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Aquatic Weed Management Program in 2020

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will continue the integrated weed management program at selected lakefront properties on Lake Washington starting in early June and lasting through August 2020. This project is achieving comprehensive control of the most prevalent aquatic weeds including Eurasian milfoil, fragrant water lily, purple loosestrife, and garden… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation moves forward with Orchard Street Ravine project

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is moving forward with the structure demolition in the Orchard Street Ravine at 7137 38th Ave. SW. SPR purchased the property in 2018 to increase the green space in the Orchard Street Ravine, a natural area and important green space connector for the West Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Opens Baker Park Addition

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the opening of the addition to Baker Park in Seattle’s Crown Hill neighborhood. SPR purchased the .23-acre site directly adjacent and south of Baker Park, 8341 14th Ave NW, in 2013 to provide additional open space for this growing urban neighborhood…. [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Opens Greenwood Park Addition

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the addition to Greenwood Park is open and substantially complete. Jesús Aguirre, SPR Superintendent, cut a celebratory ribbon at the park on Friday, May 15, 2020. “It is important to open this additional park space. Together with community input we have… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites input on location for new Green Lake Community Center and Pool

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is in the early planning phase for the Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool replacement project and needs community input on the future location of the facility. SPR is considering six possible locations for the community center and pool in the greater area around Green… [ Keep reading ]

Community invited to participate in survey for future Terry Pettus Park Renovation

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the future renovation of Terry Pettus Park, a waterfront pocket park on the eastern shore of Lake Union at 2001 Fairview Ave. E. SPR values community engagement, and public input is essential for the success of this project to… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation begins electrical system emergency replacement in Seward Park

This spring, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will begin construction in Seward Park to perform an emergency replacement of the main electrical service to the park. The primary electrical service to Seward Park is a buried cable that powers the restrooms, clay studio, park lights, Seward Park Audubon Center and… [ Keep reading ]

The rescheduled community meeting to discuss planning for the new Green Lake Community Center & Evans Pool to take place on April 15

Seattle Parks and Recreation also announces maintenance closure of current facility to occur May-October 2020 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the first steps to develop a new Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool. Please join us on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 from 6… [ Keep reading ]

Lake City park construction begins spring 2020

Community invited to participate in mural project and learn about upcoming construction The Lake City community is invited to participate in a mural project and learn about the upcoming construction for the new Lake City park. Join us at Coyote North, 12325 Lake City Way NE on Sunday, February 9,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to final meeting for the Maple Wood Playfield and Play Area

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the design for the Maple Wood Playfield and Play Area renovation project. Please join SPR staff at the final Open House on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maple… [ Keep reading ]