The Trust for Public Land has ranked Seattle in the top 10 cities nationwide in its 2022 ParkScore index. The Trust analyzed the 100 largest U.S. cities and used mapping technology and demographic data to determine how well each city is meeting the need for parks. Points were awarded for… [ Keep reading ]
Bicycle “Sundays” are back and will take place over the course of several weekends this summer, from Friday evening to Monday morning! On scheduled weekends from May to September, a portion of Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to motorized vehicles from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Monday. Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: Community centers and teen centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center Amy Yee Tennis Center Seattle Japanese… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will be offering early registration for after school care programs for the 2022-2023 school year starting Tuesday, April 26 through Monday, May 9 at noon. Those in our current program will have the opportunity to register during this time – online, over the phone or in… [ Keep reading ]
Click to read Seattle Parks and Recreation’s 2022-2024 Action Plan Executive Summary and Detailed Action Plan, a roadmap for short-term implementation of priorities in SPR’s 2020-2032 Strategic Plan. Background In 2018-2019, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) connected with community and partners on a strategic planning process to seek input on… [ Keep reading ]
It’s time for SPR and ARC’s 4th Annual Fund the Fun breakfast next Thursday morning, April 28th, and we invite you to join us and celebrate together. Every year we’ve raised funds for youth sports and recreation scholarships. This year more than any other, we need to make sure all… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has launched a survey to gather community feedback on priorities for the next Park District six-year budget. The Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners (BPRC) is charged with holding public meetings and making recommendations to the Superintendent of SPR for each six-year cycle of… [ Keep reading ]
If you’ve visited Green Lake Park recently, you may have noticed some new signage announcing “Pedestrian Use Only – No Wheels” on the inner loop. This long-term temporary use restriction, which restricts all bicycles and other wheeled uses from the Green Lake Park inner loop (strollers and mobility devices are… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the return of our Get Moving and Recreation for All grants for 2022. Community members, organizations, community groups, and small businesses can apply to receive up to $15,000 to provide recreation programming throughout Seattle. Please click here for the Get Moving and… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 in observance of Presidents’ Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: Community Centers and all programs Teen Life Centers Environmental Learning Centers Indoor Swimming Pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center The… [ Keep reading ]
