Many park bathrooms and water fountains are closed for the winter Seattle Parks and Recreation has completed routine winter preparation, which includes closing many park bathrooms and drinking fountains for the winter season to prevent pipes from freezing. Bathrooms and water fountains will begin reopening in March 2026. As part… [ Keep reading ]
Today we are pleased to release an Updated 2020-2032 Strategic Plan—our vision for a healthy, thriving, and vibrant park and recreation system—as well as a new 2025-2028 Action Plan. Check them out here. Updated 2020-2032 Strategic Plan Our Strategic Plan sets long-term strategies to shape the programs, services, and investments… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed, or on modified schedules, on two or more dates in observance of the winter holidays. Please see below for details. These facilities and programs will be CLOSED on Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1: These facilities and programs will have… [ Keep reading ]
Check out the exciting winter events and teen programs happening at your local community centers this season. There’s something fun for everyone! Creative & Cultural Gatherings Family & Kid-Friendly Fun Teen Programs Garfield CC Miller CC Ravenna Eckstein CC
By Todd Burley Seattle recently embarked on a renewed effort to reduce our carbon emissions and prepare for our changing climate through the updated Climate Action Plan. As the third largest City department and manager of the majority of public green spaces, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a key… [ Keep reading ]
Our licensed childcare programs are ready to provide fun, engaging, supportive & safe opportunities during school breaks. Our dedicated staff work daily to create a welcoming environment that honors diversity through offering fun and active experiences in arts & culture, sports & games, outdoor play and more. Seattle School’s Winter… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation as we come together to honor the enduring life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This special day of reflection, unity, and community action will be highlighted by a youth-led march and celebration, guided by the theme: “Your Time is Now.” We invite… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, December 11, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Translated materails: Spanish; Amharic; Somali; Vietnamese Great news for the South Park community! Starting this January, the South Park Playfield will be available for sports teams and community groups to reserve. This pilot program offers free field use for eligible local groups, creating new opportunities for practice, games, and community… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking individuals and businesses to submit proposals to offer concessions in select city parks. The competitive process to award concessions permits will open to proposals December 4, 2025. SPR is seeking proposals for both food concessions and non-food concessions. Permit locations will include many… [ Keep reading ]
