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 ]
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 ]
