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Don’t miss out on Seattle Parks Natural History Courses!

Curious about the natural world? Would you like to learn more about the habitats of Seattle Parks? Delve into bird watching in the Pacific Northwest, exploring the intertidal zone, learn about forests and meadow habitats, watersheds and the wildlife that depend on these unique urban spaces. These intensive multi day… [ Keep reading ]

Learn about the Westlake Park Improvements

Seattle Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Seattle Parks Foundation, is hosting an open house to share information on the park improvements at Westlake Park. Join us on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in the Seaboard Building (1500 4th Avenue, 3rd Floor) from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The April 16… [ Keep reading ]

Park Proposed Operating Hour Modifications

Public Input and Public Hearing The Seattle Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners (BPRC) is taking public input on proposed operating hours modifications for select Seattle Parks and Recreation parks and boat ramps. Community members can provide oral comments at the BPRC public hearing on Thursday, April 10, beginning at… [ Keep reading ]

New Field Time Opportunities Coming to Soundview Playfield 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to be moving the capital improvement project at Soundview Playfields forward. This project transforms Fields 1 and 2 from natural grass to synthetic turf, unlocking additional field time for the community. SPR is committed to equitably distributing field time, with a particular focus… [ Keep reading ]

New Cheryl Chow Park Opens in Rainier Valley 

Community Ribbon Cutting Celebration April 5 Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to announce Cheryl Chow Park is open and  invites the community to celebrate the new 1.2 acre park in Rainier Valley at 3640 35th Ave. S. Seattle WA 98144 on Saturday, April 5 from noon to 2 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]

Willow Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project

Seattle Department of Transportation in collaboration with Seattle Parks and Recreation hosted a ribbon cutting event for the opening of the Willow Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project on Thursday, March 27 at 4 p.m. The project is located at 2510 NE 100th St. in northeast Seattle. The project is designed… [ Keep reading ]

Worth the Wait: Update on West Seattle’s Hiawatha Community Center Reopening Acceleration Plan

Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) and Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent AP Diaz would like to provide some updates to the West Seattle community on the status of projects happening at Hiawatha Community Center and Playfield. Hiawatha Community Center construction is progressing and is set to continue through 2025, with an… [ Keep reading ]

Spring and Summer Programs at Montlake Community Center

We are excited to announce a variety of programs, summer camps, and activities taking place this spring and summer at the newly reopened Montlake Community Center. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: We are offering 33 diverse camps this summer, including Adventure/Gaming Camps, Art Camps, Clay Camps, Sports Camps, and more…. [ Keep reading ]

Help Shape the Judkins Park Renovation Project— Take Our Survey!

Seattle Parks and Recreation is renovating the playground, spray park and restrooms at Judkins Park. Our goal is to ensure Judkins Park is a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive space for all. We’ve received incredible feedback on the current renovation project during recent community and youth engagement events, and now we… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Announce Start Construction on New Pump Track at I-5 Colonnade Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, is excited to announce that construction began on the new pump track at I-5 Colonnade Park, 1701 Lakeview Blvd in the Eastlake neighborhood. SPR issued the Notice to Proceed on February 27, 2025, to Evergreen Mountain Bike… [ Keep reading ]