An August 22nd 50th anniversary celebration will spotlight the park’s historic legacy, vibrant future, and enduring role as Seattle’s original urban oasis. Fifty years ago, Seattle boldly reimagined what a city park could be. In 1976, Freeway Park opened as a groundbreaking feat of urban design, transforming the airspace above… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation partners with local businesses to bring food and recreational experiences, as well as specialty services to parks across the city! Whether you’re grabbing lunch after a swim, renting a paddleboard, or scuba diving these partnerships help make Seattle’s parks even more fun to explore. Many of our concessionaires operate year-round, while… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Fall 2026 program brochures are here! You’ll find all the in-person, drop-in and virtual programs that are coming up soon in the catalogs below. Registration opens on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Registration opens the first week of September Ready to enroll in a program? Head to our registration site or contact the community center that you’d like to register at! Scholarships… [ Keep reading ]
Lewis Park is scheduled to be closed from Aug. 5 through Aug. 26 to complete this work. Seattle Parks and Recreation is preparing to begin a series of improvements at Lewis Park aimed at making the park safer, more welcoming, and better maintained for everyone. These improvements are informed by… [ Keep reading ]
This summer Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Amy Yee Tennis Center (AYTC) and the Amy Yee Tennis Foundation (AYTF), are bringing back Teen Tennis Late Night for ages 13-19. Friday nights starting July 17, from 6:45-9:15 PM, we will be running teen tennis on two courts inside at AYTC. Courts will… [ Keep reading ]
Written By: Todd Burley This summer, Seattle celebrated the renovation of Myrtle Edwards Park, a hidden gem on the shores of Elliott Bay. This transformation came just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup due in part to the private funding through the Elliott Bay Connections project. The current park is a big change from its history as tidelands that were filled in the 1960’s after… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to visit our booth at the Duwamish River Festival, 8700 Dallas Ave. S, on Saturday, August 8 between noon and 5 pm to learn about the future Marra-Desimone Park Fitness Zone. Together with your input we will provide exercise equipment that will provide a new fitness zone for all. This is a community-initiated project funded by… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to learn more about the Loyal Heights Community Center Renovation Project during the Tasty Tunes festival on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 1 to 5 pm. Please join us and find our booth at Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St, Seattle WA 98117. At the event, SPR staff will share the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) invites the community to an update on the Westcrest Park restroom on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm. This is an opportunity to meet the design team and to learn about the replacement for the south restroom and restoration of the old play area location. SPR is replacing the south restroom with a prefabricated facility that meets Americans with… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to preview design concepts, ask questions, and share feedback on two projects planned for Magnolia Playfield. Please join us to learn more about the Magnolia Playfield Play Area Renovation and the proposed Magnolia Playfield Skatedot. SPR will host two information sessions and encourages the community to… [ Keep reading ]
