Under the Governor’s new restrictions indoor recreation must close as we work to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community Governor Jay Inslee issued new statewide restrictions on social gatherings, businesses, and other indoor activities in response to the surge of COVID-19 across Washington state. Effective Monday morning, November 16,… [ Keep reading ]
Medgar Evers pool will reopen for lap swim and independent water fitness December 9, 2020 Update: Due to rapidly climbing COVID-19 cases in the county and state, the pool’s plans for re-opening are on hold indefinitely. We will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions, and will keep you posted when… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATED 11/17/20 – All Pathway of Lights kits now SOLD OUT Under normal circumstances Green Lake Community Center staff along with community partners would be preparing for the Annual Pathway of Lights as a kickoff to the Winter season. Unfortunately, this year due to COVID-19 and King County Health guidelines… [ Keep reading ]
While we cannot meet in person right now, your input is important to us! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is beginning the renovation of the Soundview Terrace Park, a neighborhood park in Queen Anne at 2500 11th Ave. W, Seattle, WA 98119. Please participate in this short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YGJ9R9H and… [ Keep reading ]
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 Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 in observance of Veterans Day. Below is a list of parks, amenities and facilities and their status on this national holiday in 2020. These… [ Keep reading ]
Work postponed to Monday, November 2 due to weather. Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) has contracted with Statewide Parking Lot Services to repair sections of the Burke-Gilman Trail in 2020. On Monday, November 2, weather permitting, the trail will be closed between N.E. 125th Street and 42nd Place N.E. as they make trail… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is happy to announce the completion of the final concept design for the new play area at Hiawatha Playfield. To review the design visit https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/current-projects/hiawatha-play-area-relocation or view a large concept design board at the park near the adult fitness equipment. Karen Kiest Landscape Architects worked with… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is renovating Spruce St Mini Park Play Area, a neighborhood park in the central area (21st Ave. and E Fir St.) and needs community feedback on three design concepts. Please review design concepts and provide input by taking this survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H5L7TLB (translated into Spanish) and help… [ Keep reading ]
The following safety and health guidelines for using Seattle Parks and Recreation’s playgrounds during the COVID-19 pandemic are provided below in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog and Somali languages. Click on the graphic to open a larger copy.
Seattle Parks and Recreation is happy to announce the opening of Fritz Hedges Waterway Park, 1117 Northeast Boat Street. The new 3.5-acre waterfront park on Portage Bay with one pier and a kayak launch point offers a range of experiences within a compact area, a small beach, open lawn space,… [ Keep reading ]
