Montlake Community Center (1618 E Calhoun St.) will be closed for maintenance beginning Saturday, May 20 through Monday, May 29. The Community Center will reopen on Tuesday, May 30. To find an alternative community center to use during this time period, please visit: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/centers/community-centers-a-z
Community centers are the backbone of the Seattle Parks and Recreation system. In addition to enabling health, recreation, and fitness, they serve as anchors of many of our neighborhoods and support a healthy environment and strong communities. In our 2016 Community Center Strategic Plan, we identified eight community centers in… [ Keep reading ]
Kubota Garden is a stunning 20-acre landscape that blends Japanese garden concepts with native Northwest plants. This tranquil garden, hidden in South Seattle, is also where Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) staff have begun piloting an innovative water-saving irrigation technology: subsurface drip irrigation to water turf. SPR has used subsurface… [ Keep reading ]
For city recreation to be fun, a few elements are usually in place: an enjoyable activity, a pleasant facility, and adequate equipment. An often overlooked part of the picture, however, are the people who help things run smoothly. Whether it’s the person who handles your class registration, the maintenance crew,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is honored to a be a community co-presenter at the 2017 Translations – Seattle’s Transgender Film Festival! Join us in viewing “The Real Deal: Trans Teens Shorts” on Friday, May 12 at 5 p.m. at the Northwest Film Forum. Tickets are $5. “From prom queens and… [ Keep reading ]
A free beach shuttle will operate at Discovery Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates: Saturdays and Sundays (May 27 to Sept. 4) Special holidays: Memorial Day, Monday, May 29; Tuesday, July 4; and Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4 During operation, the shuttle will pick up… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to an Open House on Saturday, May 13 to provide input on the design of Christie Park and the park expansion project. Join SPR’s staff from noon to 2 p.m. at the park, 817 NE 43rd St., to learn about the park… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation has temporarily closed the Waterfront Trail at Washington Park Arboretum due to high water levels in Lake Washington. We expect to re-open the trail sometime in June. For more information, please contact Garrett Farrell, Seattle Parks and Recreation, at 206-233-7921 or garrett.farrell@seattle.gov. We apologize for the… [ Keep reading ]
Come make new friends or bond with your family while volunteering! You’ll also receive service hours, a ticket to Seattle Art Museum and a free swim at Seattle Parks and Recreation’s pools for your time and support. Don’t forget to check out the fun activities that we offer like obstacle… [ Keep reading ]
WHAT: Performances needed for 2017 Summer Showcase WHERE: Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park amphitheater, 2100 S. Jackson St. WHEN: Performance dates available on Saturdays and Sundays in June, July and August Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking shows and performers for the 2017 Summer Showcase at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park… [ Keep reading ]
