Friends, As we begin the new year, I would like to let you know the outcome of the 2017 budget process for Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR). Overall, the 2017 SPR Budget is a good news story with the Seattle Park District in full swing along with critical investments in… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Vietnamese Food and Fitness program is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in partnership with the Vietnamese Senior Association (VSA), Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation program, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service. The Lunar… [ Keep reading ]
Ready to achieve new goals while meeting new friends and exploring the city? Each year, our Sound Steps Walking Program offers “Spring Training”, a FREE training program to prepare adults age 50+ to complete a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon Walk Event. How do I participate? Saturday morning group training… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), the 23rd Avenue Action Community Team (ACT) and the Garfield Campus Advisory Council invite the community to a ribbon cutting celebration on Sunday, January 8 at 2 p.m. for the new Community Living Room. The Community Living Room is located on the south side of… [ Keep reading ]
Resolve to begin the New Year on a positive note – become a volunteer! Our Environmental Education and Outdoor Learning Unit will be hosting a Volunteer Open House at Discovery Park Visitor Center from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12. Drop by anytime during the evening to learn about the… [ Keep reading ]
Community encouraged to provide input on 2017 Development Plan, Gap Analysis and Long-term Acquisition Strategies and learn about upcoming improvements for Cal Anderson Park Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input on SPR’s 2017 Development Plan, Gap Analysis and Long-term Acquisition strategies for open space on… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation at a Volunteer Information Fair to learn about our volunteer opportunities. Our volunteers coach youth sports, help us plant native trees in our parks, serve on various advisory councils and boards, and provide countless other services that allow us to have the first-rate park and… [ Keep reading ]
In 2015, 38,386 people volunteered for Seattle Parks and Recreation, providing more than 270,000 hours of service! Volunteers are one of our most important resources in helping us reach our goals of supporting healthy people, a healthy environment and strong communities. Our volunteers coach youth sports, help us plant native… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: Community centers Teen centers Environmental Learning Centers Indoor swimming pools Small craft centers Moorage Operations Office These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules: Boat… [ Keep reading ]
Rock the Park is a program created by Magnuson Community Center to serve the youth living at Solid Ground’s transitional and low-income housing at Sand Point. The program is funded by donations from organizations in Magnuson Park, nearby community centers and businesses, and community members. The goals of the program… [ Keep reading ]
