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Start the New Year off right with Seattle Parks and Recreation

At Seattle Parks and Recreation, we’re here to help you start the New Year off right! From spending more time in nature, to being more active, to connecting with others, we have countless ways to support your 2018 health and wellness goals. Are you looking for ways to be more… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Park District provides funding for Off-Leash Area Improvements

Update: Woodland Park OLA will be closed through March 2, 2018 and Genesee Park OLA is open Next two projects require closure of Genesee Park and Woodland Park Off-Leash Areas The Seattle Park District’s Maintaining Parks and Facilities funding initiative provides funding to improve Dog Off-Leash Areas (OLAs) throughout Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]

We need your input on the design of your new park in the West Seattle Junction

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input at one of our Open Houses on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Please join the design team from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the site at 4731 40th Ave. SW. This is an opportunity for… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation to begin preventative tree maintenance work at Discovery Park

The Preventative Tree Maintenance crew will begin preventative tree work at Discovery Park in February 2018. This work is part of our Preventative Tree Maintenance Program, which aims to reduce risk related to trees and improve the long-term health of trees throughout our parks system. The work at Discovery Park… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to final meeting for Loyal Heights Play Area renovation project

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) invites the community to the second meeting for the Loyal Heights Play Area renovation project on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St. Please join SPR’s Planner, Project Manager, and Sr. Landscape Architect, and… [ Keep reading ]

Apply now for two Seattle Park District-funded programs for community activities in 2018

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is now accepting applications for two Seattle Park District-funded programs for community activities in 2018. Applications are due by February 16, 2018. Apply at seattlepark.gosmart.org.* The Get Moving program funds culturally relevant physical activities in communities where health disparities are prevalent. Funded activities will strengthen the collaboration between SPR… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks proposals for seasonal food service, recreational activities, and fitness concessions

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking proposals for seasonal partners to operate food service, recreational activities, and group fitness concessions in various park locations throughout the city of Seattle. Locations vary with sites appropriate for carts, food trucks and other self-contained service businesses. Request for Proposal (RFP) packets can… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Seattle Parks and Recreation!

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Vietnamese Food and Fitness program is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 in partnership with the Vietnamese Senior Association (VSA) and Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation program. The Lunar New Year festivities will take… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation opens renovated play area at Georgetown Playfield with fitness equipment provided by Kaiser Permanente

Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is happy to announce that the Georgetown Playfield play area is open. The play area is located adjacent to the spray park in the northwest corner of the Georgetown Playfield, 750 Homer Street. The play area renovation promotes health for all ages by providing state-of-the-art play… [ Keep reading ]

Spring Youth Sports: Track & Field; Co-Ed Volleyball

FIRST DAY OF REGISTRATION: FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Track and Field Details: Age Groups: 5-17 (Age is determined by birth year); Fee $40; Minimum: Approximately 10 kids Young athletes in our Track and Field program will be coached and then get to compete with other kids their age in various athletic… [ Keep reading ]