Seattle Urban Nature Guides enhance, promote and foster appreciation of nature by connecting families and students with their Seattle parklands, and providing educational opportunities for all. As a Seattle Urban Nature Guide, you will: Prior to applying please review the Seattle Urban Nature Guide Position Description and the training schedule. Attendance is required… [ Keep reading ]
Thanks to funding from the Seattle Park District, Seattle Parks and Recreation is proud to announce a $2.1 million investment to expand community center public hours at Delridge, Rainier Beach, Van Asselt, Miller, Northgate, Yesler, Bitter Lake, and Laurelhurst Community Centers. This investment increases facility availability for free drop-in… [ Keep reading ]
Join our Virtual Hiring Event on August 3 to Learn More! Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Associated Recreation Council (ARC), is hiring for multiple part-time and full-time positions in our Recreation Division. Join us on Thursday, August 3 at 11a.m. for a virtual Recreation Careers and Hiring… [ Keep reading ]
Matthews Beach no longer lifeguarded this summer. The swim beach at Matthews Beach Park had multiple closures this summer due to high bacteria levels following water sampling by Public Health — Seattle & King County. Seattle Parks and Recreation has decided to keep this location closed for swimming for the… [ Keep reading ]
In partnership with the Seattle Police Department, starting, today, July 20, Seattle Parks and Recreation will begin a temporary early closure period at Atlantic City Boat Ramp (8702 Seward Park Ave. S) from 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. to help address recent illegal and violent activity has taken place at this… [ Keep reading ]
Colman Pool will be closing early at 3:15pm on Saturday, July 29 for a staff event. The 3:45-5:15pm and the 5:30-7pm Lap Swim and Public Swim will be canceled that day. The pool will reopen on normal hours on Sunday, July 30. We apologize for the inconvenience. Click here to… [ Keep reading ]
Lower Woodland Tennis Courts Temporarily Closed for 3 Weeks Seattle Parks and Recreation is proud to welcome the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) “Seattle Open” Tournament July 26 to July 30 at Lower Woodland Tennis Courts. The tournament will feature amateur and pro matches, as well as clinics and events. Community… [ Keep reading ]
Participate in-person and online with games, live performances, food, a vendor fair with community and wellness opportunities, and more. www.bigdayofplay.org. Big Day of Play is a celebration of our city’s diversity, and it encourages neighbors, communities, and families to have fun, build relationships and be active together. Big Day of… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation and partners for a series of Native Indigenous Presentations at City Hall Park in July and August. All events are FREE and open to all. City Hall park is located at 449 3rd Ave. in downtown Seattle. All events are noon to 1 p.m. except… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at approximately 8:30 p.m. and most will be turned off at either 10 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
