Downtown parks come alive with lights, music, vendors, art installations, and more in November and December. Experience the magic of the holidays all month long in the very heart of Seattle. Season Highlights Tree Lighting Celebration @Westlake Park Fri, November 24, 3:30-7:00 PM 3:30-5:00 pm enjoy a pre-show with local… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Winter 2024 program brochures are ready, with in-person, drop in and virtual opportunities galore and something for everyone. Registration opens December 5, 2023 at noon: Specialized Programs for People with Disabilities (registration varies between 12/7 and 12/13): Ready to enroll in a program? Head to our registration… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to a ribbon-cutting celebration for Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park, in Seattle’s Central District on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will feature music, food and an opportunity to explore the renovated park. This park renovation was… [ Keep reading ]
This annual tradition returns to Green Lake on Saturday, December 9, 2023 We’re getting into the spirit of the season as we prepare for the annual Pathway of Lights, a FREE winter event for the whole family! On Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., come stroll the glimmering Green Lake… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for one or more days in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED on both Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24: These facilities are OPEN regular hours: These facilities are OPEN on modified schedules:
Japanese Garden North Wall & Pavilion and the Woodland Meadow Project Seattle Parks and Recreation, UW Botanic Gardens, and the Arboretum Foundation are partnering to shepherd forward two Master Plan projects, the Japanese Garden North Wall and Pavilion and the Woodland Meadow project, at the Washington Park Arboretum. The community… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is happy to announce the Pratt Fine Art Center roof replacement project is complete. This roof replacement project was the first crucial step in ensuring the preservation and safety of Pratt Fine Art Center’s programs and services. Osborn Architecture and Lund/Opsahl Engineering conducted a building assessment… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to review the preferred play area design option for the T.T. Minor Play Area Renovation. Please join us on Saturday, November 11, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the T.T. Minor play area, 1698 E Union St. This event is an opportunity… [ Keep reading ]
We compiled a list of holiday events in parks and community centers during November-December 2023. However and whatever you celebrate, be sure to include us in your rounds. Check back often for additions to the lineup! For events in the downtown core, see this post. All Aboard the “Volunteer Park… [ Keep reading ]
Input needed! Join us on Nov. 4. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to provide input and participate in the future of the Madrona Playground Play Area, as part of our ongoing commitment to creating vibrant and engaging public spaces. Please join us on Saturday, November 4 from… [ Keep reading ]
