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Seattle Parks and Recreation Memorial Day closures

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: Community centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center Amy Yee Tennis Center These facilities are OPEN… [ Keep reading ]

Everyone into the water this summer!

Schedules for beaches, pools, wading pools and spray parks Whether you’re a paddler or a swimmer, a wader or a sailor, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has ways for you to get close to – or into – the water all over town: two outdoor pools, eight indoor pools, nine… [ Keep reading ]

An evening with Peter Ker Walker, the co-author of Discovery Park’s Master Plan

Join us and the Discovery Park Trust for an evening with Peter Ker Walker, the co-author of Discovery Park’s Master Plan. Mr. Walker and a select invitation of panelists will discuss Seattle’s largest public park: its rich history, current role in the City’s parks system, and exciting future. Topics will include the… [ Keep reading ]

Community celebration for the renovation and re-opening of Denny Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and the Friends of Denny Park are hosting a community celebration for the renovation of Denny Park on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the park at 100 Dexter Ave. N. The event offers family fun, music, refreshments and a… [ Keep reading ]

Swimming for Fun, Fitness and Friends

Some people take to swimming like ducks to water, while others go for the tentative approach. Fortunately, Seattle Parks and Recreation has opportunities for all preferences!  With eight community pools offering programs throughout the year (plus two seasonal outdoor pools), you can experience the joy of being in the water without… [ Keep reading ]

Integrated weed management program

This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will begin an integrated weed management program to control Eurasian milfoil and fragrant water lily infestations at its lakefront properties on Lake Washington. Controlling these weeds will improve water quality and recreational access at freshwater beaches, swim areas, moorages and other high- use… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Sign Urban Bird Treaty

On May 5, 2017, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) joins Seattle Audubon, Audubon Washington, Heron Habitat Helpers, Seattle Parks and Recreation Department, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and other partners to sign a treaty designating the City of Seattle as an Urban Bird Treaty City. The treaty… [ Keep reading ]

Lowery C. “Pop” Mounger Pool to open for the season on May 13

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will open Lowery C. “Pop” Mounger Pool, one of our two outdoor pools, on Saturday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. for the summer season. Mounger Pool is located in Magnolia at 2535 32nd Ave. W, and is open until September 10, 2017. Click here to… [ Keep reading ]

We’re hiring Community Engagement Ambassadors

Be a voice for your community! We’re hiring for Community Engagement Ambassadors. This is a temporary position with the City of Seattle up to 10 hours per week; $20/hour. Click here to view the full job description.  Interview will be held on the following dates: Tuesday, May 2 at South Park… [ Keep reading ]

Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool will be closed on May 11

Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool will be closed on May 11 for an all-staff training day. To find an alternative pool to use that day, visit: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/pools/pools-a-z To find an alternative community center to use that day, visit: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/centers/community-centers-a-z