This Saturday, July 14, Green Lake visitors are in for a treat as creativity, science and boatmanship join forces at the Lucerne Seafair Milk Carton Derby. Dozens of floating milk carton contraptions of all sizes and shapes, helmed by their makers, will compete for prizes and a winning title. A… [ Keep reading ]
G-FORCE (Gardening Fun, Full of Opportunities of Recreation, Cooperative teamwork and Environmental studies) is a high school mentorship program that helps guide youth through gardening mentorships in Seattle parks. Participants learn job skills by performing hands-on horticulture work doing grounds maintenance or landscape renovation projects in parks while receiving community-service… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Japanese Garden’s big summer event, named ‘Festival in the Evening Sun’ for 2018, welcomes the public on Thursday, July 12 for a traditional Japanese dinner and drinks in sublime surroundings. From 6 to 9 pm, guests will celebrate the garden by evening light while listening to a jazz… [ Keep reading ]
Community encouraged to provide input on design Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the Wallingford Playfield Play Area meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Please join the project planner and landscape architect at the Wallingford Boys and Girls Club, 1310… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to a meeting for the Bitter Lake Playfield meeting on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N. This meeting is an opportunity for the community to learn about the project… [ Keep reading ]
Outdoors for All will provide adaptive bikes for use during Bicycle Sundays on August 19 and September 16. The adaptive bikes will be free to use between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days. Outdoors for All is dedicated to enriching the quality of life for children and adults… [ 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. Seafair Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration 2018 Gas Works Park, Lake Union Park Wednesday July 4, all day https://www.seafair.com/events/2018/scca-seattle-summer-4th Admiral… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4 to protect the surfaces.The ballfield lights will be turned on at 8:00 p.m. and most will be turned off at either 10 p.m. or 11… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for Independence Day or on special holiday schedules. Some facilities may be open, but have limited operations. Please call in advance. These facilities and services will have CLOSURES: Community centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center… [ Keep reading ]
The following list contains major events that are taking place in parks across the city over the next week, and will impact park use. Be safe, have fun, and plan your park visits accordingly. Arts for All Workshops Albert Davis Park Wednesday, June 27, 12:30 – 2 pm https://cosparkways.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2018/06/2018-Arts-in-Parks-WEB.pdf Wallingford… [ Keep reading ]
