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Provide feedback on Pier 58 playground options through January 24

Available in Chinese, Spanish and Somali The Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects hosted an online open house in November and December 2020, and heard from 148 of you about playground themes and play types for the new playground at Pier 58. What we heard Pier Piles, Shoreline and Washington Waters were the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation needs input on three concept designs for Salmon Bay Park Play Area

While we cannot meet in person right now, your input is important to the future of the Salmon Bay Park play area! Salmon Bay Park is a neighborhood park in Ballard at 2001 NW Canoe Pl, Seattle WA 98117. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) incorporated the community’s early input—all 350… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation closures for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday

Most Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The few that have opened at partial capacity will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, with a few exceptions. See below for specifics: These remain closed long term due… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation begins construction for new Loyal Heights play area

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is happy to announce the beginning of construction for the Loyal Heights Play Area, 2101 NW 77th St. SPR awarded the construction contract to Green Tech Excavation who will mobilize on site on Monday, January 11, 2021. The play area will be completed in early May. … [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Announces Additional Child Care Assistance for Families Through March

In response to the ongoing needs of our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) before- and after-school childcare program for students age 5-12 continues to provide a safe and supportive option for remote learning. Now the City of Seattle has extended childcare copay relief for… [ Keep reading ]

Cal Anderson Park Activation Activities, Week of 12/21/2020

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) announced that Cal Anderson Park reopened on Wednesday, December 23 with more activities, maintenance, and services planned for 2021. SPR and other City departments have worked with community members to identify next steps and to develop a plan for key changes within the Capitol Hill… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Reopens Cal Anderson Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) announced that Cal Anderson Park reopened on Wednesday, December 23 with more activities, maintenance, and services planned for 2021. SPR and other City departments have worked with community members to identify next steps and to develop a plan for key changes within the Capitol Hill… [ Keep reading ]

December and January Holiday Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation

Most Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The few that have opened at partial capacity will be closed Friday, December 25, 2020 and Friday, January 1, 2021. Below is a list of parks, amenities and facilities and their status over the holidays: These have been closed… [ Keep reading ]

One mile of Lake Washington Boulevard closed to traffic through January 3

The winter holidays and school break are almost upon us. Yay? Maybe not so much if it means being cooped up at home even more than we have been. Getting outside is so important to our physical and mental health. That’s why we’re excited to announce that starting today, a… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation prepares for winter weather

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) staff have been busy preparing for the potential for severe winter weather. During snow events, SPR maintenance staff focus on removing snow from critical park paths, sidewalks, and curb ramps, as well as around community centers. Our Tree Crew is prepared to work around the clock… [ Keep reading ]