UPDATE: Registration has been delayed to May 12 due to the coronoavirus public health emergency. Please see this post for more info. To better serve the community and to create a more equitable process, we are moving the summer camp registration date to open on April 7, 2020 (in previous… [ Keep reading ]
Due to the inclement weather, many Seattle Parks and Recreation programs are impacted today (Wednesday, Jan. 15). SPR FACILITIES We will attempt to open all community centers (except for Bitter Lake Community Center, which is operating as an emergency shelter), teen life centers, and environmental centers from 11am-3pm as warming… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will be operating Bitter Lake Community Center (13035 Linden Ave. N) as a warming and emergency overnight shelter for families with children, and people living in vehicles. Single adults and couples are welcome at this facility as well. This shelter will operate 24 hours a day… [ Keep reading ]
Due to the inclement weather, some Seattle Parks and Recreation programs are impacted today (Tuesday, Jan. 14). FACILITIES: All recreation evening programs cancelled and recreation facilities closed after 6 p.m. today: Due to freezing temperatures, icy road conditions, and the forecast for additional snow this evening, Seattle Parks and Recreation… [ Keep reading ]
Please participate in the online survey As one of the many community input options for the new plaza park in South Park, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in a survey. Please participate in this short survey and provide input for the design team: English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SouthParkPlaza… [ Keep reading ]
Due to the inclement weather, some Seattle Parks and Recreation programs are impacted today (Monday, Jan. 13). FACILITIES: All facilities will operate normal operating hours today (some programs and fields will be impacted, see below). PROGRAMS: All Lifelong Recreation Programs are CANCELLED All Before School Programs are CANCELLED All Morning… [ Keep reading ]
Beginning this year, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is making all recreational and fitness swims (lap swim, family swim, public swim, etc.) free for anyone who qualifies for an SPR scholarship. Previously, scholarships only provided a fee reduction for swimming instead of the current full fee waiver. Scholarships are based… [ Keep reading ]
On November 25, 2019, the City Council approved the Mayor’s 2020-2021 Budget. Some fees for Seattle Parks and Recreation athletic fields, pools and event facilities have changed. Please click here for details on Seattle Parks and Recreation’s 2020 Fees and Charges.
SNOW IMPACTS FOR WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15, 2020: PLEASE CLICK HERE. Seattle Parks and Recreation staff have been busy preparing for the potential for snowfall. In the event of severe weather, we attempt to open facilities to provide a safe and warm space for community members to gather, connect with others, and… [ Keep reading ]
Medgar Evers Pool will be hosting a monthly All-Gender Swim on the 4th Saturday of every month from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (except in June, when the All-Gender Swim will be held on Saturday, June 20). This series will kick off on Saturday, January 25. Admission is the usual recreation… [ Keep reading ]
