Seattle’s rich cultural diversity is beautifully reflected in its parks, which provide a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant heritage of the city’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. These green spaces not only celebrate the history, contributions, and traditions of AAPI cultures but also serve as serene retreats… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and partners for the Beacon Hill Festival on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 11am to 4pm at Jefferson Park (3801 Beacon Ave. S). Enjoy FREE pottery, painting, and gardening classes where you can create your own projects to take home. We’ll also have live… [ Keep reading ]
By Todd Burley Every fall, thousands of residents in Seattle head south for the winter where warmer temperatures and sunnier weather greet them. There they find all they need to live in luxury – excellent dining choices, comfortable accommodations, and a chance to meet others from around the world. Yet… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce the beginning of construction for the Soundview Playfield renovation project. SPR has contracted with Terra Dynamics, Inc. who will mobilize at Soundview Playfield, 1590 NW 90th Street, adjacent to Whitman Middle School in northwest Seattle, the week of May 5 to… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Lifelong Recreation, Seattle’s premier recreation program for older adults, is hitting its half-century mark this year! Register for the free event at Garfield Community Center from 11:30 am – 2pm on June 12th, with a performance by Silver Sounds singers and free refreshments. Reconnect with friends, instructors, and staff from… [ Keep reading ]
Whether you like to lap swim, dunk, dog-paddle or wade, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has dozens of ways to hit the water this summer in the pool or at the beach! Following is a list of the 2025 Summer Pool, Beach, Wading Pool, and Spraypark Schedules. Outdoor Pools This… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Summer 2025 program brochures are here! You’ll find all the in-person, drop in and virtual programs that are coming up soon in the catalogs below. Registration opens on May 20, 2025. Ready to enroll in a program? Head to our registration site. Or contact the community center… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s beautiful parks provide the perfect backdrop for fitness classes, nature education, and other recreational activities. If you’re a business owner or instructor looking to bring your services outdoors, it’s essential to know the rules and ensure your activities are permitted. At Seattle Parks & Recreation, we’re dedicated to promoting… [ Keep reading ]
Plus Additional Park Hour Changes Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to announce permanent updates to summer hours at Alki Beach and Golden Gardens, following extensive community feedback, pilot programs, and a public hearing at the April 10, 2025 Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners meeting. These updates are designed… [ Keep reading ]
