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Upland Utility Work for Leschi South Marina Wave Attenuator and Facility Begins September 14 

September 1, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) begins the necessary utility work for the Leschi South Marina Facility Improvement project on Monday, September 14. The upland utility work is expected to take 3 to 4 months, depending on weather conditions. SPR recognizes that construction will affect park users, neighbors, and nearby businesses. After meeting with the Leschi businesses and community, SPR pushed the construction schedule outside of summer months, adjusted… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle’s Teen Summer Musical Presents: Peter Pan Ready to Rise

August 25, 2026

Seattle Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Acts On Stage and the Associated Recreation Council, proudly presents the 2026 Teen Summer Musical! This year, the musical returns with “Peter Pan: Ready to Rise,” a fresh take on a timeless story of adventure and the courage it takes to grow up. Seattle’s Teen Summer Musical has been a cornerstone of the city’s arts… [ Keep reading ]

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Denny Blaine Park: Updates and Opportunities to Get Involved

August 21, 2026

Denny Blaine Park serves as a vital park and waterfront space for many of Seattle’s communities, particularly the queer community. Since July 2025, Denny Blaine Park has operated under a court-ordered abatement plan, which is a set of actions required by a court to address specific problems or conditions at a property. The specific plan… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Seeks Consultants for Community-Driven Central District Black Legacy Parks Plan

August 13, 2026

UPDATE: Application Extension to Aug. 28, 2026 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking qualified consultants to help lead the Central District Black Legacy Plan, a community-driven planning effort focused on celebrating and preserving the history and legacy of Black activists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and community leaders in Seattle’s Central District…. [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to learn about Dr. Jose Rizal Park upper site renovation at the Dr. Jose Rizal Jazz Festival

August 11, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to learn about future improvements for Dr. Jose Rizal Park, 1007 12th Ave. S. on Beacon Hill. Please join us at the Dr. Jose Rizal Jazz Festival hosted by the Rizal Bridge and Preservation Society on Sunday, August 16 from 1 to 6… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle’s Most Visionary Park Turns 50: Freeway Park Celebrates a Half-Century of Urban Innovation

August 10, 2026

An August 22nd 50th anniversary celebration will spotlight the park’s historic legacy, vibrant future, and enduring role as Seattle’s original urban oasis. Fifty years ago, Seattle boldly reimagined what a city park could be. In 1976, Freeway Park opened as a groundbreaking feat of urban design, transforming the airspace above… [ Keep reading ]

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More to Explore: Food, Activities & Local Partners in Seattle Parks 

August 5, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation partners with local businesses to bring food and recreational experiences, as well as specialty services to parks across the city! Whether you’re grabbing lunch after a swim, renting a paddleboard, or scuba diving these partnerships help make Seattle’s parks even more fun to explore. Many of our concessionaires operate year-round, while… [ Keep reading ]

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Fall 2026 Recreation Brochures 

August 5, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Fall 2026 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 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Registration opens the first week of September Ready to enroll in a program? Head to our registration site or contact the community center that you’d like to register at! Scholarships… [ Keep reading ]

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Improvements Planned for Lewis Park 

August 4, 2026

Lewis Park is scheduled to be closed from Aug. 5 through Aug. 26 to complete this work.  Seattle Parks and Recreation is preparing to begin a series of improvements at Lewis Park aimed at making the park safer, more welcoming, and better maintained for everyone. These improvements are informed by… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation offers Teen Tennis Late Night

August 4, 2026

This summer Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Amy Yee Tennis Center (AYTC) and the Amy Yee Tennis Foundation (AYTF), are bringing back Teen Tennis Late Night for ages 13-19. Friday nights starting July 17, from 6:45-9:15 PM, we will be running teen tennis on two courts inside at AYTC. Courts will… [ Keep reading ]

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