Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities, including community centers and pools, will be closed Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day. However, on the actual holiday – Saturday the 11th – community centers and pools will operate on their normal schedule. Friday, Nov. 10 (Veterans Day observed): Closed: Open:
Through water testing, King County Public Health has informed Seattle Parks and Recreation that there is toxic algae present in Green Lake. Currently we are asking people and pets to say out of the lake. Until further notice: For more information: lakes@kingcounty.gov, 206-477-4800, www.nwtoxicalgae.org
Highlights The City of Seattle along with community organizations are inviting the community to celebrate Seattle’s urban forest with several events throughout the week. Our third annual Seattle Forest Week is bookended by two large events. Trees for Seattle will host Arbor Day on October 28 at Jefferson Park. The… [ Keep reading ]
Fall is officially here, and with the change in season, we want to take a moment to look back at our incredible summer and shine light on all the ways the community came together to support Healthy People, a Thriving Environment, and Strong Communities! #SeattleShines Beaches & Pools: 130,791 visits… [ Keep reading ]
The Arts in Parks grant is now open. New and established festivals or events that promote arts and cultural participation, celebrate diversity, build community connections, and activate parks through arts and culture should apply. Opportunity closes November 7. About Arts in Parks The Office of Arts & Culture is partnering… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, October 9 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules: Image from Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, located at Discovery Park
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking proposals from qualified operators to manage and operate the Golden Gardens Park Food Concessions under a long-term agreement. SPR is seeking and will select the concessionaire who best demonstrates the ability to provide innovative, affordable, healthy, safe and reliable food service to park… [ Keep reading ]
During this time when our city and residents are being asked to conserve water, we know that it’s particularly important for Seattle Parks and Recreation to do our part. Luckily, we’ve prepared for this! We have a water conservation management plan that dictates how we can conserve water depending on… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
These facilities and services are CLOSED due to Recreation staff training: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
