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Lake Washington Boulevard Knotweed Treatment and Trail Closure

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 Maintenance Project at Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Building 

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 Gathers Input for West Magnolia Playfield Play Area Renovation!  

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 ]

Celebrate 10 Years of Get Moving with a Sneaker Ball 

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 Begins Construction on Licton Springs Park Restroom

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 ]

2026 Halloween Events with Seattle Parks and Recreation 

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 ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation 2026 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closures 

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular or modified schedules:

Seattle Parks and Recreation brings a great new healthy Capitol Hill resource to you and your furry companion   

Do you love spending time outdoors with your furry companions? Are you wanting new, creative ways to exercise? Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages the community to participate in the Healthy Capitol Hill Hike. Visit the south Capitol Hill parks and explore our new fitness equipment for people and for pets…. [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Gathers Initial Input for Battery St Open Space Site Design Study

The City of Seattle is currently studying the open space adjacent to Battery St. and between Western and First Avenues for possible use as a future park. Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to learn about the Battery St. Site Design Study on Wednesday, October 14 from 4:30 to… [ Keep reading ]

Aqua Run Returns to Select Pools this Fall

Aqua Run, the inflatable challenge course that floats on water, is returning to three Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) pools this fall. A fun event for ages 6 and up, the course is easist for the younger crowd, but that shouldn’t stop adults from trying and kids from challenging their… [ Keep reading ]