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Washington Park Arboretum Pacific Pathway Phase 1

Learn more on March 21! Seattle Parks and Recreation and our partners, the Arboretum Foundation and UW Botanic Gardens invite the community to learn about a new, accessible pathway that will connect existing Azalea Way, the Arboretum Loop Trail, and an adjacent parking area to the Pacific Connections Garden and… [ Keep reading ]

Help Shape East Queen Anne Playground (Little Howe)! Participate in Play Area Option Open House and Survey

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the future of East Queen Anne Playground (Little Howe). Please join us in the park for an Open House on Sat. March 21 between 11 am and 1 pm to review the play area schematic design options and provide… [ Keep reading ]

Lake Union Park Maintenance Improvements

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce Lake Union Park major maintenance efforts have begun. This work will refresh the gravel area on the southside of the park, install new natural turf and trees, repair a portion of the wood decking on the northwest edge of the park, install additional plantings in the raised beds, level sunken slabs and refresh park benches. We look forward to completing this project in time for summer… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Opens Three Play Area Renovation Projects

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce three renovated play areas, View Ridge Playfield Playground, Ward Springs, and Bryant Neighborhood Playground, are open for sliding, climbing and exploring. The improvements are part of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, inclusive, and fun play spaces for… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Opens Play Area at Hubbard Homestead Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to visit Hubbard Homestead Park and explore the new play area that opened on March 2! The play area is located in the northeast portion of Hubbard Homestead Park,11203 5th Ave NE, in the Northgate neighborhood. The new play area includes an… [ Keep reading ]

Shape Lake City Community Center! Review Design & Provide Feedback on the Play Area

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and the Seattle Office of Housing (OH) have partnered with Mercy Housing to develop a new facility for Lake City that will include a community center with 112 affordable housing units above. We are seeking final feedback on the community center design and input on… [ Keep reading ]

Discovery Park Daybreak Star Pathway Improvements

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to learn about a community-initiated path planned near Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. On Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 3 pm, SPR staff will be at the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF) annual Take Over event. Please visit our… [ Keep reading ]

Help Shape Froula Playground Play Area

Review Design Options & Take Survey Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the Roosevelt community to participate in the future of Froula Playground. Please join us in the park on Sat. March 7 between 2 and 4 pm to review the schematic design options and provide your feedback for the… [ Keep reading ]

Help Shape Roanoke Park Play Area 

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to participate in the future play area in Roanoke Park. Please join us at the park on Sat. March 7 between 11 am and 1 pm to review the play area schematic design options and provide your feedback. Roanoke Park is located at… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Opens Hiawatha Community Center Feb. 21

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the Hiawatha Community Center is welcoming back the community on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Please join us for the official ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. in West Seattle’s Admiral District, 2700 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116. The community celebration will… [ Keep reading ]