We are firm believers that parks make excellent classrooms. In addition to learning about ecosystems and wildlife, people who explore the great outdoors can discover more about themselves. Seattle Parks and Recreation established four environmental learning centers throughout our park system to allow youth to be immersed in nature and… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 due to an all-staff in-service day. The majority of classes and programs will not be running. The following programs and facilities will be open: Amy Yee Tennis Center (8:30 a.m. -10:30 p.m.) Jackson, Jefferson, Interbay, West… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to discuss the site improvements proposed by Cascade Bicycle Club near Building 11 in Magnuson Park during a public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. The meeting will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Belvedere Terrace Room at The Brig in Magnuson… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Wednesday, 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
Ballard Pool is closed now through Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 for annual preventive maintenance. The facility will reopen on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. For more information on Ballard Pool, please visit http://www.seattle.gov/parks/aquatics/ballardp.htm.
Being able to watch a salmon run is an incredible benefit of living in the Pacific Northwest. November and early December is the time to experience Pacific salmon in an urban stream. In 1980, volunteers from Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project began a salmon enhancement project in Piper’s Creek in… [ Keep reading ]
Last year 845 volunteers helped the Green Seattle Partnership plant nearly 5,000 plants in 21 parks across Seattle on Green Seattle Day, and this year, the organization is hoping to do even more. The Green Seattle Day planting party will kick off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites families, neighbors, and farmers to review the design for the future improvements at Marra-Desimone Park on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 from 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. at the South Park Community Center, 8319 8th Ave. S. Seattle Parks and Recreation would like to thank everyone who… [ Keep reading ]
For more than 50 years, a tree has graced the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the holiday season. The Chugach National Forest, in partnership with nonprofit Choose Outdoors, will bring this special tree from Alaska to Washington, D.C. for the 2015 season, involving more than 10 communities along… [ Keep reading ]
On Saturday, Oct. 24, people of all ages across the world performed Michael Jackson’s famous “Thriller” dance at the same time. The charitable event is called “Thrill the World,” and this year, Seattleites joined in on the fun in Occidental Park.
