*****For updated information about the shower/hygiene program during the pandemic, see this post. Seattle Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that we are expanding our Hygiene Services program for Seattle Public School Students and Community Members. As part of this program, we make showers and restrooms available free of… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that beginning on Monday, Feb. 3, Miller Community Center (330 19th Ave. E) will operate with expanded hours. The community center will also be offering 12 additional hours of shower operation during the school year and summer as part of our Hygiene… [ Keep reading ]
Beginning this year, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is offering to waive fees for community members or groups to host performance-based art in select Seattle parks. Performances can consist of an array of styles, including theatrical, comedic, spoken word, toast masters, acoustical concert and more. This opportunity is open to… [ Keep reading ]
The plaza area at Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd Ave. NW) is temporarily closed to allow a contractor (W.S. Contractors) to finish an improvement project as part of the Ballard Commons Park Portland Loo Project. Fencing has gone up around the plaza, however access to the Loo will remain open… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking proposals for seasonal partners to operate food service, recreational activities, and group fitness concessions in various park locations throughout Seattle. Locations vary with sites appropriate for carts, food trucks and other self-contained service businesses. Request for Proposal (RFP) packets can be downloaded, picked… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 in observance of Presidents’ Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: Community Centers Teen Life Centers (Please note: Southwest and Meadowbrook Teen Life Centers are normally closed on Mondays and will therefore also be closed on Tuesday,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering two free training opportunities for teens interested in becoming lifeguards. Both trainings will take place at Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. Lifeguard Training (FREE) successful completion of this course will include American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for… [ Keep reading ]
Traffic impacts expected on portion of Lake Washington Blvd. Feb. 4 to 7 Seattle Parks and Recreation will be installing a new curb ramp along Lake Washington Boulevard just east of the Boyer Ave. East intersection. Work is scheduled to start on Tuesday, February 4, weather permitting, and take approximately… [ Keep reading ]
Community invited to participate in mural project and learn about upcoming construction The Lake City community is invited to participate in a mural project and learn about the upcoming construction for the new Lake City park. Join us at Coyote North, 12325 Lake City Way NE on Sunday, February 9,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the design for the Maple Wood Playfield and Play Area renovation project. Please join SPR staff at the final Open House on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Maple… [ Keep reading ]
