This fall Seattle Parks and Recreation will be planting ten redwood trees in the northwest corner of Laurelhurst Playfield. The trees will be small 3-foot saplings when planted, and will grow to six feet in the next few years. While we can’t predict their rate of growth, we anticipate that… [ Keep reading ]
As stated in the Community Center Strategic plan, SPR will undertake stabilization renovations at many of our aging community centers. Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool is one of the oldest centers in our city and well-used and beloved by the community. Over the years, SPR has been quick… [ Keep reading ]
Starting Monday, August 14 the Seattle Parks and Recreation Trails Program will be rerouting the lower section of Carkeek Park’s Viewlands Trail where it intersects with the Pipers Creek trails. The existing structure, built in 1999, has become unstable due to water damage and slides over the years and has… [ Keep reading ]
Camp Momentia is back! Explore, create, and connect at historic Camp Long in West Seattle! Camp Momentia is an inclusive day camp experience for people living with dementia and their loved ones hosted by Seattle Parks and Recreation and partner organizations at Camp Long in West Seattle. This is the… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Park District has three great funding programs for community activities. All of these programs focus on funding priority populations, including people of color, immigrants and refugees, and the LGBTQ community. Arts in Parks funds outdoor arts and cultural projects in City parks. Funded projects include new and established… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Teen Programs are selling deeply discount tickets for Wild Waves and Enchanted Village in Federal Way. Discounted tickets purchased through Seattle Parks and Recreation cost $26 for entry to both parks. This is a savings of $19.69 off the gate price. Tickets are on sale July… [ Keep reading ]
Paint & Smoothies has been bringing creativity to parks across the South End of Seattle throughout the month of June! Local artists Harry Clean and Princess Fernando have brought to life their concept for a healthy, outdoor twist on the paint and wine nights that have been growing in popularity… [ Keep reading ]
The 15th annual Guelaguetza celebration took place at the Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park amphitheater this past weekend. The celebration is a day-long, family event that features live music and dances from Oaxaca, Mexico. Despite the cloudy weather, the park was filled with the bright colors of traditional Oaxacan costumes and festive… [ Keep reading ]
