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Lake Union Park Maintenance Improvements

March 9, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce Lake Union Park major maintenance efforts have begun. This work will refresh the gravel area on the southside of the park, install new natural turf and trees, repair a portion of the wood decking on the northwest edge of the park, install additional plantings in the raised beds, level sunken slabs and refresh park benches. We look forward to completing this project in time for summer… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks & Recreation 2026 Summer Camp Brochure

March 5, 2026

The 2026 summer camp brochure is now available! Browse a wide range of exciting activities for participants, from school age care camps, to nature camps, to camps for youth with disabilities. Outlined within are descriptions, dates, and locations of camps across Seattle. Registration instructions and methods are on page 1 of the… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Opens Three Play Area Renovation Projects

March 5, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce three renovated play areas, View Ridge Playfield Playground, Ward Springs, and Bryant Neighborhood Playground, are open for sliding, climbing and exploring. The improvements are part of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, inclusive, and fun play spaces for… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Opens Play Area at Hubbard Homestead Park

March 4, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to visit Hubbard Homestead Park and explore the new play area that opened on March 2! The play area is located in the northeast portion of Hubbard Homestead Park,11203 5th Ave NE, in the Northgate neighborhood. The new play area includes an… [ Keep reading ]

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Shape Lake City Community Center! Review Design & Provide Feedback on the Play Area

March 3, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and the Seattle Office of Housing (OH) have partnered with Mercy Housing to develop a new facility for Lake City that will include a community center with 112 affordable housing units above. We are seeking final feedback on the community center design and input on… [ Keep reading ]

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Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities to close Thursday, March 5 for Recreation Division staff training

March 2, 2026

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, March 5, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:

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Discovery Park Daybreak Star Pathway Improvements

February 26, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to learn about a community-initiated path planned near Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. On Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 3 pm, SPR staff will be at the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF) annual Take Over event. Please visit our… [ Keep reading ]

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Help Shape Froula Playground Play Area

February 24, 2026

Review Design Options & Take Survey Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the Roosevelt community to participate in the future of Froula Playground. Please join us in the park on Sat. March 7 between 2 and 4 pm to review the schematic design options and provide your feedback for the… [ Keep reading ]

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Help Shape Roanoke Park Play Area 

February 24, 2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to participate in the future play area in Roanoke Park. Please join us at the park on Sat. March 7 between 11 am and 1 pm to review the play area schematic design options and provide your feedback. Roanoke Park is located at… [ Keep reading ]

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Take Notice of Nearby Nature

February 23, 2026

By Todd Burley, Sustainability Advisor, and Giovannina Souers, Environmental Education Program Supervisor After thousands of studies, the evidence confirms that nature is good for you. You likely experience this yourself as you take a stroll along a forested trail or visit one of your local parks with a friend. We… [ Keep reading ]

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