This winter, 27 Big-Brained Super Heroes took a field trip to Carkeek Park to explore for the day. Big-Brained Super Heroes (BBSH) is an afterschool program at Yesler Community Center that motivates children in the Yesler community to participate in science, technology, engineering, art and math projects. The Environmental… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Associated Recreation Council (ARC) and 37 citywide advisory councils, is now accepting applications for various summer programs. Temporary positions are available at 24 community centers, eight indoor swimming pools, two outdoor pools, two small craft centers, and many public beaches and wading… [ Keep reading ]
Become a champion for urban wildlife with Seattle Parks and Recreation and the National Wildlife Federation! Join us for the Wildlife in the City Festival on April 21. Learn from our nonprofit partners what we can do to help animals that need protection in our area, like river otters, salmon,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Hope for Youth Fund increases access to recreational, athletic, and positive youth development activities by providing administrative and scholarship support to youth-focused organizations in the Seattle area that serve marginalized and economically distressed communities in the city of Seattle. Attend a Hope for Youth Fund information… [ Keep reading ]
Come enjoy the company of friends and neighbors over a tasty meal! The annual Loyal Heights Pancake Breakfast fundraiser will be taking place on Sunday, March 4 from 8 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $6 per person. All ages are welcome! Kids’ activities and crafts will be provided and children… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Preschool Program meets the developmental needs of the whole child through individualized instruction, learning through play, and focusing on social and emotional skills. Our school readiness preschool program is offered to children ages 3-5. We maintain a low teacher to child ratio of 1 to 8, and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking proposals for seasonal partners to operate food service, recreational activities, and group fitness concessions in various park locations throughout the city of Seattle. Locations vary with sites appropriate for carts, food trucks and other self-contained service businesses. Request for Proposal (RFP) packets can… [ Keep reading ]
