By Todd Burley People visit parks for a host of reasons, but one of the most popular ones is to just be in nature. In the midst of an urban area, our parks and green spaces offer respite that is vital to our personal and social health. They also offer… [ Keep reading ]
The University of Washington’s Master of Landscape Architecture advanced studio has embarked on a visionary partnership with Schmitz Park Creek Restore, a grassroots initiative dedicated to reconnecting Schmitz Park’s ancient forest with the waters of Puget Sound. This partnership challenges students to explore the unique identity of landscapes, fostering designs… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input for the renovation of the Miller Playfield Play Area. Please join us Wednesday, December 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E. to meet the design team and share your hopes and dreams… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input for the renovation of the play area at the Southwest Teen Life Center. Please join us Tuesday, December 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Southwest Teen Life Center, 2801 SW Thistle St. to meet the design team and… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for the Garfield Community Center Annual Holiday Party on Friday, December 6 from 5-7PM! Celebrate the season’s many wonders with your neighbors and friends! Enjoy music, games, crafts and more. Participants can register for a gift from Toys for Tots. Toys are dependent on donations and will be… [ Keep reading ]
Join us on December 12 for a Public Meeting Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation, invites the community to attend a public meeting on Thursday, December 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, 3800 Lake Washington Blvd… [ 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 ]
Join us and partners, including Seattle Department of Transportation and SLU Chamber, for 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 (100 Dexter Ave. N) on Friday, December 6 from 4-7pm! ✨ Celebrate the holidays with your South Lake Union community at Denny Park! Join the South Lake Union Chamber and Seattle Parks… [ Keep reading ]
Rainier Beach Pool is currently closed due to a mechanical issue resulting in the pool being unable to maintain its temperature. Staff are working with a contractor to fix the mechanical failure as soon as possible, and we hope to reopen the pool by December 16. We apologize for any… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, December 12, 2024, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
