Everyone loves the Seattle tradition of the Christmas ships – concerts at the water’s edge, sung by choirs from the deck of a big floating party alight with Christmas decorations. Sponsored by Argosy Cruises, the ships cruise daily, visiting many Puget Sound locations to spread holiday cheer. We are delighted… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to a design update meeting for the Smith Cove Park project on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Catherine Blaine School, 2550 34th Ave. W. SPR is beginning the next phase of the design process for this project… [ Keep reading ]
Celebrate #GivingTuesday by supporting recreation scholarships for Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) programs. The Associated Recreation Council (ARC) and SPR are increasing opportunity and access to recreation through scholarships for programs at community centers, recreational facilities, and pools across the city. These scholarships are made possible, in part, through the… [ Keep reading ]
Annual awards recognize outstanding volunteer service Today Superintendent Jesús Aguirre announced the winners of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s 2017 Denny Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Stewardship. The winners are a cross-section of Seattle’s most creative, dedicated and hard-working volunteers who donate precious time and energy to improving Seattle’s parks and recreation… [ Keep reading ]
Thanksgiving provides a wonderful opportunity to show gratitude to the Seattle Parks and Recreation heroes who go above and beyond in ensuring that we have the first-rate park and recreation system we have come to love and depend on. From volunteers who put in countless hours coaching youth sports leagues,… [ Keep reading ]
Winter registration opens December 5. Plan your program enrollment now! Our city may be a little wet in the winter, but with 27 community centers, eight indoor pools, and a wide variety of programs and activities, we have endless ways to help you stay active and connected during the rainy… [ Keep reading ]
We need your input for the renovation of the south play area in Lincoln Park. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to the first meeting for this renovation project on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Kenney, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW. Please join… [ Keep reading ]
Lots of free drop-in programs are happening at our northwest community centers! Toddler gym, basketball, juggling, pickleball, ping pong, adult water color, weight rooms and much MORE! View our northwest drop-in program brochure here. See below for other free or low-cost events happening at our northwest community centers, and visit… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for one or more days in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Community centers and teen life centers are closed Nov. 23-24 Environmental learning centers are closed Nov. 23-24 Indoor swimming pools are closed Nov. 23-24 Green Lake Small Craft Center is… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Get Moving Program is offering a free total body fitness class for all levels on Saturdays at 8 a.m. at Garfield Teen Life Center (428 23rd Ave.). The first class starts on Saturday, November 18; ages 12 and up. Contact Elijah at 206-920-9635 for more information.
