Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in one of the upcoming project update public meetings for the Green Lake Community Center, Pool and Play Area. These meetings are an opportunity for the community to learn more about the current design concepts and provide input. Please join… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce Maple Wood Playfield is open! The community is encouraged to visit and explore the recently renovated park at 4801 Corson Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98108 on Beacon Hill. Maple Wood Playfield’s new design provides a cohesive, accessible park for the surrounding community and city-wide recreation. The Maple Wood Playfield Renovation project provides improved design features, four single-stall… [ Keep reading ]
This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is teaming up with Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) and United Way of King County to offer free summer meals at parks and community centers across Seattle. The program runs Mondays through Fridays from June 29 to August 20, rain or shine. SPR is proud to… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATED: July 10, 2026 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce the renovation of Rainier Community Center Play Area, 4630 38th Ave. S, begins the week of July 13, 2026. SPR awarded the construction contract to Peak Construction. The play area will close for the renovation. SPR anticipates opening the play area in early 2027. The renovated play area will offer new play equipment, including swings, towers with slides, a play… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce the Hiawatha Play Area Renovation project construction will begin the week of July 20, 2026. SPR awarded the construction contract to LW Sundstrom, Inc. and together we will work to minimize the impact to Hiawatha Playfield and Community Center. The project… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will continue the integrated weed management program at selected lakefront properties on Lake Washington this June and July. This program helps control invasive and noxious aquatic weeds, including Eurasian milfoil, Egeria, fragrant water lily, and pond weeds. Controlling these weeds improves water quality and recreational access and safety at… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation and our City partners at Seattle Department of Transportation and Seattle City Light, and community partners invite you to celebrate the new Georgetown Flume Off-Leash Area(OLA). The event additionally celebrates the section of trail for the Georgetown to South Park Connection that is adjacent to the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to share our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the achievements that reinforce our commitment to fostering healthy people, a thriving environment, and vibrant community. This report highlights how our initiatives and investments are making a meaningful difference across Seattle. Major Milestones of 2025 2025 marked an important milestone as the halfway… [ Keep reading ]
The Discovery Park Summer Beach Shuttle is back with more days for the 2026 season! The free shuttle operates Thursdays through Sundays from June 20 through September 5, from 11 AM to 5:30 PM. The shuttle loops between the East, North, and South Beach parking lots at Discovery Park, arriving at each stop approximately… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the public to submit name suggestions for the Georgetown Off-Leash Area. Park Naming suggestions for the park listed below are due to the Park Naming Committee by July 17, 2026. We are seeking names for the following park (characterized with the working name): Georgetown Off-Leash… [ Keep reading ]
