Seattle Parks and Recreation has temporarily closed the Waterfront Trail at Washington Park Arboretum due to high water levels in Lake Washington. We expect to re-open the trail sometime in June. For more information, please contact Garrett Farrell, Seattle Parks and Recreation, at 206-233-7921 or garrett.farrell@seattle.gov. We apologize for the… [ Keep reading ]
Come make new friends or bond with your family while volunteering! You’ll also receive service hours, a ticket to Seattle Art Museum and a free swim at Seattle Parks and Recreation’s pools for your time and support. Don’t forget to check out the fun activities that we offer like obstacle… [ Keep reading ]
WHAT: Performances needed for 2017 Summer Showcase WHERE: Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park amphitheater, 2100 S. Jackson St. WHEN: Performance dates available on Saturdays and Sundays in June, July and August Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking shows and performers for the 2017 Summer Showcase at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: Community centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center Amy Yee Tennis Center These facilities are OPEN… [ Keep reading ]
Schedules for beaches, pools, wading pools and spray parks Whether you’re a paddler or a swimmer, a wader or a sailor, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has ways for you to get close to – or into – the water all over town: two outdoor pools, eight indoor pools, nine… [ Keep reading ]
Join us and the Discovery Park Trust for an evening with Peter Ker Walker, the co-author of Discovery Park’s Master Plan. Mr. Walker and a select invitation of panelists will discuss Seattle’s largest public park: its rich history, current role in the City’s parks system, and exciting future. Topics will include the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and the Friends of Denny Park are hosting a community celebration for the renovation of Denny Park on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the park at 100 Dexter Ave. N. The event offers family fun, music, refreshments and a… [ Keep reading ]
Some people take to swimming like ducks to water, while others go for the tentative approach. Fortunately, Seattle Parks and Recreation has opportunities for all preferences! With eight community pools offering programs throughout the year (plus two seasonal outdoor pools), you can experience the joy of being in the water without… [ Keep reading ]
This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will begin an integrated weed management program to control Eurasian milfoil and fragrant water lily infestations at its lakefront properties on Lake Washington. Controlling these weeds will improve water quality and recreational access at freshwater beaches, swim areas, moorages and other high- use… [ Keep reading ]
On May 5, 2017, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) joins Seattle Audubon, Audubon Washington, Heron Habitat Helpers, Seattle Parks and Recreation Department, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and other partners to sign a treaty designating the City of Seattle as an Urban Bird Treaty City. The treaty… [ Keep reading ]
