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Apply for the 2026 Hope for Youth Grant 

April 9, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Hope for Youth fund is designed to increase access to athletic, recreational, and positive youth development activities. It primarily supports youth sports organizations that serve marginalized and economically distressed communities. Applications will open on April 14, 2026, at 8 a.m. The funding helps offset the cost of participation and provides opportunities for youth to engage in positive sports and fitness programs. Eligibility To… [ Keep reading ]

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Youth Opportunity: Apply to Join the Hope for Youth Grant Selection Panel 

April 8, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Hope for Youth fund is designed to increase access to athletic, recreational, and positive youth development activities for young people ages 11-19. As part of this year’s grant process, SPR is continuing its commitment to youth voice by including a youth grant selection panel. Selected youth will help review… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Seeks Proposals for Operator at Seacrest Boathouse

April 7, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a qualified operator for the Seacrest Boathouse in West Seattle. SPR is seeking to partner with an operator who can keep the park activated and engaged year-round. The selected party will be responsible for operating the restaurant and retail spaces within the boathouse, providing a healthy and reasonably priced menu, and offering or coordinating watercraft-related activities such as… [ Keep reading ]

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Join us for Youth Appreciation Week 2026! 

April 6, 2026

Youth Appreciation Week is almost here! Join Seattle Parks and Recreation at select community centers this Spring Break (April 13–17), for a week of special programming just for our youth participants! This week is all about appreciation for our youth with fun, engaging, and meaningful experiences. Programming includes regularly scheduled activities, special events and field trips. … [ Keep reading ]

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Make a splash at April Pools Day 2026 with Free Swims & Safety Activities! 

April 6, 2026

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) to celebrate April Pools Day, a fun and educational series of events happening this April at pools across the city!  Get ready for summer by practicing essential water safety skills, enjoying free swim time, and taking part in games and activities, including opportunities to win lifejackets & other prizes! … [ Keep reading ]

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Discover 2026 Earth Month Events & Activities with Seattle Parks and Recreation! 

April 3, 2026

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and partners to celebrate Earth Month! Whether you’re looking to volunteer, learn, or simply spend time outdoors, we’ve outlined a variety of activities and events below for every Earth enthusiast. If you’re interested in additional volunteer opportunities, check out Green Seattle Partnership for more restoration and planting events across Seattle. Volunteer Events 🌍 Carkeek Park Earth… [ Keep reading ]

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2026 Spring Egg Hunts with Seattle Parks and Recreation! 

March 31, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering a variety of free spring egg hunts at community center sites across Seattle. Event dates and times vary by location. Grab your baskets and join the fun at an egg hunt near you! For additional details, please contact your nearest community center. 

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Invites Community to Help Shape the Rebuild of Green Lake Community Center, Aquatic Center, and Play Area

November 4, 2025

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to invite community members to upcoming public meetings to learn more about the planning and design for the rebuild of the Green Lake Community Center, aquatic center, and play area at Green Lake Park. Join us at the meetings below to learn more… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation and Kubota Garden Foundation Seek Community Input on Proposed Visitor Center 

October 8, 2025

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with the Kubota Garden Foundation, invites community members to participate in shaping the future of Kubota Garden by sharing feedback on the design of a proposed new Visitor Center. Join us for the open house on Saturday, October 18, from 11 AM to… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation to Begin Paving Repairs on Burke-Gilman Trail    

August 21, 2025

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will begin paving repairs on portions of the Burke-Gilman Trail, located between Northeast 77th Street and Inverness Drive in northeast Seattle, in September 2025. The project will address sections of the trail impacted by age and root damage. Construction is expected to last approximately two… [ Keep reading ]

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