During Seafair Weekend and leading up to the event, there will be park and facility closures for safety measures and practices. These facilities and services will have closures: Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center is closed through Aug. 6. Programs will operate beginning Aug. 7. Stan Sayres Boat Launch will… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) announced yesterday a phased policy change on how multi-use trails owned by SPR are managed. The first phase will include a pilot that institutes a 15-mph speed limit, allows some electric-assisted bicycles, and conducts an education and outreach campaign on trail use and etiquette. The… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking proposals for the re-development and renovation of Building 18 located within Magnuson Park. Building 18 is a 13,247-square foot, two-story brick building. It was initially designed in 1935 and constructed in 1936 as a single-story building with a four-bay garage, as well as… [ Keep reading ]
Come experience the Windermere Summer Splash at Green Lake from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18! In addition to featuring corporate crew races, the event will celebrate summer fun and healthy activities for families. There will be food vendors, children’s activities, entertainment and opportunities to experience rowing, canoeing,… [ Keep reading ]
This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will continue the integrated weed management program to fragrant water lily infestations at selected 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 recreation locations along the… [ Keep reading ]
Free movies at Hing Hay Park Join us at Hing Hay Park in the Chinatown-International District for free outdoor screening of movies every Saturday night in August! Screenings will be preceded by live musical, dance, and martial arts performances each night. We’ll supply the chairs and free popcorn. Bring the… [ Keep reading ]
Looking for funding for your community programs? The Seattle Park District has three great funding programs for community activities! All of these programs focus on funding priority populations, including people of color, immigrants and refugees, and the LGBTQ community. Arts in Parks funds outdoor arts and cultural projects in City… [ Keep reading ]
For 30 years, GreenStage has been inspiring audiences to engage with the community via free live theatre performances in Puget Sound’s public spaces. This July and August, Seattle’s longest-running Shakespeare company presents another round of free family fun with Henry IV, Part 1; The Three Musketeers; The Two Gentlemen of… [ Keep reading ]
Join us at Montlake Community Center on Friday, August 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for our annual Music Festival & Family Night, an evening of music, food and fun activities for all ages! This event is free and open to the public. Live music includes these local artists: Nancy… [ Keep reading ]
Magic, mystery and reptiles! We’ve got all the ingredients to capture the imagination of your little ones at the 2018 Kids Showtime Summer Series! This series of kid-friendly shows at Laurelhurst Community Center is full of humor and fun. All shows begin at 11:00 a.m. and cost $5 per family… [ Keep reading ]
