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Share Your Input for the Future of Westlake Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Seattle Parks Foundation, is launching a community survey to gather input to reimagine Westlake Park. This project aims to transform the heart of Seattle’s downtown core into a more vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive gathering space. Visit https://www.cognitoforms.com/SeattleParksFoundation/WestlakeParkSurvey to share your ideas for… [ Keep reading ]

University of Washington Master of Landscape Architecture Students Partner with Schmitz Park Creek Restore to Reconnect Urban Wilds with Puget Sound

The University of Washington’s Master of Landscape Architecture advanced studio has embarked on a visionary partnership with Schmitz Park Creek Restore, a grassroots initiative dedicated to reconnecting Schmitz Park’s ancient forest with the waters of Puget Sound. This partnership challenges students to explore the unique identity of landscapes, fostering designs… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to help shape the future Miller Playfield Play Area

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input for the renovation of the Miller Playfield Play Area. Please join us Wednesday, December 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E. to meet the design team and share your hopes and dreams… [ Keep reading ]

Help Shape the Southwest Teen Life Center Play Area

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input for the renovation of the play area at the Southwest Teen Life Center. Please join us Tuesday, December 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Southwest Teen Life Center, 2801 SW Thistle St. to meet the design team and… [ Keep reading ]

Lake Washington Boulevard Renovations Project Update & Community Input Meeting

Join us on December 12 for a Public Meeting Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation, invites the community to attend a public meeting on Thursday, December 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, 3800 Lake Washington Blvd… [ Keep reading ]

Join World-Renowned Artist Bruce Myers for a Public Art Workshop at Discovery Park

Due to this week’s weather events, Discovery Park Visitor Center has experienced intermittent power and heat outages. The event has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 7, from 1-3 p.m. Join celebrated artist Bruce Myers for an interactive public art workshop at Discovery Park to help inform the artist’s decision-making process… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Public Schools Provides Updates on Planning for New Synthetic Turf Athletic Field for Lincoln High School

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) invites the community to attend the second public meeting to discuss the proposed development of a new synthetic turf athletic field to support Lincoln High School and the public. This update meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 20, at 6:00 p.m. at Lincoln High School,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Invites Community to Provide Feedback on Pickleball Court Designs at Warren G. Magnuson Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the public to review and share feedback on design concepts for the Pickleball Court Development project at Warren G. Magnuson Park. Please join us on Thursday, November 21st, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Magnuson Community Center, located at 7110 62nd Avenue NE…. [ Keep reading ]

Don Armeni Boat Ramp Replacement Project

Boat Ramp Closed Nov. 7 for Float Removal For safety reasons, the contractor for the Don Armeni Boat Ramp Replacement project, Bellingham Marine Industries (BMI), will remove all the concrete floats except those connected to the abutment on both the north and south side at Don Armeni Boat Ramp on… [ Keep reading ]

Arboretum Creek Project Receives $1.25 Million from King County

Flood Control District Grant Will Provide Critical Construction Funding for Restoration of the Park’s Historic Stream Corridor In October, the King County Flood Control District approved a $1.25 million grant to Seattle Parks and Recreation for the Headwaters Project in Washington Park Arboretum. The project will fully restore year-round water… [ Keep reading ]