Jump into the new year with both feet! Every January 1st at 12 noon, hundreds of people line up along the beach at Matthews Beach Park for the first dunk in the lake of the new year. Special cubs diving at 11:45 A.M. We provide lifeguards at this FREE event,… [ Keep reading ]
Starting in June Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Amy Yee Tennis Foundation (AYTF) in partnership with the Amy Yee Tennis Center is setting aside reserved court times for families to come out and play, no sets, just games. The 10 outdoor sites are listed at the bottom of the announcement with… [ Keep reading ]
As part of the Swim Seattle Initiative, Seattle Parks & Recreation is partnering with Oshun Swim School to offer trauma-informed and Afro-Indigenous centered swim opportunities to our Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) + Allies community. Through a series of open swims and educational workshops, participants can expect to experience… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) seeks proposals for the management and operation of public recreation, arts and cultural or environmental programming at the Cascade People’s Center in Cascade Park. (309 Pontius Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109). Applicant proposals will show they will offer community activities, programs, and… [ Keep reading ]
Proposal focuses on essential maintenance while also taking important steps to improve safety, combat climate change, support youth, and advance equity Plan would reestablish Park Ranger program, plant and maintain thousands of trees, keep public restrooms operational, and open new and improved parks and community centers Seattle – Reflecting his… [ Keep reading ]
Evans, Medgar Evers, and Queen Anne pools to reopen as summer aquatics season ends Seattle, WA— Seattle Parks and Recreation will reopen Evans Pool (Green Lake), Queen Anne Pool, and Medgar Evers Pool to the public for open swim, lessons, and programming starting the week of September 19. During the… Filed Under: Fun and Wellness, Parkways, Recreation Classes and Activities, Service Updates
The activities and improvements funded by the Seattle Park District in 2019 were plentiful and multi-faceted, including improving community center services; restoring our urban forest; working with partners to activate and enliven downtown parks; improving off-leash areas; and working with partners to provide culturally relevant programming to people of color, LGBTQIA,… [ Keep reading ]
Pratt Fine Arts Center, located in Pratt Park in the Central District neighborhood, is a creative and inclusive art-making space. They provide access to quality education and professionally equipped studios. Each year, through a partnership agreement with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Pratt provides scholarships for those who cannot afford paid… [ Keep reading ]
Victory Heights Cooperative offers an affordable preschool experience while also providing early childhood education to parents. This school works in partnership with North Seattle College, and is located in the Victory Heights building. Each year, through a partnership agreement with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool provides scholarships,… [ Keep reading ]
Sound Generations works to expand Food Security, Transportation, Health & Wellness, and Assistance Services to meet the diverse needs of our growing aging population in King County. One of their programming locations happens at Lake City Community Center. Each year, through a partnership agreement with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Sound… [ Keep reading ]
