We need to temporarily close the Westcrest Off Leash Area (OLA) from March 23rd through March 26th. During this time, crews will deliver wood chips (Engineered Wood Fiber) to the terraced area near the shelter and picnic table. We planned this maintenance effort in close consultation with our COLA stewards… [ Keep reading ]
Are you seeking fun, engaging opportunities for your child over the summer months? Join us this summer for opportunities to play, learn new skills and build community at Summer Camp! Our goal is to provide high quality, accessible programming. 2026 school-age camps run from 7:30am – 6pm over 10 weeks this summer,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for service providers to operate youth programming at Red Barn Ranch. The initiative aims to connect elementary, middle, and high school students from Seattle and King County with nature through facilitated outdoor activities, aligning with SPR’s mission to support… [ Keep reading ]
Attention dog owners! The Golden Gardens Off-Leash Area will be temporarily closed through at least Friday, March 13th. SPR crews will be on-site to safely remove a fallen tree and complete necessary fence repairs. During this brief closure, you and your furry friends are welcome to visit these nearby off-leash… [ Keep reading ]
The 2026 summer camp brochure is now available! Browse a wide range of exciting activities for participants, from school age care camps, to nature camps, to camps for youth with disabilities. Outlined within are descriptions, dates, and locations of camps across Seattle. Registration instructions and methods are on page 1 of the… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, March 5, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents’ Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN regular hours:
Do you love connecting people with nature? Are you looking for ways to embrace the outdoors this winter? The Seattle Parks Environmental Education Team has exciting news on two fronts: we are expanding our staff, and our calendar is packed with unique seasonal activities. Whether you are looking for a… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to announce three fantastic funding opportunities for 2026. These grants are designed to support community-led recreational activities throughout the city. If you have an idea to get people active, engaged, and connected, this is your chance to bring it to life. We are now… [ Keep reading ]
NEW LOCATION: Lake City Mini Park has been added as an available vending location for a 2026 Seasonal Concessions Permit. Vendors interested in this location should write in “Lake City Mini” on the online application. The monthly fee for a Seasonal Concession Permit at Lake City Mini Park is $150 during… [ Keep reading ]
