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National Water Safety Month: Employee Spotlight

For city recreation to be fun, a few elements are usually in place: an enjoyable activity, a pleasant facility, and adequate equipment. An often overlooked part of the picture, however, are the people who help things run smoothly.  Whether it’s the person who handles your class registration, the maintenance crew,… [ Keep reading ]

Join us at Seattle’s Transgender Film Festival!

Seattle Parks and Recreation is honored to a be a community co-presenter at the 2017 Translations – Seattle’s Transgender Film Festival! Join us in viewing “The Real Deal: Trans Teens Shorts” on Friday, May 12 at 5 p.m. at the Northwest Film Forum. Tickets are $5. “From prom queens and… [ Keep reading ]

Free beach shuttle at Discovery Park this summer

A free beach shuttle will operate at Discovery Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates: Saturdays and Sundays (May 27 to Sept. 4) Special holidays: Memorial Day, Monday, May 29; Tuesday, July 4; and Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4 During operation, the shuttle will pick up… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites input on design of Christie Park expansion project

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to an Open House on Saturday, May 13 to provide input on the design of Christie Park and the park expansion project. Join SPR’s staff from noon to 2 p.m. at the park, 817 NE 43rd St., to learn about the park… [ Keep reading ]

Waterfront Trail Closure at Washington Park Arboretum

Seattle Parks and Recreation has temporarily closed the Waterfront Trail at Washington Park Arboretum due to high water levels in Lake Washington. We expect to re-open the trail sometime in June. For more information, please contact Garrett Farrell, Seattle Parks and Recreation, at 206-233-7921 or garrett.farrell@seattle.gov. We apologize for the… [ Keep reading ]

Get Involved with Seattle Parks and Recreation’s 10th Annual Big Day of Play!

Come make new friends or bond with your family while volunteering! You’ll also receive service hours, a ticket to Seattle Art Museum and a free swim at Seattle Parks and Recreation’s pools for your time and support. Don’t forget to check out the fun activities that we offer like obstacle… [ Keep reading ]

Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park 2017 Summer Showcase ~ Call for Performances

WHAT: Performances needed for 2017 Summer Showcase WHERE: Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park amphitheater, 2100 S. Jackson St. WHEN: Performance dates available on Saturdays and Sundays in June, July and August Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking shows and performers for the 2017 Summer Showcase at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Memorial Day closures

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial 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 Amy Yee Tennis Center These facilities are OPEN… [ Keep reading ]

Everyone into the water this summer!

Schedules for beaches, pools, wading pools and spray parks Whether you’re a paddler or a swimmer, a wader or a sailor, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has ways for you to get close to – or into – the water all over town: two outdoor pools, eight indoor pools, nine… [ Keep reading ]

An evening with Peter Ker Walker, the co-author of Discovery Park’s Master Plan

Join us and the Discovery Park Trust for an evening with Peter Ker Walker, the co-author of Discovery Park’s Master Plan. Mr. Walker and a select invitation of panelists will discuss Seattle’s largest public park: its rich history, current role in the City’s parks system, and exciting future. Topics will include the… [ Keep reading ]