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We’re bringing the Arboretum to your living room this Mother’s Day

To say this year’s Mother’s Day will be different would be an understatement. Mother’s Day is typically a day that Seattle’s parks just shine bright with spring colors. Often on this day we see families come out in droves to enjoy some of our city’s best bloom spots—the Arboretum, Volunteer… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation discourages crowding at parks this warm, Mother’s Day weekend

Seattle Parks and Recreation continues efforts to reduce crowding in parks, in order to keep our parks and green spaces open and available through the duration of the City and State’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order. Starting Friday, May 8, major parks will close at 8pm (instead of 11:30pm) to further deter the BBQs, bonfires, parties, and gatherings… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation re-opens accessible parking at a few regional parks

Updated July 24, 2020: In addition to the ADA parking spots mentioned in the rest of this post, Golden Gardens Off-Leash Area is open to ADA parking only as of Friday, July 24. In addition, SDOT has created some new ADA-only spots along Golden Gardens Drive NW as it winds… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle to reopen city’s golf courses starting Tuesday, May 5

All boats launches remain closed for the time being Today the City of Seattle has announced the reopening of all four of the city’s municipal golf courses: Jefferson Park Golf Course, West Seattle Golf Course, Jackson Golf Course, and Interbay Golf Course. Premier Golf is contracted by the City to operate all four courses… [ Keep reading ]

Let’s Keep It Moving in Parks

Parks are open this weekend. And we have some new guidelines to help us stay safe when using these public spaces, from now until whenever the Stay at Home order ends. First, we are all being asked to continue to stay home, except to go outside nearby for stress relief… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation closes additional park parking lots to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and encourage social distancing

Updated October 19, 2020 Parking lots at all boat launches are now open except for Atlantic St. Here’s a list of parking lots and their status. While we appreciate that closures are inconvenient, this is one of several tools used nationwide to lessen crowds as we try to keep the… [ Keep reading ]

Partnership Highlight: Pratt Fine Arts

Pratt Fine Arts Center, located in Pratt Park in the Central District neighborhood, is a creative and inclusive art-making space. They provide access to quality education and professionally equipped studios. Each year, through a partnership agreement with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Pratt provides scholarships for those who cannot afford paid… [ Keep reading ]

Partnership Highlight: Victory Heights Coop Preschool

Victory Heights Cooperative offers an affordable preschool experience while also providing early childhood education to parents. This school works in partnership with North Seattle College, and is located in the Victory Heights building. Each year, through a partnership agreement with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool provides scholarships,… [ Keep reading ]

Partnership Highlight: Sound Generations

Sound Generations works to expand Food Security, Transportation, Health & Wellness, and Assistance Services to meet the diverse needs of our growing aging population in King County. One of their programming locations happens at Lake City Community Center. Each year, through a partnership agreement with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Sound… [ Keep reading ]

Partnership Highlight: Seward Park Clay Studio

Seward Park Clay Studio is located within Seward Park in south east Seattle. The offer classes for kids and adults, an artist in residence program, and a variety of open house/sale events. Each year, through a partnership agreement with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seward Park Clay Studio offers scholarships, partnership… [ Keep reading ]