Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is improving public and staff access at many facilities throughout the park system. The improvements are based on Federal, State, and Local requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The most recent project is beginning at Ravenna-Eckstein. SPR awarded the construction contract for the improvements… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is happy to announce the completion of the West Seattle Stadium track resurfacing project. The Seattle Park District provided $950,000 for this major maintenance project which replaced and resurfaced the existing rubberized track. West Seattle Stadium is located at 4432 35th Ave. SW, adjacent to the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to a public meeting for the renovation of Soundview Playfield on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Whitman Middle School Library. Join SPR’s staff and BRCA Design consultants at Whitman Middle School(9201 15th Ave NW) to learn about… [ Keep reading ]
What a way to welcome autumn, with these October family-friendly events at community centers across Seattle! Thanks to our partnership with the Associated Recreation Council for such an array of fun. For additional events, also check out the Seattle Parks and Recreation 2017 fall program brochures. Southeast Seattle Friday, October… [ Keep reading ]
As stated in the Community Center Strategic plan, SPR will undertake stabilization renovations at many of our aging community centers. Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool is one of the oldest centers in our city and well-used and beloved by the community. Over the years, SPR has been quick… [ Keep reading ]
Celebrating a Successful Summer The leaves are beginning to turn and the children have returned to school. And as the season transitions to fall, we reflect upon the incredibly sunny, warm, fast-paced summer that we had in Seattle. Below, we feature some of our favorite statistics that highlight a great 2017… [ Keep reading ]
We are excited to announce the 2018 budget proposal for Seattle Parks and Recreation! We have had a wonderful and successful summer this year, partly in thanks to the beautiful weather, but more importantly, in thanks to our community, our team members, and our partners. This fall 2017, we are… [ Keep reading ]
This weekend, join us for the tree climbing competition at Woodland Park! The Pacific Northwest Tree Climbing Championship is taking place at Woodland Park, 1000 North 50th Street, Seattle, near the Woodland Park Lawn Bowling Area this weekend, Sept 23 & 24, 2017. This special two day event will showcase… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) in partnership with Senior Housing Assistance Group (SHAG), Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), and South East Effective Development (SEED) invite the North Rainier community to visit us at the Rainier Court Festival, 3621 33rd Ave S., on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 12 pm to… [ Keep reading ]
You’re invited to the end-of-season celebration to say goodbye to the 2017 Bicycle Sundays season! This FREE celebratory event, sponsored by the Greenways Initiative, will take place on Sunday, September 17 at Genesee Park. The bicycle route will open up at 10:00 am, and the entertainment portion of the event will… [ Keep reading ]
