Celebrating a Successful Summer The leaves are beginning to turn and the children have returned to school. And as the season transitions to fall, we reflect upon the incredibly sunny, warm, fast-paced summer that we had in Seattle. Below, we feature some of our favorite statistics that highlight a great 2017… [ Keep reading ]
We are excited to announce the 2018 budget proposal for Seattle Parks and Recreation! We have had a wonderful and successful summer this year, partly in thanks to the beautiful weather, but more importantly, in thanks to our community, our team members, and our partners. This fall 2017, we are… [ Keep reading ]
This weekend, join us for the tree climbing competition at Woodland Park! The Pacific Northwest Tree Climbing Championship is taking place at Woodland Park, 1000 North 50th Street, Seattle, near the Woodland Park Lawn Bowling Area this weekend, Sept 23 & 24, 2017. This special two day event will showcase… [ Keep reading ]
You’re invited to the end-of-season celebration to say goodbye to the 2017 Bicycle Sundays season! This FREE celebratory event, sponsored by the Greenways Initiative, will take place on Sunday, September 17 at Genesee Park. The bicycle route will open up at 10:00 am, and the entertainment portion of the event will… [ Keep reading ]
Bring out your inner mountaineer at this year’s Camp Long Mountain Fest! This September, Friends of Camp Long will host the fourth annual Camp Long Mountain Fest, celebrating Seattle’s vibrant outdoor community and Camp Long’s place in mountaineering history. Join us at Camp Long Environmental Learning Center, 5200 35th… [ Keep reading ]
Autumn will be here before we know it, but there is still time to enjoy the last days of the beautiful Seattle summer. A warm and sunny Labor Day weekend is also right around the corner, so we thought we would suggest some of our favorite ways to soak up… [ Keep reading ]
FREE and fun for the whole family, the Festival of Fruit will take place on Saturday, September 16 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Carkeek Park Education Center, 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle, WA. Festival of Fruit activities include: An apple pie contest Cider pressing and tasting A Master… [ Keep reading ]
Are you ready for the upcoming solar eclipse? On Monday, August 21, Seattle will have a spectacular view of the total solar eclipse. At 9:08 am, the moon will begin to move in front of the sun, gradually turning day to night. The eclipse will cause temperatures to drop and… [ Keep reading ]
Fall registration opens August 8. Plan your program enrollment now! Fall is not far away, and we are excited to announce that the Seattle Parks and Recreation fall program brochures have arrived! From preschool programs and licensed school-age care to citywide athletics, pool programs, and community center classes, we offer something for… [ Keep reading ]
BAAMFest is Saturday July 22nd from 11:00 am – 7:00pm! Don’t miss it! Rainier Beach Merchants Association will present its 7th Annual Rainier Beach Arts and Music Festival, BAAMFest, on Saturday July 22 from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM. BAAMFest is a WILDLY different, fun, and provocative festival that takes place in… [ Keep reading ]
