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Same location, new pier! Pier 58 opening July 25 

This is a blog post from the Waterfront Seattle Program. The Waterfront Seattle Program is a collaboration between the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and other Seattle departments including the Mayor’s Office, Parks and Recreation, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Planning and Community Development.  The City’s Office of… [ Keep reading ]

More Improvements Coming to Lake Washington Boulevard! 

Construction to Begin Later this Summer  Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and the community, is moving forward with Phase 2 of the Lake Washington Boulevard Renovations Project. Phase 2 construction is set to begin mid–July/early August 2025 and continue through fall 2025. These improvements will build upon the work completed during… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation offers the Tennis Zone for Families and Youth

Starting in June Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Amy Yee Tennis Foundation (AYTF) in partnership with the Amy Yee Tennis Center is setting aside reserved court times for families to come out and play, no sets, just games. The 10 outdoor sites are listed at the bottom of the announcement with… [ Keep reading ]

Duwamish Waterway Park Expansion Update -Join us July 15 or 17 to learn more!

Actualización de la expansión de Duwamish Waterway Park – Acompáñenos el 15 o el 17 de julio para obtener más información Cập nhật về việc mở rộng Duwamish Waterway Park –Hãy tham gia cùng chúng tôi vào ngày 15 hoặc 17 tháng 7 để biết thêm thông tin! Warka ku… [ Keep reading ]

Input needed for future Miller Playfield Play Area

Join us! Thursday, July 10 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to join our project team and partner Inclusion Matters to provide design input for the renovation of the Miller Playfield Play Area. Please join Thursday, July 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Miller Community Center, 330… [ Keep reading ]

New Seattle Parks and Recreation Annual Report Highlights 2024 Accomplishments 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is shining bright as we share our 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting the achievements that reinforce our commitment to fostering healthy people, a thriving environment, and vibrant community. This report highlights how our initiatives and investments are making a meaningful difference across Seattle. Major Milestones of… [ Keep reading ]

Free 2025 Summer Meals and Playground Activities at Parks 

This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is teaming up with United Way of King County to offer a free drop-in program featuring meals and playground activities. Running daily from June 30 to August 22, rain or shine, this program will be available at seven park locations across Seattle (specific… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Celebrate the Completion of the I-5 Colonnade Pump Track

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance (EMBA) are happy to announce the substantial completion of the new pump track at I-5 Colonnade Park! Join us for the “Yup!” Pump Tracks Grand Opening Party on Tuesday, June 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at I-5 Colonnade Park,… [ Keep reading ]

Summer Events at Seattle Parks and Community Centers

Summer is here, and Seattle’s parks and community centers are buzzing with exciting events for everyone to enjoy! From outdoor movies and music festivals to community BBQs and sports tournaments, there’s something for every taste and age. Mark your calendars and join the fun happening across the city. Here’s a… [ Keep reading ]

A Community Vision Takes Root: Memorial Garden Development Project in Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with Clean Greens Farm & Market, Solace, the Black Agriculture Leadership Council, and the NAACP, is proud to announce the launch of the MLK Memorial Garden Development Project at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park. This community-led initiative aims to create a garden… [ Keep reading ]