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Volunteers needed for the Big Day of Play!

Big Day of Play can’t happen with YOU! We are looking for volunteers on Saturday, August 17 between 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at Rainier Community Center for: -Event Set-up and Take-Down -Monitoring field and water activities -Passing out water -Photography/videography -Greeting and surveying guests … AND MORE! Register for a 2… [ Keep reading ]

Fall nature outings are open for registration!

Sign up for the popular nighttime walks, bird tours, mushroom walks and so much more! Registration available online here.

This Week at Ballard Commons Park: August 9 – August 15

All events are free, fun, and family-friendly. Go to www.VisitBallard.com/SummerinPark for a complete listing New in the park: The “Park Your Thoughts” interactive public art installation returns to the park during July and August. A black monolith with words velcroed all over it will allow for all to express themselves… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate 80 Years of Climbing Schurman Rock at Camp Long’s Mountain Fest

Seattle Parks and Recreation announces Camp Long’s Mountain Fest on September 7th, 2019 with wall climbing, mountaineering, presentations and more. Seattle Parks and Recreation opens historic Camp Long for its free, family-friendly Mountain Festival on September 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.—where anyone, from novices to hard-core enthusiasts, can… [ Keep reading ]

New public Community Center will be part of the City’s sale of the Mercer Properties

A new Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) community center will be part of the proposed development at the properties located at Mercer St. and Dexter Ave. N. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, which was selected as the successful developer of the Mercer Properties, put forward a large package of public benefits… [ Keep reading ]

Brews & Tunes series starts at Freeway Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6

Seattle Parks and Recreation, along with the Freeway Park Association and partners, are excited to present Tuesday Brews & Tunes at Seneca Plaza at Freeway Park (700 Seneca St.) starting on Tuesday, Aug. 6. This free summer series will take place every Tuesday in August and September from 4:30 to… [ Keep reading ]

Roxhill Park World Music Festival is Sept. 8

Community invited to planning meetings Aug. 8, 12 and 22 Seattle Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a free community music festival on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Roxhill Park (2850 SW Roxbury St.) and we invite participation by the community in planning the event. What activities would you like to see… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating the reopening of Meadowbrook Pool Monday, Aug. 5

A variety of select programs will be free all week long Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce that the Meadowbrook Pool (10515 35th Ave NE) will reopen on Monday, Aug. 5. The pool was closed earlier this year for repair work as part of our Citywide Pools… [ Keep reading ]

Big Day of Play is Aug. 17! Pre-register for this FREE event to get a prize!

Presented by Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Get Moving Initiative, Big Day of Play will be held on August 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rainier Playfields and Community Center (4600 38th Ave. S, Seattle WA 98118) with additional activities at Mt Baker Rowing and Sailing. Big Day of… [ Keep reading ]

Rocket Turtles Reboot at Meadowbrook Pool for youth ages 6-17

We missed you at the Meadowbrook Pool this summer. The grand reopening of the pool is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 5! In order to still have a summer swim team, we give you the Rocket Turtles Reboot! Rocket Turtles Reboot is a 4-week swim team where participants practice swimming skills… [ Keep reading ]