Since 1989, GreenStage has been inspiring audiences to engage with the community via FREE live theatre performances in Puget Sound’s public spaces. This July and August, Seattle’s longest-running Shakespeare company presents another round of free family fun. On the 2025 mainstage tour GreenStage will be presenting one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies and… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for Dancing til Dusk 2025, 16 summer evenings of free music, dance lessons and dancing in Seattle parks! 1st hour is a beginning dance lesson, no partner necessary as we change partners in the lesson. If you prefer not to change partners, bring one along! Rain Hotline: 206-264-5646 Westlake Park, Tues & Thurs6-9:30pm July 8 Tues — Swingin’ in… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, June 5, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Seattle’s rich cultural diversity is beautifully reflected in its parks, which provide a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant heritage of the city’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. These green spaces not only celebrate the history, contributions, and traditions of AAPI cultures but also serve as serene retreats… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and partners for the Beacon Hill Festival on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 11am to 4pm at Jefferson Park (3801 Beacon Ave. S). Enjoy FREE pottery, painting, and gardening classes where you can create your own projects to take home. We’ll also have live… [ Keep reading ]
By Todd Burley Every fall, thousands of residents in Seattle head south for the winter where warmer temperatures and sunnier weather greet them. There they find all they need to live in luxury – excellent dining choices, comfortable accommodations, and a chance to meet others from around the world. Yet… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce the beginning of construction for the Soundview Playfield renovation project. SPR has contracted with Terra Dynamics, Inc. who will mobilize at Soundview Playfield, 1590 NW 90th Street, adjacent to Whitman Middle School in northwest Seattle, the week of May 5 to… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Lifelong Recreation, Seattle’s premier recreation program for older adults, is hitting its half-century mark this year! Register for the free event at Garfield Community Center from 11:30 am – 2pm on June 12th, with a performance by Silver Sounds singers and free refreshments. Reconnect with friends, instructors, and staff from… [ Keep reading ]
Whether you like to lap swim, dunk, dog-paddle or wade, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has dozens of ways to hit the water this summer in the pool or at the beach! Following is a list of the 2025 Summer Pool, Beach, Wading Pool, and Spraypark Schedules. Outdoor Pools This… [ Keep reading ]
