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New Seattle Parks and Recreation Annual Report Highlights 2025 Accomplishments 

June 23, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to share our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the achievements that reinforce our commitment to fostering healthy people, a thriving environment, and vibrant community. This report highlights how our initiatives and investments are making a meaningful difference across Seattle.   Major Milestones of 2025 2025 marked an important milestone as the halfway… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Seeks a Name for the Old Georgetown Flume Site

June 17, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the public to submit name suggestions for the Georgetown Off-Leash Area. Park Naming suggestions for the park listed below are due to the Park Naming Committee by July 17, 2026. We are seeking names for the following park (characterized with the working name): Georgetown Off-Leash… [ Keep reading ]

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No, We’re Not Removing the Basketball Courts at Cal Anderson Park

June 1, 2026

If you’ve walked through Cal Anderson Park recently, you may have noticed some fencing work underway and wondered what was happening. We’ve heard the rumors, so let’s clear things up: The basketball courts aren’t going anywhere. In fact, the fence work is not impacting any park amenity or recreational use…. [ Keep reading ]

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Community Activations and Events Bring the Spirit of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to Neighborhoods Across Seattle

May 26, 2026

The City of Seattle is planning a citywide series of community activations and celebration events leading up to and during the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing the excitement and spirit of the games to neighborhoods across Seattle and creating free and low-cost opportunities for communities throughout the city to join… [ Keep reading ]

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Lake Washington Boulevard Safety Enhancements Start this Week 

May 11, 2026

Phase 3 of the Lake Washington Boulevard Renovations Project (scroll down on web site for details) starts this week bringing improvements to the walk and bike path along the lake front, speed cushions that slow people driving but maintain emergency access at six locations, and paint and post curb bulbs at S Orcas St. To make street operations more intuitive during Bicycle Weekends new… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Seeks Proposals for Redevelopment and Operation of Building 41 and/or Building 18 at Magnuson Park 

May 8, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment, renovation, and activation of Building 41 (former service station) and Building 18 (former fire station) located within Magnuson Park. SPR invites organizations to submit proposals to redevelop, operate, and manage either building under a long-term agreement with the City and in alignment with the uses… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Summer of Safety 2026 

May 5, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and other City departments, is implementing the 2026 Summer of Safety initiative to support safe, welcoming parks during the busiest time of year. This summer, visitors can expect modified park hours, increased staff and security presence, clearer signage, enhanced… [ Keep reading ]

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Why Grass May Look Longer in Seattle Parks In Spring 

May 1, 2026

If you’ve visited a Seattle park recently, you may have noticed that grass is growing quickly, and in some places it’s longer than expected. This is typical for this time of year and reflects how Seattle Parks and Recreation manages park landscapes each spring. April through May is peak mowing season. All parks are scheduled to be… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Announces Updated Teen Life Center Hours  

April 23, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is inviting teens across the city to check out the updated schedule of hours and programming at its Teen Life Centers at Garfield, Meadowbrook, and Southwest Community Centers. SPR has updated its Teen Life Center hours to include Saturday Late Night programming from 5:00 PM to… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Japanese Garden Temporary Closure for Historic Stone Wall Restoration 

April 6, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and the Arboretum Foundation will temporarily close the Seattle Japanese Garden this summer to complete a major restoration project that preserves and enhances one of Seattle’s most beloved cultural landscapes. Closure Dates and Visit: During the five-week closure, contractors will remove an aging retaining wall at the north end of… [ Keep reading ]

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