Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Associated Recreation Council (ARC) and 37 citywide advisory councils, is now accepting applications for various summer programs. Temporary positions are available at 24 community centers, eight indoor swimming pools, two outdoor pools, two small craft centers, and many public beaches and wading… [ Keep reading ]
Spring and summer are some of the best times for parks and recreation. Discover all the ways to enjoy theses seasons, from Spring Egg Hunts, flower blooms, summer beach openings, Bicycle Sundays, rowing events, the Big Day of Play, and so much more. Click the links below to read through… [ Keep reading ]
2019 info: See this page 2018 Results 2018 Half Mile Results 2018 One Mile Results About the 2018 Green Lake Open Water Swim: Sunday, June 24, 2018 Green Lake Park About the Race: The event includes the ½-mile straight course and the 1-mile oval course. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt… [ Keep reading ]
You are invited to attend a community meeting to learn more about the construction process and timeline for the renovation and expansion of the Seattle Asian Art Museum. The $54 million project will preserve the building’s original Art Deco façade, improve the museum’s infrastructure, protect the collection with climate control and… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 in observance of Presidents’ 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 These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:… [ Keep reading ]
Become a champion for urban wildlife with Seattle Parks and Recreation and the National Wildlife Federation! Join us for the Wildlife in the City Festival on April 21. Learn from our nonprofit partners what we can do to help animals that need protection in our area, like river otters, salmon,… [ Keep reading ]
Join your friends and neighbors for Bitter Lake Community Center’s Annual Pancake Breakfast on February 25! Bring the whole family and enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes along with scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee! Proceeds from this event will help provide scholarships for our low-income neighbors. Location: Bitter Lake Community Center (13035… [ Keep reading ]
Camp Long is partnering with Business Networking International’s West Seattle chapter to help raise money for our Outdoor Education programs! Business Networking International (BNI) is an organization of local businesses helping local businesses. With their support (and yours), we are trying to meet our goal of raising $2,500 for our… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Hope for Youth Fund increases access to recreational, athletic, and positive youth development activities by providing administrative and scholarship support to youth-focused organizations in the Seattle area that serve marginalized and economically distressed communities in the city of Seattle. Attend a Hope for Youth Fund information… [ Keep reading ]
Come enjoy the company of friends and neighbors over a tasty meal! The annual Loyal Heights Pancake Breakfast fundraiser will be taking place on Sunday, March 4 from 8 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $6 per person. All ages are welcome! Kids’ activities and crafts will be provided and children… [ Keep reading ]
