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Seward Park Lower Loop Trail Closure June 8

Preventative Maintenance for Public Safety The Lower Loop Trail at Seward Park will be closed on Thursday June 8, 2017 for tree removal with a crane. The work will be performed by Bartlett Tree Service, a licensed contractor for the City of Seattle and will last for up to 8… [ Keep reading ]

4 Summer-Friendly Activities for you and your tot!

Summer Time is Toddler Time! Long summer days are delightful all by themselves, but finding activities that fun and fit for little kiddos can often be tricky. Seattle Parks and Recreation has you covered with activities that meet the needs of little ones while letting the adults get out and… [ Keep reading ]

Big Events in Parks June 5 – June 12

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. Food Truck Taste Off Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 5:30-8:30pm Magnuson Park Hangar 30 https://www.solid-ground.org/events/food-truck-taste-off/ Columbia City Farmers Market June 7,… [ Keep reading ]

Beacon Hill Festival June 3

Join us for the Beacon Hill Festival this Saturday, June 3, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Jefferson Park. Enjoy carnival games, live music, bounce toys, kid-friendly fun, and more! The festival includes a Main Stage full of dancing and music. Beacon Arts heads up festival games, performance art,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation to offer Summer Food Service Program

Field Day Activities + Free Healthy food = Summer F-U-N! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will offer the Summer Food Service Program, a free summer meal program for any child 18 and younger. The Summer Food Service Program, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), helps ensure… [ Keep reading ]

Free Passes to Mt. Rainier and Olympic National Parks for all Seattle 4th graders!

If you are a fourth grader (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age) you get unlimited, free access for you and your family to any federal lands or waters through August 31, 2017. In the Seattle area, the Every Kid in a Park pass covers the $25 entrance… [ Keep reading ]

Big Events in Parks May 29 – June 5

June is already here. 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. HONK! Fest West June 2nd in Georgetown 6p-10p June 3rd in Pioneer Square 12p-4p + Waterfront… [ Keep reading ]

Community invited to Lowman Beach Park seawall meeting

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to the Hall at Fauntleroy at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31 to learn about the Lowman Beach Park seawall and provide input on design options. The Hall at Fauntleroy is located at 9131 California Ave. SW. Lowman Beach Park is a… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Park District provides funding for renovation of Soundview Playfield in northeast Seattle

Community encouraged to participate in design Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to an Open House on Saturday, June 3, 2017 to provide input on the renovation and design of the Soundview Playfield. Please join SPR’s staff from 1 to 3 p.m. at the playfield near the play area… [ Keep reading ]

Dogs must be on leash in parks

After the wettest winter in recent Seattle history, we’re sure you and your four-legged best friend are itching to get outside! We have 14 off-leash dog parks where Fido can run free. Dogs in parks, however, must always be on leash and dogs are prohibited, even on leash, on beaches,… [ Keep reading ]