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Now hiring for summer jobs at Seattle Parks and Recreation

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful summer job? As we gear up for summer, we’re planning to open some outdoor programs at beaches, sprayparks, wading pools, and day camps. We need lifeguards, camp counselors, recreation attendants and leaders, parks maintenance laborers and more. One of the biggest barriers… [ Keep reading ]

Register Yourself and Your Community for a Vaccine Appointment

Our region and state continue to make incredible progress on vaccinations. As of April 23, an estimated 61.5 percent of Seattle residents have begun the vaccination process, and 34.7 percent are fully vaccinated. This week, the City received 52,000 vaccinations from the county, state, and federal level, which is our… [ Keep reading ]

Drop-in table tennis pilot program at International District Community Center

Revised to reflect updated hours on September 10, 2021 In an effort to test the waters in hopes of offering a few indoor programs this year, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will begin with Drop-in Table Tennis on a trial basis at the International District/Chinatown Community Center starting Tuesday, April… [ Keep reading ]

Safe fun in the sun for park visitors

It feels like summer in the middle of spring! We’re all heading outside to enjoy it, and deservedly so. Because we know that time spent outdoors is so important to physical and mental health, we’re excited to finally be able to offer a tentative summer schedule of outdoor activities. But… [ Keep reading ]

Follow a Storywalk Trail at four parks during Earth Week

We’re pleased to be partnering with the Seattle Public Library on this fun project for Earth Week: Reading and the outdoors go together like kids and playgrounds! During Earth Week, from Wednesday, April 21 through Saturday, April 24, The Seattle Public Library and Seattle Parks and Recreation are bringing you… [ Keep reading ]

Reopening Activities for More Summer Fun Announced by Seattle Parks and Recreation

Outdoor pools, sprayparks, wading pools, beaches, meals for kids and more are scheduled Revised Wednesday, June 24, 2021 Summer is coming and boy, are we all ready for it! After a year of restrictions and uncertainty – not to mention a long winter – everyone is looking forward to reliable… [ Keep reading ]

Pilot re-opening for Rainier Beach Pool on April 19

Update 6/14/21:please see this post instead since pool offerings and procedures have changed. We’re excited to announce another pool re-opening to the public! Rainier Beach Pool will open for lap swimming and independent water fitness starting Monday, April 19. Hours are Mon//Tues/Thurs/Fri from 11:30am-6:30pm, Wednesdays from 2:30pm-6:30pm, and Sat/Sun from… [ Keep reading ]

Volunteer Program re-launches for 2021 with participation in Clean City Initiative

From recreation coaches to park inspectors to trail and forest stewards, volunteers are essential to the work we do at Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR). The pandemic greatly curtailed our volunteer programs, however, and it’s only now that conditions have improved enough for us to feel safe in re-starting some… [ Keep reading ]

UW permitted to operate drones from parks for environmental research

If you spot a UFO in a Seattle parks this year, it’s likely a UAV – or a drone, as most of us call it – operated by a research team from the University of Washington. While drones are prohibited in Seattle Parks (SMC 18.12.265), the University’s Department of Environmental… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Japanese Garden Reopens Saturday March 6 with Timed Ticketing Reservations

We’re all more than ready for spring this year, and no doubt many of us will greet the seasonal opening of the Seattle Japanese Garden with more joy than usual. Before you go, be sure to read up on the new reservation system, buy tickets online, and get familiar with… [ Keep reading ]