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Carkeek Park Intermittent Closures for Geotechnical Work

Seattle Parks and Recreation asks for park visitors’ cooperation Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will implement intermittent closures at Carkeek Park during the week of May 5–12, 2025, to support geotechnical work for the Carkeek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project. These closures are necessary for the safe completion of two geotechnical… [ Keep reading ]

Seeking New Commissioners for the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners 

The City of Seattle is recruiting to fill vacancies on the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners. Board members are community volunteers who use their life experience and connection to their community to advise and make recommendations to the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the Mayor, and the City Council… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Summer Outdoor Pool Schedules 

Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to announce our 2025 summer schedule for outdoor pools! This summer, to support increased access, we are piloting an increase in operating hours to return service to pre-COVID levels. Data and feedback gathered during this summer will be crucial in informing our approach to… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Summer Schedule for Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard 

On scheduled weekends from May to September, a portion of Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to motorized vehicles from 10 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday.   “Seattle Parks and Recreation invites everyone to get outside and soak up some summer sunshine—bike, jog, or stroll along the boulevard between Seward Park… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to celebrate the new South Park Plaza 

Join us April 26 for a ribbon-cutting celebration  Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is excited to welcome the community to their new park!  South Park Plaza will open soon and all are invited to the ribbon cutting celebration on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 2 p.m.  The plaza is located… [ Keep reading ]

Kite Hill Erosion Repairs at Gas Works Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation asks for park visitors cooperation New soil and sod are being placed on the top of Kite Hill, an area within Gas Works Park.  This work will address the erosion at the top of the hill. Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) will close the pathways to the… [ Keep reading ]

Summer Hiring Event on April 26 at Miller Community Center

Join our Summer Hiring Event on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Miller Community Center (330 19th Ave. E, Seattle). We are looking to hire: Come learn more about the various summer positions we are hiring for and apply. See all Seattle Parks and Recreation job… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate Earth Day and Campus Renovations at Bitter Lake Community Center

Join us April 22 for free fun Ribbon Cutting & Earth Day Celebration Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the Bitter Lake community to an afternoon celebration and ribbon cutting at Bitter Lake Community Center and Playfield! Please join us to cut the ribbon on the renovated play area, restroom… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate 2025 April Pools Day with free water activities & safety information! 

Seattle Parks and Recreation will join other public and private aquatic facilities throughout Washington to celebrate the annual April Pools Day on Saturday, April 19, 2025 (*additional event dates listed below). Make this summer a safe one! Learn important water safety skills, enjoy free swims, and play games and win prizes! This is… [ Keep reading ]

Queen Anne Community Center Open House

Join us! Tuesday, April 29 Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to an Open House to review the schematic design for the Queen Anne Community Center Renovation.  Please join us on Tuesday, April 29 at the Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 1st Ave. W. from 5 to 7 p.m. … [ Keep reading ]