The National Park Service, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and U.S. Public Health Service invite you to celebrate your health! Join park rangers, fitness program coordinators, doctors, and community organizations at Jefferson Park on Sunday, April 24 for a free afternoon of fun activities, health screenings, and education to promote a… [ Keep reading ]
The Student Teen Employment Preparation (STEP) program will screen their short film Stereotypes in Schools on Saturday, April 30 at the Meadowbrook Teen Life Center (10750 30th Ave NE) from 6-8 p.m. The screening will include a short activity, discussion, and shared meal. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Amanda Locke, Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Highland Park Parent Teacher Association invite the community to review play area equipment options for the Highland Park Playground project on Monday, April 18, 2016. The Open House is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. with a formal presentation at 6. The event will… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to the final public meeting for the proposed improvements at Denny Park. The meeting is Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Ken Bounds Board Room, 100 Dexter Ave N. Seattle Parks and Recreation staff will present project plans…. [ Keep reading ]
John C. Little, Sr. came to Seattle in 1947 from East St. Louis with his wife, Gertis. He went to work for the Seattle Water Department, but his heart always was in creating a better life for the young people of the community. His motto became, “In order to improve… [ Keep reading ]
**UPDATE: CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON THE 2018 HOPE FOR YOUTH FUND** Seattle Parks and Recreation has applications available for the 2016 Hope for Youth Grants. Hope for Youth Grants provide increased access to recreational, athletic, and positive youth development activities by providing administrative and scholarship support to youth-serving organizations… [ Keep reading ]
Earth Day is Friday, April 22, but we’re using the whole month to celebrate! Join us and our partners at one of the many volunteer Earth Day events listed below, or view our event calendar or the Green Seattle Partnership volunteer calendar for more options, and help give back to your community. Volunteers… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation and 12th Avenue Stewards invite the community to the grand opening celebration of 12th Ave. Square Park on Thursday, April 14, 2016, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. during the Capitol Hill Art Walk. Headlining the event is Naomi Wachira, winner of Seattle Weekly’s 2013 “Best Folk… [ Keep reading ]
High Point Community Center is currently looking for volunteer track and field coaches for their Youth Track and Field program. Practices begin next week and meets begin April 26. The meets are held once a week through May 26. Please contact Shari Watts, High Point Community Center Recreation Coordinator, at… [ Keep reading ]
With the beautiful weather we’ve been experiencing and summer fast approaching, there is no better time than now to start preparing for how to stay safe and get the most enjoyment out of swimming and water recreation season. This month, all eight of our indoor pools will host April Pools… [ Keep reading ]
