Jumping off ledges, scaling walls, and swinging from trees aren’t part of most youth development programs. But for Seattle Parks and Recreation’s pilot program ‘Leaders in Environment, Equity, and Facilitation’ (LEEF), these exhilarating activities are built into the curriculum! LEEF is designed to help develop the next generation of challenge… [ Keep reading ]
Denny Park (100 Dexter Ave. N) is scheduled to close beginning the week of Aug. 15 for approximately five months for a park improvement project. During this time, all areas of the park, including the temporary off-leash area, will be closed. The Denny Park project includes storm drainage, sanitary sewer,… [ Keep reading ]
During Seafair Weekend and leading up to the event, there will be park and facility closures for safety measures and practices. These facilities and services will have closures: Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center will close Tuesday, Aug. 2 at noon through Monday, Aug. 8. Stan Sayres Boat Launch will… [ Keep reading ]
‘The Garden Party: an Evening for the Senses’ is the premier event of the season at the Seattle Japanese Garden. From 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 29, the Japanese Garden will welcome guests inside the gate after hours to enjoy sake, fine wine and traditional Japanese cuisine. The event, now… [ Keep reading ]
A pod of Transient, or Bigg’s Killer Whales visited West Seattle on July 18. The group was comprised of a single family–whale T65A and her offspring. Passing close to the shore of Lincoln Park, they gave swimmers at Colman Pool a rare and enjoyable showing. Photo credit: Maya Sears. Photo taken under… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Tilth is offering a wide spectrum of free classes at Victor Steinbrueck Park on growing food and on sustainable use of natural resources. Topics include summer and fall gardening, growing herbs, composting, permaculture, organic garden pest management, and water conservation. Class schedule: Victor Steinbrueck Park, Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. July 27 Companion Planting for… [ Keep reading ]
The Big Day of Play is a celebration of our city’s diversity, and it encourages neighbors, communities and families to have fun, build relationships and be active together. Research shows that adults can improve brain function, relieve stress and improve their connection to others by taking part in active play…. [ Keep reading ]
Friendly Folk Dance, an international folk dance experience for people with memory loss and their loved ones, had its first series at Yesler Community Center in June. Teaching artist and folk dance instructor Susan Wickett-Ford of Silver Kite Community Arts led eight participants in a variety of dances. Program participant… [ Keep reading ]
Please join Mayor Murray and city leaders on Monday, July 25 for the Roxhill/Westwood Find It, Fix It Community Walk. These walks provide a unique opportunity for community members to identify neighborhood needs and discuss challenges directly with City leadership. Roxhill/Westwood Find It, Fix It Community Walk Monday, July 25, 2016 Sign-in and refreshments… [ Keep reading ]
Because of damage to the Magnuson Park Wading Pool caused by an illegal fire last spring, the wading pool will remain closed for the 2016 summer season. There is damage to the concrete and the sump/drain cover. While Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has identified replacement products, the process of… [ Keep reading ]
