Join the fun at Big Day of Play 2025, returning on Saturday, August 16th from 12-5pm at Rainier Playfield and Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center! Big Day of Play is not just an event; it’s a celebration of diversity, community, and connection! It’s a day where neighbors, communities, and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation offers hundreds of day camps all through Seattle each summer. As a commitment to equitable recreation access, we release our camps later in the season – this helps make sure we don’t leave kids behind. It also means that if you’re in need of some summer… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites community to review the preferred schematic designs for two new off-leash areas (OLAs) at West Seattle Stadium and Othello Playground. Please join us from 4 to 6 p.m. at one of the community engagement events: either on June 4 or 5 to learn more… [ Keep reading ]
Summer in Seattle just got brighter! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has announced an exciting lineup of FREE events and activities that will energize downtown and neighborhood parks from June through September. Whether you’re a movie enthusiast, a music lover, or someone who enjoys getting active outdoors, there’s something for… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
By Todd Burley Did you participate in this year’s City Nature Challenge? Are you interested (as we are) to know what native species live in Seattle’s parks? Curious to know what the collective action local community scientists can contribute to the understanding of urban biodiversity in Seattle? Read on! At… [ Keep reading ]
From June 7 through August 30, a free shuttle operates on Saturdays and loops between the East, North, and Beach parking lots at Discovery Park, arriving each location approximately every 30 minutes. Shuttle operates on Saturdays only from 11 am-5:30 pm, with the last trip leaving the beach at 5:15 pm…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is piloting a new program aimed at improving safety and addressing illegal behavior at several boat ramps as well as Hoa Mai Park. The program involves temporarily adjusting the hours of operation at identified locations while gathering your valuable feedback to evaluate its effectiveness. Your… [ Keep reading ]
The Trust for Public Land has ranked Seattle as the 8th best parks and recreation system nationwide in its 2025 ParkScore index. The Trust analyzed the 100 largest U.S. cities and used mapping technology and demographic data to determine how well each city is meeting the need for parks. Points were… [ Keep reading ]
Summer brings big crowds out to many of Seattle’s most beloved parks. With this increased visitation, the City has pulled together the following safety plan to support park goers and park neighbors alike. 2025 Seattle Park Summer Safety Plan: Our goal is to have a fun and safe summer where… [ Keep reading ]
