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Seattle Parks and Recreation to Begin Paving Repairs on Burke-Gilman Trail    

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will begin paving repairs on portions of the Burke-Gilman Trail, located between Northeast 77th Street and Inverness Drive in northeast Seattle, in September 2025. The project will address sections of the trail impacted by age and root damage. Construction is expected to last approximately two… [ Keep reading ]

Shape Lake City Community Center Review Design & Provide Feedback

Survey Closes September 1 – Participate Today! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) encourages everyone from the Lake City community to participate in the development of the future Lake City Community Center. Please take this short survey and visit us at our booth on Thursday, August 14 & 28 during the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Launches Interactive Trail Map System to Enhance Public Park Access 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in collaboration with Seattle IT, has unveiled an innovative interactive trail mapping system designed to make the City’s extensive park network more accessible and navigable for residents and visitors. This new mobile GIS application leverages advanced Geographic Information Systems technology to provide parkgoers with detailed… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Labor Day Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:

A Cacti Stay-cation 

By Todd Burley and Pan Kantiyavong, Seattle Parks and Recreation Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is all-in on native plants, having recently updated our Native Plant Policy and integrating this value into our plans and landscapes. It is likely when you think of Seattle’s native plants, species like Western redcedar,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Kraken’s One Roof Foundation Partner to Enhance Hubbard Homestead Sports Court

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community members to attend a community open house to learn about and provide feedback on the upcoming Hubbard Homestead Sports Court Renovation. Please join us on Thursday, August 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA… [ Keep reading ]

Join Us! Aug. 16 to Review Concept Design Options for Judkins Park renovation project 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with Africatown Community Land Trust, the William Grose Center for Cultural Innovation, and A Personal Point of View, LLC, invites the community to join us for a community event on Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Judkins Park Playground,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Issues Notice to Proceed for Garfield Super Block Project

Contractor A-1 Landscaping & Construction Mobilizes Aug. 13 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce that we’ve issued the Notice to Proceed to A-1 Landscaping and Construction for the Garfield Super Block (GSB) project. They will mobilize on site and stage at the Garfield Community Center parking area… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating 25 Years of Seattle’s Teen Summer Musical with “The Wiz”

Seattle Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Acts On Stage and Rainier Beach High School, proudly presents the 25th Anniversary of Seattle’s Teen Summer Musical! This year, the iconic production will deliver a bold and youthful rendition of the timeless classic, “The Wiz”, captivating audiences with its soulful storytelling and… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks & Recreation partners with AT&T at Othello Park on Sport Court Mural

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to partner with AT&T’s Revive Your Court Program and City Year to bring a new mural to the futsal/basketball courts at Othello Playground, 4351 S Othello St, in southeast Seattle. AT&T’s Revive Your Court program provides a unique mural design developed with local… [ Keep reading ]