Songs of Unsung Seattle, a jazz series funded by the Arts in Parks program, continues its programming through September 23 in Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park. The series presents stories and music inspired by Seattle’s history of social justice and art, performed by a jazz quintet. Featuring Steve Griggs on saxophone,… [ Keep reading ]
In the early 90s, local author Fred Wert wrote a book for The Mountaineers called Bakeries by Bicycle. It’s long out of print, and many of the Seattle bakeries he referenced are long out of business. But the idea of outdoor play with a break for sweet treats is still… [ 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 Wednesday, August 23, 3 – 7 pm Columbia Park https://seattlefarmersmarkets.org/markets/columbia-city Swim for Life Friday, August 25… [ Keep reading ]
Are you ready for the upcoming solar eclipse? On Monday, August 21, Seattle will have a spectacular view of the total solar eclipse. At 9:08 am, the moon will begin to move in front of the sun, gradually turning day to night. The eclipse will cause temperatures to drop and… [ 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. Big Day of Play August 19 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Rainier Playfield, Rainier Community Center, Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) staff for an open house on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Baker Park on Crown Hill, 8347 14th Ave. NW. SPR invites the community to the open house to learn about the park expansion and improvement project and to… [ Keep reading ]
More people engaged with healthy activities in their communities – that’s SPR’s mission! We aim to make recreation and fun accessible to all, with programs that meet the needs of our diverse population. One such program is Lifelong Recreation, designed for folks over 50 who may be physically active, just… [ Keep reading ]
Columbia City Farmers Market Wednesday, August 9, 3 – 7 pm Columbia Park https://seattlefarmersmarkets.org/markets/columbia-city Obliteride 2017 August 11-13 East Portal Viewpoint and Gas Works Park https://www.obliteride.org/ Magnolia Village Car Show Saturday, August 12, 2017, 8am – 3:30pm Magnolia Playfield www.wernerscrashshop.com Lake Union 10K Sunday, August 13 Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop… [ Keep reading ]
Starting Monday, August 14 the Seattle Parks and Recreation Trails Program will be rerouting the lower section of Carkeek Park’s Viewlands Trail where it intersects with the Pipers Creek trails. The existing structure, built in 1999, has become unstable due to water damage and slides over the years and has… [ Keep reading ]
Camp Momentia is back! Explore, create, and connect at historic Camp Long in West Seattle! Camp Momentia is an inclusive day camp experience for people living with dementia and their loved ones hosted by Seattle Parks and Recreation and partner organizations at Camp Long in West Seattle. This is the… [ Keep reading ]
