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Discounted tickets for Wild Waves and Enchanted Village in Federal Way

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Teen Programs are selling deeply discounted tickets for Wild Waves and Enchanted Village in Federal Way. Discounted tickets purchased through Seattle Parks and Recreation cost $24 for entry to both parks. This is a savings of $19.78 off the gate price. Tickets are on sale now… [ Keep reading ]

Capitol Hill Independence Day Community Picnic a success!

Thanks to everyone who recently attended the 14th Annual Capitol Hill Independence Day Community Picnic at Cal Anderson Park!  Started in 2002 by an intrepid handful of neighbors, the event has grown over the years to include live music, free hot dogs, and fun booths and activities. This year’s event was enjoyed… [ Keep reading ]

Dog Days in the Park

Join us for Dog Days in the Park! On select dates in July and August, bring your four-legged best friend to Bell Street Park for fun and educational activities, including a dog costume contest, a doggy health care day, and much more!

Join us for Walk Away Day

Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Walk Away City Collaborative, invites the public to join a youth-oriented celebration called Walk Away Day. This event empowers young people to walk away from any personal vices that they feel are stopping them from achieving their goals. Using a concept called “Reward… [ Keep reading ]

Get Moving kickoff event to feature family-friendly performances and activities at Beer Sheva Park

Join us in celebrating the kickoff of the Get Moving Initiative on July 16 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Beer Sheva Park (8650 55th Ave. S). This free event will feature a variety of performances by local community organizations, activities, music and dance demonstrations, and light refreshments. Attendees… [ Keep reading ]

Encouraging healthy activities for older, diverse community members

Our Food and Fitness Program, funded in part by the Seattle Park District, provides opportunities for older adults to congregate and celebrate their culture and language through weekly gatherings that include a communal lunch and a social, educational, and fitness component. As part of the program, we offer an Eritrean/Ethiopian meetup at… [ Keep reading ]

Youth Summer Sailing Camps

Enjoy the summer sun on the protected waters of Green Lake! Space is available in our youth summer sailing camps at the Green Lake Small Craft Center. Youth will have a great time learning sailing skills, including rigging, sailing theory, water safety, and more. And the best part is we provide… [ Keep reading ]

Join us at the Belltown Find It, Fix It Community Walk

Join Mayor Ed Murray for a Find It, Fix It Community Walk in Belltown this Tuesday! Refreshments will be provided and the first 75 walk participants who sign in will receive a gift bag. Who: Belltown community members and City officials When: Tuesday, June 28 2016, refreshments from 5:30-6:00 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]

Registration is open for the 32nd annual Emerald City Open Water Swim

Thank you to everyone who swam, supported, spectated, or sponsored the 32nd Annual Emerald City Open Water Swim! We had beautiful weather, amazing prizes from our sponsors, and lots of fun.  Race results for the Half Mile and One Mile races are now posted! 2016 Half Mile Results 2016 One… [ Keep reading ]

Lights will be turned on at synthetic fields July 4

Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Monday, July 4 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at 8:45 p.m. and most will be turned off at either 10 p.m. or 11 p.m., depending on… [ Keep reading ]