Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Thursday, July 3; Friday, July 4; and Saturday, July 5 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at approximately 9 p.m. The lights will be turned on… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation, Garfield Super Block (GSB) Coalition and Seattle Parks Foundation are happy to invite the community to a ceremonial “groundbreaking” celebration for the Garfield Super Block project. Please join us on Wednesday, June 11 at 4 p.m. at the Garfield Community Center, 2323 E Cherry St. The… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will continue the integrated weed management program at selected lakefront properties on Lake Washington and Green Lake in mid June. This project is achieving comprehensive control of the most prevalent aquatic weeds in Eurasian milfoil, fragrant water lily, purple loosestrife, and garden loosestrife. Controlling these weeds improves water quality… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular or modified* schedules:
Join the fun at Big Day of Play 2025, returning on Saturday, August 16th from 12-5pm at Rainier Playfield and Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center! Big Day of Play is not just an event; it’s a celebration of diversity, community, and connection! It’s a day where neighbors, communities, and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation offers hundreds of day camps all through Seattle each summer. As a commitment to equitable recreation access, we release our camps later in the season – this helps make sure we don’t leave kids behind. It also means that if you’re in need of some summer… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites community to review the preferred schematic designs for two new off-leash areas (OLAs) at West Seattle Stadium and Othello Playground. Please join us from 4 to 6 p.m. at one of the community engagement events: either on June 4 or 5 to learn more… [ Keep reading ]
Summer in Seattle just got brighter! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has announced an exciting lineup of FREE events and activities that will energize downtown and neighborhood parks from June through September. Whether you’re a movie enthusiast, a music lover, or someone who enjoys getting active outdoors, there’s something for… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
By Todd Burley Did you participate in this year’s City Nature Challenge? Are you interested (as we are) to know what native species live in Seattle’s parks? Curious to know what the collective action local community scientists can contribute to the understanding of urban biodiversity in Seattle? Read on! At… [ Keep reading ]
