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Summer movies in the park at Green Lake!

Join us for Family Movie Night on these Thursdays: Thursday, July 25: Black Panther Thursday, August 8: Incredibles 2 Arrive before Dusk (after 8 p.m.) Bring a blanket or a chair! Questions? Contact: chris.easterday@seattle.gov.

Seattle City Light awards contract for solar microgrid that will provide emergency backup power to Miller Community Center

Seattle City Light has awarded a $1.8 million contract to a team led by Worley to design and construct a solar microgrid at Miller Community Center, located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The public is invited to attend an informational meeting on July 10. The solar microgrid project will include… [ Keep reading ]

Wading Pools open on a rolling schedule starting June 22

Wading Pools open on a rolling schedule starting on June 22. Please click here or refer to the listings below for the operating dates and hours of each wading pool. We open the wading pools on sunny days when the temperature is forecast to be 70 degrees or above. Follow our Wading Pools… [ Keep reading ]

Big Events in Parks, June 24-30, 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 Fri., Jun 28 Trans Pride Rally Seattle 2019 Cal Anderson Park & Bobby Morris Playfield 10:00 AM… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites input on concept designs for the expansion of Morgan Junction Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the design of the Morgan Junction Park expansion. Please join us at the Morgan Junction Community Festival on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community involvement is essential in developing the new open space at… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation 2019 lifeguard hours: regular season begins at all beaches on June 22

Seattle Parks and Recreation offers safe, lifeguarded beaches at nine sites around the city, and we strongly recommend swimming only where lifeguards are present. Summer Beaches are open daily, weather permitting, from noon to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Free youth… [ Keep reading ]

Magnuson Park Wading Pool Fire Damage Repaired

Just in time for summer fun, the Warren G. Magnuson Park wading pool has been repaired! A bonfire in the wading pool caused $1,500 in damages that required cement surface repair, grate replacement, and filter replacement. We need your help because this is the third instance of vandalism over the… [ Keep reading ]

Free Pollinator Week event at Interbay Golf Course on Thursday, June 20

Join us as Seattle Parks and Recreation, Bee City and the Interbay Golf Center present a Pollinator Week event for gardeners, bee lovers and those curious about native bees.  We are celebrating our gentle native bees (bumble bees, sweat bees, mason bees, leafcutter bees, and more) who do most of… [ Keep reading ]

Impact Dashboard 2018

Our Impact Dashboard provides a snapshot of some of our major accomplishments in 2018. It illustrates the programs, activities and services Seattle Parks and Recreation provided to the community to help support Healthy People, a Healthy Environment, and Strong Communities. Click on the image and then zoom in to learn… [ Keep reading ]

Big Events in Parks, June 17 – 23, 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. June 17 Futsal Magnuson Park 5 – 7 pm Tues. June 18 Volleyball Summer Outdoor Leagues… [ Keep reading ]