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Seattle Parks and Recreation Issues Notice to Proceed for Garfield Super Block Project

Contractor A-1 Landscaping & Construction Mobilizes Aug. 13 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce that we’ve issued the Notice to Proceed to A-1 Landscaping and Construction for the Garfield Super Block (GSB) project. They will mobilize on site and stage at the Garfield Community Center parking area… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating 25 Years of Seattle’s Teen Summer Musical with “The Wiz”

Seattle Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Acts On Stage and Rainier Beach High School, proudly presents the 25th Anniversary of Seattle’s Teen Summer Musical! This year, the iconic production will deliver a bold and youthful rendition of the timeless classic, “The Wiz”, captivating audiences with its soulful storytelling and… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks & Recreation partners with AT&T at Othello Park on Sport Court Mural

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to partner with AT&T’s Revive Your Court Program and City Year to bring a new mural to the futsal/basketball courts at Othello Playground, 4351 S Othello St, in southeast Seattle. AT&T’s Revive Your Court program provides a unique mural design developed with local… [ Keep reading ]

Shape Lake City Community Center! Review Design & Provide Feedback

Amharic Russian Spanish Ukrainian Chinese Somali Tigrinya Vietnamese Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is partnering with the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) to offer a number of opportunities for the community to participate in the development of the future Lake City Community Center. Join us at the following events to learn… [ Keep reading ]

Fall 2025 Classes and Activities

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Fall 2025 program brochures are here! You’ll find all the in-person, drop in and virtual programs that are coming up soon in the catalogs below. Registration opens on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Ready to enroll in a program? Head to our registration site. Or contact the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Reopens Genesee Playfields 1 & 2

Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that Genesee Playfields 1 & 2 opened in July, completed two months ahead of schedule for the turf replacement projects! Playfield 2 (the upper field) originally reopened in March with new synthetic turf, and the new pathways were finished in July. Both… [ Keep reading ]

Madrona Playground Play Area Re-Opens After Renovation!

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce the grand reopening of the Madrona Playground play area, 917 34th Ave! The newly renovated play space has been thoughtfully redesigned to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families to enjoy. Please join us for the ribbon… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Awards Contract for Paving Projects

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce we awarded the contract for park pavement improvement projects to Sunset Grill Construction. The first three 2025 projects SPR will be: Sunset Grill Construction and SPR will work to minimize the impact of the projects at each park location. Thank you in… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Seeks Nominations for Annual Volunteer Stewardship  

*Deadline Extended to September 14* Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking nominations for the Denny Awards, which honor extraordinary volunteer service to the City’s parks and recreation system. **The deadline for nominations has been extended to Sunday, September 14, 2025.**    The electronic nomination form is available here.   The awards will be… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation Moves Forward with Three Play Area Renovations

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has issued the Notice to Proceed (NTP) to Kessel & Associates for construction on a three-play-area renovation package, beginning Monday, July 28, 2025. This package includes play area improvements at View Ridge Playfield Playground, Ward Springs, and Bryant Neighborhood Playground, with phased construction planned to… [ Keep reading ]