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Additional Water Lily Treatment along Lake Wash beaches

This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will continue the integrated weed management program to fragrant water lily infestations at selected lakefront properties on Lake Washington. Controlling these weeds will improve water quality and recreational access at freshwater beaches, swim areas, moorages and other high- use recreation locations along the… [ Keep reading ]

A party with a view

Are you looking to host your next party in a park with an amazing view? Is Gas Works too crowded for you and your guests to enjoy? Have you been to Westcrest Park? This gorgeous park in West Seattle offers beautiful panoramic views of the mountains and city skyline. It… [ Keep reading ]

Water Lily treatment along Lake Washington Beaches

This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will continue the integrated weed management program to fragrant water lily infestations at selected lakefront properties on Lake Washington. Controlling these weeds will improve water quality and recreational access at freshwater beaches, swim areas, moorages and other high- use recreation locations along the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation adds free drop-in hours at athletic fields throughout the city

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is offering a pilot program that provides community members with the opportunity to drop-in for free at designated athletic fields to play unscheduled athletic events with their friends and family. Normally, field use requires a paid reservation, but SPR has dedicated eight athletic fields for open community… [ Keep reading ]

Woodland Park Garden Battery Dewey Monument Relocation and Remediation Project

Two cannons from the U.S.S. Concord commemorating veterans of the Spanish-American War have been on display in the Woodland Park Garden since 1915. This monument was originally erected as a gift from Spanish-American war veterans. Parks and Recreation staff have had concerns about the safety of the monument since children… [ Keep reading ]

Lake Washington beaches closed May 23-24 for Milfoil treatments

Seattle Parks and Recreation, with permitting from Washington State Dept of Ecology, will be using aquatic herbicides to systemically control aquatic weeds. The goal is to improve water quality by managing the invasive milfoil at Seattle’s freshwater beaches, swim areas, moorages, and high-use recreation sites. The first treatment is scheduled to… [ Keep reading ]

Integrated weed management program

This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will continue the integrated weed management program to control Eurasian milfoil and fragrant water lily infestations at selected lakefront properties on Lake Washington. Controlling these weeds will improve water quality and recreational access at freshwater beaches, swim areas, moorages and other high- use… [ Keep reading ]

Changes at Belltown Community Center

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is preparing to close the Belltown Community Center at the end of 2018. The Center is leased, not owned by SPR, and the lease agreement for this building is expiring at the end of the year. The high cost of both real estate and rent… [ Keep reading ]

Supporting our staff and families after the tragedy at West Seattle Stadium

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is deeply saddened by the events that took place on May 8 outside of West Seattle stadium during an SPR youth track meet. Our thoughts are with the families, children, and staff who were present at the stadium. We are grateful to the police officiers,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation selects outdoor preschool providers and expands program to new sites

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has selected Tiny Trees and Roots & Sky Nature School to operate outdoor preschool programs at select park sites. These providers were selected following the department’s issuance of a Notice of Interest (NOI) in Oct. 2017 for high quality outdoor preschools within select parks for… [ Keep reading ]