Thanksgiving provides a wonderful opportunity to show gratitude to the Seattle Parks and Recreation heroes who go above and beyond in ensuring that we have the first-rate park and recreation system we have come to love and depend on. From volunteers who put in countless hours coaching youth sports leagues,… [ Keep reading ]
Winter registration opens December 5. Plan your program enrollment now! Our city may be a little wet in the winter, but with 27 community centers, eight indoor pools, and a wide variety of programs and activities, we have endless ways to help you stay active and connected during the rainy… [ Keep reading ]
We need your input for the renovation of the south play area in Lincoln Park. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to the first meeting for this renovation project on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Kenney, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW. Please join… [ Keep reading ]
Lots of free drop-in programs are happening at our northwest community centers! Toddler gym, basketball, juggling, pickleball, ping pong, adult water color, weight rooms and much MORE! View our northwest drop-in program brochure here. See below for other free or low-cost events happening at our northwest community centers, and visit… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for one or more days in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Community centers and teen life centers are closed Nov. 23-24 Environmental learning centers are closed Nov. 23-24 Indoor swimming pools are closed Nov. 23-24 Green Lake Small Craft Center is… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Get Moving Program is offering a free total body fitness class for all levels on Saturdays at 8 a.m. at Garfield Teen Life Center (428 23rd Ave.). The first class starts on Saturday, November 18; ages 12 and up. Contact Elijah at 206-920-9635 for more information.
Spawning salmon are a Northwest treasure but pose a real risk to dogs Spawning salmon have returned to creeks in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the best viewing locations in Seattle is Piper’s Creek in Carkeek Park. Through the end of the year, this creek, and many others in… [ Keep reading ]
The holidays are upon us, and we’re getting into the spirit of the season as we prepare for the annual Pathway of Lights, a FREE holiday event for the whole family! On Saturday, December 9 from 4:30-7:30 p.m., come stroll the glimmering Green Lake circuit, paths, and docks which will… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to a meeting on Thursday, November 16 to provide input on the design options for Christie Park and the park expansion project. Join SPR’s project design team, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at University Heights Center, to learn about the park expansion… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is gearing up to celebrate our volunteers at the fast-approaching Denny Awards! Volunteers are critical resources to SPR, and they give so much to our community. Each year, SPR looks forward to holding our Denny Awards ceremony to recognize their hard work. EVENT: 2017… [ Keep reading ]
