Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and the Arboretum Foundation will temporarily close the Seattle Japanese Garden this summer to complete a major restoration project that preserves and enhances one of Seattle’s most beloved cultural landscapes. Closure Dates and Visit: During the five-week closure, contractors will remove an aging retaining wall at the north end of… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) to celebrate April Pools Day, a fun and educational series of events happening this April at pools across the city! Get ready for summer by practicing essential water safety skills, enjoying free swim time, and taking part in games and activities, including opportunities to win lifejackets & other prizes! … [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and partners to celebrate Earth Month! Whether you’re looking to volunteer, learn, or simply spend time outdoors, we’ve outlined a variety of activities and events below for every Earth enthusiast. If you’re interested in additional volunteer opportunities, check out Green Seattle Partnership for more restoration and planting events across Seattle. Volunteer Events 🌍 Carkeek Park Earth… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is expanding its drop-in sand volleyball court program pilot for the full 2026 sand volleyball season! The 2026 season begins on April 1 and ends on October 15. The pilot was introduced in July 2025 in response to feedback from the local sand-volleyball community requesting more accessible and informal play opportunities. During the pilot, SPR installed one drop-in… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering a variety of free spring egg hunts at community center sites across Seattle. Event dates and times vary by location. Grab your baskets and join the fun at an egg hunt near you! For additional details, please contact your nearest community center.
Please see below for an update on the Queen Anne Pool closure and expanded swim opportunities. Queen Anne Pool will remain closed until fall 2027 due to a significant underground leak requiring major repair. A permanent fix will be completed as part of the Citywide Pool Renovation Project (future updates and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking community input as it begins the process of selecting a new name for the park located at 700 S Cloverdale St. in the South Park neighborhood. This action follows recently reported allegations of sexual abuse against César Chávez, for whom the park was… [ Keep reading ]
We need to temporarily close the Westcrest Off Leash Area (OLA) from March 23rd through March 26th. During this time, crews will deliver wood chips (Engineered Wood Fiber) to the terraced area near the shelter and picnic table. We planned this maintenance effort in close consultation with our COLA stewards… [ Keep reading ]
By Todd Burley You’ve likely heard the phrase “have your cake and eat it, too.” Well, what if you could also reduce stormwater runoff and save a wetland, too? In two separate projects in Seattle’s parks, innovative partnerships and solutions are doing just that. In celebration of the United Nations World Wetlands Day, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is highlighting two… [ Keep reading ]
Learn more on March 21! Seattle Parks and Recreation and our partners, the Arboretum Foundation and UW Botanic Gardens invite the community to learn about a new, accessible pathway that will connect existing Azalea Way, the Arboretum Loop Trail, and an adjacent parking area to the Pacific Connections Garden and… [ Keep reading ]
