The Park District Oversight Committee will host a public hearing on Tuesday, August 16 to take comments on Major Projects Challenge Fund proposals. The public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Kenneth R. Bounds Board Room at Seattle Parks and Recreation Headquarters (100 Dexter Ave. N). The… [ Keep reading ]
The Board of Park Commissioners canceled the July 28, 2016 meeting. The next meeting will be on August 11, 2016. The Seattle Board of Park Commissioners is a nine-member citizen board created by the City Charter. Four members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council; four members… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Teen Programs are selling deeply discounted tickets for Wild Waves and Enchanted Village in Federal Way. Discounted tickets purchased through Seattle Parks and Recreation cost $24 for entry to both parks. This is a savings of $19.78 off the gate price. Tickets are on sale now… [ Keep reading ]
Please join Mayor Ed Murray, Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jesús Aguirre and the Friends of Broadway Hill Park at the ribbon cutting celebration for the new Broadway Hill Park. The event takes place on July 14, 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m. Broadway Hill Park is located at 500… [ Keep reading ]
Thanks to everyone who recently attended the 14th Annual Capitol Hill Independence Day Community Picnic at Cal Anderson Park! Started in 2002 by an intrepid handful of neighbors, the event has grown over the years to include live music, free hot dogs, and fun booths and activities. This year’s event was enjoyed… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s 9th Annual Big Day of Play is an ideal opportunity for vendors to reach children, families and seniors from across Seattle in a fun-filled and healthy environment. Share your products and services with 2,500+ attendees; build relationships with new clients and peer organizations; show support for Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Come make new friends or bond with your family while volunteering! You’ll also receive service hours, food, and a zoo ticket for your time and support. Don’t forget to check out the fun activities that we offer like obstacle course inflatables, rock climbing wall, cultural music and dance presentations, and… [ Keep reading ]
After considering public comments, input from a public meeting, and City policy, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has recommended that King County Wastewater Treatment Division move forward with the street vacation request which would involve the transferring of the King County owned property located at 8923 Fauntleroy Way SW to… [ Keep reading ]
Hello future Pokémon Masters! We’ve noticed you coming out in droves to our great parks capturing the errant Bulbasaur or Gastly (and many, many Zubats). We love that you are out enjoying the beauty and bounty of our amazing park system. We have some training tips to help your Pokémon… [ Keep reading ]
The Friends of Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, Seattle Tilth, Seattle Parks Foundation and Seattle Parks and Recreation are pleased to announce that a construction contract has been executed with A1 Landscaping and Construction. Construction began in July 2016 and will be completed in April 2017. The project will… [ Keep reading ]
