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Seattle Parks & Recreation, The CarMax Foundation and KABOOM! Unveil Kid-Designed Playground at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park

October 26, 2023

Community joins forces with nonprofit to advance playspace equity in Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park Seattle/Washington (October 26, 2023) – Today, the community at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park in Seattle, Washington is celebrating as the City debuts a community-designed, community-built playground. The months-long collaboration between Seattle Parks & Recreation, The CarMax… [ Keep reading ]

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Input and Participation Needed for the Ward Springs Park Project 

October 25, 2023

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input and participate in the development of the new Ward Springs Park Play Area. Please join us at the following engagement opportunities to meet the design team and learn about the renovation project: Queen Anne Halloween Harvest Market: Saturday, October 28, from 10:00… [ Keep reading ]

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Bitter Lake Reservoir Park Open House Join us Oct. 26!

October 23, 2023

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to the Bitter Lake Reservoir Park Open Space public open house. Please join us Thursday, October 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133 to learn about the project and share… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Parks and Recreation Unveils Kid-Designed, Community-Built Playground with The Carmax Foundation and KABOOM! at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park 

October 23, 2023

This is part of a nationwide effort led by KABOOM! to end playspace inequity – the reality that far too many children do not get the chance to play on a playground, something that should be part of every child’s life. WHEN: October 26, 2023, 8:30 a.m, – Volunteers construct playground, 2:30… [ Keep reading ]

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Rainier Community Center and Discovery Park Environmental Learning & Visitor Center Complete Accessibility Improvements 

October 18, 2023

Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the completion of the Rainier Community Center and the reopening of the Discovery Park Environmental Learning & Visitor Center. Both centers were closed to remove barriers to accessibility on the Seattle Barrier Removal Schedule.  The Rainier Community Center project addressed approximately 100 barriers,… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Seeks Input on T.T. Minor Playground Play Area Renovation 

October 13, 2023

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to review the design options for the T.T. Minor Play Area Renovation as part of our efforts to build vibrant community. Please join us Wednesday, October 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Seattle World School, 1700 E Union St. This… [ Keep reading ]

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Input needed on Bryant Neighborhood Playground Play Area Renovation! Join us Oct. 18

October 5, 2023

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites community input on the future Bryant Neighborhood play area. Please join us Wed. October 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Northeast Branch Seattle Public Library, 6801 35th Ave. NE. This will be an opportunity for the community to meet the design to… [ Keep reading ]

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Construction Begins for North Rainier Landbank Park

August 28, 2023

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 ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation improves lighting at Interbay Playfields 

August 28, 2023

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 ]

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Laurelhurst Community Center Temporarily Closes for ADA Renovation Project 

August 25, 2023

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 ]

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