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Organic gardening classes at Victor Steinbrueck Park

Seattle Tilth is offering a wide spectrum of free classes at Victor Steinbrueck Park on growing food and on sustainable use of natural resources. Topics include summer and fall gardening, growing herbs, composting, permaculture, organic garden pest management, and water conservation.  Class schedule: Victor Steinbrueck Park, Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. July 27 Companion Planting for… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s ‘Big Day of Play’ returns Aug. 13

The Big Day of Play is a celebration of our city’s diversity, and it encourages neighbors, communities and families to have fun, build relationships and be active together. Research shows that adults can improve brain function, relieve stress and improve their connection to others by taking part in active play…. [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites input on design of new Lake City park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the Lake City community to an Open House on Thursday, July 28 for the design development of a new park in Lake City. Join SPR planner and ELM Environment’s designers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 12501 28th Ave NE, just north of… [ Keep reading ]

Friendly Folk Dance

Friendly Folk Dance, an international folk dance experience for people with memory loss and their loved ones, had its first series at Yesler Community Center in June. Teaching artist and folk dance instructor Susan Wickett-Ford of Silver Kite Community Arts led eight participants in a variety of dances. Program participant… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to provide input on Brighton Playfield improvement project

Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting a public meeting for the Brighton Playfield improvement project on Tues., July 26, 2016 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Aki Kurose Middle School library, 3928 S Graham St., Seattle, WA 98118. Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages the community and field users to attend… [ Keep reading ]

Join us for the Roxhill/Westwood Find It, Fix It Community Walk

Please join Mayor Murray and city leaders on Monday, July 25 for the Roxhill/Westwood  Find It, Fix It Community Walk. These walks provide a unique opportunity for community members to identify neighborhood needs and discuss challenges directly with City leadership. Roxhill/Westwood Find It, Fix It Community Walk Monday, July 25, 2016 Sign-in and refreshments… [ Keep reading ]

Magnuson Park Wading Pool will remain closed for the 2016 summer season

Because of damage to the Magnuson Park Wading Pool caused by an illegal fire last spring, the wading pool will remain closed for the 2016 summer season. There is damage to the concrete and the sump/drain cover. While Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has identified replacement products, the process of… [ Keep reading ]

Teen Summer Musical performances will take place at the Moore Theater August 25 through 28

Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, CD Forum for Arts & Ideas and Seattle Theatre Group are proud to present the annual Teen Summer Musical, Peter Pan “My Brother’s Keeper.” Peter Pan is the ultimate coming of age, “diamond in the rough” story, except of… [ Keep reading ]

Park District Oversight Committee to hold hearing on Major Projects Challenge Fund Initiative

The Park District Oversight Committee will host a public hearing on Tuesday, August 16 to take comments on Major Projects Challenge Fund proposals. The public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Kenneth R. Bounds Board Room at Seattle Parks and Recreation Headquarters (100 Dexter Ave. N). The… [ Keep reading ]

July 28, 2016 Board of Park Commissioners meeting canceled

The Board of Park Commissioners canceled the July 28, 2016 meeting. The next meeting will be on August 11, 2016. The Seattle Board of Park Commissioners is a nine-member citizen board created by the City Charter. Four members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council; four members… [ Keep reading ]