Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will continue the integrated weed management program at selected lakefront properties on Lake Washington this June and July. This program helps control invasive and noxious aquatic weeds, including Eurasian milfoil, Egeria, fragrant water lily, and pond weeds. Controlling these weeds improves water quality and recreational access and safety at… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation and our City partners at Seattle Department of Transportation and Seattle City Light, and community partners invite you to celebrate the new Georgetown Flume Off-Leash Area(OLA). The event additionally celebrates the section of trail for the Georgetown to South Park Connection that is adjacent to the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to share our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the achievements that reinforce our commitment to fostering healthy people, a thriving environment, and vibrant community. This report highlights how our initiatives and investments are making a meaningful difference across Seattle. Major Milestones of 2025 2025 marked an important milestone as the halfway… [ Keep reading ]
The Discovery Park Summer Beach Shuttle is back with more days for the 2026 season! The free shuttle operates Thursdays through Sundays from June 20 through September 5, from 11 AM to 5:30 PM. The shuttle loops between the East, North, and South Beach parking lots at Discovery Park, arriving at each stop approximately… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the public to submit name suggestions for the Georgetown Off-Leash Area. Park Naming suggestions for the park listed below are due to the Park Naming Committee by July 17, 2026. We are seeking names for the following park (characterized with the working name): Georgetown Off-Leash… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is soliciting construction bids on the City’s Procurement Portal for the future park at 4723 40th Ave SW, in the West Seattle Junction neighborhood. The park will provide a nature-themed play area, native plants and trees, a drinking fountain, leisurely walking paths, lawn area, a… [ Keep reading ]
Dancing til Dusk is back! Join us for 16 summer evenings of free music, dance lessons and dancing in Seattle parks! The 1st hour is a beginning dance lesson, no partner necessary as we change partners in the lesson. If you prefer not to change partners, bring one along! Westlake Park, 6-9:30 PM Hing Hay Park, 6-9… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce we are moving the South Capitol Hill Park initiative forward with the installation of recreation equipment for humans and their four-legged companions at Tashkent Park, Broadway Hill Park, Seven Hills Park, Williams Place, and Thomas Street Mini Park. In June and July portions of the parks will be fenced off for installation of exercise equipment. The installation will begin… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Get ready to explore, play, and discover Seattle like never before! Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to launch its interactive augmented reality game that transforms parks and public spaces across the city into exciting outdoor adventures for players of all ages. Seattle’s own Park Ranger Skye Blue Heron will… [ Keep reading ]
