With the beautiful weather we’ve been experiencing and summer fast approaching, there is no better time than now to start preparing for how to stay safe and get the most enjoyment out of swimming and water recreation season. This month, all eight of our indoor pools will host April Pools… [ Keep reading ]
One of three parks projects has the chance to receive $20,000! Through an initiative called “Parks Build Community,” one of three local parks and recreation projects will receive a $20,000 grant – and Seattleites get to choose which one. This Earth Month, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), The… [ Keep reading ]
Medgar Evers Pool is closed March 27 through April 3 so Seattle Parks and Recreation crews can repair a major leak in one of the pipes. The pool will re-open on Monday, April 4. Medgar Evers Pool is located at 500 23rd Ave. in Seattle’s Central Area neighborhood. Click here… [ Keep reading ]
Bus access to Magnuson Park just got easier for north Seattle residents. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has worked in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and King County Metro (KC Metro) to establish a 90-day pilot to modify Route 62. As part of the modification, Route 62… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will host a free job fair for LGBTQ youth and allies on Saturday, April 2 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E, Seattle, WA 98112. Youth of all ages are welcome to attend and there will be many employment… [ Keep reading ]
Temporary summer lifeguard positions at pools and summer beaches are available in Seattle Parks and Recreation Aquatics. Current Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required. Must be at least 16 years old to apply. Part time work hours are available. Starts at $16.87 (16.07 + Premium pay) per hour. For any of the… [ Keep reading ]
“City Parks Alliance” cites Seattle’s commitment to the role of parks in developing healthy neighborhoods The city of Seattle has been selected by City Parks Alliance to host the organization’s Greater & Greener international urban parks conference in 2023. The conference, which is expected to attract roughly 1,500 people from… [ Keep reading ]
This year, Jefferson Community Center had two teams with a total of 28 students ranging in age from 14-18 years old participate in Mock Trial. These students represent Cleveland, Garfield and Franklin High Schools. One of Jefferson Community Center’s teams placed 7th in District and has been invited to compete… [ Keep reading ]
For some, spring break is a time to head to the beach and relax after a long semester of studying. But for 10 undergraduates with the University of Virginia (UVA), spring break is a time to head to Seattle to pick up trash, weed, repair trails and work on other… [ Keep reading ]
After the wettest winter in Seattle history, we are downright giddy to welcome the warmer weather, longer days, and colorful blooms that spring brings with it. Signs of the new season are starting to appear all around the city, from azaleas blooming at the Washington Park Arboretum, cherry trees sprouting… [ Keep reading ]
