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Looking for funding for your community programs?

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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 festivals, events, and temporary public art.
Get Moving funds culturally relevant physical activities to communities where health disparities are prevalent. Funded activities will strengthen the collaboration between Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle communities.
Recreation for All funds new, innovative, and culturally relevant recreation opportunities. Funded programs will take place in City of Seattle community centers, parks, and facilities.

Learn more about these opportunities by attending an information session!
Refreshments and children’s activities will be provided. We can make interpreters available with 72 hours’ advance notice. Please contact Elizabeth Esborn at (206)233-5168 or elizabeth.esborn@seattle.gov for more information.

July 15, 2017
2:30-4 p.m.
South Park
Community Center
8319 8th Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98108

July 20, 2017
5:30-7 p.m.
Broadview Library
12755 Greenwood Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98133

July 29, 2017
2:30-4 p.m.
Meadowbrook
Community Center
10517 35th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98125

July 31, 2017
5:30-7 p.m.
NewHolly Library
7058 32nd Ave. S # 104
Seattle, WA 98118

August 3, 2017
2-3:30 p.m.
Douglass-Truth Library
2300 E Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122

Get discounted Wild Waves tickets at your Seattle Community Centers

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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.

Pool with inflatable water tube

Tickets are on sale July 1, 2017 through September 3, 2017. Tickets are good for any Wild Waves and Enchanted Village operating day until September 4, 2017. Tickets are on sale at the following Community Centers.

Community Centers (CC) include:

  • Bitter Lake CC 13035 Linden Ave N. Seattle, WA 98133 (206)684-7524
  • Green Lake CC 7201 E. Green Lake Dr. N. Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 684-0780
  • International District/Chinatown CC 719 8th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 233-0042
  • Jefferson CC 3801 Beacon Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98108 (206) 684-7481
  • Rainier Beach CCP 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 (206) 386-1925
  • Southwest Pool 2801 SW Thistle St. Seattle, WA 98126 (206) 684.7440
  • Yesler CC 917 E. Yesler Way Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 386-1245

 

Arts in Parks: Paint & Smoothies

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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 over the last few years. Artists Gretchen Llantada and Ari Glass have shared their skills as instructors to guide painters of all skill levels in crafting their art.

 

 

The final Paint & Smoothies event will be taking place this Saturday, June 24th from 3-6 p.m. at Benefit Playground with instructor Tommy Teav. The event is free. Please contact Harry Clean at harryclean@detoozfilms.com to register, as space is limited. Arts in Parks is a partnership between Seattle Park s& Recreation and the City’s Office of Arts & Culture, and funded by the Seattle Park District . For more information on Arts in Parks programming see Art in the Parks Brochure

Arts in Parks: Guelaguetza celebration

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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 decorations. Performers tossed goodies out to the crowd, in honor of the celebration of giving.

Guelaguetza is organized by Grupo Cultural Oaxaqueño and was funded by Arts in Parks for the second year. Made possible by the Seattle Park District and in partnership with the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Arts in Parks helps to bring outdoor arts and cultural projects to parks around the city. For information on upcoming events see t he Art in the Parks Brochure