Most Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities remain closed due to the pandemic. The few that have opened at partial capacity will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday, with a few exceptions. See below for specifics: Closed for the Monday holiday: Childcare Amy Yee Tennis Center… [ Keep reading ]
Over Memorial Day weekend, Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Department of Transportation are opening 1 mile of Lake Washington Blvd from Mt Baker Park to Genesee Park to people walking, rolling, and biking. We’ll close this stretch to cars around noon on Friday, May 28 and crews will remove the barricades the morning of… [ Keep reading ]
By Todd Burley and Craig Chatburn The ground we all walk on is not just dirt, it is a complex network of relationships that is the foundation of our ecosystem. Soil is brimming with life, made up of a combination of organic and inorganic matter, fungi, insects, bacteria, and much… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) awarded the construction contract to A-1 Landscaping for the Lakeridge Playfield and Playground renovation project. They will mobilize onsite the first week of June and the entire park will be closed during the renovation. Thank you to everyone who participated in the public process. We… [ Keep reading ]
Break out the s’mores and enjoy a Pacific Northwest sunset by beach fire at Alki Beach or Golden Gardens Park, starting this Saturday, May 29th at 4 pm. Keep in mind, beach fires are only allowed at designated fire rings at these two sites. The fire rings are available first come, first served…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is happy to announce that the first of five Olmsted restoration sites, Schmitz Park Boulevard, is moving into construction. The Seattle Conservation Corps will work with Seattle Parks and Recreation’s carpentry, concrete, and metal shops to create a permanent pathway up the hill at SW Stevens… [ Keep reading ]
In-person and virtual summer camps are open for registration! Most camps serve youth ages 5-12 across the city at four community centers and online. The Specialized Programs team will be offering day camps for youth and adults with disabilities, starting in July. Read on for full details. In-person Activity Camps This summer,… [ Keep reading ]
As Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) gears up for summer, we’re planning to open some outdoor programs at beaches, sprayparks, wading pools, and day camps. One of the biggest barriers to opening sites, however, is insufficient staffing. We need lifeguards, camp counselors, recreation attendants, parks maintenance laborers and more. People… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jesús Aguirre will join the City Parks Alliance Virtual Summer Series, June 14 through June 25, 2021, to explore with other panelists the power of parks and recreation in addressing the complex challenges facing today’s cities. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic recession have challenged… [ Keep reading ]
By Patti Bakker and Todd Burley Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) stewards nearly 12% of property in Seattle. As part of this stewardship it is our responsibility to manage these lands and waters in a way that supports both the people that use them and the ecosystems within them. The… [ Keep reading ]
