Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to a public meeting on Wed., Aug. 17, 2016 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E. for Prentis Frazier play area renovation project. This meeting is an opportunity for the community to learn about the project… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to provide feedback on design options for the addition to A.B. Ernst Park. Please join us on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fremont Branch Library, 731 N. 35th St. This project will expand upon the existing A.B…. [ Keep reading ]
Denny Park (100 Dexter Ave. N) is scheduled to close beginning the week of Aug. 15 for approximately five months for a park improvement project. During this time, all areas of the park, including the temporary off-leash area, will be closed. The Denny Park project includes storm drainage, sanitary sewer,… [ Keep reading ]
During Seafair Weekend and leading up to the event, there will be park and facility closures for safety measures and practices. These facilities and services will have closures: Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center will close Tuesday, Aug. 2 at noon through Monday, Aug. 8. Stan Sayres Boat Launch will… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Wallingford Community Council invite the community to the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N. on Wed., August 3, 2016 at 7 p.m. to learn about upcoming renovation projects at Gas Works Park. Jay Rood, Seattle Parks and Recreation’s project manager, will present at… [ Keep reading ]
‘The Garden Party: an Evening for the Senses’ is the premier event of the season at the Seattle Japanese Garden. From 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 29, the Japanese Garden will welcome guests inside the gate after hours to enjoy sake, fine wine and traditional Japanese cuisine. The event, now… [ Keep reading ]
A pod of Transient, or Bigg’s Killer Whales visited West Seattle on July 18. The group was comprised of a single family–whale T65A and her offspring. Passing close to the shore of Lincoln Park, they gave swimmers at Colman Pool a rare and enjoyable showing. Photo credit: Maya Sears. Photo taken under… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Tilth is offering a wide spectrum of free classes at Victor Steinbrueck Park on growing food and on sustainable use of natural resources. Topics include summer and fall gardening, growing herbs, composting, permaculture, organic garden pest management, and water conservation. Class schedule: Victor Steinbrueck Park, Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. July 27 Companion Planting for… [ Keep reading ]
The Big Day of Play is a celebration of our city’s diversity, and it encourages neighbors, communities and families to have fun, build relationships and be active together. Research shows that adults can improve brain function, relieve stress and improve their connection to others by taking part in active play…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the Lake City community to an Open House on Thursday, July 28 for the design development of a new park in Lake City. Join SPR planner and ELM Environment’s designers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 12501 28th Ave NE, just north of… [ Keep reading ]
