Crowded urban landscapes can be a challenge for dog owners, but Seattle’s 6,400 acres of parklands make it easy for pooches and their pals to hang out. In addition to 14 off-leash areas where canines can run free, a number of parks have that special “something” to set tails wagging…. [ Keep reading ]
Portion of 14th Ave. NW provides new open space for Ballard Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is moving into the construction phase on Gemenskap Park, new park located in Ballard. SPR awarded the construction contract for Gemenskap Park to Jansen, Inc. and work is planned to begin January 8, 2018…. [ Keep reading ]
In August 2017, Seattle City Council passed legislation authorizing Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a lease agreement with Marina Management LLC. The this partnership with Marina Management LLC will enhance the City-owned marinas and improve public access to these spaces. The City of Seattle currently owns three moorages… [ Keep reading ]
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the public to join a youth-organized march to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, Jan. 13. Participants will… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) invites the community to celebrate the renovation of the Discovery Park play area on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please join us at the play area located near the Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center, 3801 Discovery Park Blvd., just past the… [ Keep reading ]
On scheduled Sundays from May to September, a portion of Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to motorized vehicles from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seattle Parks and Recreation invites everyone in the community to bike, jog or stroll along the boulevard between the Seward Park entrance and Mount Baker… [ Keep reading ]
Start off the New Year with a splash! Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Meadowbrook Community Center Advisory Council are co-sponsoring the 16th annual Polar Bear Plunge at noon on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 at Matthews Beach, 9300 51st Ave. NE. The Polar Bear Plunge is a FREE event. Registration begins… [ Keep reading ]
2017 has been a busy year for all of us at Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)! We’ve been working in every corner of the city to maintain our 485 parks and 27 community centers, restore our urban forest, build new parks and play areas, meet with community members to hear… [ Keep reading ]
2017 has been a busy year for all of us at Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)! We’ve been working in every corner of the city to maintain our 485 parks and 27 community centers, restore our urban forest, build new parks and play areas, meet with community members to hear… [ Keep reading ]
2017 has been a busy year for all of us at Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)! We’ve been working in every corner of the city to maintain our 485 parks and 27 community centers, restore our urban forest, build new parks and play areas, meet with community members to hear… [ Keep reading ]
