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City of Seattle becomes latest city to host MONUMENTS, a Revolutionary Multimedia Art Installation by Artist Craig Walsh 

A visionary outdoor installation that redefines public art and civic spaces, MONUMENTS kicks off fall and winter programming at City Hall Park as part of ongoing downtown activation This fall, downtown Seattle becomes the latest canvas for the groundbreaking multimedia art installation MONUMENTS, created by world-renowned artist Craig Walsh. Mayor… [ Keep reading ]

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, September 28 for Recreation Staff In-Service Day

These facilities and services are CLOSED due to Recreation staff training: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:

Temporary Hours Change at Stan Sayres Boat Ramp and Parking Lot Beginning Friday, September 1 

In partnership with the Seattle Police Department, starting, Friday, September 1, Stan Sayres Parking Lot and Boat Ramp (3808 Lake Washington Blvd S) will begin a temporary early closure period from10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. to help address recent illegal and violent activity that has taken place at this park…. [ Keep reading ]

Pickleball For All, September 16 & 17

Pickleball fans: get your paddles ready! We’re partnering with the Seattle Parks Foundation to present Pickleball for All, September 16 & 17! Register for FREE clinics, round robin play, and wheelchair pickleball! Come play the fastest growing sport in the country at one of ten ADA accessible temporary courts at… [ Keep reading ]

2023 Labor Day Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:

Seattle Slam Showdown: FREE youth basketball tournament

Youth 3×3 Tournament September 9th & 10th Free basketball Tournament for youth ages 8-13 The Seattle Slam Showdown is a youth 3-on-3 basketball tournament taking place September 9 – 10, 2023, open to every kid who wants to participate. This is a free tournament for teams of 3-4, centered on… [ Keep reading ]

Grilling and BBQs in Seattle Parks

See Translated Information Below Seattle Parks and Recreation allows personal grills in parks, but only with a picnic-site permit. Apply for a picnic-site permit Personal grills must be placed on solid ground (asphalt or concrete), not on (flammable) plywood or on picnic tables, not on grass, and not on sand…. [ Keep reading ]

Summer 2023 Aquatics Season Ramping Down 

Sprayparks, Outdoor Pools, and Beaches to start ramping down in August and September. Indoor Pools open year-round. Seattle Parks and Recreation’s 2023 summer aquatics season will begin ramping down in August and September. Please see the closing schedules below that were planned and budgeted for this season. Indoor pools are… [ Keep reading ]

Back-To-School Spaghetti Social at Bitter Lake Community Center

All families welcome! Let’s get ready to go back to school! Join us on Friday, August 18 and share a delicious meal and get ready to say goodbye to summer. We will be handing out school supplies to help everyone get geared up for class. Please contact the community center if… [ Keep reading ]

Teen Summer Musical performances will take place at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute on August 18-20 and Aug. 25-27 

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Acts on Stage, a Black owned and operated community theater, are proud to present the 27th annual Teen Summer Musical, Dream! The summer musical is an opportunity for local teens (mostly of Color) to perform in a musical theater production that reflects their culture and community while… [ Keep reading ]