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 ]
Since 1989, GreenStage has been inspiring audiences to engage with the community via FREE live theatre performances in Puget Sound’s public spaces. This July and August, Seattle’s longest-running Shakespeare company presents another round of free family fun. On the 2025 mainstage tour GreenStage will be presenting one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies and… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for Dancing til Dusk 2025, 16 summer evenings of free music, dance lessons and dancing in Seattle parks! 1st hour is a beginning dance lesson, no partner necessary as we change partners in the lesson. If you prefer not to change partners, bring one along! Rain Hotline: 206-264-5646 Westlake Park, Tues & Thurs6-9:30pm July 8 Tues — Swingin’ in… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, June 5, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Seattle’s rich cultural diversity is beautifully reflected in its parks, which provide a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant heritage of the city’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. These green spaces not only celebrate the history, contributions, and traditions of AAPI cultures but also serve as serene retreats… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and partners for the Beacon Hill Festival on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 11am to 4pm at Jefferson Park (3801 Beacon Ave. S). Enjoy FREE pottery, painting, and gardening classes where you can create your own projects to take home. We’ll also have live… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Whether you like to lap swim, dunk, dog-paddle or wade, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has dozens of ways to hit the water this summer in the pool or at the beach! Following is a list of the 2025 Summer Pool, Beach, Wading Pool, and Spraypark Schedules. Outdoor Pools This… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Summer 2025 program brochures are here! You’ll find all the in-person, drop in and virtual programs that are coming up soon in the catalogs below. Registration opens on May 20, 2025. Ready to enroll in a program? Head to our registration site. Or contact the community center… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s beautiful parks provide the perfect backdrop for fitness classes, nature education, and other recreational activities. If you’re a business owner or instructor looking to bring your services outdoors, it’s essential to know the rules and ensure your activities are permitted. At Seattle Parks & Recreation, we’re dedicated to promoting… [ Keep reading ]
