Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to participate in the Smith Cove Park project on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center, 3801 Discovery Park Blvd. This meeting is an opportunity to learn about the project, meet the design team… [ Keep reading ]
It’s been just over two years since Seattle voters approved Proposition 1 to create the Seattle Park District, and projects and programs funded by the District are in full swing. Recently, Seattle Parks and Recreation teamed with the Seattle Channel to produce three 30-minute videos that highlight some of the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to provide input on design options for Brighton Playfield renovation. Please join us at a public meeting for the Brighton Playfield improvement project on Wed., Oct. 5, 2016 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Aki Kurose Middle School, 3928 S Graham St, Seattle,… [ Keep reading ]
Leaves are falling. There’s a crispness to the air. Pumpkin lattes are back on the menu. And Seattleites are starting to bundle up in scarves and mittens. All clear signs that summer has ended and the fall season has officially arrived. But don’t let the cooler weather and darker skies… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to participate in the Victor Steinbrueck Park renovation project by providing input on Tues. October 4, 2016 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Waterfront Space, 1400 Western Ave. Seattle, 98101. This meeting is an opportunity to learn about the project, review design… [ Keep reading ]
Trees are not only beautiful, they clean our air and our water, calm traffic and help us conserve energy. As Seattle continues to grow, our urban trees and vegetation are critical to keeping Seattle a healthy, livable city. Join Mayor Ed Murray and City of Seattle urban forestry staff to… [ Keep reading ]
Classifying animals. Bird walks. Working with science tools. These might sound like activities that are part of a college biology class, but thanks to our Urban Nature Guides, these hands-on activities were available to youth and families at parks across Seattle this summer. Urban Nature Guides are trained volunteers with… [ Keep reading ]
Community encouraged to visit Looptrail.seattle.gov and sign up for construction updates On Monday Sept., 26, 2016, Ohno Construction will begin to tear up and replace the south end of Arboretum Drive E. This Arboretum access point will be closed through October 15, 2016 to build a key connection for the new… [ Keep reading ]
October 7, UPDATE The contractor is making good progress the first week on the trail. Pile driving will begin Monday October 10th , jackhammers will be used to set pipe piling to support the new trail. This work is expected to continue for several weeks. Thank you to the… [ Keep reading ]
Fall is finally here and Seattle Parks and Recreation is ready to celebrate the season of changing colors! From trying your hand at making fresh pressed cider, to dressing up in your spookiest costume, our community centers are full of festive fall activities for you and your family. So dig… [ Keep reading ]
