Due to the inclement weather, ALL Seattle Parks and Recreation programming and facilities are CLOSED today (Thurs., Dec. 30) with the few exceptions noted below.
Closed : Lifelong Recreation, Specialized Programs for people with disabilities, Teen Life Centers, Environmental Learning Centers, community centers and small craft centers, child care programs, golf courses for golf play.
Open:
Interbay Driving Range, open from 8am to 8pm; cafe open 11am to 7pm. Golf courses are open to walkers and non-motorized snow activitiesl; please avoid the flagged areas.
Amy Yee Tennis Center, until 2pm
Warming Centers
SPR will be operating 5 Warming Centers. Hours are below for each site.
- International District/Chinatown Community Center: 719 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104. Hours vary daily. Wednesday, and Friday: 11:00 am- 9:00 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Magnuson Park Building #406: 6344 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA 98115. Printable Park Map. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Northgate Community Center: 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125. Open weekdays 9:00 am-7:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am-7:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Rainier Beach Community Center: 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118. Hours vary daily Wednesday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- *NEW* Lake City Community Center: 12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125. Hours are Wednesday-Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
See other City of Seattle Warming Shelters
Park Impacts
- During snow events, our nearly 500 parks remain open, unless otherwise indicated.
- The Lost Lake Trail at Seward Park is closed until the end of next week due to the weather conditions.
- A section of the walkway at Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook (from SW Snoqualmie St to SW Jacobsen Road) is currently closed while staff address maintenance issues on the path.
- Gate and bathroom openings may be delayed as staff navigate snowy roads. Some comfort stations may be closed due to frozen pipes.
- Athletic fields are closed for organized games but are open for non-motorized winter recreation for households and small groups.
- We encourage all visitors to use caution in our outdoor spaces. Snow and ice can cause tree branches to snap; please stay out from under trees and avoid forested parks.