The City of Seattle is planning a citywide series of community activations and celebration events leading up to and during the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing the excitement and spirit of the games to neighborhoods across Seattle and creating free and low-cost opportunities for communities throughout the city to join… [ Keep reading ]
Heading into its 6th year, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is offering to waive fees for community individuals or groups to host performance-based art in select Seattle Parks. Performances can consist of an array of styles and include: theatrical, comedic, spoken word, toast masters, acoustical concerts, and more. This opportunity is open to new permittees who host their event in one of nineteen Seattle parks near or around the Park’s amphitheater. Parks include… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to learn about the upcoming restroom replacement project at Genesee Playfield. Please join us on Saturday, June 6, 10:30 am-12 pm at Genesee Playfield, 4316 S Genesee St, Seattle, WA 98118, just off the parking lot near the restroom. This event is an opportunity to meet the team and learn more about the project scope and schedule. … [ Keep reading ]
The Trust for Public Land has ranked Seattle as the 8th best parks and recreation system nationwide in its 2026 ParkScore index. The Trust analyzed the 100 largest U.S. cities and used mapping technology and demographic data to determine how well each city is meeting the need for parks. Points were awarded for five characteristics of an… [ Keep reading ]
Construction begins in June Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and our partners, the Arboretum Foundation and University of Washington Botanic Gardens, are excited to announce the beginning of Phase 1 construction for the Washington Park Arboretum Waterfront Trail restoration project. SPR has contracted with Redside Construction, who will mobilize at the site by June 2026. We anticipate opening Phase 1 of the project in early 2027. Phase 1 construction will focus on the Foster Island section… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s waterfront is gearing up for summer with the reopening of Myrtle Edwards Park (Seattle Parks and Recreation) and Centennial Park (Port of Seattle) on the morning of June 4. Together, these parks provide more than a mile of shoreline and 16 acres of open, public park space where people can stroll, bike, relax,… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce we have awarded the construction contract for the Magnuson Park Junior League Play Area and Restroom project to Good News Group Inc. This contractor will mobilize on Wednesday, May 20, and close the play area in preparation for construction. We anticipate… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is inviting the community and visitors to celebrate soccer across the city through “The Beautiful Game” series! More than 100 special soccer-themed recreation games and events will be offered while our city hosts the international soccer tournament. The series includes indoor and outdoor watch parties, youth soccer Jamborees, and more than 60 recreation games at community centers, parks, and aquatic facilities reimagined with… [ Keep reading ]
Registration Opens May 19 Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Summer 2026 program brochures are here! You’ll find all the upcoming in-person, drop-in, and virtual programs in the catalogs below. Registration opens on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Ready to enroll in a program? Head to our registration site or contact the community center that you’d like to register at! Scholarships (financial aid) is available For… [ Keep reading ]
