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Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to review schematic design for new park at 48th Ave. SW and SW Charlestown St. in West Seattle

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to a fun evening at 48th Ave SW and SW Charlestown St. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. Please join us for ice cream and an opportunity to review the preferred design for the new park at 48th… [ Keep reading ]

Big Events in Parks, July 1 – 7, 2019

The following list contains major events taking place in parks across the city that will impact park use. Be safe, have fun, and plan your park visits accordingly. Date Event Name Location Start/End Mon, July 1 The Grreat Sk8 Roxhill Park 7am – 8pm Wed., July 3 Seafair Summer 4th… [ Keep reading ]

Jefferson Great Night Program

Free program at Jefferson Community Center for adults every Saturday this summer Join us for summer fun at the Jefferson Great Night Program located at Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave. South. The Great Night Program is designed for adults ages 18 and up. The program offers free drop-in programs… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to review schematic design and submit potential names for new park in Wedgwood neighborhood

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the Wedgwood community to review the schematic design and provide input for a new park located at 8605 35th Ave. NE. in northeast Seattle. Please join SPR staff and the design consultant, Studio 41, on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon… [ Keep reading ]

2019 Free Summer Meals and Recreation Activities

Community invited to kickoff event on Saturday, June 29 at Highland Park This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Human Services Department, and United Way of King County are partnering to host a drop-in summer program offering free meals and recreation activities. Recreation activities are open for kids and teens… [ Keep reading ]

35th Annual Emerald City Open Water Swim

Saturday, August 17, 2019Andrews Bay, at Seward Park9:00 a.m. The Annual Emerald City Open Water Swim is drawing near! It’s the 35th year in which swimmers 10 to 110 years old participate in this popular event at Andrews Bay in Seward Park. The competetive swim includes half mile out-and-back and… [ Keep reading ]

The 2019 Downtown (Center City) Parks summer events schedule is here!

Another great season lies ahead for downtown (Center City) parks with arts, concerts, festivals and random acts of urban fun. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and partners will host a variety of free events and activities at downtown (Center City) parks this summer. Download the 2019 Center City Parks Summer… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Fourth of July, 2019 closures

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for Independence Day or on special holiday schedules. Some facilities may be open, but have limited operations. Please call in advance. These facilities and services will have CLOSURES: Community centers Teen life centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to learn about new concierge station and restroom at Hing Hay Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to Dragon Fest 2019 at Hing Hay Park on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Please visit our current concierge booth between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to learn about the future Hing Hay Park Concierge Station and Single Use Restroom project. Hing Hay… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation acquires 130 NE St. End

On May 29, 2019, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) finalized the acquisition of Lake Washington waterfront property, 13000 Riviera Place NE, in northeast Seattle. This site had been a public small street-end beach property used by the community as a public park and access to Lake Washington since the early… [ Keep reading ]