Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: Community centers Teen life centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center These facilities are OPEN on… [ Keep reading ]
Southwest Pool, 2901 SW Thistle St., will be closed from Oct. 24 through Nov.13 for preventive maintenance. The pool will re-open on Monday, November 14. The closure is needed for preventive maintenance to rebuild pumps, and to check boilers and critical systems. The closure also provides the opportunity for repairs… [ Keep reading ]
Lincoln Park play area is open. The renovated north play area features ‘tree house’ elements, a cable ride, new play equipment, a plaza and interactive information on migratory birds that can be found in Lincoln Park. The park also features inclusive and accessible play elements for all such as a… [ Keep reading ]
Bring your cameras and capture the breathtaking sight of Japanese maple trees ablaze in fall color at the annual Maple Viewing Festival, Oct. 23. This family-friendly event, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, features nature-inspired craft making, riveting taiko performances, and maple tree scavenger hunts for the kids…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to a public meeting on Wed., Oct. 19, 2016 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E. for Prentis Frazier play area renovation project. This meeting is an opportunity for the community to learn about the renovation… [ Keep reading ]
On Sat., Oct. 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the community is invited to attend a community meeting at the Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM), 1400 E Prospect St. in Volunteer Park for the renovation and proposed expansion of the SAAM building. This meeting is an opportunity to learn more… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation staff are busy preparing for the two storms we anticipate will come through Seattle over the next few days. Please check our Parks and Recreation website and or Parkways Blog for detailed information about program cancellations, athletic field closures, where to call to report downed trees,… [ Keep reading ]
Access to the Gas Works Park parking lot will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 17-19 for a Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) paving project. Access to N Northlake Way in front of Gas Works Park, from Densmore Ave. N to the railroad tracks east of… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking nominations for the Denny Awards, which honor extraordinary volunteer service to the city’s parks and recreation system. The deadline for nominations is Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. The electronic nomination form is available here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSCGVXZ The awards will be presented at a recognition ceremony to… [ Keep reading ]
Watch Coach Snoop Dogg coach youth football on October 23 at West Seattle Stadium! The Snoop Youth Football League teaches the value of teamwork, good sportsmanship, discipline, and self-respect, while also stressing the importance of academics, to youth from diverse backgrounds. Coach Snoop will motivate the youth and will be… [ Keep reading ]
