Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the public to join a youth-organized march to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, Jan. 13. Participants will… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) invites the community to celebrate the renovation of the Discovery Park play area on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please join us at the play area located near the Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center, 3801 Discovery Park Blvd., just past the… [ Keep reading ]
On scheduled Sundays from May to September, a portion of Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to motorized vehicles from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seattle Parks and Recreation invites everyone in the community to bike, jog or stroll along the boulevard between the Seward Park entrance and Mount Baker… [ Keep reading ]
Start off the New Year with a splash! Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Meadowbrook Community Center Advisory Council are co-sponsoring the 16th annual Polar Bear Plunge at noon on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 at Matthews Beach, 9300 51st Ave. NE. The Polar Bear Plunge is a FREE event. Registration begins… [ Keep reading ]
2017 has been a busy year for all of us at Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)! We’ve been working in every corner of the city to maintain our 485 parks and 27 community centers, restore our urban forest, build new parks and play areas, meet with community members to hear… [ Keep reading ]
2017 has been a busy year for all of us at Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)! We’ve been working in every corner of the city to maintain our 485 parks and 27 community centers, restore our urban forest, build new parks and play areas, meet with community members to hear… [ Keep reading ]
2017 has been a busy year for all of us at Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)! We’ve been working in every corner of the city to maintain our 485 parks and 27 community centers, restore our urban forest, build new parks and play areas, meet with community members to hear… [ Keep reading ]
Give the gift of recreation this holiday season by supporting recreation scholarships for Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) programs! The Associated Recreation Council (ARC) and SPR are increasing opportunity and access to recreation through scholarships for programs at community centers, recreational facilities, and pools across the city. These scholarships are… [ Keep reading ]
Everyone knows the cardinal rule of cold-weather outdoor safety: if it’s below freezing, don’t put your tongue on anything metal! Hopefully you’ve mastered that one by now. We’ve got even more ways to guard your well-being in winter, whether you’re a commuter or just passing time in a park. In… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) will be conducting additional investigative work into the structure below the surface of Victor Steinbrueck Park. This work will begin the week of December 18, 2017 and inform the design process for the Victor Steinbrueck Park Improvement Project. The park will not be closed. Park visitors… [ Keep reading ]
