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Teen Summer Musical performances will take place at the Moore Theater August 25 through 28

Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, CD Forum for Arts & Ideas and Seattle Theatre Group are proud to present the annual Teen Summer Musical, Peter Pan “My Brother’s Keeper.” Peter Pan is the ultimate coming of age, “diamond in the rough” story, except of… [ Keep reading ]

Park District Oversight Committee to hold hearing on Major Projects Challenge Fund Initiative

The Park District Oversight Committee will host a public hearing on Tuesday, August 16 to take comments on Major Projects Challenge Fund proposals. The public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Kenneth R. Bounds Board Room at Seattle Parks and Recreation Headquarters (100 Dexter Ave. N). The… [ Keep reading ]

July 28, 2016 Board of Park Commissioners meeting canceled

The Board of Park Commissioners canceled the July 28, 2016 meeting. The next meeting will be on August 11, 2016. The Seattle Board of Park Commissioners is a nine-member citizen board created by the City Charter. Four members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council; four members… [ Keep reading ]

Discounted tickets for Wild Waves and Enchanted Village in Federal Way

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Teen Programs are selling deeply discounted tickets for Wild Waves and Enchanted Village in Federal Way. Discounted tickets purchased through Seattle Parks and Recreation cost $24 for entry to both parks. This is a savings of $19.78 off the gate price. Tickets are on sale now… [ Keep reading ]

Capitol Hill Independence Day Community Picnic a success!

Thanks to everyone who recently attended the 14th Annual Capitol Hill Independence Day Community Picnic at Cal Anderson Park!  Started in 2002 by an intrepid handful of neighbors, the event has grown over the years to include live music, free hot dogs, and fun booths and activities. This year’s event was enjoyed… [ Keep reading ]

Dog Days in the Park

Join us for Dog Days in the Park! On select dates in July and August, bring your four-legged best friend to Bell Street Park for fun and educational activities, including a dog costume contest, a doggy health care day, and much more!

Join us for Walk Away Day

Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Walk Away City Collaborative, invites the public to join a youth-oriented celebration called Walk Away Day. This event empowers young people to walk away from any personal vices that they feel are stopping them from achieving their goals. Using a concept called “Reward… [ Keep reading ]

Get Moving kickoff event to feature family-friendly performances and activities at Beer Sheva Park

Join us in celebrating the kickoff of the Get Moving Initiative on July 16 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Beer Sheva Park (8650 55th Ave. S). This free event will feature a variety of performances by local community organizations, activities, music and dance demonstrations, and light refreshments. Attendees… [ Keep reading ]

Encouraging healthy activities for older, diverse community members

Our Food and Fitness Program, funded in part by the Seattle Park District, provides opportunities for older adults to congregate and celebrate their culture and language through weekly gatherings that include a communal lunch and a social, educational, and fitness component. As part of the program, we offer an Eritrean/Ethiopian meetup at… [ Keep reading ]

Youth Summer Sailing Camps

Enjoy the summer sun on the protected waters of Green Lake! Space is available in our youth summer sailing camps at the Green Lake Small Craft Center. Youth will have a great time learning sailing skills, including rigging, sailing theory, water safety, and more. And the best part is we provide… [ Keep reading ]