Our Get Moving program, funded by the Seattle Park District, works to increase participation and opportunities for physical activities, prioritizing neighborhoods where health disparities are prevalent. Get Moving provides grants to programs that provide free, culturally relevant programming to reach historically underserved populations. As part of the 2016 grant cycle,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will host two free soccer clinics at Yesler Community Center with the Seattle Sounders FC’s RAVE Foundation. Youth ages 8 to 14 are encouraged to come out and enjoy the free futsal clinics on Friday, January 27 or Friday, February 24. Both clinics will be… [ Keep reading ]
Jan. 23, 2017 UPDATE: Seattle Parks and Recreation continues to clear debris Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) will continue work to clean up debris and provide ditch maintenance at two landslide sites along sections of the Burke-Gilman Trail between NE 125th St. and NE 135th St. in northeast Seattle. The heavy rain… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input on SPR’s 2017 Development Plan, Gap Analysis and Long-term Acquisition strategies for open space on Saturday, Feb 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Royal Room (5000 Rainier Ave. S) during a Housing Affordability and Livability (HALA)… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation presents schematic design and acquires demolition permit Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to review the design for the new Greenwood/Phinney park on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at the Greenwood Senior Center (525 N. 85th St.). Please join SPR’s staff and Cascade Design Collaborative… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is committed to utilizing Seattle’s parks and community centers to promote and sustain racial equity in our city. At Seattle Parks and Recreation, we know that access to outdoor space and community center activities are vital ways to keep communities healthy, strong, and supported. Yet in… [ Keep reading ]
The Friends of Piper’s Orchard and Seattle Parks and Recreation invite the community in celebrating Carkeek Park’s historic orchard on Saturday, February 4 for a wassailing and pruning work party. Wassail is a beverage originally made from mulled ale, apples, nuts, spices and curdled cream. Today’s version is usually eggnog or… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE: Seattle Parks and Recreation continues to clear debris Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) will continue work to clean up debris and provide ditch maintenance at two landslide sites along sections of the Burke-Gilman Trail in northeast Seattle. SPR opened the trail to users for the remainder of today, Jan. 19… [ Keep reading ]
Thanks to funding from the Seattle Park District, six geographically diverse community centers have received additional staffing to support expanded operating hours. We are extending hours at community centers in underserved neighborhoods to see how we can reduce barriers to utilizing our facilities and services. Community Centers with expanded hours… [ Keep reading ]
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 and connecting with others, to eating healthier, we have countless ways to support your 2017 health and wellness goals. Reconnect with nature Intuitively we… [ Keep reading ]
