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Lake Washington Blvd Stay Healthy Streets to open on weekends July 4 – September

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) in partnership with Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is excited to bring back the Lake Washington Stay Healthy Streets. Below is the information shared by SDOT last week. Starting Fourth of July weekend, three (3) miles of Lake Washington Boulevard (from Mt. Baker Park to Seward Park) will open to people walking, rolling,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Cooling Centers for Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will open the following two facilities to help residents stay cool on Tuesday, June 29. These centers have air-conditioning, restrooms, and water available. Community members are welcome to drop by during open hours to get out of the sun and keep cool. International District/Chinatown… [ Keep reading ]

Rainier Beach Pool Temporary Closure Due to High Indoor Temperatures

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 ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Cooling Centers for Monday, June 28, 2021

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will open the following two facilities to help residents stay cool on Monday, June 28. These centers have air-conditioning, restrooms, and water available. Community members are welcome to drop by during open hours to get out of the sun and keep cool. International District/Chinatown… [ Keep reading ]

Three community centers to open as cooling centers

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will open the following three community centers to help residents stay cool. These centers have air-conditioning, restrooms, and water fountains available. Community members are welcome to drop by during open hours to get out of the sun and keep cool.   International District/Chinatown Community Center… [ Keep reading ]

29 ways to splash and swim this summer with Seattle Parks and Recreation

Updated August 20, 2021 Whether you like to lap swim, dunk, dog-paddle or wade, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has more than two dozen ways to hit the water this summer! Despite funding challenges due to the pandemic, we’ve put together two outdoor pools, two indoor pools, eight lifeguarded beaches,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation to pilot new opening and closing hours at Golden Gardens Park

Park will open at 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. beginning on June 23, 2021 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will implement new opening and closing hours at Golden Gardens Park (8498 Seaview Pl. NW) on a pilot basis beginning Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The park will open daily… [ Keep reading ]

Participate in final online open house for Lowman Beach Racket Court Planning

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, and Seattle Sports Complex Foundation invite the community to participate in an online meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to learn about the project to date, review the consultant work and community input, and discuss the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to learn more about the future South Lake Union Community Center

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to visit the South Lake Union Community Center Online Open House at slucc.infocommunity.org. The future center will be located at the corner of Mercer Street and Dexter Ave. SPR and the design team from NBBJ have collected community feedback and are excited… [ Keep reading ]

Free summer lunch and playground activity program begins June 21

(Texto en español a continuación) Seattle Parks and Recreation wants to ensure that children have access to healthy meals during the week even when school is out. The Summer Lunch and Playground Recreation program, which runs from June 21 to August 25 this year, is a free opportunity that provides… [ Keep reading ]