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2025 Summer Outdoor Pool Schedules 

Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to announce our 2025 summer schedule for outdoor pools! This summer, to support increased access, we are piloting an increase in operating hours to return service to pre-COVID levels. Data and feedback gathered during this summer will be crucial in informing our approach to… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Summer Schedule for Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard 

On scheduled weekends from May to September, a portion of Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to motorized vehicles from 10 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday.   “Seattle Parks and Recreation invites everyone to get outside and soak up some summer sunshine—bike, jog, or stroll along the boulevard between Seward Park… [ Keep reading ]

Summer Hiring Event on April 26 at Miller Community Center

Join our Summer Hiring Event on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Miller Community Center (330 19th Ave. E, Seattle). We are looking to hire: Come learn more about the various summer positions we are hiring for and apply. See all Seattle Parks and Recreation job… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate 2025 April Pools Day with free water activities & safety information! 

Seattle Parks and Recreation will join other public and private aquatic facilities throughout Washington to celebrate the annual April Pools Day on Saturday, April 19, 2025 (*additional event dates listed below). Make this summer a safe one! Learn important water safety skills, enjoy free swims, and play games and win prizes! This is… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Earth Month Events & Activities with Seattle Parks and Recreation

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and our partners to celebrate Earth Month! Whether you want to volunteer, learn, or simply spend time outdoors, we’ve outlined a variety of activities and events below for every Earth enthusiast. If you’re interested in additional volunteer opportunities, check out Green Seattle Partnership for… [ Keep reading ]

Don’t miss out on Seattle Parks Natural History Courses!

Curious about the natural world? Would you like to learn more about the habitats of Seattle Parks? Delve into bird watching in the Pacific Northwest, exploring the intertidal zone, learn about forests and meadow habitats, watersheds and the wildlife that depend on these unique urban spaces. These intensive multi day… [ Keep reading ]

Park Proposed Operating Hour Modifications

Public Input and Public Hearing The Seattle Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners (BPRC) is taking public input on proposed operating hours modifications for select Seattle Parks and Recreation parks and boat ramps. Community members can provide oral comments at the BPRC public hearing on Thursday, April 10, beginning at… [ Keep reading ]

New Field Time Opportunities Coming to Soundview Playfield 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to be moving the capital improvement project at Soundview Playfields forward. This project transforms Fields 1 and 2 from natural grass to synthetic turf, unlocking additional field time for the community. SPR is committed to equitably distributing field time, with a particular focus… [ Keep reading ]

Spring and Summer Programs at Montlake Community Center

We are excited to announce a variety of programs, summer camps, and activities taking place this spring and summer at the newly reopened Montlake Community Center. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: We are offering 33 diverse camps this summer, including Adventure/Gaming Camps, Art Camps, Clay Camps, Sports Camps, and more…. [ Keep reading ]

Scholarship Night at Meadowbrook Community Center

TUESDAY, MARCH 25th from 4-7 p.m. at Meadowbrook Community Center. We are hosting a scholarship night. Here you can get support with: -Language translation -Technical Support -Scholarship Application Assistance -Get a general overview of the programs available Below is a list of options for financial documentation that we accept. Our… [ Keep reading ]