Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to help shape the future design of the Hutchinson Playground. Please join us on August 3, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hutchinson Playground, 59th Ave S & S Norfolk St, 98118. During the event we will host a presentation starting at… [ Keep reading ]
As a part of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s commitment to equitable and accessible programming, fall swim registration will open for current scholarship eligible participants a week prior to general registration on 8/1/23. Registration will open for the general public on 8/8/23. Registration for fall programming in indoor pools: Priority Registration:… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) invites the community to a ribbon cutting celebration for the Spruce St. Mini Park, 160 21st Avenue, 98122, in Seattle’s Central District on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature music, food and an opportunity to explore the renovated park…. [ Keep reading ]
What makes a wetland work for native species in Seattle? This was the question Jasmine Baker asked when she moved to our community to continue her graduate studies with Miami University’s Project Dragonfly. She quickly gained a connection with the Woodland Park Zoo’s Amphibian Monitoring Project, where she volunteers doing… [ Keep reading ]
Matthews Beach no longer lifeguarded this summer. The swim beach at Matthews Beach Park had multiple closures this summer due to high bacteria levels following water sampling by Public Health — Seattle & King County. Seattle Parks and Recreation has decided to keep this location closed for swimming for the… [ Keep reading ]
In partnership with the Seattle Police Department, starting, today, July 20, Seattle Parks and Recreation will begin a temporary early closure period at Atlantic City Boat Ramp (8702 Seward Park Ave. S) from 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. to help address recent illegal and violent activity has taken place at this… [ Keep reading ]
Colman Pool will be closing early at 3:15pm on Saturday, July 29 for a staff event. The 3:45-5:15pm and the 5:30-7pm Lap Swim and Public Swim will be canceled that day. The pool will reopen on normal hours on Sunday, July 30. We apologize for the inconvenience. Click here to… [ Keep reading ]
Lower Woodland Tennis Courts Temporarily Closed for 3 Weeks Seattle Parks and Recreation is proud to welcome the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) “Seattle Open” Tournament July 26 to July 30 at Lower Woodland Tennis Courts. The tournament will feature amateur and pro matches, as well as clinics and events. Community… [ Keep reading ]
Are you ready for a new challenge this summer, one that takes you and the family on a mission to explore, learn and have fun in Seattle Parks while competing with other players for prizes? This mission, should you choose to accept it, is as simple as downloading the free… [ Keep reading ]
Community Celebration! Seattle Parks and Recreation, University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the Arboretum Foundation invite the community to join us on July 19, 2023 from 10 a.m. to noon to celebrate the renovation of the Lynn Street “Tot Lot” play area. The morning will be full of fun with… [ Keep reading ]
