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 ]
Unprecedented times call for creative solutions, and in that vein Seattle Parks and Recreation has expanded its virtual programming to help you learn and engage from the safety of your own home. The latest offerings can be found on our Virtual Recreation web page, including the new December brochure in a… [ Keep reading ]
The activities and improvements funded by the Seattle Park District in 2019 were plentiful and multi-faceted, including improving community center services; restoring our urban forest; working with partners to activate and enliven downtown parks; improving off-leash areas; and working with partners to provide culturally relevant programming to people of color, LGBTQIA,… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects is advancing the design of the new Pier 58. One element of the pier that is still in its early development stage is a 5,000 sq ft playground (that is about as large as a basketball court!). This playground will be developed to accommodate a range of ages… [ Keep reading ]
