Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) staff for an open house on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Baker Park on Crown Hill, 8347 14th Ave. NW. SPR invites the community to the open house to learn about the park expansion and improvement project and to… [ Keep reading ]
More people engaged with healthy activities in their communities – that’s SPR’s mission! We aim to make recreation and fun accessible to all, with programs that meet the needs of our diverse population. One such program is Lifelong Recreation, designed for folks over 50 who may be physically active, just… [ Keep reading ]
Columbia City Farmers Market Wednesday, August 9, 3 – 7 pm Columbia Park http://seattlefarmersmarkets.org/markets/columbia-city Obliteride 2017 August 11-13 East Portal Viewpoint and Gas Works Park http://www.obliteride.org/ Magnolia Village Car Show Saturday, August 12, 2017, 8am – 3:30pm Magnolia Playfield www.wernerscrashshop.com Lake Union 10K Sunday, August 13 Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop… [ Keep reading ]
Starting Monday, August 14 the Seattle Parks and Recreation Trails Program will be rerouting the lower section of Carkeek Park’s Viewlands Trail where it intersects with the Pipers Creek trails. The existing structure, built in 1999, has become unstable due to water damage and slides over the years and has… [ Keep reading ]
Camp Momentia is back! Explore, create, and connect at historic Camp Long in West Seattle! Camp Momentia is an inclusive day camp experience for people living with dementia and their loved ones hosted by Seattle Parks and Recreation and partner organizations at Camp Long in West Seattle. This is the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is committed to listening to the community and delivering new opportunities for play and recreation that will serve Seattle’s growing population. Consequently, as a response to input received from the community, Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Planning and Development Division is leading a pilot project to implement… [ Keep reading ]
This weekend marks Seafair! For more information and a run down of events, see the Seafair website. Expect major traffic impacts and huge crowds along Lake Washington, including our many parks. Stay hydrated and enjoy the show! The following list contains major events that are taking place in parks across… [ Keep reading ]
The concept of greenways has been around in the U.S. since Olmsted and Vaux designed their first park boulevards for Buffalo, New York, in the late 1800s. For our purposes here at Seattle Parks and Recreation, a greenway is a connection from a city park to an SDOT Neighborhood Greenway, making… [ Keep reading ]
Fall registration opens August 8. Plan your program enrollment now! Fall is not far away, and we are excited to announce that the Seattle Parks and Recreation fall program brochures have arrived! From preschool programs and licensed school-age care to citywide athletics, pool programs, and community center classes, we offer something for… [ Keep reading ]
The following list contains major events that are taking place in parks across the city and will impact park use. Be safe, have fun, and plan your park visits accordingly. Greenwood Seafair Parade Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 6 – 8:30 pm Greenwood Ave between NW 105th St and NW 85th… [ Keep reading ]
