Join us and the Discovery Park Trust for an evening with Peter Ker Walker, the co-author of Discovery Park’s Master Plan. Mr. Walker and a select invitation of panelists will discuss Seattle’s largest public park: its rich history, current role in the City’s parks system, and exciting future. Topics will include the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and the Friends of Denny Park are hosting a community celebration for the renovation of Denny Park on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the park at 100 Dexter Ave. N. The event offers family fun, music, refreshments and a… [ Keep reading ]
Some people take to swimming like ducks to water, while others go for the tentative approach. Fortunately, Seattle Parks and Recreation has opportunities for all preferences! With eight community pools offering programs throughout the year (plus two seasonal outdoor pools), you can experience the joy of being in the water without… [ Keep reading ]
This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will begin an integrated weed management program to control Eurasian milfoil and fragrant water lily infestations at its lakefront properties on Lake Washington. Controlling these weeds will improve water quality and recreational access at freshwater beaches, swim areas, moorages and other high- use… [ Keep reading ]
On May 5, 2017, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) joins Seattle Audubon, Audubon Washington, Heron Habitat Helpers, Seattle Parks and Recreation Department, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and other partners to sign a treaty designating the City of Seattle as an Urban Bird Treaty City. The treaty… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will open Lowery C. “Pop” Mounger Pool, one of our two outdoor pools, on Saturday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. for the summer season. Mounger Pool is located in Magnolia at 2535 32nd Ave. W, and is open until September 10, 2017. Click here to… [ Keep reading ]
Be a voice for your community! We’re hiring for Community Engagement Ambassadors. This is a temporary position with the City of Seattle up to 10 hours per week; $20/hour. Click here to view the full job description. Interview will be held on the following dates: Tuesday, May 2 at South Park… [ Keep reading ]
Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool will be closed on May 11 for an all-staff training day. To find an alternative pool to use that day, visit: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/pools/pools-a-z To find an alternative community center to use that day, visit: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/centers/community-centers-a-z
Thinking about hitting one of Seattle’s many bike trails? Now that spring’s here, the breeze in your face as you zip past gorgeous scenery is going to feel great. In fact, May is Bike Everywhere Month, and one way to celebrate is to get out on Friday, May 19 for… [ Keep reading ]
Imagine a classroom where lessons have a natural magic: instead of counting marbles, children collect and count acorns; to learn colors, geometry and fine motor control, children use paintbrushes to spread pollen between flowers and record the color, shape and number of petals to share with the class; and with… [ Keep reading ]
