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Rainier Community Center and Discovery Park Environmental Learning & Visitor Center Complete Accessibility Improvements 

October 18, 2023

Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the completion of the Rainier Community Center and the reopening of the Discovery Park Environmental Learning & Visitor Center. Both centers were closed to remove barriers to accessibility on the Seattle Barrier Removal Schedule.  The Rainier Community Center project addressed approximately 100 barriers,… [ Keep reading ]

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Week Without Violence: 10/16-21

October 17, 2023

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 ]

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Seattle Parks and Recreation Seeks Input on T.T. Minor Playground Play Area Renovation 

October 13, 2023

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 ]

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Toxic Algae at Green Lake: Lake Unsafe for People and Pets

October 13, 2023

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

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Merry Movie Matinees at City Hall Park

October 12, 2023

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 ]

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Seattle Forest Week invites the community to celebrate our urban forest, October 28-November 4, 2023

October 12, 2023

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 ]

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SPR Transitions to Battery-Powered Leaf Blowers

October 11, 2023

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 ]

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Raising the Green Flag at Seward Park

October 6, 2023

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 ]

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Input needed on Bryant Neighborhood Playground Play Area Renovation! Join us Oct. 18

October 5, 2023

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 ]

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Thank you, Seattle, for an incredible summer season!

October 4, 2023

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 ]

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