By Todd Burley Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) manages 6,414 acres, filled with many plants that require watering to differing degrees. At the same time, climate change is extending our typical summer drought season, and we are increasingly dealing with water shortages when plants need it most. Irrigation is also… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to attend an Open House for A.B. Ernst Park expansion on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at A.B. Ernst Park, 723, N. 35th St., directly west of the Fremont Branch library. This is an opportunity to meet the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is working to advance racquet sports play across the city with the implementation of updated racquet court hours at Gilman Playground, Laurelhurst Playfield, and Mt. Baker Park and the launch of a new pickleball open-play pilot at Green Lake East. Updated Court Hours at Gilman… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, September 25, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Looking for something new and fun this fall? Space is available in many programs all around Seattle! Scholarships may be available for those who income-qualify. As always, this list does not include every class with space – it is meant to inspire curiosity and wonder, and extra care has been… [ Keep reading ]
The Soufend Bazaar is back, kicking off a new seasonal market series! Join us for the Fall 2025 Edition 🍂 on Saturday, September 13, from 2 PM to 8 PM at The Cultural Stage at Be’er Sheva Park in Rainier Beach. What’s in store? -Handmade goods & art from local… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Seattle Parks Foundation, invites the community to learn about the updated park design and upcoming construction at Westlake Park. Please join us on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the SnackBox in Westlake Park at 401 Pine Street in Seattle from 4 pm to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce an opportunity for local professionals and industry leaders to make a difference in the lives of Seattle’s youth. Through the Seattle Mentors Empowerment Exchange, SPR is seeking qualified mentors for the 2025-2026 school year to guide and inspire young individuals at designated Parks… [ Keep reading ]
The Elliott Bay Connections (EBC) project continues to make progress restoring and revitalizing Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks. As early as Tuesday, September 2, the project will shift the temporary multi-use trail east, where pedestrians and bicyclists will share the newly improved bike path. This shift will allow the project… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will begin paving repairs on portions of the Burke-Gilman Trail, located between Northeast 77th Street and Inverness Drive in northeast Seattle, in September 2025. The project will address sections of the trail impacted by age and root damage. Construction is expected to last approximately two… [ Keep reading ]
