Bicycle Sundays are currently suspended. We will be evaluating the feasibility of future Bicycle Sundays based on public health directives from City and County authorities. During Bicycle Sundays a portion of Lake Washington Boulevard is closed to motorized vehicles from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the community bikes, jogs or strolls along… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation remains committed to providing opportunities for exercise and mental and physical health for our community members, while working to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 virus. SPR will continue to keep off-leash areas (OLAs) open unless we begin to see overcrowding and park attendees not… [ Keep reading ]
Updated July 24, 2020: In addition to the ADA parking spots mentioned in the rest of this post, Golden Gardens Off-Leash Area is open to ADA parking only as of Friday, July 24. In addition, SDOT has created some new ADA-only spots along Golden Gardens Drive NW as it winds… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is in the early planning phase for the Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool replacement project and needs community input on the future location of the facility. SPR is considering six possible locations for the community center and pool in the greater area around Green… [ Keep reading ]
All boats launches remain closed for the time being Today the City of Seattle has announced the reopening of all four of the city’s municipal golf courses: Jefferson Park Golf Course, West Seattle Golf Course, Jackson Golf Course, and Interbay Golf Course. Premier Golf is contracted by the City to operate all four courses… [ Keep reading ]
Today Seattle celebrates the 21st annual May Day Celebration of Immigrant and Worker’s Rights. This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” orders, celebrations may look different, but the passion and support are still as strong as ever. The lead organizers from El Comite,… [ Keep reading ]
Continue your Earth Day celebrations this month by observing local wild plants and animals and adding to a global movement to document urban biodiversity. The City Nature Challenge runs from April 24th to 27th and can be done right from your home, yard, and neighborhood. It is simple to be a community scientist. All ages can participate, and every observation will help… [ Keep reading ]
In such peculiar times, we’re all looking for things to keep us engaged. The good news is that now more than ever, there are many free virtual activities online. Whether you’re looking for activities to keep the kids busy, or just want to learn something new, there are options for… [ Keep reading ]
This 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, we at Seattle Parks and Recreation wish to celebrate with you, and commit to the challenge ahead of us in the next 50 years. Our community is fortunate to have such a robust history of investing in parks and open spaces, starting with the Olmsted Plan in 1903, when Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Running is a great activity and exercise at any time but especially when we need “social distance” from each other to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Here are some strategies and ideas for running safely in the current pandemic. · Running solo is best, not in groups. ·… [ Keep reading ]
