At Seattle Parks and Recreation, we work toward improving the quality of life for Seattle residents every day. Because our parks and natural areas provide tremendous educational and recreational opportunities, it is vital to maintain them; but we can’t do it without your help. Volunteers play a crucial role in… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Public Utilities, the Carkeek Park Advisory Council and the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project for Carkeek Park’s 35th Annual Earth Day event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. This inspiring day of service will include both one-time, day-of volunteer projects, such as a beach cleanup… [ Keep reading ]
Sunday, April 12, is the beginning of Western Washington’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and that means Seattle Parks and Recreation volunteers can put down their gardening gloves and coaching whistles and enjoy some freebies April 12-18! Volunteers play a crucial role in our neighborhood parks, community centers and recreation programs throughout the city… [ Keep reading ]
Before you know it, we’ll be trading in April showers for blue skies and bathing suits. On Saturday, April 18, six of our pools are hosting FREE public swims. We’ll be teaching water and boating safety and will have fun activities for kids. Don’t miss this opportunity to teach your… [ Keep reading ]
The Kubota Garden Foundation will host its annual spring plant sale from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at the Kubota Garden Nursery. There will be beautiful and high quality plants for sale at extremely competitive prices. The selection will include perennials, annuals, grasses and both deciduous… [ Keep reading ]
Robin Williams once said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s party!’” In our fair city, spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Come out of hibernation, Seattleites.’” It’s getting lighter in the mornings! The sun doesn’t set at 4:30 p.m. anymore! There are leaves and FLOWERS on the trees! No… [ Keep reading ]
It’s nearly spring, which means eggs hunts are almost here! Find an event near you. NORTHEAST Spring Egg Hunt What: Hunt for treats and treasures Location: Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center Ages: 11 and under Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4 Spring Egg Hunt What: Hunt for treats and treasures Location: Meadowbrook… [ Keep reading ]
Tickets are still available for the 23rd annual Daddy Daughter Dinner from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Ballard Community Center. This year’s theme is Awesome ‘80s. Join us for a rad night of neon fun, good grub and totally rockin’ out. Bust out your acid-washed jeans, mix and match… [ Keep reading ]
Join us at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 1 as the Seattle Japanese Garden celebrates First Viewing, a re-opening event welcoming the general public inside the gates for the first time in 2015. First Viewing begins with the dramatic flair of a Shinto blessing. The Shinto blessing is a formal ceremony that has been conducted in… [ Keep reading ]
