Due to the inclement weather, some Seattle Parks and Recreation programs and facilities are impacted today (Thursday, Dec 22nd).
For information about winter weather shelters, please visit King County Regional Homeless Authority.
For information on Citywide response, please visit City of Seattle Prepares for Winter Weather – AlertSeattle.
Impacts for Thursday, December 22nd:
Parks:
- During snow events, our nearly 500 parks remain open, unless otherwise indicated.
- Gate and bathroom openings may be delayed as staff navigate snowy roads
- Athletic fields will also be opened 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.
Comfort Stations:
- West Magnolia South Comfort Station closed due winterization (no power and pipes freezing).
- Mathews Beach Comfort Station closed due to winterization (pipes and sinks freezing).
- Alki 63rd Comfort Station closed due winterization (freezing temps).
- Alki 57th Comfort Station closed due winterization (freezing temps).
- Lincoln WP Comfort Station closed due winterization (freezing temps).
- Hiawatha Comfort Station closed due winterization (freezing temps).
- Green Lake 65th Comfort Station closed due winterization (freezing temps).
- Cal Anderson Comfort Station closed due winterization (freezing temps).
Amy Yee Tennis Center:
- AYTC Center will close at 9:30pm this evening. First court tomorrow, 12/23 opens at 9:30AM – weather permitting.
Golf:
- Interbay: Course CLOSED. Range, Pro Shop & Restaurant open until they run out of golf balls for driving range. No sledding, other Winter recreation allowed.
- Jackson: Course, Range, Pro Shop & Restaurant CLOSED. Winter recreation allowed.
- Jefferson: Course CLOSED. Range, Pro Shop & Restaurant open until they run out of golf balls for driving range. Winter recreation allowed.
- West Seattle: Course, Range, Pro Shop & Restaurant CLOSED. No sledding, other Winter recreation allowed.
SPR Facilities: Community Centers, teen life centers, and environmental learning centers are currently scheduled to be open normal hours to the public (based on staff capacity). Please check back here to get up-to-date information about any impacts to community center hours and programming.
- Please call the Child Care Hotline for updates on School Age Care and Preschool: 206- 684-4203
- Creative Kids (third party preschool) at Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center is closed all week due to inclement weather.
- 10AM late start for our third-party preschool provider (Launch) at Miller Community Center Annex.
- 10AM late start for our Winter Break Camp at Magnolia Community Center
- Due to the temperatures being below freezing and very icy road conditions Rec N The Streets has cancelled outdoor operations for Thursday, 12/22 and Friday, 12/23.
Pools: Pools are currently scheduled to be open normal hours to the public (based on staff capacity). Please call your pool before arrival for any updates on changing schedules.
Safety reminders:
- We encourage everyone to stay out from under trees and avoid forested park areas during high winds and/or if heavy snow or ice covers the trees.
- To report downed trees or branches in parks, or other maintenance issues, please call 206-684-7250.
- Trail users, please use caution during wet and/or icy conditions.
- Stay informed of any parks and recreation impacts or closures by following our social media channels: Twitter; Instagram; Facebook; Blog
