Expose by Todd Burley February is a month of love, and Seattleites love their parks. We see this every two years when Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) conducts a survey, and the support for our public parks is always extremely high. SPR appreciates this amazing support and works daily to… [ Keep reading ]
Bruce Myers has been creating public art for Discovery Park since 1997. As part of Bruce’s process, he is hosting a series of workshops to collect stories, experiences, and dreams about the land we call Discovery Park and the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. This project coincides with the 50th… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has worked with community partners to relocate some South Park Community Center services during the center’s stabilization closure through Spring 2025. Starting September 15, 2023, programming is moving to Concord International Elementary School, at 723 S. Concord St, Seattle, WA 98108. All programs will occur in the gym and… [ Keep reading ]
Jump into the new year with both feet! Every January 1st at 12 noon, hundreds of people line up along the beach for the first dunk in the lake of the new year. We provide lifeguards at this FREE event, so come earn your courage badge (for those who get… [ Keep reading ]
Downtown parks come alive with lights, music, vendors, art installations, and more in November and December. Experience the magic of the holidays all month long in the very heart of Seattle. Season Highlights Tree Lighting Celebration @Westlake Park Fri, November 24, 3:30-7:00 PM 3:30-5:00 pm enjoy a pre-show with local… [ Keep reading ]
We compiled a list of holiday events in parks and community centers during November-December 2023. However and whatever you celebrate, be sure to include us in your rounds. Check back often for additions to the lineup! For events in the downtown core, see this post. All Aboard the “Volunteer Park… [ Keep reading ]
A Week Without Violence Celebration (10/16 through 10/21) is a time for us at Seattle Parks and Recreation to further our mission to provide welcoming and safe opportunities to play, learn, contemplate, and build community and promote responsible stewardship of the land. Here are a few ways we can accomplish… [ Keep reading ]
This holiday season, stop by City Hall Park for a lunchtime screening of a classic holiday movie, with free coffee and cocoa to warm you up. Every Tuesday at noon between Thanksgiving and Christmas: November 28 – Annie (2014) December 5 – Elf — Cancelled due to weather December 12… [ Keep reading ]
Get out your costumes, it’s time for trick-or-treating! Seattle Parks & Recreation is hosting a variety of Halloween activities all over town for tots, teens, in-betweens, and families. The fun starts the weekend of 10/20-22, and picks up again 10/27-31! Events listed in chronological order. PUMPKIN CARVING NORTHGATE CC ●… [ Keep reading ]
Autumn is here! To celebrate the turning of the seasons (and the leaves!), here’s a short list of special events and weekly seasonal fun. FALL SPECIAL EVENTS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL MEADOWBROOK CC ● All AgesMeadowbrook Community Center is back to hosting our Annual Fall Harvest Festival! The event will feature… [ Keep reading ]
