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Seattle Parks and Recreation Installs Exercise Equipment At South Capitol Hill Parks  

June 15, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce we are moving the South Capitol Hill Park initiative forward with the installation of recreation equipment for humans and their four-legged companions at Tashkent Park, Broadway Hill Park, Seven Hills Park, Williams Place, and Thomas Street Mini Park. In June and July portions of the parks will be fenced off for installation of exercise equipment. The installation will begin… [ Keep reading ]

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Juneteenth Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation (June 19, 2026) 

June 15, 2026

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. These facilities and services are CLOSED:  These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules: 

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Kick Off Your Summer with Seattle Parks and Recreation’s “Summer of Soccer” Adventure! 

June 15, 2026

Get ready to explore, play, and discover Seattle like never before! Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to launch its interactive augmented reality game that transforms parks and public spaces across the city into exciting outdoor adventures for players of all ages. Seattle’s own Park Ranger Skye Blue Heron will… [ Keep reading ]

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Lower Woodland Playfield #1 Renovation Begins

June 9, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is happy to announce the renovation of Lower Woodland Playfield #1, also known as the Seattle Mariners All-Star Legacy Field, begins June 23, 2026. The scope of work includes in-field turf replacement, as well as installing new turf in the bullpens. Lower Woodland Playfield is located… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Hosts Racquet Sports Strategy Meetings

June 9, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is hosting a second round of public engagement meetings for the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy to present findings from the first phase of public engagement and to hear additional feedback from the public. This strategy was developed in response to growing popularity of both sports,… [ Keep reading ]

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Construction begins on the expansion of A.B. Ernst Park

June 5, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is pleased to announce construction for the A.B. Ernst Park addition begins in July.  We anticipate completing the project in spring 2027. A.B. Ernst Park is located in Fremont at 719 N 35th St. adjacent to the Fremont branch library.   SPR acquired the vacant lot immediately west of A.B. Ernst Park in 2010 to expand the park and provide the neighborhood with additional… [ Keep reading ]

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Installation of Swing Gates at Three Lake Washington Blvd Entrances Starts Next Week

June 4, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), will begin the first phase of construction on three new Lake Washington Blvd Swing Gates starting June 9. The work will begin at Mt. Baker Beach and move south to S. Horton St, and then 43rd… [ Keep reading ]

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Many Seattle Parks and Recreation Facilities to Close June 4 for Recreation Division Staff Training 

June 2, 2026

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed on Thursday, June 4, 2026, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED:  These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules: 

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No, We’re Not Removing the Basketball Courts at Cal Anderson Park

June 1, 2026

If you’ve walked through Cal Anderson Park recently, you may have noticed some fencing work underway and wondered what was happening. We’ve heard the rumors, so let’s clear things up: The basketball courts aren’t going anywhere. In fact, the fence work is not impacting any park amenity or recreational use…. [ Keep reading ]

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Green Flag Award Employee of the Year – Gail Hering 

May 29, 2026

Written By: Todd Burley For 26 years, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) Senior Gardener Gail Hering has been the keystone of maintaining Seward Park’s landscapes. Her dedication and craft were recently recognized on an international level by the Green Flag Award as the Employee of the Year in their Best of the Best Awards. Seward Park is the first municipal park to receive the… [ Keep reading ]

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