Revised Monday, October 18, 2021
Seattle Parks and Recreation is currently following Phase 3 guidelines on capacity limits for outdoor activities.
Determining which programs and activities are feasible throughout 2021 is an ongoing task. Follow our recent posts on this blog for specific updates on plans, as well as our main Facebook page. To learn how the pandemic has affected our 2021 operating budget, please visit this post.
Please be advised that the status of activities listed on this page is subject to change at any time. Some facilities remain closed due to the pandemic and staffing challenges.
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POOLS
These pools are open to the public for reduced capacity programming. See each page for details:
Ballard Pool
Meadowbrook Pool
Medgar Evers Pool
Rainier Beach Pool
Southwest Pool
Madison Pool
BOAT LAUNCHES
Stan Sayres launch is closed to larger boats while we await federal permits to perform repairs. It can be used for small boats that fit in between the concrete blocks, however. Other launch ramp info here.
OTHER ACTIVITIES & AMENITIES
Social distancing should be practiced at any open amenities:
| Amenity | Status |
| Adult Fitness Equipment (outdoors in parks) | Open |
| Amy Yee Tennis Center | Open |
| Athletic Field Use | Open |
| Basketball (outdoor) | Open |
| BBQ Grills | Open |
| Bike Trails | Open |
| Beaches | See Swimming Areas (closed for the season) |
| Boat Launches (hand carry & motorized) | Open except Stan Sayers (upcoming repairs) |
| Boat Moorages | Open to renters only; new non-Parks management |
| Camp Long Walk-in Gate | Open Tues – Sat, 10am – 6pm |
| Community Centers | Closed (except for childcare and registered programs at some community centers. Register for programs here |
| Dog Off-Leash Areas | Open |
| Drinking Fountains | 90% of drinking fountains are open; those closed need repairs from vandalism |
| Environmental Learning Centers (Discovery Park Visitor Center, Camp Long) | Closed |
| Fire Pits | Closed (as of 10/1/21) |
| Fishing | Open |
| Japanese Garden | Open with advance ticket purchase recommended |
| Golf | Open |
| Hiking Trails | Open |
| Lawn Bowling | Operated by third party |
| Paths | Open (Green Lake loop pedestrian only, no bikes) |
| Pickleball Courts | Open |
| Picnic Shelters | Open with reservations needed |
| Picnic Tables | Open |
| Play Areas | Open |
| Pools | Most open; see above this chart under “POOLS.” Colman & Mounger outdoor pools closed for the season |
| P-Patch Community Garden | Operated by Dept. of Neighborhoods |
| Rental Facilities | Closed |
| Restrooms | Open (unless being repaired due to vandalism) |
| Skateparks/Spots | Open |
| Spray Parks | Closed for the season |
| Swimming Areas with Lifeguards | Closed for the season |
| Tennis Court or Tennis Backboard | Open |
| Wading Pools | Closed for the season |
| Weddings and Ceremonies | Applications for outdoor events accepted |
| Volleyball (outdoor) | Open |
| Volunteer Park Conservatory | Open (masks required) |
| Zoo; Aquarium | Open (operated by third party) |
| Museums; Restaurants | Operated by third party |