A Week Without Violence Celebration (10/16 through 10/21) is a time for us at Seattle Parks and Recreation to further our mission to provide welcoming and safe opportunities to play, learn, contemplate, and build community and promote responsible stewardship of the land. Here are a few ways we can accomplish… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to review the design options for the T.T. Minor Play Area Renovation as part of our efforts to build vibrant community. Please join us Wednesday, October 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Seattle World School, 1700 E Union St. This… [ Keep reading ]
Through water testing, King County Public Health has informed Seattle Parks and Recreation that there is toxic algae present in Green Lake. Currently we are asking people and pets to say out of the lake. Until further notice: For more information: lakes@kingcounty.gov, 206-477-4800, www.nwtoxicalgae.org
This holiday season, stop by City Hall Park for a lunchtime screening of a classic holiday movie, with free coffee and cocoa to warm you up. Every Tuesday at noon between Thanksgiving and Christmas: November 28 – Annie (2014) December 5 – Elf — Cancelled due to weather December 12… [ Keep reading ]
Highlights The City of Seattle along with community organizations are inviting the community to celebrate Seattle’s urban forest with several events throughout the week. Our third annual Seattle Forest Week is bookended by two large events. Trees for Seattle will host Arbor Day on October 28 at Jefferson Park. The… [ Keep reading ]
It is autumn, and that means leaf season. People in Seattle will soon be out in force with their rakes, blowers, and other tools to manage this annual event. Leaves will cover lawns, garden beds, streets, sidewalks, and roofs. With an estimated 500,000 trees in our parks system, Seattle Parks… [ Keep reading ]
By Todd Burley Seattle has about 500 public parks, and they all offer something special to residents and visitors alike. Yet Seward Park stands out (and up!) as a remarkable place that has offered recreation and respite for over 100 years. In recognition of this, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites community input on the future Bryant Neighborhood play area. Please join us Wed. October 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Northeast Branch Seattle Public Library, 6801 35th Ave. NE. This will be an opportunity for the community to meet the design to… [ Keep reading ]
Fall is officially here, and with the change in season, we want to take a moment to look back at our incredible summer and shine light on all the ways the community came together to support Healthy People, a Thriving Environment, and Strong Communities! #SeattleShines Beaches & Pools: 130,791 visits… [ Keep reading ]
The Arts in Parks grant is now open. New and established festivals or events that promote arts and cultural participation, celebrate diversity, build community connections, and activate parks through arts and culture should apply. Opportunity closes November 7. About Arts in Parks The Office of Arts & Culture is partnering… [ Keep reading ]
