In response to the ongoing needs of our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) before- and after-school childcare program for students age 5-12 continues to provide a safe and supportive option for remote learning. Now the City of Seattle has extended childcare copay relief for… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) announced that Cal Anderson Park reopened on Wednesday, December 23 with more activities, maintenance, and services planned for 2021. SPR and other City departments have worked with community members to identify next steps and to develop a plan for key changes within the Capitol Hill… [ Keep reading ]
Most Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The few that have opened at partial capacity will be closed Friday, December 25, 2020 and Friday, January 1, 2021. Below is a list of parks, amenities and facilities and their status over the holidays: These have been closed… [ Keep reading ]
The winter holidays and school break are almost upon us. Yay? Maybe not so much if it means being cooped up at home even more than we have been. Getting outside is so important to our physical and mental health. That’s why we’re excited to announce that starting today, a… [ Keep reading ]
A warm shower feels great to all of us, but especially to unhoused community members who have few reliable places to clean up. That’s where the Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) hygiene shower program steps in. Operated year round, this city-funded program offers free showers and towel use to those… [ Keep reading ]
Unprecedented times call for creative solutions, and in that vein Seattle Parks and Recreation has expanded its virtual programming to help you learn and engage from the safety of your own home. The latest offerings can be found on our Virtual Recreation web page, including the new December brochure in a… [ Keep reading ]
The activities and improvements funded by the Seattle Park District in 2019 were plentiful and multi-faceted, including improving community center services; restoring our urban forest; working with partners to activate and enliven downtown parks; improving off-leash areas; and working with partners to provide culturally relevant programming to people of color, LGBTQIA,… [ Keep reading ]
Most Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The few that have opened at partial capacity will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 in observance of Veterans Day. Below is a list of parks, amenities and facilities and their status on this national holiday in 2020. These… [ Keep reading ]
The following safety and health guidelines for using Seattle Parks and Recreation’s playgrounds during the COVID-19 pandemic are provided below in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog and Somali languages. Click on the graphic to open a larger copy.
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking nominations for the Denny Awards, an annual event that honors extraordinary volunteer service to the city’s parks and recreation system. The deadline for nominations is Monday, October 19, 2020. The electronic nomination form is available here. A selection will be made for each… [ Keep reading ]
