In response to the ongoing needs of our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) before- and after-school childcare program for students age 5-12 continues to provide a safe and supportive option for remote learning. Now the City of Seattle has extended childcare copay relief for… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) announced that Cal Anderson Park reopened on Wednesday, December 23 with more activities, maintenance, and services planned for 2021. SPR and other City departments have worked with community members to identify next steps and to develop a plan for key changes within the Capitol Hill… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) announced that Cal Anderson Park reopened on Wednesday, December 23 with more activities, maintenance, and services planned for 2021. SPR and other City departments have worked with community members to identify next steps and to develop a plan for key changes within the Capitol Hill… [ Keep reading ]
Most Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The few that have opened at partial capacity will be closed Friday, December 25, 2020 and Friday, January 1, 2021. Below is a list of parks, amenities and facilities and their status over the holidays: These have been closed… [ Keep reading ]
The winter holidays and school break are almost upon us. Yay? Maybe not so much if it means being cooped up at home even more than we have been. Getting outside is so important to our physical and mental health. That’s why we’re excited to announce that starting today, a… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) staff have been busy preparing for the potential for severe winter weather. During snow events, SPR maintenance staff focus on removing snow from critical park paths, sidewalks, and curb ramps, as well as around community centers. Our Tree Crew is prepared to work around the clock… [ Keep reading ]
Through virtual recreation you and your family can explore new opportunities to learn and engage from the safety of your own home! The January 2021 virtual recreation brochure is now available and can be viewed here. There are many options for all ages, some of them FREE. Registration opens December… [ Keep reading ]
Need some space to throw the frisbee after work with your household? Maybe kick the soccer ball with the kids to burn some energy? Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering a pilot program that provides community members (households or groups of 5 and under) field space for free drop-in activity…. [ Keep reading ]
A warm shower feels great to all of us, but especially to unhoused community members who have few reliable places to clean up. That’s where the Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) hygiene shower program steps in. Operated year round, this city-funded program offers free showers and towel use to those… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to take a short survey in this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BitterLake1 and provide input on the renovation of the Bitter Lake play area and comfort station/restroom. This is an opportunity to provide feedback on the restroom renovation and let the design team know the desired… [ Keep reading ]
