The concept of greenways has been around in the U.S. since Olmsted and Vaux designed their first park boulevards for Buffalo, New York, in the late 1800s. For our purposes here at Seattle Parks and Recreation, a greenway is a connection from a city park to an SDOT Neighborhood Greenway, making… [ Keep reading ]
Fall registration opens August 8. Plan your program enrollment now! Fall is not far away, and we are excited to announce that the Seattle Parks and Recreation fall program brochures have arrived! From preschool programs and licensed school-age care to citywide athletics, pool programs, and community center classes, we offer something for… [ Keep reading ]
The following list contains major events that are taking place in parks across the city and will impact park use. Be safe, have fun, and plan your park visits accordingly. Greenwood Seafair Parade Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 6 – 8:30 pm Greenwood Ave between NW 105th St and NW 85th… [ Keep reading ]
If Seattle’s city center parks feel livelier lately, that’s on purpose! Hardly a summer day passes without art, music, or community activities taking place in several downtown parks at once. In particular, Westlake and Occidental Parks have become beacons of activity, with food trucks, games, “engagement coordinators” and events attracting… [ Keep reading ]
The following list contains major events that are taking place in parks across the city and will impact park use. Be safe, have fun, and plan your park visits accordingly. Bite of Seattle Monday, July 17, 8am – Monday, July 24, 2017, 5pm Seattle Center and surrounding streets www.biteofseattle.com Tribal… [ Keep reading ]
A healthy city depends on the strength, engagement, and contributions of all its citizens. To help accomplish this, Seattle Parks and Recreation is committed to building strong communities by providing training, employment, and leadership development opportunities for diverse groups – especially teens, who need the skills necessary to compete in… [ Keep reading ]
In 2016 more than 150 trees were cut from the Duwamish Head Greenbelt, which is owned by Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Seattle Department of Transportation. The City of Seattle filed two lawsuits regarding the cutting. In April 2017, the City settled one of the two lawsuits. The funds from this… [ Keep reading ]
The following list contains major events that are taking place in parks across the city and will impact park use. Be safe, have fun, and plan your park visits accordingly. Columbia City Farmers Market July 12, 3 – 7 pm Columbia Park http://seattlefarmersmarkets.org/markets/columbia-city Amazon Picnic Thursday, July 13, 8 am… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) closed the Lake Union Park Bridge due to lateral movement of the bridge east abutment. SPR worked over the past two years to determine the overall cause of this movement, design corrective measures to remedy this and secure the necessary funding. We recently awarded the construction… [ Keep reading ]
Every Friday from 6:45-8:10pm Evans Pools hosts SKWIM! SKWIM is the “original water-disk sport” gaining popularity worldwide. Played in both shallow and deep water, SKWIM progresses with your ability, from an engaging learn-to-swim game to possibly the most electric, athletic, and entertaining water-sport of all time. If you’re looking for a fun, fast-action water-sport for the whole family,… [ Keep reading ]
