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Seattle Parks and Recreation proposes temporary off-leash area during Westcrest Off-Leash Area construction project

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is investing in the maintenance of Westcrest Park and the Off-Leash Area (OLA). Over the past few years, the maintenance project has grown from a simple drainage improvement project to a $505,000 project that will address drainage, access and erosion. To address the impacts to… [ Keep reading ]

Summer in the Parks program: bringing environmental education to low-income communities

Summer in the Parks is a seven-week drop-in program developed and run by Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Environmental Sustainability Education and Engagement (ESEE) unit. Working with our Out of School Time Office, ESEE staff provided free, weekly environmental education programming for participants in our Summer Food Service and Extended Recreation… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation needs community participation in beach play area renovation project at Madrona Park

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the final design process for the Madrona Park beach play area renovation project. Please join us on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Spectrum Dance Studio, 800 Lake Washington Blvd., to review the preferred design…. [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks design team for Green Lake Community Center and Pool

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking a professional services team to design a new Green Lake Community Center and Pool. The existing community center and pool is located on the east shore of Green Lake in Seattle, Washington. The center is one of twenty-six community centers in the city…. [ Keep reading ]

Help Seattle Parks and Recreation design the new play area at Hiawatha Playfield

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the design for the new play area at Hiawatha Playfield. Please join the design team at the Hiawatha Community Center Halloween Carnival on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. to learn about the proposal to demolish… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation and Freeway Park Association invite community to Open House and Panel Discussion for Freeway Park Improvements

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Freeway Park Association invite the community to an Open House and Panel Discussion on Monday, October 28 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Please join us at Town Hall Seattle in the Forum Room, 1119 8th Ave., Seattle 98101. This is an opportunity for the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community to participate in the renovation of Maple Wood Playfield and Play Area

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the design for the Maple Wood Playfield and Play Area renovation project. Please join SPR staff at the first Open House on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon at the park, 4801 Corson Ave. S. Community… [ Keep reading ]

Gas Works Park Play Area closed weekdays Oct. 8-Oct. 25

UPDATE: The Gas Works Park Play Area is now open (weekdays and weekends) as of Oct. 21. The Gas Works Park play area will close on weekdays for approximately three weeks beginning on Tuesday, October 8. During this time, the contractor, Cascade, will mobilize on site to conduct site remediation… [ Keep reading ]

Hygiene Services for Seattle Public School Students & Community Members, 2019-2020 schedule

*****For updated information about the shower/hygiene program during the pandemic, see this post. Click here to download a flyer with the 2019-2020 schedule, or see times and locations below. Shower program for community members: Seattle Parks and Recreation is continuing shower and restroom service to community members of all ages without… [ Keep reading ]

Host your next event at one of our indoor venues!

NEW: See venue availability and hours of operation online Did you know that in addition to reserving park spaces such as the Arboretum, Parsons Gardens, and Kubota Terrace for your outdoor events and ceremonies, you can also reserve one of our 13 indoor “special amenity” locations for your next family… [ Keep reading ]