THE BIG SIT–birding’s most sedentary competition–is back! On Oct. 13 and 14, two teams will count bird species from a 17-foot circle in Discovery Park for as long as possible during a 24-hour period. The winner?! The team that raises the most money for habitat restoration in Discovery Park and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking nominations for the Denny Awards, which honor extraordinary volunteer service to the city’s parks and recreation system. The deadline for nominations is October 22, 2018. The electronic nomination form is available here. The awards will be presented at a recognition ceremony to… [ Keep reading ]
Apply now for Arts in Parks funding! The Arts in Parks program supports new and established community festivals, art happenings and music concerts that enliven Seattle parks. These arts and culture offerings celebrate diversity, build community connections and energize parks while connecting with underserved communities. Click here for program information… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) opened the renovated play area and viewing plaza at Gas Works Park today, October 5, 2018. The sand box will remain closed until next week. The renovation features industrially-influenced new play equipment and improves accessibility at the play area. The play area project was designed… [ Keep reading ]
November 30, 2020 update: our apologies; the link to the map data on this page is being moved to new database software. We will update with the new link when it becomes available. Seattle Parks and Recreation is proud to steward more than a hundred public artworks, of all shapes… [ Keep reading ]
Bring your cameras and capture the breathtaking sight of Japanese maple trees ablaze in fall color at the annual Maple Viewing Festival, October 4 – 14, at the Seattle Japanese Garden. This family-friendly event features nature-inspired art, maple tree scavenger hunts for the kids, live performances and other cultural… [ Keep reading ]
Join us and partners in celebrating Week Without Violence, a national YWCA campaign to raise awareness about issues relating to youth violence in communities around the country. This year, we’re celebrating with a Week for Peace, featuring youth events to promote peace, awareness and fun. SPR Week for Peace activities… [ Keep reading ]
