It’s been just over two years since Seattle voters approved Proposition 1 to create the Seattle Park District, and projects and programs funded by the District are in full swing. Recently, Seattle Parks and Recreation teamed with the Seattle Channel to produce three 30-minute videos that highlight some of the… [ Keep reading ]
The Board of Park Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive feedback on the Community Center Strategic Plan. The meeting will take place at Van Asselt Community Center (2820 S Myrtle St.), on October 13, 2016 at 6:30pm. The Community Center Strategic Plan is available here. The Community Center… [ Keep reading ]
Leaves are falling. There’s a crispness to the air. Pumpkin lattes are back on the menu. And Seattleites are starting to bundle up in scarves and mittens. All clear signs that summer has ended and the fall season has officially arrived. But don’t let the cooler weather and darker skies… [ Keep reading ]
Trees are not only beautiful, they clean our air and our water, calm traffic and help us conserve energy. As Seattle continues to grow, our urban trees and vegetation are critical to keeping Seattle a healthy, livable city. Join Mayor Ed Murray and City of Seattle urban forestry staff to… [ Keep reading ]
Classifying animals. Bird walks. Working with science tools. These might sound like activities that are part of a college biology class, but thanks to our Urban Nature Guides, these hands-on activities were available to youth and families at parks across Seattle this summer. Urban Nature Guides are trained volunteers with… [ Keep reading ]
Fall is finally here and Seattle Parks and Recreation is ready to celebrate the season of changing colors! From trying your hand at making fresh pressed cider, to dressing up in your spookiest costume, our community centers are full of festive fall activities for you and your family. So dig… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is now accepting applications for three Seattle Park District-funded programs for community activities in 2017. Arts in Parks This program funds outdoor arts and cultural events in parks throughout the city. Funded projects include new and established festivals, events, and temporary public art that bring… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 due to an all-staff in-service day. The majority of classes and programs will not be running. The following programs and facilities will be open on regular schedules: Amy Yee Tennis Center Jackson, Jefferson, Interbay and West Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
On a cloudy day, April Charlie explores the forests of Camp Long for the first time. Through her three-year-old eyes it is a wonderland – full of towering conifers, big rocks and colorful animals. It’s a perfect place to ramble, burrow and play. The best part is Charlie will get… [ Keep reading ]
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) elected Jesús Aguirre to the organization’s 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Aguirre and other new members of the NRPA board will be installed at the NRPA Annual Conference Oct. 5–8 in St. Louis. Aguirre has been Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation since May 2015…. [ Keep reading ]
