Spring and summer are some of the best times for parks and recreation. Discover all the ways to enjoy theses seasons, from Spring Egg Hunts, flower blooms, summer beach openings, Bicycle Sundays, rowing events, the Big Day of Play, and so much more. Click the links below to read through… [ Keep reading ]
2019 info: See this page 2018 Results 2018 Half Mile Results 2018 One Mile Results About the 2018 Green Lake Open Water Swim: Sunday, June 24, 2018 Green Lake Park About the Race: The event includes the ½-mile straight course and the 1-mile oval course. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 in observance of Presidents’ Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: Community centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:… [ Keep reading ]
Join your friends and neighbors for Bitter Lake Community Center’s Annual Pancake Breakfast on February 25! Bring the whole family and enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes along with scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee! Proceeds from this event will help provide scholarships for our low-income neighbors. Location: Bitter Lake Community Center (13035… [ Keep reading ]
Camp Long is partnering with Business Networking International’s West Seattle chapter to help raise money for our Outdoor Education programs! Business Networking International (BNI) is an organization of local businesses helping local businesses. With their support (and yours), we are trying to meet our goal of raising $2,500 for our… [ Keep reading ]
Make it a summer to remember! Seattle Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of Camps during summer for all youth ages 3-17. Camps take place throughout the city at our community centers and parks. Click here to visit our Camps page for more information and registration details. Read through our 2018… [ Keep reading ]
At Seattle Parks and Recreation, we’re here to help you start the New Year off right! From spending more time in nature, to being more active, to connecting with others, we have countless ways to support your 2018 health and wellness goals. Are you looking for ways to be more… [ Keep reading ]
The Preventative Tree Maintenance crew will begin preventative tree work at Discovery Park in February 2018. This work is part of our Preventative Tree Maintenance Program, which aims to reduce risk related to trees and improve the long-term health of trees throughout our parks system. The work at Discovery Park… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is now accepting applications for two Seattle Park District-funded programs for community activities in 2018. Applications are due by February 16, 2018. Apply at seattlepark.gosmart.org.* The Get Moving program funds culturally relevant physical activities in communities where health disparities are prevalent. Funded activities will strengthen the collaboration between SPR… [ Keep reading ]
FIRST DAY OF REGISTRATION: FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Track and Field Details: Age Groups: 5-17 (Age is determined by birth year); Fee $40; Minimum: Approximately 10 kids Young athletes in our Track and Field program will be coached and then get to compete with other kids their age in various athletic… [ Keep reading ]
