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Seattle’s Best Parks for Fall Colors

There’s something magical about Seattle’s autumn transformation. As temperatures cool and days grow shorter, our city’s parks become living galleries of gold, amber, and crimson. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the Pacific Northwest, these parks offer the perfect backdrop for admiring fall foliage, photography, or simply soaking… [ Keep reading ]

Soundview Playfield Construction Update and Traffic Impacts

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Terra Dynamics, Inc. have secured permits for upcoming electrical and sewer work associated with the Soundview Playfield Renovation project in northwest Seattle. This work will impact traffic in the area. Soundview Playfield is located at 1590 NW 90th Street, adjacent to Whitman Middle School… [ Keep reading ]

Meadowbrook Community Center Classes for Kids: Recorder Explorer + Homework Help Club

Join us at Meadowbrook Community Center for 𝐂π₯𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐒𝐭𝐑 π“πžπšπœπ‘πžπ« π‰πšπ§π’πœπž and make Wednesdays both fun and productive for your kids! π‘πžπœπ¨π«ππžπ« 𝐄𝐱𝐩π₯𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐫 (π€π πžπ¬ πŸ–-𝟏𝟐) Wednesdays | 4:00–4:45 PM Discover the joy of music in a fun, judgment-free zone. Learn basic music and recorder skills, including notes, rhythm, and playing… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Kubota Garden Foundation Seek Community Input on Proposed Visitor CenterΒ 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with the Kubota Garden Foundation, invites community members to participate in shaping the future of Kubota Garden by sharing feedback on the design of a proposed new Visitor Center. Join us for the open house on Saturday, October 18, from 11 AM to… [ Keep reading ]

Community Invited to Provide Input on Upcoming Play Area Renovations

Join us at Roanoke Park, Froula Playground, and East Queen Anne Playground (Little Howe) open houses this October! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to share upcoming community engagement opportunities for three play area renovation projects. Community members are invited to open houses this October to learn about the… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Indigenous Peoples Day Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, October 13 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:

Seattle Parks and Recreation Implements β€œOff Season” Disc Golf Course Pilot at Jackson Park Golf CourseΒ 

Beginning October 5, 2025, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Premier Golf in partnership with Mineral Springs Disc Golf Club (MSDGC) and NW Disc Golf Association (NWDGA) will launch a disc golf pilot program at Jackson Park Golf Course that will run through April 2026. The disc golf course will… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Halloween Events with Seattle Parks and Recreation

It’s that time of year for costumes, treats, and community celebrations. At Seattle Parks and Recreation, we believe everyone should have access to festive fun. That’s why we’ve put together a huge variety of free and low-cost Halloween events at community centers and parks all across the city. Forget expensive… [ Keep reading ]

Discover Resources at the 2nd Annual Seattle Senior Resource Fair

Navigating the wide array of resources available to older adults can sometimes feel overwhelming. To make it easier, Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation program is partnering with NEST (North East Seattle Together) and Aegis Living to host the 2nd Annual Seattle Senior Resource Fair. This free event is your… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate 50 Years of Meadowbrook Pool!

Join us for a special celebration as Meadowbrook Pool marks a major milestoneβ€”its 50th anniversary! For half a century, this beloved community hub has been a place for fun, fitness, and cherished memories. We invite you and your family to come celebrate with us on Friday, October 17, for a… [ Keep reading ]