can be downloaded at the bottom of this article. Up to 3 WSDA Pesticide License Credits and 3 ISA credits per session… [ Keep reading ]