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Join us for Walk Away Day

Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Walk Away City Collaborative, invites the public to join a youth-oriented celebration called Walk Away Day. This event empowers young people to walk away from any personal vices that they feel are stopping them from achieving their goals. Using a concept called “Reward… [ Keep reading ]

Get Moving kickoff event to feature family-friendly performances and activities at Beer Sheva Park

Join us in celebrating the kickoff of the Get Moving Initiative on July 16 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Beer Sheva Park (8650 55th Ave. S). This free event will feature a variety of performances by local community organizations, activities, music and dance demonstrations, and light refreshments. Attendees… [ Keep reading ]

Encouraging healthy activities for older, diverse community members

Our Food and Fitness Program, funded in part by the Seattle Park District, provides opportunities for older adults to congregate and celebrate their culture and language through weekly gatherings that include a communal lunch and a social, educational, and fitness component. As part of the program, we offer an Eritrean/Ethiopian meetup at… [ Keep reading ]

Youth Summer Sailing Camps

Enjoy the summer sun on the protected waters of Green Lake! Space is available in our youth summer sailing camps at the Green Lake Small Craft Center. Youth will have a great time learning sailing skills, including rigging, sailing theory, water safety, and more. And the best part is we provide… [ Keep reading ]

Join us at the Belltown Find It, Fix It Community Walk

Join Mayor Ed Murray for a Find It, Fix It Community Walk in Belltown this Tuesday! Refreshments will be provided and the first 75 walk participants who sign in will receive a gift bag. Who: Belltown community members and City officials When: Tuesday, June 28 2016, refreshments from 5:30-6:00 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]

Registration is open for the 32nd annual Emerald City Open Water Swim

Thank you to everyone who swam, supported, spectated, or sponsored the 32nd Annual Emerald City Open Water Swim! We had beautiful weather, amazing prizes from our sponsors, and lots of fun.  Race results for the Half Mile and One Mile races are now posted! 2016 Half Mile Results 2016 One… [ Keep reading ]

Lights will be turned on at synthetic fields July 4

Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Monday, July 4 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at 8:45 p.m. and most will be turned off at either 10 p.m. or 11 p.m., depending on… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation begins design process for the A.B. Ernst Park addition

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to provide input on the design for the addition to A.B. Ernst Park on Sunday June 26, 2016 at the Fremont Sunday Market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seattle Parks and Recreation is moving forward with park development of the parcel purchased… [ Keep reading ]

Wading pool season opens June 25

The 2016 wading pool season runs from June 25 through September 5. Your little ones will love the cool, shallow water and you can cool your own grown-up toes too! Operating days and hours vary by location. We plan to open wading pools on sunny days when the temperature is… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Jim Ellis Freeway Park on July 3

Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Jim Ellis Freeway Park on July 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Freeway Park Central Plaza (6th Ave. and Seneca St.). Forty years ago, Freeway Park opened to the residents of Seattle. The first park in the United States to lid an interstate, the… [ Keep reading ]