Due to the inclement weather, some Seattle Parks and Recreation programs and facilities are impacted today (Friday, Dec 23rd).
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 Friday, December 23rd:
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.
Specialty Gardens: Volunteer Park Conservatory and Kubota Gardens are CLOSED today, 12/23.
Comfort Stations: If you are visiting parks this morning – they are open, please expect a delayed comfort station opening. We expect to open restrooms mid-day.
- 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:
- *update* Due to the extreme weather conditions, the facility will be CLOSED today.
Golf: *update* Due to the treacherous conditions the golf driving ranges, restaurants and Pro Shops will be closed for the day. We are expecting to resume normal operations tomorrow.
- Jackson Park: CLOSED. Winter activities allowed but discouraged.
- Jefferson Park: CLOSED. Winter activities allowed but discouraged.
- Interbay: CLOSED. Winter activities allowed but discouraged.
- West Seattle: CLOSED. Winter activities allowed but discouraged.
SPR Facilities: Due to icy conditions, we’ll be activating our inclement weather plan.
- We will OPEN community centers, teen life centers, and environmental centers from 11am-3pm as warming centers and for drop-in recreation activity only.
- Lake City 3pm-7pm
- Magnuson 2pm – 6pm
- Ravenna-Eckstein 12:30 – 4:30pm
- Van Asselt 12pm – 4pm
- Community Centers CLOSED:
- *update* Ballard
- *update* Bitter Lake
- *update* Delridge
- High Point
- Jefferson
- Laurelhurst
- *update* Loyal Heights
- *update* Meadowbrook
- Miller
- *update* Northgate
- *update* South Park
- *update* Van Asselt
- *update* Yesler
- Teen Life Centers CLOSED:
- *update* Garfield
- *update* Meadowbrook
- *update* Southwest
- Late Night at Bitter Lake CC, Van Asselt CC, and Rainier Beach CC are CANCELED.
- All pools are OPEN from 12-3pm for drop-in swim only.
- Rainier Beach Pool will operate for drop-in swim from 12-2:30pm and lifeguard class only from 2:30p-7:00p
- Pools closed:
- *update* Ballard
- *update* Evans
- *update* Meadowbrook
- *update* Madison
- Small Craft Centers will be CLOSED.
- *update* Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center is CLOSED.
- Due to the temperatures being below freezing and very icy road conditions Rec N The Streets has cancelled outdoor operations for Friday, 12/23.
- CLOSED: all School Age Winter Break Camps and Preschool Programs
- Creative Kids (third party preschool) at Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center is closed all week due to inclement weather.
- Please call the Child Care Hotline for updates on School Age Care and Preschool: 206- 684-4203
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
