The City of Seattle’s Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) is a system-wide commitment to eliminate racial disparities and achieve equity in Seattle by ending institutional and structural racism and inequities in City government. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) advances its RSJI goals along two tracks. One is by implementing… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Vietnamese Food and Fitness program is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 in partnership with the Vietnamese Senior Association (VSA) and Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation program. The Lunar New Year festivities will take… [ Keep reading ]
Crowded urban landscapes can be a challenge for dog owners, but Seattle’s 6,400 acres of parklands make it easy for pooches and their pals to hang out. In addition to 14 off-leash areas where canines can run free, a number of parks have that special “something” to set tails wagging…. [ Keep reading ]
Everyone knows the cardinal rule of cold-weather outdoor safety: if it’s below freezing, don’t put your tongue on anything metal! Hopefully you’ve mastered that one by now. We’ve got even more ways to guard your well-being in winter, whether you’re a commuter or just passing time in a park. In… [ Keep reading ]
Your local community centers and parks are festive holiday hubs this time of year, with lots of fun events that get family out of the house and into the spirit of the season. These special events are lined up around Seattle just for you: SOUTHEAST SEATTLE Thursday, December 7 Holiday… [ Keep reading ]
Everyone loves the Seattle tradition of the Christmas ships – concerts at the water’s edge, sung by choirs from the deck of a big floating party alight with Christmas decorations. Sponsored by Argosy Cruises, the ships cruise daily, visiting many Puget Sound locations to spread holiday cheer. We are delighted… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day. However, on the actual holiday – Saturday the 11th – some centers and programs will be open. Friday 11/10 Closed: Community centers Indoor swimming pools Environmental learning center at Camp Long Small craft… [ Keep reading ]
Riddle: what’s not so obvious to the average park user, but would be sorely missed if gone? Answer: maintenance! Or more accurately, the sheer amount of it needed to keep our parks going. If we could look through the eyes of the park employees who keep Seattle’s green spaces, community centers,… [ Keep reading ]
“What can city government do, on its own and in partnership with private and public partners, to ensure that all children have opportunity to succeed?” Government leaders consider this question when planning for multiple aspects of city life, and the answers are critical for young people. The simple fact is,… [ Keep reading ]
Be a parks inspector and help keep our open spaces maintained and welcoming! A new program invites community members to assist Seattle Parks and Recreation in regularly surveying our parks in a systematic and transparent way. Parks Inspection Program Volunteers will receive training and work with Parks staff to carry… [ Keep reading ]
