Do you love spending time outdoors? Are you passionate about connecting people with nature? Join Seattle Parks and Recreation as a Seattle Urban Nature Guide (SUN Guide) and help inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Seattle Urban Nature Guides lead hands-on environmental education programs for school groups, families, and community members… [ Keep reading ]
Select Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Lights at select athletic fields will be on during the evenings of July 3–5 to help deter fireworks. Read more about the field lighting schedule here. Please call your local… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at approximately 9 PM. The lights will be turned on to discourage the use… [ Keep reading ]
This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is teaming up with Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) and United Way of King County to offer free summer meals at parks and community centers across Seattle. The program runs Mondays through Fridays from June 29 to August 20, rain or shine. SPR is proud to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will continue the integrated weed management program at selected lakefront properties on Lake Washington this June and July. This program helps control invasive and noxious aquatic weeds, including Eurasian milfoil, Egeria, fragrant water lily, and pond weeds. Controlling these weeds improves water quality and recreational access and safety at… [ Keep reading ]
The Discovery Park Summer Beach Shuttle is back with more days for the 2026 season! The free shuttle operates Thursdays through Sundays from June 20 through September 5, from 11 AM to 5:30 PM. The shuttle loops between the East, North, and South Beach parking lots at Discovery Park, arriving at each stop approximately… [ Keep reading ]
Dancing til Dusk is back! Join us for 16 summer evenings of free music, dance lessons and dancing in Seattle parks! The 1st hour is a beginning dance lesson, no partner necessary as we change partners in the lesson. If you prefer not to change partners, bring one along! Westlake Park, 6-9:30 PM Hing Hay Park, 6-9… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Get ready to explore, play, and discover Seattle like never before! Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to launch its interactive augmented reality game that transforms parks and public spaces across the city into exciting outdoor adventures for players of all ages. Seattle’s own Park Ranger Skye Blue Heron will… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed on Thursday, June 4, 2026, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
