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 ]
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:
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 ]
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, 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 ]
Seattle Parks & Recreation (SPR), the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), and the Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) are teaming up through Community Hub to offer free creative and wellness programming for youth ages 12–19 at locations across Seattle this fall. Community Hub brings together arts, recreation… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input on new outdoor exercise equipment for Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S. Please join us at the Chinatown-International District (CID) Night Market on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Our team will be sharing equipment options and gathering community feedback… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle and Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) were jointly recognized as a Zero+ Champion of Sustainability for our work to decarbonize Seattle’s community centers. The award from McKinstry and Lumen Field was presented at the opening game of the NFL season at Lumen Field. Seattle was honored… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Wilson’s 2027-2028 Proposed Budget focuses on providing responsible fiscal management of public funds for the people of Seattle. After years of unsustainable one-time fixes that did not address the deficit in future years, the mayor’s first budget begins the important, necessary work of stabilizing Seattle’s budget so that we… [ Keep reading ]
The Discovery Park Beach Shuttle is back for the first time this fall, with more days for the 2026 season! The free shuttle operates Thursdays through Sundays from September 10 through November 1 from 11 AM – 5 PM. The shuttle loops between the East, North, and South Beach parking lots at Discovery Park, arriving at… [ Keep reading ]
