*****For updated information about the shower/hygiene program during the pandemic, see this post. Click here to download a flyer with the 2019-2020 schedule, or see times and locations below. Shower program for community members: Seattle Parks and Recreation is continuing shower and restroom service to community members of all ages without… [ Keep reading ]
NEW: See venue availability and hours of operation online Did you know that in addition to reserving park spaces such as the Arboretum, Parsons Gardens, and Kubota Terrace for your outdoor events and ceremonies, you can also reserve one of our 13 indoor “special amenity” locations for your next family… [ Keep reading ]
On Thursday, October 10 from 5-7 p.m., the Hiawatha community will be hosting its second annual National Coming Out Day Celebration at Hiawatha Community Center (2700 California Ave. SW). Whether it’s coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) or as an ally, we come together in celebration and… [ Keep reading ]
What’s going on in the Arboretum Wetlands? Seattle Parks and Recreation is actively managing invasive aquatic noxious weed populations in the Arboretum wetlands along the Arboretum Trail and non-native trees adjacent to Arboretum Creek where Lake Washington Blvd intersects Lynn Street at the Wilcox Footbridge, extending to the South Stone… [ Keep reading ]
Bring your cameras and capture the breathtaking sight of Japanese maple trees ablaze in fall color at the annual Maple Festival, Oct. 3 – 13, at the Seattle Japanese Garden. To celebrate the start of this popular festival, and as part of Free First Thursday on Thursday, Oct. 3, the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking nominations for the Denny Awards, which honor extraordinary volunteer service to the city’s parks and recreation system. The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 18, 2019. Nomination Form (please complete one of the options below): The electronic nomination form is available here (if you… [ Keep reading ]
The September 26, 2019 Board of Park Commissioners meeting is canceled for the Board to convene a retreat to discuss Board business at the Japanese Garden from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Board will hold their next regular Park Board meeting on October 10. The Seattle Board of Park Commissioners… [ Keep reading ]
Dear community member, Today, Mayor Jenny Durkan is releasing her 2020 Proposed Budget. In the second year of the two-year budget biennium, this budget maintains core services while at the same time increasing investments in priorities like public safety, affordable housing, homelessness, transit and transportation safety, and opportunity and jobs… [ Keep reading ]
In an effort to allow staff and community to mourn the passing of a team member, Rainier Beach Pool (8825 Rainier Ave. S) will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 29 for all programs and activities, except for rentals. We apologize for the inconvenience. For a list of alternative pools to… [ Keep reading ]
Help us create a healthier, happier, and greener Seattle by coming out to our biggest planting event of the year – Green Seattle Day! On November 2nd we will be planting the city’s future forest at 17 neighborhood parks. From creating wildlife habitat, to combating climate change, and providing a… [ Keep reading ]
