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Seattle Parks and Recreation closures for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: Community centers and all programs Teen life centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Small craft centers Volunteer Park Conservatory These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:… [ Keep reading ]

Winter Weather Impacts 12/28/21

Due to the inclement weather, many Seattle Parks and Recreation programs are affected today (Tuesday, Dec 28). PARK IMPACTS During snow events, our nearly 500 parks remain open, unless otherwise indicated. The Lost Lake Trail at Seward Park is closed until the end of next week due to the weather… [ Keep reading ]

2021 Green Lake Pathway of Lights

Under normal circumstances Green Lake Community Center staff along with community partners would be preparing for the annual Pathway of Lights as a kickoff to the winter season. Unfortunately this year, because of challenges in enforcing public health vaccine verification requirements, we are unable to host an in-person event. The… [ Keep reading ]

New Seattle Park District 2015-2020 report details Park District accomplishments

An overnight facility maintenance crew. Innovative community-informed recreation programs. Extraordinary emergency responses during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are just a few of the accomplishments funded over the first six years of the Seattle Park District. Seattle voters approved the Park District in August 2014, agreeing to collect and spend property… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Thanksgiving holiday closures

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for one or more days in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED on both Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26: Community centers, including registered and drop-in programming Teen life centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming… [ Keep reading ]

Free Drop-In Programs are open at many community centers. Register today!

Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering a variety of drop-in programs at community centers across Seattle. All programs are FREE unless noted otherwise. To participate, participants must register here. Masks must be worn while participating in all community center activities. Drop-In Programs include the following: Basketball Hip Hop Spin Senior… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Veterans Day Closures 2021

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: Community centers, including registered and drop-in programming Teen life centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center These… [ Keep reading ]

Arts in Parks 2022 Grant

The Office of Arts & Culture is partnering with Seattle Parks and Recreation to increase arts and community events in parks throughout the city. The Arts in Parks Program is an opportunity for the city to invest in the vibrant cultural work being done in and by diverse communities throughout… [ Keep reading ]

3 new light rail stations open in north Seattle–take a ride and enjoy these nearby parks!

On Oct. 2, three new light rail stations opened: Northgate Station | Roosevelt Station | U District Station. These stations will make getting to work, taking a trip downtown, or getting to the airport easier for residents and visitors. They also help expand access to several nearby parks and recreation facilities, several of which… [ Keep reading ]

Fall 2021 Programs: In-Person and Virtual

Registration is open for Seattle Parks and Recreation fall 2021 in-person programs! We are also continuing to offer many virtual programs. See our brochure for program information and register online here, or register by calling community centers or our Business Service Center at 206-684-5177. Scholarships: Thanks to the Seattle Park… [ Keep reading ]