Summer is here, and Seattle’s parks and community centers are buzzing with exciting events for everyone to enjoy! From outdoor movies and music festivals to community BBQs and sports tournaments, there’s something for every taste and age. Mark your calendars and join the fun happening across the city. Here’s a… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Thursday, July 3; Friday, July 4; and Saturday, July 5 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at approximately 9 p.m. The lights will be turned on… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will continue the integrated weed management program at selected lakefront properties on Lake Washington and Green Lake in mid June. This project is achieving comprehensive control of the most prevalent aquatic weeds in Eurasian milfoil, fragrant water lily, purple loosestrife, and garden loosestrife. Controlling these weeds improves water quality… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular or modified* schedules:
Join the fun at Big Day of Play 2025, returning on Saturday, August 16th from 12-5pm at Rainier Playfield and Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center! Big Day of Play is not just an event; it’s a celebration of diversity, community, and connection! It’s a day where neighbors, communities, and… [ Keep reading ]
Summer in Seattle just got brighter! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has announced an exciting lineup of FREE events and activities that will energize downtown and neighborhood parks from June through September. Whether you’re a movie enthusiast, a music lover, or someone who enjoys getting active outdoors, there’s something for… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
From June 7 through August 30, a free shuttle operates on Saturdays and loops between the East, North, and Beach parking lots at Discovery Park, arriving each location approximately every 30 minutes. Shuttle operates on Saturdays only from 11 am-5:30 pm, with the last trip leaving the beach at 5:15 pm…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is piloting a new program aimed at improving safety and addressing illegal behavior at several boat ramps as well as Hoa Mai Park. The program involves temporarily adjusting the hours of operation at identified locations while gathering your valuable feedback to evaluate its effectiveness. Your… [ Keep reading ]
The Trust for Public Land has ranked Seattle as the 8th best parks and recreation system nationwide in its 2025 ParkScore index. The Trust analyzed the 100 largest U.S. cities and used mapping technology and demographic data to determine how well each city is meeting the need for parks. Points were… [ Keep reading ]
