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Mayor Harrell’s 2025-2026 Proposed Budget for Seattle Parks and Recreation

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing to make needed investments and take bold action to address the urgent needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s budget proposal remains focused on strengthening public safety, creating… [ Keep reading ]

South Park CC @ Concord Fall Drop-In Programs

We have a variety of FREE drop-in programs and activities happening at Concord International School while South Park Community Center is under renovation! Click here to access our most recent updates on the renovation project: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/projects/south-park-community-center-stabilization-and-site-redevelopment. Fall 2024 FREE Drop-In Programs at Concord. Sept 9th – Dec 31st Programs will… [ Keep reading ]

Seward Park Given the Green Flag Award

Seattle Parks and Recreation the First Municipal Park in U.S. to Receive Award In a first for a municipal park in the United States, Seattle’s Seward Park was given the Green Flag Award on June 14th, 2024. This international park excellence award recognizes high standards in a broad spectrum of… [ Keep reading ]

Update on Denny Blaine Park

We appreciate all members of the community for providing feedback and heartfelt thoughts about Denny Blaine Park—our parks system is made better by the engagement and advocacy of residents and users. Public comment regarding our proposed supplemental use guidelines for Denny Blaine closed on June 6, 2024. Through the community… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle to Host United Nations World Environment Day on June 5, 2024

The City of Seattle, the United Nations Environment Programme and Street Art for Mankind invite you to the unveiling of two iconic murals (1950 Alaskan Way and 2226 Elliott Ave) in celebration of World Environment Day. The ecosystem restoration-themed murals highlight Seattle’s leadership on protecting nature in our city. Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Trust for Public Land Names Seattle 6th Best Parks and Recreation System in the Nation

The Trust for Public Land has ranked Seattle as the 6th best parks and recreation system nationwide in its 2024 ParkScore index. The Trust analyzed the 100 largest U.S. cities and used mapping technology and demographic data to determine how well each city is meeting the need for parks. Points were… [ Keep reading ]

The Reality of Rats in an Urban Ecosystem 

Seattle is a city with all the wonders of different cultures, a vibrant economy, and the wonderful parks that Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) stewards. With that population and development also come the trash we create and the rats that thrive with that waste. These animals can be a real… [ Keep reading ]

JOIN US FOR AN UPCOMING BIRD PROGRAM!

Carkeek Park Night Hike, Beaver and Owl ProwlThurs. April 11 from 7pm-9pmBird Walk at Schmitz Preserve ParkSat. April 13 from 4pm-6pmCamp Long Night Hike and Owl ProwlThurs. April 25 from 7pm-9pmSpring Migration Bird and Wildlife Walk – Discovery ParkSat. May 4 from 4pm-6pmCarkeek Park Night Hike, Beaver and Owl ProwlThurs…. [ Keep reading ]

Swim Seattle Partners with Oshun Swim School!

As part of the Swim Seattle Initiative, Seattle Parks & Recreation is partnering with Oshun Swim School to offer trauma-informed and Afro-Indigenous centered swim opportunities to our Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) + Allies community. Through a series of open swims and educational workshops, participants can expect to experience… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Seeks Proposals for Operator of Green Lake Pitch & Putt  

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking interested parties to submit proposals for an Operation and Maintenance Agreement for the Green Lake Pitch & Putt facility. The selected party will provide community activities, recreational programs, and marketing to the Green Lake neighborhood and greater… [ Keep reading ]