Are you looking to host your next party in a park with an amazing view? Is Gas Works too crowded for you and your guests to enjoy? Have you been to Westcrest Park? This gorgeous park in West Seattle offers beautiful panoramic views of the mountains and city skyline. It… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Atlantic Street Center, and Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, along with the financial support of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, are proud to present the annual Teen Summer Musical, Cinderella “A love story with the sound of Motown.” The summer musical… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for Free Blues & Cool Jazz in beautiful Freeway Park on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. through Aug. 26. Family friendly event! Enjoy this great summer weather outdoors among the hidden oasis of fountains, trees and blooms at Freeway Park while listening to the sounds of… [ Keep reading ]
Access to parks and open spaces for all ages and abilities is one ingredient that makes a city livable. At Seattle Parks and Recreation, we’re working to improve access for people who are differently abled through a variety of ADA improvements, pathway repaving projects, park enhancements, and more. The new… [ Keep reading ]
Digital literacy is a crucial skill for the information age. Don’t miss an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the powerful programming language Python. During the course you will learn general computing concepts, how to create programs, and how to implement your code into a game you will build. This… [ Keep reading ]
See the results from 2018’s Swim here! Saturday, August 18th Andrews Bay, at Seward Park 9:00 a.m. It’s time once again for the 34th Annual Emerald City Open Water Swim! Swimmers 10 to 110 years old can participate in this popular event at Andrews Bay in Seward Park, which… [ Keep reading ]
Presented by Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Get Moving Initiative with support from Kaiser Permanente, Big Day of Play will be held on Saturday, August 18 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Rainier Community Center and Playfields. Big Day of Play is a celebration of our City’s diversity and it encourages neighbors, communities… [ 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 ]
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. Run Like a Viking 5K Burke-Gilman Trail in Ballard Saturday, July 14, 9 am start https://nordicmuseum.org/events/runlikeaviking Dragon Fest 2018 Hing… [ Keep reading ]
Free drop-in activities at community centers. A major pathway repaving project providing improved access at Camp Long. Properties acquired to expand or build new parks. Art installations at your local park. New paint, plumbing and electrical work at your neighborhood community center. These are a just a few of the… [ Keep reading ]
