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Seattle Parks and Recreation invites input at two upcoming events for Magnuson Park Circulation Plan and Comfort Station Feasibility Study

June 15, 2021

Seattle Parks and Recreation is moving forward with a three-part planning process at Magnuson Park that will: develop a Circulation Plan and identify future improvements for all modes of transportation to, from and through the park identify the preferred location and layout for a future comfort station (a.k.a. restrooms) recommend… [ Keep reading ]

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Red Barn Ranch Update

June 15, 2021

**For current updates, please visit OPCD’s webpage here** Following the City Council’s action to transfer the restrictive recreation covenant from City-owned property known as the Red Barn Ranch, located in Auburn, WA, to the North Rainier land-banked site parcel, and in acknowledgement of the public comments provided by community requesting clarity… [ 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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Join the planning team for 50th anniversary celebration of Discovery Park

June 9, 2021

Discovery Park is celebrating its golden anniversary next year! Do you love Discovery Park? Would you be interested in joining the planning team for the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2022? The Discovery Park Advisory Council has multiple volunteer positions for those with experience in leading: Fundraising Marketing Project Management Communications… [ Keep reading ]

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Wading pool and spraypark schedule announced by Seattle Parks and Recreation

June 9, 2021

Revised July 2, 2021 Wading pools and sprayparks are great ways to splash in the sun while saving water! These water parks operate when there’s no rain in the day’s forecast and the air temperature is expected to be 70 degrees or higher. (If unsure, you can call the Wading… [ Keep reading ]

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New Occidental pavilion a year-round public space in Pioneer Square

June 9, 2021

Large, covered performance pavilion and reopened play area ready for summer in Seattle One of downtown Seattle’s oldest public plazas is ready for year-round activity in the heart of Pioneer Square. Occidental Square is now home to a brand-new pavilion, a large timber structure topped with a glass roof, producing… [ Keep reading ]

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Aquatic Weed Management Program in 2021

June 8, 2021

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will continue the integrated weed management program at selected lakefront properties on Lake Washington starting in early June and lasting through August 2021. This project is achieving comprehensive control of the most prevalent aquatic weeds in Eurasian milfoil, fragrant water lily, purple loosestrife, and garden… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Opens Renovated Loyal Heights Play Area

June 3, 2021

Seattle Parks and Recreation is happy to announce the opening of the Loyal Heights Play Area, 2101 NW 77th St. and completion of the renovation project. The play area renovation project installed new play equipment from Landscape Structures with slides, swings, and climbing features. Included in the play area design… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation offers Performing Arts Initiative

June 3, 2021

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), as part of Welcome Back Seattle, is offering to waive fees for community individuals or groups to host performance-based art in select Seattle Parks. Performances can consist of an array of styles and include: theatrical, comedic, spoken word, Toastmasters, acoustical concert and more. This opportunity… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Park System Ranked in Top 10 in National Index

May 28, 2021

The Trust for Public Lands has ranked Seattle in the top 10 cities nationwide in its 2021 ParkScore index. Seattle was No. 9 on the list, moving up from No. 14 last year. The index is a national comparison of park systems across the 100 most populated cities in the… [ Keep reading ]

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