Get your hands dirty for a great cause! This fall, you have a unique opportunity to connect with your community and make a lasting impact on our city’s green spaces. The Green Seattle Partnership is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and you’re invited to be part of the celebration at Green… [ Keep reading ]
It is finally starting to cool down as we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall in Seattle. Join a Seattle Parks Naturalist and trained Seattle Urban Nature Guide (SUN Guide) this fall to learn about Seattle Parks and all they have to offer. We offer classes about a… [ Keep reading ]
By Todd Burley Urban parks are, well, urban. Which means that many wild animals cannot make a home here. However, every summer our parks come alive with species that find these pockets of habitat in our midst and brighten them up with their activity and color. Pollinators are important ecological… [ Keep reading ]
by Anna Templeton (City of Seattle, Office of Sustainability & Environment) Seattle’s municipal pools (including Southwest Pool, pictured here) are getting innovative upgrades that reduce energy use while maintaining comfortable swimming conditions for thousands of community members. Photo by Seattle Parks and Recreation Perfect for the summer, and a fun indoor activity… [ Keep reading ]
By Todd Burley Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) manages 6,414 acres, filled with many plants that require watering to differing degrees. At the same time, climate change is extending our typical summer drought season, and we are increasingly dealing with water shortages when plants need it most. Irrigation is also… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to attend an Open House for A.B. Ernst Park expansion on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at A.B. Ernst Park, 723, N. 35th St., directly west of the Fremont Branch library. This is an opportunity to meet the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is working to advance racquet sports play across the city with the implementation of updated racquet court hours at Gilman Playground, Laurelhurst Playfield, and Mt. Baker Park and the launch of a new pickleball open-play pilot at Green Lake East. Updated Court Hours at Gilman… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, September 25, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
Looking for something new and fun this fall? Space is available in many programs all around Seattle! Scholarships may be available for those who income-qualify. As always, this list does not include every class with space – it is meant to inspire curiosity and wonder, and extra care has been… [ Keep reading ]
The Soufend Bazaar is back, kicking off a new seasonal market series! Join us for the Fall 2025 Edition 🍂 on Saturday, September 13, from 2 PM to 8 PM at The Cultural Stage at Be’er Sheva Park in Rainier Beach. What’s in store? -Handmade goods & art from local… [ Keep reading ]
