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Seattle Parks and Recreation Expands Drop-In Sand Volleyball Program for 2026

March 31, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is expanding its drop-in sand volleyball court program pilot for the full 2026 sand volleyball season! The 2026 season begins on April 1 and ends on October 15. The pilot was introduced in July 2025 in response to feedback from the local sand-volleyball community requesting more accessible and informal play opportunities. During the pilot, SPR installed one drop-in… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation offers the Tennis Zone for Families and Youth

July 2, 2025

Starting in June Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Amy Yee Tennis Foundation (AYTF) in partnership with the Amy Yee Tennis Center is setting aside reserved court times for families to come out and play, no sets, just games. The 10 outdoor sites are listed at the bottom of the announcement with… [ Keep reading ]

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JOIN US FOR AN UPCOMING BIRD PROGRAM!

April 10, 2024

Carkeek Park Night Hike, Beaver and Owl ProwlThurs. April 11 from 7pm-9pmBird Walk at Schmitz Preserve ParkSat. April 13 from 4pm-6pmCamp Long Night Hike and Owl ProwlThurs. April 25 from 7pm-9pmSpring Migration Bird and Wildlife Walk – Discovery ParkSat. May 4 from 4pm-6pmCarkeek Park Night Hike, Beaver and Owl ProwlThurs…. [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle’s Rainier Community Center Garden Wins the 2024 Toro Urban Park Innovation Award

March 12, 2024

$50K grant to support innovation in urban food systems and workforce development Washington, DC (March 12, 2024) – Today, the City Parks Alliance and The Toro Company, a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, announced that the Rainier Community Center’s new urban garden in Seattle is the… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Requests Proposals for Seasonal Concessionaires in Parks

January 13, 2023

Seattle, WA—Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking individuals and businesses to submit proposals to offers concessions in select city parks. The competitive process to award concessions permits will open to proposals January 13, 2023. Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking proposals for both food concessions and non-food concessions. Permit… [ Keep reading ]

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Rainier Beach Pool Temporary Closure Due to High Indoor Temperatures

June 28, 2021

Due to extreme indoor heat and humidity, Seattle Parks and Recreation closed Rainier Beach Community Center Pool Sunday afternoon, with the closure extending through today, June 28. High pool deck temperatures caused by the humidity and the fresh air system drawing in hot air created unsafe conditions inside. Typically, pool… [ Keep reading ]

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New programming, drop-in access for Medgar Evers and Rainier Beach pools

June 14, 2021

Updated June 27, 2021: Temporary closure of Rainier Beach Pool – Due to unsafe, dangerous pool deck temperatures, Rainier Beach Community Center Pool must close for the rest of today – Sunday June 27 – and Monday June 28. Pool staff will be redeployed to beaches. The Rainier Beach Community Center cooling… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation opening both outdoor pools this summer

May 5, 2021

Updated 6/24/21Colman and “Pop” Mounger pools, the two outdoor swimming pools in the Seattle Parks and Recreation system, will open this summer from June 19 through September 6 at reduced capacity. For both, operational changes will be in place to ensure public and staff safety as we recover from the pandemic…. [ Keep reading ]

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Reopening Activities for More Summer Fun Announced by Seattle Parks and Recreation

April 13, 2021

Outdoor pools, sprayparks, wading pools, beaches, meals for kids and more are scheduled Revised Wednesday, June 24, 2021 Summer is coming and boy, are we all ready for it! After a year of restrictions and uncertainty – not to mention a long winter – everyone is looking forward to reliable… [ Keep reading ]

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Pilot re-opening for Rainier Beach Pool on April 19

April 13, 2021

Update 6/14/21:please see this post instead since pool offerings and procedures have changed. We’re excited to announce another pool re-opening to the public! Rainier Beach Pool will open for lap swimming and independent water fitness starting Monday, April 19. Hours are Mon//Tues/Thurs/Fri from 11:30am-6:30pm, Wednesdays from 2:30pm-6:30pm, and Sat/Sun from… [ Keep reading ]

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