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Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to help re-design Terry Pettus Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input on four concept designs for Terry Pettus Park. Please register for the online Zoom meeting at https://bit.ly/pettusparkmeeting1 and join us online July 29 at 4 p.m. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Japanese Garden Reopens to the Public

July 17, 2020 – The Seattle Japanese Garden has reopened to the public, just in time to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. We have made some changes for the health and safety of our community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please visit our website, www.seattlejapanesegarden.org, to help you plan your trip… [ Keep reading ]

Matthews Beach Closed Due to Water Quality Results

The beach at Matthews Beach Park (5100 NE 93rd St.) has been closed to wading and swimming after water quality monitoring results showed high bacteria levels. Seattle’s swimming beaches are closed as our region deals with a spike in recent COVID-19 cases. Lifeguards are not on duty, and it is… [ Keep reading ]

Washington State Convention Center provides $10 million in funding for Jim Ellis Freeway Park improvements

Community invited to provide input on capital projects The Washington State Convention Center, as part of the public benefit package associated with the Convention Center Addition project, is providing $10 million in funding to Seattle Parks and Recreation for Freeway Park improvements. Riisa Conklin and Tim Holt from Freeway Park… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation welcomes all to enjoy the free Big Day of Play Virtual Event

Big Day of Play is a celebration of our city’s diversity, and it encourages neighbors, communities, and families to have fun, build relationships and be active together. Big Day of Play will be held on Saturday, August 15 from Noon to 3 p.m. in a variety of virtual formats. The… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation contracts with FieldTurf to sanitize Bobby Morris Playfield at Cal Anderson Park

During the current closure of Bobby Morris Playfield, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has contracted with FieldTurf to provide the full-service cleaning and sanitizing of the synthetic turf field. Bobby Morris Playfield is adjacent to Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11 Ave., Seattle, WA 98122. FieldTurf will be at the park… [ Keep reading ]

Participate in Online Open House and help shape the future of Freeway Park

Help shape the future of Freeway Park, provide input through the Freeway Park online Open House, freewaypark.infocommunity.org. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Freeway Park Association encourage you to participate. Your input will help SPR and the design team prioritize the capital improvement projects in the park. Please visit freewaypark.infocommunity.org…. [ Keep reading ]

Multi-Language Resource for Seattle Parks and Recreation Phase 2 Guidance

Español, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, Tiếng Việt, Soomaali, አማርኛ, Tagalog (Please note, the English version of this post is here. King County’s Phase 2 and Modified Phase 1 are the same in terms of Seattle Parks and Recreation activity and facility status.) La Fase 2 del Condado de King da como… [ Keep reading ]

Free meal program for all youth in Seattle Parks this summer

ESPAÑOL  简体中文  TIẾNG VIỆT 한국어 In partnership with United Way of King County and the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department, Seattle Parks and Recreation will be offering the FREE Summer Meals program this summer at parks throughout Seattle for youth ages 1-18. Each site will be open from Monday… [ Keep reading ]

Athletic field lights on to discourage illegal fireworks, July 3 and 4, 2020

Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at approximately 8:30 p.m. and most will be turned off at either 10 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]