The beach at Matthews Beach Park (5100 NE 93rd St.) has been closed to wading and swimming after water quality monitoring results showed high bacteria levels. Seattle’s swimming beaches are closed as our region deals with a spike in recent COVID-19 cases. Lifeguards are not on duty, and it is… [ Keep reading ]
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 Play will be held on Saturday, August 15 from Noon to 3 p.m. in a variety of virtual formats. The… [ Keep reading ]
Español, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, Tiếng Việt, Soomaali, አማርኛ, Tagalog (Please note, the English version of this post is here. King County’s Phase 2 and Modified Phase 1 are the same in terms of Seattle Parks and Recreation activity and facility status.) La Fase 2 del Condado de King da como… [ Keep reading ]
ESPAÑOL 简体中文 TIẾNG VIỆT 한국어 In partnership with United Way of King County and the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department, Seattle Parks and Recreation will be offering the FREE Summer Meals program this summer at parks throughout Seattle for youth ages 1-18. Each site will be open from Monday… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Friday, July 3 and Saturday, 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 ]
UPDATED August 13, 2020 – Lifeguards are now stationed at Madison, Magnuson, Mount Baker (Aug 15), Pritchard and West Green Lake beaches. Hours of operation are 12pm-7pm on Monday-Friday and 11am-7pm on Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. To keep these spaces safe for you and others please stay home when… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATED JULY 1, 2020:Based on King County Public Health recommendations, the City has decided to delay opening until at least July 15 due to a sharp increase in King County COVID-19 cases. The opening of selected swim beaches will “now be delayed for a minimum of two weeks as City… [ Keep reading ]
As you know, the Governor has provided updated guidelines for tennis activities to resume. This is exciting news, and we’re looking forward to working with you to get you back on the courts. Starting on June 29th, we will resume booking outdoor courts reservations for dates from July 6 and… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation and Seattle Parks and Recreation are piloting two new street closures to open up even more opportunities for local recreation. Since staying healthy by staying local is still the goal, these two Keep It Moving streets provide several more miles of traffic-free space for the… [ Keep reading ]
On Friday (6/5), the State approved King County’s Safe Start plan for a Modified Phase 1. Under this plan, outdoor recreation and gatherings of up to five people outside the household are permitted but some activities, facilities, and events remain restricted. Additionally, social distancing is still required. This guidance remains in place through… [ Keep reading ]
