Our licensed childcare programs are ready to provide fun, engaging, supportive & safe opportunities during school breaks. Our dedicated staff work daily to create a welcoming environment that honors diversity through offering fun and active experiences in arts & culture, sports & games, outdoor play and more. Seattle School’s Winter… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation as we come together to honor the enduring life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This special day of reflection, unity, and community action will be highlighted by a youth-led march and celebration, guided by the theme: “Your Time is Now.” We invite… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, December 11, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Translated materails: Spanish; Amharic; Somali; Vietnamese Great news for the South Park community! Starting this January, the South Park Playfield will be available for sports teams and community groups to reserve. This pilot program offers free field use for eligible local groups, creating new opportunities for practice, games, and community… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking individuals and businesses to submit proposals to offer concessions in select city parks. The competitive process to award concessions permits will open to proposals December 4, 2025. SPR is seeking proposals for both food concessions and non-food concessions. Permit locations will include many… [ Keep reading ]
The Argosy Christmas Ships are an annual Seattle tradition. As part of the festivities, a parade of brightly-lighted boats will cruise from Puget Sound to Lake Union and out to Lake Washington. Stopping at pre-planned locations, the lead ship hosts an onboard chorus singing Christmas carols for neighbors and community to watch… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Winter 2026 program brochures are here! You’ll find all the in-person, drop in and virtual programs that are coming up soon in the catalogs below. Registration opens on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Ready to enroll in a program? Head to our registration site. Or contact the… [ Keep reading ]
This annual tradition returns to Green Lake on Saturday, December 13, 2025 We’re getting into the spirit of the season as we prepare for the annual Pathway of Lights, a FREE winter event for the whole family! On Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., come stroll the glimmering Green Lake… [ Keep reading ]
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… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to share our Cycle 2 Capital Project Completions Map with you! With the adoption of the Seattle Park District Cycle 2 financial plan in 2022, SPR made a variety of capital project commitments for the 2023-2028 period—renovating 27 restrooms and 33 play areas,… [ Keep reading ]
