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Help Shape Two Exciting West Seattle Park Improvements!

Please Join Us! Wednesday, January 28, 2026! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites community members to share input on two upcoming local park improvement projects at the Highland Park Action Coalition January meeting. Please join us on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Delridge Branch… [ Keep reading ]

Westlake Park Project Updates and Community Meeting

Westlake Park is at the heart of Seattle’s downtown core and is an important gateway to the city. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Seattle Parks Foundation (SPF) are working collaboratively to update the space by Spring 2026. Join SPR and SPF at for project update public meeting on Wednesday,… [ Keep reading ]

Improvements at Dr. Jose Rizal Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to update the community on improvements at Dr. Jose Rizal Park, 1007 12th Ave. S. on north Beacon Hill. SPR has conducted extensive engagement with the community for improvements and is working to ensure that the park is clean, safe and welcoming.  The… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation “Welcomes you back to Magnolia Community Center!”

Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to welcome back the Magnolia community to the renovated Magnolia Community Center! Please join us on Sat. January 10, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. with a ribbon cutting followed by tours of the building and light refreshments until 1 p.m. This is an opportunity… [ Keep reading ]

Rainier Beach Skateboard Park Construction Begins

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR), CHAMPS Resource and Service Center, and Parents for Skateparks are excited to announce the construction for the new Rainier Beach Skatepark begins in early January 2026. TERRA DYNAMICS INC. will mobilize on site to begin construction on this community-initiated project located at Rainier Beach Playfield, 4707… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation launches Park CommUNITY Fund Workshop Series

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is excited to announce the launch of the Park CommUNITY Fund Workshop series. The Park CommUNITY Fund advances park equity in Seattle through a community-led funding process. The fund invests in both large and small capital projects, utilizing participatory budgeting and equitable grant-making practices. The Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Explore Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Completed Capital Projects Map 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to share our Cycle 2 Capital Project Completions Map with you! With the adoption of the Seattle Park District Cycle 2 financial plan in 2022, SPR made a variety of capital project commitments for the 2023-2028 period—renovating 27 restrooms and 33 play areas,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Invites Input & Community Partnership for Park Activation at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park and South Capitol Hill Parks

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) invites the community to participate in meaningful conversations to collaborate on how our shared green spaces can evolve to better serve everyone. SPR is hosting two upcoming meetings to explore options for community activation partners and new potential users. The first event will be Nov. 19… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Seeks Input on Lake City Mini Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in meaningful conversations to collaborate on how our shared green spaces can evolve to better serve everyone. Please join us on Tuesday, November 18 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Akin Building, 12360 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125…. [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Cheasty North Loop

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with Friends of Cheasty Greenspace Mountain View, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, and the Seattle Parks Foundation, invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of the Cheasty North Loop on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The ribbon cutting celebration will take place from 12… [ Keep reading ]