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Community invited to learn more about Volunteer Park Amphitheater Replacement

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Volunteer Park Trust invite the community to learn more about the Volunteer Park Amphitheater Replacement project on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E. The Seattle Park District Major Projects Challenge Fund provides $900,000 in… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation needs community input on Lakeridge Playground Improvement Project

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is kicking off the design phase for the Lakeridge Playground Improvement Project located in southeast Seattle at 10145 Rainier Ave. S. This project will make needed playground and playfield renovations including new play equipment, new field grass turf, irrigation and drainage renovation, court resurfacing, retaining wall… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation begins renovation of Cal Anderson Comfort Station

Seattle Parks and Recreation is renovating the Cal Anderson Park Comfort Station. Forma Construction Company mobilized at the park on January 8, 2019 and anticipates completing the renovation in late spring. Although the comfort station will be closed during the project, portable toilets are in place for park visitors. This… [ Keep reading ]

$10 million Freeway Park improvement project: Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks design team

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a design team for improvements to Freeway Park. As part of its public benefit package, the Washington State Convention Center Expansion Project will provide $10 million to repair, restore and enhance Freeway Park. From that funding, $9.25… [ Keep reading ]

Pavement Restoration work begins on Lake Washington Blvd. trail

Seattle Parks and Recreation contracted with Statewide Parking Lot Services to replace five sections of trail on the lake side of Lake Washington Blvd. Statewide will begin construction the first week of December and anticipates completing the project by mid-December. This project is funded by the Small Paving Program and… [ Keep reading ]

Community invited to celebrate new greenway connection at Interlaken Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Department of Transportation invite the community to a ribbon cutting celebration on Saturday, December 8, 2018 to celebrate a new stair and ramp connection between Interlaken Blvd. and Boyer Ave. E. Please join us at the bottom of the new staircase at Boyer Ave…. [ Keep reading ]

Pavement Restoration work begins on Queen Anne Boulevard sidewalk

Seattle Parks and Recreation contracted with Statewide Parking Lot Services to replace four sections of sidewalk on the south side of W. Raye Street. Statewide will begin construction on Tues., Nov. 27 and anticipates completing the project by the end of the week. This project is funded by Seattle Parks… [ Keep reading ]

Community encouraged to participate in design for new play area at Hubbard Homestead Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the Hubbard Homestead play area project. Please join us on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 6 p.m. at Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave. NE. This is an opportunity to learn about the play area project and provide input… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation, University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the Arboretum Foundation host meeting for Environmental Education Center Pre-Design Study

The Washington Park Arboretum partners invite the community to learn about the Environmental Education Center Pre-Design Study at an Open House on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E. Please join us to learn about the proposed project for… [ Keep reading ]

2018 Seattle Park District Major Projects Challenge Fund awards $6 million to Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities throughout the city

The Seattle Park District Major Projects Challenge Fund (MPCF) initiative leverages Seattle Park District funding with grants and community-raised matching funds to significantly expand the life and usability of a park facility providing greater opportunities for more people to make use of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s community facilities and parks…. [ Keep reading ]