Join the Hiawatha Community as we celebrate National Coming Out Day. Whether it’s coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) or as an ally, we come together in celebration and advocacy of equality and living openly. Come on over to the Hiawatha Community Center on October 11th from… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is making showers and restrooms available free of charge to Seattle Public School youth in need (and their immediate family). When arriving at a swimming pool, just show current Seattle Public School identification. Locker room use is limited to 15 minutes, no fee applies, and a… [ Keep reading ]
Looking back at the first half of 2018, we have seen many exciting changes in our city’s parks and recreation system. This year, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) opened a beautiful new park in the Yesler Terrace neighborhood; we enjoyed splashing in all 32 wading pools this summer, and we… [ Keep reading ]
Wednesday, Oct. 10 is National Walk to a Park Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the important role that parks play in supporting healthy, livable communities. Take The Trust for Public Land pledge and enter to win prizes! Pledge to walk to a park on Oct. 10 and enter to… [ Keep reading ]
Join us, the Duwamish Longhouse, and volunteer naturalist Jeff Rahlmann as we explore the spiders of the Duwamish River Valley. Come dispel the fear and learn more about one of nature’s greatest architects! WHAT: Duwamish Spiders – Dispel the Fear WHERE: Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center (4705 W Marginal Way… [ Keep reading ]
The Golden Gardens Dog Off-Leash Area will be closed from Tuesday, Oct. 2 through Thursday, Oct. 4 for tree maintenance work. The closure hours are between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The goal of the work is the enhance safety for all users. For a map and list of other… [ Keep reading ]
Leaves are falling. There’s a crispness in the air. Football is back in season. All clear signs that fall has arrived, and with it, come dozens of Fall Festivals happening at community centers across Seattle. See below to find out what’s happening near you–from pumpkin carving activities, to potlucks, to… [ Keep reading ]
Hannah Palm is getting ready to engage elementary school students in an exploration of pond habitats. She gathers her supplies: laminated pictures of pond life and other animals that depend on ponds. Exoskeletons of dragonfly nymphs. A study skin of a bird that uses the ponds. Nets, bug boxes and… [ Keep reading ]
Designed for children 5 and younger, Toddler Gyms and Indoor Play Areas offer a variety of toys and larger space to play indoors. Children will enjoy toys, balls, trikes, scooters, push bikes, and more. These spaces are designed specifically for younger children in mind and provide a great place to… [ Keep reading ]
The 25th Annual National Public Lands Day is happening on Sept. 22, 2018 National Public Lands Day is dedicated to highlighting the importance of public lands at all levels of government, and to fostering connections between people and the green spaces in their community. This year’s event will be held… [ Keep reading ]
