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Imagination Foundation presents ‘2015 Cardboard Challenge’ at Bell Street Park

When you’re little, a refrigerator box isn’t just packing material; it’s a castle, cave or new car. From noon-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, the Imagination Foundation is sponsoring the 2015 Cardboard Challenge featuring the movie “Boxtrolls” at Bell Street Park. Children are invited to create cardboard creations and take… [ Keep reading ]

Volunteers complete 10-month study on Seattle’s Cooper’s Hawks

Every year since 2002 a group of volunteer raptor enthusiasts keep their eyes on the sky and complete 10-month study on Seattle’s Cooper’s Hawks. The study was started by Jack Bettesworth and has been spearheaded by Ed Deal since 2012. Deal logged more than 700 site visits between February… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation to begin construction of drainage improvements at Jefferson Playfield

Seattle Parks and Recreation will begin construction on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 to improve the sidewalk, drainage and parking along 16th Ave. S between S Dakota St. and S Nevada St. This project, located just west of Jefferson Playfield, includes new drainage infrastructure, wheel stops to define the parking area,… [ Keep reading ]

Community invited to participate in design of waterfront park on Portage Bay

Join in on-line open house to review design options Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to learn about the new shoreline park in the University District and review initial design concepts at an online meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 at noon.  To sign for the online meeting and… [ Keep reading ]

Oct. 1 Parks Buzz: You haven’t been there unless you have a PIC to PROVE it

Send your photos to @seattleparks on Twitter for a chance to be featured on our blog! Visit our homepage and subscribe to Explore More, our twice-monthly newsletter, to learn about new things happening in our parks and community centers this month.

Community invited to learn about improvements for Golden Gardens Park drainage and stairway

Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting a public design meeting for the Golden Gardens Park drainage and stairway renovation project on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Golden Gardens Bathhouse, 8498 Seaview Pl NW. This meeting is an opportunity for the community to learn about… [ Keep reading ]

Parks and Recreation seeks nominations for annual volunteer awards

Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking nominations for the Denny Awards, which honor volunteer service to the city’s parks and recreation system. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. The awards will be presented at a recognition ceremony from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec.1, 2015 at… [ Keep reading ]

Superintendent’s Message: The Mayor’s 2016 Proposed Budget

Earlier this week, Mayor Murray presented his 2016 Proposed Budget to City Council.  I’d like to provide you with an overview of what is included for Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR). Overall, the news is very positive for the department and for parks and recreation services and programs throughout the… [ Keep reading ]

Freshwater fish contaminant monitoring and water quality testing to take place at Green Lake this month

The State Department of Ecology will be collecting fish from Green Lake during the week of Oct. 5, 2015 as part of its statewide Freshwater Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program. The work involves collecting fish using an 18 foot electrofishing boat and will likely be completed in two days. Fish collection… [ Keep reading ]

Maple Viewing Festival at Seattle Japanese Garden Oct. 11

Experience the breathtaking sight of maple trees ablaze in the colors of fall–one of the best times of the year to visit the Seattle Japanese Garden—at the annual Maple Viewing Festival on Sunday, Oct. 11. From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., visitors are invited to enjoy live entertainment, create nature-inspired… [ Keep reading ]