Celebrate the Japanese national holiday kodomo no hi (Chidren’s Day) at the Seattle Japanese Garden on Monday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors to the garden will experience Japanese culture, live performances and a variety of hands-on activities in a spectacular garden setting. Kids of all ages… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Seattle Parks and Recreation staff will be out in the downtown and center city neighborhoods today mapping the trails of Freeway Park, Lake Union Park, Denny Park, and the surrounding park lands. We will be in our parks during the work day and will complete our mapping by 4… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation reminds the public to recreate safely Lowery C. “Pop” Mounger Pool, one of two unique outdoor pools operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation, will open on Saturday, May 14 and operate through Sunday, September 11. Mounger Pool is located at 2535 32nd Ave. W, adjacent to… [ Keep reading ]
We encourage the community to beat the heat this summer at our public beaches, pools and water features, but we want everyone to enjoy the water as safely as possible. A small investment could potentially save the lives of loved ones or friends. Low-cost life jackets will be on sale at Green… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is very excited to announce our partnership with Google Maps! We’re borrowing the Google Trekker camera for the months of May and June to map our many park trails. Our staff will be out weekly carrying the Google Trekker Camera, which will map our park interiors… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to learn about the opportunity to expand Cove Park through a land swap with King County. SPR is hosting a public meeting on Tues., May 24, 2016 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Emerald Room in Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in a public meeting for the Victor Steinbrueck Park renovation on Tues. May 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Waterfront Space, 1400 Western Ave. Seattle, 98101. This meeting is an opportunity to learn about the project and provide… [ Keep reading ]
Ballard Pool will be closed from May 16 through May 20 so that Seattle Parks and Recreation can replace a failed heat exchanger. The pool will re-open on Saturday, May 21. Ballard Pool is located at 1471 NW 67th St .in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. Mounger Pool in Magnolia opens for the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to learn about and provide input on the renovation of the Georgetown Playfield play area on Sat., May 14, 2016 from noon to 2 p.m. Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Project Planner and Sr. Landscape Architect Park will be at the Georgetown Trailer Mall… [ Keep reading ]
Have you checked the extended weather forecast recently? With several upcoming days predicted to reach the high 70s, now’s the time to start planning outdoor activities to soak in the sunshine. With 465 parks, miles of trails, and 26 community centers offering an array of recreational activities, Seattle Parks and… [ Keep reading ]
