Hello future Pokémon Masters! We’ve noticed you coming out in droves to our great parks capturing the errant Bulbasaur or Gastly (and many, many Zubats). We love that you are out enjoying the beauty and bounty of our amazing park system. We have some training tips to help your Pokémon… [ Keep reading ]
The Friends of Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, Seattle Tilth, Seattle Parks Foundation and Seattle Parks and Recreation are pleased to announce that a construction contract has been executed with A1 Landscaping and Construction. Construction began in July 2016 and will be completed in April 2017. The project will… [ Keep reading ]
The 2016 Big Day of Play is back! Presented by Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Get Moving Initiative with support from PCC Natural Markets, Big Day of Play will be held on August 13th Noon-6pm at Rainier Playfields and Center (4600 38th Ave. S, Seattle WA 98118). Big Day of Play… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for an ice cream social and learn more on July 12 Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to a public meeting and ice cream social on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Rainier Beach Community Center and Pool. This meeting is an… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for Dog Days in the Park! On select dates in July and August, bring your four-legged best friend to Bell Street Park for fun and educational activities, including a dog costume contest, a doggy health care day, and much more!
Sunday, June 26, 2016 Green Lake Park The event includes the ½-mile straight course and the 1-mile oval course. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt and cap. There will be prizes for the top male and female in age group categories. First Open Water Swim? Read up on tips here….. [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
