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Seattle Parks and Recreation Gathers Input for Hing Hay Park Exercise Equipment 

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 ]

SPR Recognized as Zero+ Champion of Sustainability

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: Seattle Parks and Recreation Highlights

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 ]

Free 2026 Beach Shuttle at Discovery Park Continues for Fall! 

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 ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Opens New Rainier Beach Skate Park  

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), CHAMPS Resource and Service Center, and Parents for Skateparks are excited to announce the opening of the Rainier Beach Skatepark, located at the edge of Rainier Beach Playfield, 4707 S. Cloverdale Street. This community-initiated all wheels skatepark is a great addition to the Rainier Beach… [ Keep reading ]

Recreation Opportunities Growing in Alki 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to share updates on recent investments and upcoming program offerings in the Alki neighborhood. As part of the Alki Elementary School project, SPR and Seattle Public Schools (SPS) partnered on a redesign of the Alki Playground and infrastructure improvements to the Alki Community… [ Keep reading ]

Water leak detection begins at Lake Union Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation crews will begin water line leak detection work at Lake Union Park in South Lake Union, near MOHAI and The Center for Wooden Boats, beginning Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. Work is expected to continue through Friday, Sept. 25, and will include leak testing, excavation and any… [ Keep reading ]

Many SPR Facilities Closed September 24 for All Staff Day

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) facilities and services will be closed on Thursday, September 24, for an SPR All Staff Day. The following facilities and services will be CLOSED: The following facilities will be OPEN on regular schedules:

Hubbard Homestead Park Sports Court Opens

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the new sports court at Hubbard Homestead Park is complete! We are celebrating with the community and our partners, One Roof Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena, on Thursday, September 17 from 3 to 5… [ Keep reading ]

Partnering for Pollinators 

Written By Todd Burley & Eric Sterner  Urban nature is all about transformation. Where concrete once dominated, it takes intention, creativity, and passion to bring nature back to where it has always been. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is working with community groups across the city to enhance biodiversity and… [ Keep reading ]