Deadline for submitting names has been extended to May 1, 2020 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the public to submit potential names for parks in the Lake City and Chinatown-International District neighborhoods. Suggestions for names are due to the Park Naming Committee by Friday, May 1, 2020. We are… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will be removing the Laurelhurst Fire Pit (located at Laurelhurst Park next to the community center) in the coming weeks. Over the past 5 years, we have seen an increase in more aggressive fires and unattended fires. Staff have also reported fires being ignited by youth… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE: Registration has been delayed to May 12 due to the coronoavirus public health emergency. Please see this post for more info. To better serve the community and to create a more equitable process, we are moving the summer camp registration date to open on April 7, 2020 (in previous… [ Keep reading ]
Due to the inclement weather, many Seattle Parks and Recreation programs are impacted today (Wednesday, Jan. 15). SPR FACILITIES We will attempt to open all community centers (except for Bitter Lake Community Center, which is operating as an emergency shelter), teen life centers, and environmental centers from 11am-3pm as warming… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will be operating Bitter Lake Community Center (13035 Linden Ave. N) as a warming and emergency overnight shelter for families with children, and people living in vehicles. Single adults and couples are welcome at this facility as well. This shelter will operate 24 hours a day… [ Keep reading ]
Due to the inclement weather, some Seattle Parks and Recreation programs are impacted today (Tuesday, Jan. 14). FACILITIES: All recreation evening programs cancelled and recreation facilities closed after 6 p.m. today: Due to freezing temperatures, icy road conditions, and the forecast for additional snow this evening, Seattle Parks and Recreation… [ Keep reading ]
Due to the inclement weather, some Seattle Parks and Recreation programs are impacted today (Monday, Jan. 13). FACILITIES: All facilities will operate normal operating hours today (some programs and fields will be impacted, see below). PROGRAMS: All Lifelong Recreation Programs are CANCELLED All Before School Programs are CANCELLED All Morning… [ Keep reading ]
Beginning this year, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is making all recreational and fitness swims (lap swim, family swim, public swim, etc.) free for anyone who qualifies for an SPR scholarship. Previously, scholarships only provided a fee reduction for swimming instead of the current full fee waiver. Scholarships are based… [ Keep reading ]
On November 25, 2019, the City Council approved the Mayor’s 2020-2021 Budget. Some fees for Seattle Parks and Recreation athletic fields, pools and event facilities have changed. Please click here for details on Seattle Parks and Recreation’s 2020 Fees and Charges.
SNOW IMPACTS FOR WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15, 2020: PLEASE CLICK HERE. Seattle Parks and Recreation staff have been busy preparing for the potential for snowfall. In the event of severe weather, we attempt to open facilities to provide a safe and warm space for community members to gather, connect with others, and… [ Keep reading ]
