By Todd Burley You’ve likely heard the phrase “have your cake and eat it, too.” Well, what if you could also reduce stormwater runoff and save a wetland, too? In two separate projects in Seattle’s parks, innovative partnerships and solutions are doing just that. In celebration of the United Nations World Wetlands Day, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is highlighting two… [ Keep reading ]
Learn more on March 21! Seattle Parks and Recreation and our partners, the Arboretum Foundation and UW Botanic Gardens invite the community to learn about a new, accessible pathway that will connect existing Azalea Way, the Arboretum Loop Trail, and an adjacent parking area to the Pacific Connections Garden and… [ Keep reading ]
Are you seeking fun, engaging opportunities for your child over the summer months? Join us this summer for opportunities to play, learn new skills and build community at Summer Camp! Our goal is to provide high quality, accessible programming. 2026 school-age camps run from 7:30am – 6pm over 10 weeks this summer,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for service providers to operate youth programming at Red Barn Ranch. The initiative aims to connect elementary, middle, and high school students from Seattle and King County with nature through facilitated outdoor activities, aligning with SPR’s mission to support… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in the future of East Queen Anne Playground (Little Howe). Please join us in the park for an Open House on Sat. March 21 between 11 am and 1 pm to review the play area schematic design options and provide… [ Keep reading ]
Attention dog owners! The Golden Gardens Off-Leash Area will be temporarily closed through at least Friday, March 13th. SPR crews will be on-site to safely remove a fallen tree and complete necessary fence repairs. During this brief closure, you and your furry friends are welcome to visit these nearby off-leash… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce Lake Union Park major maintenance efforts have begun. This work will refresh the gravel area on the southside of the park, install new natural turf and trees, repair a portion of the wood decking on the northwest edge of the park, install additional plantings in the raised beds, level sunken slabs and refresh park benches. We look forward to completing this project in time for summer… [ Keep reading ]
The 2026 summer camp brochure is now available! Browse a wide range of exciting activities for participants, from school age care camps, to nature camps, to camps for youth with disabilities. Outlined within are descriptions, dates, and locations of camps across Seattle. Registration instructions and methods are on page 1 of the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce three renovated play areas, View Ridge Playfield Playground, Ward Springs, and Bryant Neighborhood Playground, are open for sliding, climbing and exploring. The improvements are part of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, inclusive, and fun play spaces for… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to visit Hubbard Homestead Park and explore the new play area that opened on March 2! The play area is located in the northeast portion of Hubbard Homestead Park,11203 5th Ave NE, in the Northgate neighborhood. The new play area includes an… [ Keep reading ]
