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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 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:
