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Seattle Parks and Recreation Seeks Partner for Youth Outdoor Programming at Red Barn Ranch Property

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking interested service providers for the operation of youth programming at Red Barn Ranch located at 17601 SE Lake Moneysmith Rd, Auburn, WA 98092. Opportunities for outdoor learning are strongly aligned with SPR’s mission to support healthy people, a thriving environment, and vibrant communities.

The City’s goal for the Red Barn Ranch is to utilize the site to improve the mental and physical
health outcomes of Seattle and King County youth by connecting elementary, middle, and high school students with the outdoors through facilitated day and overnight trips partners offering equine, community gardening, trails building, and environmental restoration programs to address nature efficiency among youth in historically underserved communities.

Written proposals must be submitted via email by 3:00 PM, March 20*, 2025.
*Deadline has been extended to March 20, 2025.

For more information or to download a copy of the RFP packet, please visit: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/contracts-and-partnerships/partnership-opportunities/red-barn-rfp

RFP proposals must be emailed to: romell.witherspoon@seattle.gov