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Seattle Parks and Recreation 2019 Veterans Day Closures

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities, including community centers and pools, will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 in observance of Veterans Day. Monday, Nov. 11, 2019: Closed: Community centers Indoor swimming pools Environmental learning centers Small craft centers (Green Lake and Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing)(Please note: Green Lake Small Craft… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites South Park community to help design new plaza and park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the design for the new plaza and park in South Park on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the site, 8456 Dallas Ave. S. Please join us to learn about the project and provide… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Freeway Park Association encourage community to participate in the future of Freeway Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Freeway Park Association invite the community to participate in the Freeway Park Improvement project. Please visit the website www.seattle.gov/parks/restorefreewaypark to review project information and take a short survey. Your feedback is important and will be incorporated into the design for the future repairing, restoring… [ Keep reading ]

Youth Athletics Office Seeks Volunteers for Fall Jamboree Saturday, Nov. 16

The Seattle Parks and Recreation Youth Athletics Office is looking for volunteer flag football and volleyball officials for their Fall Jamboree on Saturday, November 16. Volleyball games begin at 9:00 a.m. at Rainier Community Center, while flag football games begin at 9:30 a.m. at Meadowbrook Community Center. Former coaches and… [ Keep reading ]

Camp Long closed on Sundays from Nov. 1 through Feb. 29

Camp Long (5200 35th Ave. SW) will be switching to their winter operating hours and will be closed on Sundays from Nov. 1, 2019 through Feb. 29, 2020. Camp Long will begin to take cabin rentals starting on January 2, 2020. Cabins are available for use beginning on March 1…. [ Keep reading ]

New process for booking event space at our indoor venues

In addition to reserving park spaces for your outdoor events and ceremonies, you can also reserve one of our 13 indoor “special amenity” locations for your next family gathering, birthday party, celebration, or other event! New booking process starts Dec. 2, 2019: To better serve the community and to create… [ Keep reading ]

Funding for 2019 Wintertime community events through the Arts in Parks program

Seattle Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for wintertime events in city parks. Individuals and community groups can request up to $1,000 in funding for events that have a significant arts component and which engage underserved communities. The events must be completed by the end of… [ Keep reading ]

Amy Yee Tennis Center Re-Opens November 9

After completing needed improvements, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will re-open Amy Yee Tennis Center (2000 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S) on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Indoor Court Reservations may be made starting November 7 by calling 206-684-4764. To celebrate the improvements and re-opening, SPR is offering a FREE… [ Keep reading ]

2020 Arts in Parks and Neighborhood & Community Arts grants: Deadline Extended

The Office of Arts & Culture has two grant programs open to support and encourage the vibrant cultural work being done in and by communities throughout Seattle. The deadline has been extended, now closing on Monday October 28. Arts in Parks 2020 (AIP) In partnership with The Office of Arts… [ Keep reading ]

Volunteers Wanted for Montlake CC’s Halloween Carnival Friday, October 25

Montlake Community Center is looking for volunteers for their Halloween Carnival this Friday, October 25. Come in costume or not, and help with the following: •   Decorate and set-up the carnival games from 4pm-5:30pm (2 volunteers needed) •    Run some easy carnival games, hand out candy, and monitor arts and… [ Keep reading ]