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Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities to close Thursday, June 5 for Recreation Division staff training

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, June 5, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:

Exploring Seattle Parks That Honor AAPI Heritage and Community 

Seattle’s rich cultural diversity is beautifully reflected in its parks, which provide a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant heritage of the city’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. These green spaces not only celebrate the history, contributions, and traditions of AAPI cultures but also serve as serene retreats… [ Keep reading ]

Save the Date: 2025 Beacon Hill Festival on June 7

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and partners for the Beacon Hill Festival on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 11am to 4pm at Jefferson Park (3801 Beacon Ave. S). Enjoy FREE pottery, painting, and gardening classes where you can create your own projects to take home. We’ll also have live… [ Keep reading ]

Snowbirds Return to Seattle!

By Todd Burley Every fall, thousands of residents in Seattle head south for the winter where warmer temperatures and sunnier weather greet them. There they find all they need to live in luxury – excellent dining choices, comfortable accommodations, and a chance to meet others from around the world. Yet… [ Keep reading ]

Soundview Playfield Renovation Construction Begins

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce the beginning of construction for the Soundview Playfield renovation project. SPR has contracted with Terra Dynamics, Inc. who will mobilize at Soundview Playfield, 1590 NW 90th Street, adjacent to Whitman Middle School in northwest Seattle, the week of May 5 to… [ Keep reading ]

Memorial Day Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation 

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:

Lifelong Recreation turns 50!

Lifelong Recreation, Seattle’s premier recreation program for older adults, is hitting its half-century mark this year! Register for the free event at Garfield Community Center from 11:30 am – 2pm on June 12th, with a performance by Silver Sounds singers and free refreshments. Reconnect with friends, instructors, and staff from… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation 2025 Summer Aquatics Hours 

Whether you like to lap swim, dunk, dog-paddle or wade, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has dozens of ways to hit the water this summer in the pool or at the beach!  Following is a list of the 2025 Summer Pool, Beach, Wading Pool, and Spraypark Schedules.   Outdoor Pools This… [ Keep reading ]

Summer 2025 Classes and Activities

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Summer 2025 program brochures are here! You’ll find all the in-person, drop in and virtual programs that are coming up soon in the catalogs below. Registration opens on May 20, 2025. Ready to enroll in a program? Head to our registration site. Or contact the community center… [ Keep reading ]

Interested in Hosting Recreation Activities or Classes in Seattle Parks? 

Seattle’s beautiful parks provide the perfect backdrop for fitness classes, nature education, and other recreational activities. If you’re a business owner or instructor looking to bring your services outdoors, it’s essential to know the rules and ensure your activities are permitted. At Seattle Parks & Recreation, we’re dedicated to promoting… [ Keep reading ]