Seattle Parks and Recreation will hold basketball games this weekend. As we work to keep everyone healthy, we ask that you please keep in mind the following as you consider your child’s participation this weekend: Please keep your player home if they are sick. Please have any family member who… [ Keep reading ]
Due to a temporary reduction in staffing levels at Evans Pool, we plan to reduce morning lap swim to three days a week starting Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 27. Beginning Monday, March 9, Evans Pool will only have Early Morning Lap Swim on Mon/Wed/Fri from 6 to 7:30… [ Keep reading ]
On March 4, Public Health – Seattle & King County released new recommendations regarding COVID-19, including guidance for people at higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness. This guidance recommends that people over 60 years of age should stay home and away from large groups of people as much as possible…. [ Keep reading ]
Phone and online meeting options will be offered at a future date As many of you have heard, Public Health – Seattle & King County has recently released guidance that the public should refrain from non-essential large gatherings. As a result of this guidance, we are evaluating our planned events… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) continues to be in communication with, and following the guidance of, Public Health—Seattle & King County (PHSKC), the City’s Office of Emergency Management, and Washington Department of Health regarding COVID-19. SPR impacts: Programs for seniors canceled: All Lifelong Recreation classes, trips, and drop-in programs for… [ Keep reading ]
Over the years, many community members have shared concerns about vandalism and unattended fires at the Laurelhurst firepit (located at Laurelhurst Park next to the community center). When Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) recently proposed addressing these concerns through the removal of the firepit, many community members reached out to… [ Keep reading ]
Ballard Pool closed for planned major maintenance on December 2nd, and is now expected to reopen sometime in mid-May (instead of our most recent estimate of April), depending on progress. Please check our Facebook page and voicemail (206-684-4094) for status updates. For a list of other pools in the area that can… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is currently working on developing the Seattle Park District Financial Plan, which will lay out the funding for the next six years of the Seattle Park District. Community members are encouraged to learn more and join the discussion in building the next six-year budget by… [ Keep reading ]
As a best practice to prevent the spread of viruses during this cold and flu season, and in response to general concerns over Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is increasing custodial cleaning efforts at our facilities, including community centers and pools. SPR is implementing these measures… [ Keep reading ]
Spring Applications Due March 19 As a SUNGuide you will: Develop Job Skills in public speaking, education techniques and group engagement. Enjoy a community of volunteers and city staff. Receive FREE Training on Pacific Northwest flora and fauna, habitats, environmental education techniques to connect with a wide variety of audiences… [ Keep reading ]
