The holiday season is upon us, and Seattle is buzzing with festive FREE or LOW-COST events for all ages! From community center celebrations to magical park experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the lineup of activities below presented by Seattle Parks and Recreation and partners, and mark… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for one or more days in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED on both Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28: These facilities are OPEN regular hours: These facilities are OPEN on modified schedules:
It’s that time of year again! The much-anticipated Salmon “Seeson” is officially underway in Seattle. Every fall, our local waterways come alive with the incredible journey of salmon returning to their home streams to spawn. You have a front-row seat to this amazing natural event at Carkeek Park, where the… [ Keep reading ]
The holiday season is a time for connection, gratitude, and community. We are thrilled to continue a beloved tradition by hosting our 11th Annual Turkey Bowl Week, a series of free events designed to bring people together and support families throughout Seattle and our surrounding communities. These events are about… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce that Seward Park has once again been recognized with the prestigious Green Flag Award! This international honor celebrates parks that meet the highest standards in sustainability, community engagement, and biodiversity. Seward Park, a 300-acre urban oasis designed by the Olmsted brothers in… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation proudly announces that Waterfront Park has received the 2025 Outstanding New Park Project Award from World Urban Parks, recognizing the park’s impact as an innovative and dynamic community space. Stretching from Pioneer Square and the Stadium District to Pier 62, Waterfront Park transforms Seattle’s central waterfront… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is proud to mark the 20th anniversary of the Green Seattle Partnership, a visionary collaboration that has brought together the City of Seattle, community groups, non-profits, businesses, schools, and thousands of passionate volunteers. Over the past two decades, this collective effort has transformed Seattle’s forested parklands,… [ Keep reading ]
Thursday, October 30, 2025 Seattle Parks and Recreation crews will be making improvements to the Magnuson Off Leash Area (OLA) parking lot on Thursday, October 30, including regrading and filling potholes. The OLA parking lot will be closed all day, but the ADA parking spots as well as the OLA… [ Keep reading ]
Get ready to celebrate the heart of our community! The 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 are back to honor the incredible volunteers who make Seattle’s parks, green spaces, and community centers shine. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating their amazing contributions! The Denny Awards acknowledge the vital role volunteers play in our… [ Keep reading ]
Join a Seattle Parks Naturalist and trained Seattle Urban Nature Guide (SUN Guide) this fall to learn about Seattle Parks and all they have to offer. Our classes are 100% outside learning about nature and cover a variety of topics and for all ages. Wonderful Water Birds of Golden Gardens… [ Keep reading ]
