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Registration for spring tennis programs opens March 8

Ready to dust off that racquet and play some tennis? Registration for Amy Yee Tennis Center’s spring programs begins Thursday, March 8 at noon. Spring programs run from April 16 through May 20. Hone your skills or join a tournament! View the spring program brochure here. You can register for programs in one… [ Keep reading ]

Community invited to South Park Community Center to review sitewide plan and enjoy free movie night

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to review the South Park Community Center Sitewide Plan and a screening of Disney’s Coco on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 7 to 10 p.m. The event will be held at South Park Community Center’s gym at 8319 8th Ave. S., 98108…. [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle opens Miller Annex preschool facility

Today, March 6, 2018, the City of Seattle announced the opening of a new preschool space adjacent to Miller Community Center. The Miller Annex is the result of a $3M partnership between Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Preschool Program to increase the quantity and accessibility of licensable preschool space in… [ Keep reading ]

Impact Dashboard 2017

Our Impact Dashboard provides a snapshot of some of our major accomplishments in 2017. Learn about the programs, activities and services Seattle Parks and Recreation provided to the community to help support Healthy People, a Healthy Environment, and Strong Communities.

Join us for the Lake City Community Center Open House!

Join us on April 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. for the Lake City Community Center Open House! Meet Seattle Parks and Recreation staff, learn about our programs, ask us your burning questions, share your feedback, and connect with our community partners. Kids’ activities and light refreshments will be provided. Lake City… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites input on how to better provide programs and facilities for people with disabilities

Are you or a family member a person who cares about services for people living with a disability? Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) wants to know how we can better support you in our programs and facilities. SPR invites the community to a focus group on Monday, March 12, 2018 from… [ Keep reading ]

Park Highlight: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park

On the east side of Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, between South Walker and South Bayview Streets, you can find Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, a four-and-a-half acre city park tucked into a green Seattle hillside. This tranquil parkland offers a natural sanctuary for reflection, and at its heart,… [ Keep reading ]

Japanese Garden opens March 4 with ‘First Viewing’

Join us at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 4 as the Seattle Japanese Garden celebrates First Viewing, a re-opening event welcoming the general public inside the gates for the first time in 2018. First Viewing begins with the dramatic flair of a Shinto blessing, which is a formal… [ Keep reading ]

Rainbow Recreation provides fun & fitness for LGBTQ adults 50+

On February 7, Rainbow Recreation held a Mardi Gras celebration at Miller Community Center. The 45 attendees enjoyed a three course New Orleans style meal of gumbo, dirty rice, red beans, and cornbread and were entertained by music, costumes, and surprises including a stiltwalker! Rainbow Recreation is a partnership between Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Big-Brained Super Heroes take a field trip to Carkeek Park

This winter, 27 Big-Brained Super Heroes took a field trip to Carkeek Park to explore for the day. Big-Brained Super Heroes (BBSH) is an afterschool program at Yesler Community Center that motivates children in the Yesler community to participate in science, technology, engineering, art and math projects. The Environmental… [ Keep reading ]