Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is celebrating 10 years of community connection, recreation, and partnerships with a special anniversary event! Join us on Friday, October 16, for Get Moving: 10 Years in Motion – An OAMR Sneaker Ball at the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI). What began in 2016 as… [ Keep reading ]
It’s finally that time of year for costumes, treats, and community celebrations. At Seattle Parks and Recreation, we believe everyone should have access to festive fun. That’s why we’ve put together a huge variety of free and low-cost Halloween and Fall events at community centers and parks across the city. … [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular or modified schedules:
Seattle Parks & Recreation (SPR), the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), and the Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) are teaming up through Community Hub to offer free creative and wellness programming for youth ages 12–19 at locations across Seattle this fall. Community Hub brings together arts, recreation… [ Keep reading ]
The Discovery Park Beach Shuttle is back for the first time this fall, with more days for the 2026 season! The free shuttle operates Thursdays through Sundays from September 10 through November 1 from 11 AM – 5 PM. The shuttle loops between the East, North, and South Beach parking lots at Discovery Park, arriving at… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) facilities and services will be closed on Thursday, September 24, for an SPR All Staff Day. The following facilities and services will be CLOSED: The following facilities will be OPEN on regular schedules:
Written By Todd Burley & Eric Sterner Urban nature is all about transformation. Where concrete once dominated, it takes intention, creativity, and passion to bring nature back to where it has always been. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is working with community groups across the city to enhance biodiversity and… [ Keep reading ]
Piper’s Orchard is back with the 17th annual Festival of Fruit at Carkeek Park! Join us on October 4 from 11 AM to 2 PM for apple harvesting and cider pressing, apple identification (bring your own apples, see website for requirements), apple sampling, mason bee demonstration, live dance performance, orchard… [ Keep reading ]
Written By: Todd Burley Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that Seward Park has received the international Green Flag Award for the third year in a row. This award recognizes the park’s excellence with several key elements including A Welcoming Place; Healthy, Safe, and Secure; Well-Maintained and Clean; Environmental Management; Biodiversity, Landscape, and Heritage; Community Involvement; Marketing and… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular or modified schedules:
