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Construction phase begins at Mickey Merriam Playfield 8 at Magnuson Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation is happy to announce we issued the notice to proceed on Thursday, October 31 to Coast to Coast Turf for the Mickey Merriam Playfield #8 project. Coast to Coast will mobilize on site in early November to start the turf replacement construction project. This project will… [ Keep reading ]

Pottery class returns to Alki Bathhouse!

One of our most popular programs is coming back: Pottery class for adults, at Alki Bathhouse in West Seattle! Description: Learn how to create your own dining set on the potter’s wheel at the Alki Bathhouse pottery studio.This class will teach you the basics of wheel throwing, firing and glazing…. [ Keep reading ]

Rainier Beach Harvest Fest – Trunk or Treating Event on Sunday, Oct. 27

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 27 at Rainier Beach Community Center (8825 Rainier Ave. S) from 2-5PM for our Rainier Beach Harvest Fest Takeover/Trunk or Treating Event! FREE and open to all! We’ll have children’s activities, food trucks, trunk or treating, non-stop entertainment, balloon twisting, glitter tattooing, and more! Lineup… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Park CommUNITY Fund! 15 Community Initiated Projects Selected

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce the selection of the first 15 CommUNITY Fund projects to advance park equity throughout Seattle. The selected projects foster healthy people, thriving environments, and vibrant communities. “The improvements funded by the Park CommUNITY Fund will make existing parks more accessible, create… [ Keep reading ]

Register for School-Age Care Break Camps! 

Our licensed childcare programs are ready to provide fun, engaging, supportive & safe opportunities during school breaks. Our dedicated staff work daily to create a welcoming environment that honors diversity through offering fun and active experiences in arts & culture, sports & games, outdoor play and more. Seattle School’s November… [ Keep reading ]

NE Seattle Senior Resource Fair, Oct. 29

The 1st Annual NE Seattle Senior Resource Fair is happening on Tuesday, October 29 from 11am to 3pm at Hangar 30, Magnuson Park. Explore over 90 nonprofit organizations, agencies, and businesses, all ready to share valuable resources and services tailored for older adults in the Seattle area. Whether you’re looking… [ Keep reading ]

Together with community and family, Seattle Parks and Recreation renames Jefferson Park Golf Course after Bill Wright

Community and family came together to celebrate Bill Wright’s (1936-2021) legacy and the renaming of the Golf Course On Saturday, October 19, Friends of Bill Wright and community came together with Seattle Parks and Recreation to officially change the name of Jefferson Park Golf Course to Bill Wright Golf Complex…. [ Keep reading ]

Welcoming a new kind of jellyfish to Seattle’s waterfront!

Editor’s Note: This is a blog post from the Waterfront Seattle Program. The Waterfront Seattle Program is a collaboration between the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and other Seattle departments including the Mayor’s Office, Parks and Recreation, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Planning and Community Development. The City’s Office… [ Keep reading ]

Fall in love with Seattle’s city parks and the unbe-leaf-able wildlife that call our parks home!

Fall is here but don’t let the rain keep you inside! Join a Seattle Parks Naturalist and trained Seattle Urban Nature Guide (SUNGuide) on an exciting nature program this fall. You can pick from a variety of classes to find the right one for you. We offer classes for all ages;… [ Keep reading ]

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation at El Centro de la Raza and provide input for Dr. Jose Rizal Park Renovation

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input on the renovation project at Dr. Jose Rizal Park. Please visit our booth on Saturday, November 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at El Centro de la Raza’s Dia de los Muertos Celebration at the Centilia Cultural Center,… [ Keep reading ]