The Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park Amphitheater recently came alive with the bright colors of traditional Oaxacan costumes at the 14th annual Guelaguetza festival, a day-long, family-friendly event featuring live music and dances from Oaxaca, Mexico. The seats of the amphitheater were overflowing with families gathered to watch the lively dances as… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for Independence Day or on special holiday schedules. Some facilities may be open, but have limited operations. Please call in advance. These facilities and services will have CLOSURES: Community centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is proud to host free programming and meals for Seattle’s youth this summer. From educational activities to games and sports, our programming helps ensure that youth remain connected, active and engaged over the summer months. And our food program helps make sure that children still have… [ Keep reading ]
Thanks to funding from the Seattle Park District, we’ve added a Night Maintenance Team, which works on a variety of repairs, upgrades, and other preventive maintenance to better preserve our facilities. And because this team works at night, facilities such as our pools and community centers don’t have to be… [ Keep reading ]
With temperatures expected in the high 80s on Saturday and in the 90s on Sunday, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) reminds park users to stay cool and hydrated, and to avoid swimming in waters that are still cold. Seniors and people with health concerns may experience impacts from the heat…. [ Keep reading ]
Join us in celebrating the annual Seattle Fire Festival on Saturday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bell Street Park (located between 4th and 5th on Bell St. in downtown Seattle). This free, annual festival commemorates the re-birth of Seattle’s business district following the Great Seattle Fire… [ Keep reading ]
Neighborhood institution features tons of family fun On Saturday, June 4, Jefferson Community Center presents the 24th Annual Beacon Hill Festival, with fun for everyone in the family in this lively, diverse neighborhood. The festival will take place at Jefferson Park (3801 Beacon Ave. S) from 11 a.m. to 4… [ Keep reading ]
During Earth Month, the public voted for their favorite parks and park projects to receive $20,000 for improvements “Climb, Hike, and Restore at Camp Long” has been selected as a winner of the national Parks Build Community campaign and will receive a $20,000 grant from the National Recreation and Park… [ Keep reading ]
Ballard Pool will be closed from May 16 through May 20 so that Seattle Parks and Recreation can replace a failed heat exchanger. The pool will re-open on Saturday, May 21. Ballard Pool is located at 1471 NW 67th St .in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. Mounger Pool in Magnolia opens for the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will host free egg hunts at various locations throughout Seattle in March. See below for location details. NORTHEAST Mighty Mites “Egg” stravaganza What: Egg hunt, play equipment, bounce house and other fun activities. Ages: Five and under Location: Miller Community Center Time: 10 a.m. to noon,… [ Keep reading ]
