Earth Runs is dedicated to promoting health in our communities and our environment. The organization plants trees and native plants to clean up our air, water and carbon pollution, as well as to increase the beauty of our neighborhoods. Earth Run helps educate the public on the importance of trees… [ Keep reading ]
The Mountaineers is a nonprofit outdoor community of 12,000+ active members in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1906, the Mountaineers have been getting people of all ages outside safely and responsibly for over 100 years. They host hundreds of monthly courses and activities–all led by a coalition of volunteers–to offer… [ Keep reading ]
The Seward Park Audubon Center helps cultivate wonder and nurture insatiable curiosity of the natural world through environmental science, outdoor exploration, and play. The Center’s mission is to inspire diverse audiences to conserve natural ecosystems and build healthy communities for people, birds and wildlife. In 2017, Seward Park Audubon Center… [ Keep reading ]
Sitting atop a ridge in West Seattle, the Seattle Chinese Garden offers 5 acres of stunning parkland that celebrates and shares the beauty of China. Community members are invited to visit the grounds from dawn to dusk free of charge. SCG is accessible via wheelchair and dogs on leash are… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) supports healthy people by providing invigorating ways for residents to connect with others through sports and exercise. SPR maintains 160 tennis courts throughout Seattle, including those at the Amy Yee Tennis Center, and we also partner with Tennis Center at Sand Point to expand access… [ Keep reading ]
Woodland Park Lawn Bowling Club (WPLBC) is committed to sharing the fun of Bocce, Croquet, and Lawn Bowling with all members of the community, and as part of their commitment, WPLBC hosts open hours for non-members and offers free lessons to low-income youth. Located on a beautiful, green hillside… [ Keep reading ]
Enjoy the magic of puppetry at Thistle Theatre, located in Magnuson Park, Sunset Hill Community Club, and BYT Crossroads. Thistle Theatre is a non-profit performance arts company that specializes in Tabletop Bunraku puppetry, a variation of a Japanese performance art form that dates back to the 17th century. Community… [ Keep reading ]
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For many of us, winters in Seattle are just something we have to get through – three months of cold and rain before the sun decides to break through in March. But treating the season like a chore is waste. There are dozens of opportunities to make memories and learn… [ Keep reading ]
Send your photos to @seattleparks on Twitter for a chance to be featured on our blog! Visit our homepage and subscribe to Explore More, our twice-monthly newsletter, to learn about new things happening in our parks and community centers this month.
