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Fall 2025 Classes and Activities

Seattle Parks and Recreationโ€™s Fall 2025 program brochures are here! Youโ€™ll find all the in-person, drop in and virtual programs that are coming up soon in the catalogs below. Registration opens on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Ready to enroll in a program? Head to our registration site. Or contact the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Rainbow Sign T-Shirts for Sale!

Have you always wanted a Rainbow Sign shirt? Nowโ€™s your chance to grab one of our limited edition prints! T-Shirts: $20 Crewneck Sweatshirts: $40 Pay via ActiveNet or bring cash to the event! Rainbow Sign merch will be available only at select events, so donโ€™t miss your chance to snag… [ Keep reading ]

3rd Annual Seattle Street Sports Showdown!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the ๐Ÿ‘๐ซ๐ ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ž ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ญ ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง! Mark your calendars: ๐Ÿ‘๐ฏ๐Ÿ‘ ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐›๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ โ€“ Saturday, August 9th ๐Ÿ’๐ฏ๐Ÿ’ ๐’๐จ๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ซ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ โ€“ Sunday, August 10th This ๐…๐‘๐„๐„ event is for youth ages 8-13, so spread the word and get your teams ready! Enjoy fun activations and… [ Keep reading ]

New Seattle Parks and Recreation Annual Report Highlights 2024 Accomplishmentsย 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is shining bright as we share our 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting the achievements that reinforce our commitment to fostering healthy people, a thriving environment, and vibrant community. This report highlights how our initiatives and investments are making a meaningful difference across Seattle. Major Milestones of… [ Keep reading ]

Free 2025 Summer Meals and Playground Activities at Parksย 

This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is teaming up with Seattle Human Services Department and United Way of King County to offer a free drop-in program featuring meals and playground activities. Running daily from June 30 to August 22, rain or shine, this program will be available at seven… [ Keep reading ]

Summer Events at Seattle Parks and Community Centers

Summer is here, and Seattleโ€™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, thereโ€™s something for every taste and age. Mark your calendars and join the fun happening across the city. Hereโ€™s a… [ Keep reading ]

Lights to be turned on at athletic fields July 3, 4, and 5โ€ฏย 

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 ]

Aquatic Weed Management Program in 2025ย 

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 inโ€ฏEurasian milfoil,โ€ฏfragrant water lily,โ€ฏpurple loosestrife, andโ€ฏgarden loosestrife.โ€ฏ Controlling these weeds improves water quality… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Fourth of July Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation

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:

Seattleโ€™s Big Day of Play Returns on August 16, 2025!ย 

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 ]