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Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent AP Diaz Elected to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration 

October 15, 2024

Anthony-Paul (AP) Diaz, Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation, has been elected as a Fellow into the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Superintendent Diaz was recently inducted at the Academy’s virtual General Membership Meeting October 9, 2024. The Academy is an organization of distinguished practitioners and educators who… [ Keep reading ]

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Food and Fitness Schedule of Activities in South Park

October 10, 2024

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Food and Fitness Program is offering a variety of FREE programs in the South Park neighborhood that do not require signup. Just drop on by to any of the following events. For more information, please email samuel.chesneau@seattle.gov or see the flyers below. Let’s Cook!, Saturday, October… [ Keep reading ]

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Fall 2024 off-site programs with South Park Community Center

October 10, 2024

Food Fitness Rec N The Streets Career Explorations Tues Boot Camp with Coach Coop 4-5pm @ Marra-Desimone Park, 9026 4th Ave S STEAM 3-4:30pm @ South Park Hall, 1253 S Cloverdale St Wed 5:30-7:30 pm Craft Circles (7:30-8:30 on 10/30) Dia de los Muertos Partnership… [ Keep reading ]

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Celebrate Week Without Violence on Oct. 19!

October 9, 2024

Join us on Saturday,October 19 from 1pm-4pm for Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Annual Week Without Violence Teen Celebration! This event will be located at Southwest Teen Life Center – 2801 SW Thistle St. Seattle Wa. 98126. This is a free event for middle school/high school aged youth! Come together with… [ Keep reading ]

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Meadowbrook Pool Special Event: Dual Lane Aqua Run

October 8, 2024

On Sunday October 13th, Meadowbrook will host again the large inflatable pool challenge course from 12-5pm. This event is for ages 6 years and up, however many of our 6–12-year-olds will have much more success than adults due to their size. But that does not stop you from challenging your… [ Keep reading ]

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Jackson Park Driving Range Closure

October 8, 2024

The driving range at Jackson Park will CLOSE starting Monday, October 7 and reopen after the first of the year to allow for maintenance work. Crews will be working on redoing the natural turf driving range floor to improve drainage.

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Join Seattle Parks and Recreation at Community Engagement Events for New Off-Leash Areas  

October 7, 2024

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce the development of new off-leash areas (OLAs) at West Seattle Stadium and Othello Playground. Please join us for one of the community engagement events either on October 23 or 24 to learn more about the development of new off-leash areas. The… [ Keep reading ]

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Fort Lawton Redevelopment: Your Chance to Shape the Future

October 7, 2024

The City of Seattle is embarking on an exciting journey to revitalize the historic Fort Lawton site in the Magnolia neighborhood. This redevelopment plan aims to transform 34 acres of the former Army Reserve Center into a vibrant community hub featuring supportive housing, affordable homes, and expanded park facilities. As… [ Keep reading ]

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T.T. Minor Play Area Opens!

October 1, 2024

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce T.T. Minor play area is open! The T.T. Minor play area,1698 E Union St, renovation provides a new play area for both younger and older children, as well as new pathway paving to ensure an accessible route to and throughout the… [ Keep reading ]

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Community Invited to Review Alki Playground Update

October 1, 2024

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Schools invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 16, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Alki Beach Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave SW, to share your input on the Alki Playground Renovation project design! During this meeting, you’ll have the opportunity… [ Keep reading ]

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