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Seattle Parks and Recreation Maintenance Project at Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Building 

Seattle Parks and Recreation is currently working to address the water discoloration in the Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club Building. As a maintenance project, we will be replacing accessible segments of water pipe within the Club House building. The building will closed for three weekends from mid-October to early November… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Gathers Input for West Magnolia Playfield Play Area Renovation!  

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to help shape the future Magnolia Playfield Play Area. Please join us on Saturday, October 31 from 10 am to noon at the Magnolia Playfield Play Area to review three play area design concepts.   SPR’s project team will be available to answer… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Begins Construction on Licton Springs Park Restroom

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) will begin work on the Licton Springs Public Restroom Project as early as Monday, October 19, 2026.  SPR has awarded the contract for this work to Peak Drywall. During construction the restroom and a small area adjacent to the building will closed. SPR anticipates the restroom… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation brings a great new healthy Capitol Hill resource to you and your furry companion   

Do you love spending time outdoors with your furry companions? Are you wanting new, creative ways to exercise? Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages the community to participate in the Healthy Capitol Hill Hike. Visit the south Capitol Hill parks and explore our new fitness equipment for people and for pets…. [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Gathers Initial Input for Battery St Open Space Site Design Study

The City of Seattle is currently studying the open space adjacent to Battery St. and between Western and First Avenues for possible use as a future park. Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to learn about the Battery St. Site Design Study on Wednesday, October 14 from 4:30 to… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Gathers Input for Hing Hay Park Exercise Equipment 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input on new outdoor exercise equipment for Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S. Please join us at the Chinatown-International District (CID) Night Market on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Our team will be sharing equipment options and gathering community feedback… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Opens New Rainier Beach All-Wheels Skate Park  

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), CHAMPS Resource and Service Center, and Parents for Skateparks are excited to announce the opening of the Rainier Beach Skatepark, located at the edge of Rainier Beach Playfield, 4707 S. Cloverdale Street. This community-initiated all wheels skatepark is a great addition to the Rainier Beach… [ Keep reading ]

Hubbard Homestead Park Sports Court Opens

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the new sports court at Hubbard Homestead Park is complete! We are celebrating with the community and our partners, One Roof Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena, on Thursday, September 17 from 3 to 5… [ Keep reading ]

Stan Sayres Boat Ramp Replacement Begins

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is replacing the existing Stan Sayres Boat Ramp, 3808 Lake Washington Blvd S adjacent to Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, which has reached the end of its useful life. Forma Construction will mobilize on Tuesday, September 8 to begin this work on the north section ramp. SPR anticipates this work will be completed by mid-October 2026. The entirety… [ Keep reading ]

Construction on the Burke-Gilman Trail near Sand Point neighborhood begins September 8

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) will be repairing areas of the Burke-Gilman Trail between NE 65th St and NE 77th St in northeast Seattle during the month of September. Work begins Tuesday, September 8 and is anticipated to last 3 weeks. The schedule may change based on factors such as inclement weather. This section of the Burke-Gilman Trail will remain open and passable with temporary gravel ramps… [ Keep reading ]