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Construction Begins for North Rainier Landbank Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the beginning of construction for the North Rainier Landbank Park. SPR would like to thank the community for their patience as we acquired 1.2 acres of land to create a large urban village park for the high-density neighborhood and for their… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation improves lighting at Interbay Playfields 

Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the completion of the Interbay Playfields Lighting Conversion. The existing lights at the soccer stadium and ballfields have been replaced with new efficient LED lighting that will enhance the playability for field users. The project’s completion comes as a result of collaborative… [ Keep reading ]

Laurelhurst Community Center Temporarily Closes for ADA Renovation Project 

The Laurelhurst Community Center will close on September 1, 2023, for the ADA Barrier Removal Project. The entire community center, play area, play field and parking lot will be closed during construction. The last day to access the community center will be August 31, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 2… [ Keep reading ]

Ballard Commons Play Area Construction Begins 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the beginning of construction for the new play area at Ballard Commons Park, 5701 22nd Ave NW, in the heart of the Ballard neighborhood. The new play area is nautical-themed with play equipment that will offer climbing and sliding opportunities. A… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Partners with KABOOM on Blanche Lavizzo Play Area Renovation

Community Kick-off meeting Set For Aug. 29, 2023 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is proud to partner with our partners KABOOM!, a non-profit organization that helps communities build playgrounds, The McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development, a community preservation and Development authority named in honor of the Rev. Dr…. [ Keep reading ]

Garfield Super Block Coalition seeks artists for two projects honoring the Central District’s rich and diverse history 

The Garfield Super Block Coalition (GSB) and Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) are currently seeking artists to help contribute to the placemaking goals of the GSB project by creatively telling the story of the Central District neighborhood through art. The Garfield Super Block project is a community-led project that aims… [ Keep reading ]