Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and partners will host a variety of free events and activities at downtown (Center City) parks this summer. Offerings include outdoor movies at Cascade Playground, music and dancing at Pier 62, family fun evenings at Freeway Park, and Chinese dance classes at Hing Hay Park…. [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED: All recreation programs Community centers and teen centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center… [ Keep reading ]
See below for our Wading Pool and Spraypark schedules. More information about summer aquatics opportunities can be found here. WADING POOLS Opening on various dates starting on June 25, see schedule below. Wading Pools are open on sunny days when the temperature is forecast to be 70 degrees or above…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the Pratt Park Spraypark Renovation is complete and welcomes the community to enjoy the new spraypark at a celebration from 4 – 6 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022! As part of the celebration, SPR encourages the community to come run… [ Keep reading ]
Beginning Saturday, June 25, the following beaches will be guarded daily from 12 P.M. -7 P.M. on weekdays, and 11 A.M. -7 P.M. on weekends. We encourage all Seattleites and visitors to come out to these beaches for a safe and fun swim experience. Madison Beach, 1900 43rd Ave. E … [ Keep reading ]
We’re offering a variety of free events in parks this summer for the whole family, including dance classes, plays, cultural celebrations and more. See below for our Arts in Parks and Welcome Back Seattle June events. Arts in Parks Events: Kathya Alexander – The Negro Passion Play. Jimi Hendrix Park,… [ Keep reading ]
By Todd Burley Managing garbage in outdoor spaces comes with a host of challenges. In a home setting, residents can easily sort their waste into recycling, compost, and landfill thanks to the excellent system in place by Seattle Public Utilities. Seattle is known for its progressive waste management system that… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) paused the B. F. Day Playfield play area project after receiving community concerns about the impact of construction on the existing trees on site. As a Parks and Recreation agency, it is our job to balance the needs of the natural environment and the built… [ Keep reading ]
Both organizations are hiring dozens of positions to provide a safe summer for kids Step up and help kids this summer – do work that matters! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and YMCA of Greater Seattle (YMCA) have an alarming number of summer positions to fill in roles that serve… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the Pratt Park Spraypark Renovation is complete and welcomes the community to enjoy the new spraypark! The spraypark will open on Saturday, May 28 over Memorial Day weekend. Pratt Park is located at 1800 S Main St. in the Central District…. [ Keep reading ]
