Seattle Parks and Recreation invites residents of all ages to two vibrant locations for a day of culture, sports, and celebration Seattle Parks and Recreation will host its annual signature celebration, Big Day of Play, on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. Presented in partnership with King County… [ Keep reading ]
Formerly known as Summer of Safety, Seattle Parks and Recreation’s free drop-in program offers structured activities, caring mentors, and welcoming spaces for youth throughout the summer. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is launching Summer Teen XP (Experience) – Belong, Become, Thrive, formerly known as Summer of Safety, a free summer drop-in program offering structured activities,… [ 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 ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in one of the upcoming project update public meetings for the Green Lake Community Center, Pool and Play Area. These meetings are an opportunity for the community to learn more about the current design concepts and provide input. Please join… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce Maple Wood Playfield is open! The community is encouraged to visit and explore the recently renovated park at 4801 Corson Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98108 on Beacon Hill. Maple Wood Playfield’s new design provides a cohesive, accessible park for the surrounding community and city-wide recreation. The Maple Wood Playfield Renovation project provides improved design features, four single-stall… [ 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) is excited to announce the renovation of Rainier Community Center Play Area, 4630 38th Ave. S, begins the week of July 6, 2026. SPR awarded the construction contract to Peak Construction. The play area will close for the renovation. SPR anticipates opening the play area in early 2027. The renovated play area will offer new play equipment, including swings, towers with slides, a play canoe and sand play… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce the Hiawatha Play Area Renovation project construction will begin the week of July 20, 2026. SPR awarded the construction contract to LW Sundstrom, Inc. and together we will work to minimize the impact to Hiawatha Playfield and Community Center. The project… [ 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 ]
