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Seattle Parks and Recreation Hosts Open House for Morgan Junction Park Expansion Design

May 6, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is hosting an Open House to share an update on the Morgan Junction Park Expansion Schematic Design. Join us on May 13, 2026 from 6 to 7:30 pm, at The Kenney, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW in West Seattle. The Open House will provide an opportunity for community members to view the updated schematic design, connect with the project team and learn more about the… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you to learn more about West Queen Anne Playfield Renovation 

May 5, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to learn about improvements coming to West Queen Anne Playfield. Please join us at one of the following outreach events to learn about the improvements, meet the design team, and provide feedback. The West Queen Anne athletic fields serve as a hub for sports activities, including baseball, softball, and soccer. The improvements include a major upgrade with… [ Keep reading ]

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Construction Begins in Lakeridge Park

May 5, 2026

Construction on Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)  Lakeridge Slope Stabilization Project has begun. This is an important step toward restoring Taylor Creek and protecting the Rainier Beach community from flooding and environmental harm. What is the Lakeridge Slope Stabilization Project? SPU owns and maintains a sewer line buried beneath the slopes of Dead… [ Keep reading ]

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Westlake Park Reopening Celebration

April 16, 2026

Seatle Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Seattle Parks Foundation, invites the community to celebrate the grand reopening of Westlake Park! Please join us on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 401 Pine Street in Seattle from 5 to 6:30 pm for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music, food, and more. The… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Releases Draft Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy and Hosts Events to Gather Community Feedback

April 6, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to release the Draft Racket Sports Strategy. We invite the community to learn about the proposed approach to balance the needs of pickleball and tennis users in our park system and look forward to gathering community feedback. This strategy was developed in response… [ Keep reading ]

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Come Join the Community Parade & Cut the Ribbon on South Park Community Center & Site Redevelopment

April 6, 2026

The City of Seattle is excited to invite the community to the opening celebration for Seattle Parks and Recreation’s (SPR) South Park Community Center and Site Redevelopment! Join us as we parade through the major multifaceted project on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from noon to 3 pm. All are encouraged… [ Keep reading ]

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Washington Park Arboretum Pacific Pathway Phase 1

March 12, 2026

Learn more on March 21! Seattle Parks and Recreation and our partners, the Arboretum Foundation and UW Botanic Gardens invite the community to learn about a new, accessible pathway that will connect existing Azalea Way, the Arboretum Loop Trail, and an adjacent parking area to the Pacific Connections Garden and… [ Keep reading ]

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Help Shape East Queen Anne Playground (Little Howe)! Participate in Play Area Option Open House and Survey

March 10, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the future of East Queen Anne Playground (Little Howe). Please join us in the park for an Open House on Sat. March 21 between 11 am and 1 pm to review the play area schematic design options and provide… [ Keep reading ]

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Lake Union Park Maintenance Improvements

March 9, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce Lake Union Park major maintenance efforts have begun. This work will refresh the gravel area on the southside of the park, install new natural turf and trees, repair a portion of the wood decking on the northwest edge of the park, install additional plantings in the raised beds, level sunken slabs and refresh park benches. We look forward to completing this project in time for summer… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Opens Three Play Area Renovation Projects

March 5, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce three renovated play areas, View Ridge Playfield Playground, Ward Springs, and Bryant Neighborhood Playground, are open for sliding, climbing and exploring. The improvements are part of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, inclusive, and fun play spaces for… [ Keep reading ]

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