This weekend, join Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Environmental Education Team, the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project, and Seattle Public Utilities at Carkeek Park to witness the beginning of the annual chum salmon run in Piper’s Creek. Trained Salmon Stewards Volunteers will be at the park starting this weekend to answer… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in Week Without Violence, a week of activities dedicated to raising awareness about violence prevention, uplifting youth voices, and fostering safer, more connected communities. This year’s theme, “Be the Light,” highlights the power of individuals and communities to inspire positive… [ Keep reading ]
Denny Blaine Park serves as a vital park and lakefront space for many of Seattle’s residents, particularly the queer community. On July 15, 2026, as part of the Denny Blaine Park for All v. City of Seattle lawsuit, King County Superior Court found that certain activities at the park constituted a public nuisance and ordered… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to help shape the future Magnolia Playfield Play Area. Please join us on Saturday, October 31 from 10 am to noon at the Magnolia Playfield Play Area to review three play area design concepts. SPR’s project team will be available to answer questions… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will conduct knotweed treatment along Lake Washington Boulevard between Lake Drive S and 43rd Avenue S on Thursday, October 15, beginning at 8 AM. To allow crews to safely complete the treatment and give the application sufficient time to dry, SPR will temporarily close the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is currently working to address the water discoloration in the Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club Building. As a maintenance project, we will be replacing accessible segments of water pipe within the Club House building. The building will closed for three weekends from mid-October to early November… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to help shape the future Magnolia Playfield Play Area. Please join us on Saturday, October 31 from 10 am to noon at the Magnolia Playfield Play Area to review three play area design concepts. SPR’s project team will be available to answer… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is celebrating 10 years of community connection, recreation, and partnerships with a special anniversary event! Join us on Friday, October 16, for Get Moving: 10 Years in Motion – An OAMR Sneaker Ball at the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI). What began in 2016 as… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) will begin work on the Licton Springs Public Restroom Project as early as Monday, October 19, 2026. SPR has awarded the contract for this work to Peak Drywall. During construction the restroom and a small area adjacent to the building will closed. SPR anticipates the restroom… [ Keep reading ]
It’s finally that time of year for costumes, treats, and community celebrations. At Seattle Parks and Recreation, we believe everyone should have access to festive fun. That’s why we’ve put together a huge variety of free and low-cost Halloween and Fall events at community centers and parks across the city. … [ Keep reading ]
