The City of Seattle, the United Nations Environment Programme and Street Art for Mankind invite you to the unveiling of two iconic murals (1950 Alaskan Way and 2226 Elliott Ave) in celebration of World Environment Day. The ecosystem restoration-themed murals highlight Seattle’s leadership on protecting nature in our city. Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce several developments based on the 2022 Outdoor Pickleball Study and the recent 2024 SPR Pickleball and Tennis Vision presented to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners. “There is a tremendous love of racquet and paddle sports across the city that… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) issued the Notice to Proceed to Neeley Construction Co. for the South Park Community Center Stabilization and Site Redevelopment Project. Neely Construction will mobilize on site during the week of May 28, 2024. They will work to minimize the impact of construction on the community…. [ Keep reading ]
See below for upcoming events hosted by Magnuson Park partners and tenants. Magnuson Park Gallery show: Plein Air – Views of WashingtonMay 9 – June 29Gallery open Thurs, Fri, Sat, 12 – 3 PM and by appointment.If you work in the park we would be happy to schedule a visit… [ Keep reading ]
Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration Seattle Parks and Recreation along with the Friends of Pathways Park and the Seattle Parks Foundation invite the community to explore the all new Pathways Park and participate in a ribbon cutting event on June 8, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m. Please… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, June 6, 2024 due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:
The Trust for Public Land has ranked Seattle as the 6th best parks and recreation system nationwide in its 2024 ParkScore index. The Trust analyzed the 100 largest U.S. cities and used mapping technology and demographic data to determine how well each city is meeting the need for parks. Points were… [ Keep reading ]
See translated materials below. Whether you like to lap swim, dunk, dog-paddle or wade, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has dozens of ways to hit the water this summer in the pool or at the beach! Following is a list of the 2024 Summer Pool, Beach, Wading Pool, and Spraypark… [ Keep reading ]
Grab your friends, kids, neighbors or significant other and get ready for our annual Dancing ‘til Dusk events. Seattle Parks and Recreation and partners will be featuring 17 glorious nights of FREE dancing outdoors in Downtown Parks starting in July (see full schedule below). The first hour is a beginning… [ Keep reading ]
From May 25-Sept. 7, 2024, a free shuttle loops between the East, North, and Beach parking lots at Discovery Park, arriving each location approximately every 30 minutes. Shuttle operates on Saturdays only from 11 am-5:30 pm, with the last trip leaving the beach at 5:15. Please donate what you can… [ Keep reading ]
