Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is excited to announce the launch of the Park CommUNITY Fund Workshop series. The Park CommUNITY Fund advances park equity in Seattle through a community-led funding process. The fund invests in both large and small capital projects, utilizing participatory budgeting and equitable grant-making practices. The Seattle Park District has allocated funding to the Park CommUNITY Fund for investments in Seattle communities between 2023 and 2028.
This series aims to build and empower community by providing opportunities to partner with Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Park CommUNITY Fund and advance park equity in Seattle. SPR developed the following opportunities for community to learn more and participate through the Park CommUNITY Fund workshop series:
- Dec. 4 at noon: Â Park CommUNITY Fund Update & 2026 Kickoff (Online)
- General overview of the Park CommUNITY Fund process, updates from the first cycle, and early preview for the in-person workshop series sessions.
- Dec 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm: Park Development 101 (In-Person)
- Session to learn how park development projects come to be and how community can get involved in the process.
- Jan 22: Power Building in Your Community (In-Person)
- Session to learn ways to organize your community and neighborhood to advocate for the park investments you desire to see.
- Feb. 5: Updates to the Park CommUNITY Fund Program and Process (In-Person)
- Session to collaborate with Park CommUNITY Fund staff to refine and improve the PCF process for the second cycle.
This workshop series is a great opportunity to learn strategies from your peers on how to achieve desired park improvements and to help make the process easier for all communities! Interested participants are encouraged to attend one or all to enhance their application.
Register and learn more at PCF Winter Workshop Series | Park CommUNITY Fund | Engage Seattle Parks.
During the series participants will:
- Reflect on the first Park CommUNITY Fund cycle
- Co-create improvements to the park development and Park CommUNITY Fund process
- Learn how to get involved with the 2026 fund cycle
- Expand power building skill sets to achieve desired park improvements
This series will bring together frontline community partners and park advocates to support advancing park equity goals, shape future partnership opportunities, and invite participation in the 2026 project selection cycle.
To learn more or stay up to date on the projects please visit https://engageseattleparks.com/park-community-fund. For additional questions please contact Rachel Banner or Paris Nelson at parkcommunityfund@seattle.gov.
