Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will work with Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) on July 7 and 8 to re-paint the middle stripe on the inner loop path around Green Lake. The work will take place from 7:30 pm to approximately 6 am the next morning on both days. No overall closure of the path is required, but… [ Keep reading ]
Park will open at 4:30 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. beginning on July 2 through July 5, 2021 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is implementing new temporary closing hours at Alki Beach Park (2665 Alki Ave. SW) beginning on Friday, July 2 through Monday, July 5. The park will… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities remain closed due to the pandemic. Those that have opened will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday, with a few exceptions. See below for specifics: These remain closed long term due to the pandemic: Community centers (except for childcare… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at approximately 8:30 p.m. and most will be turned off at either 10 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
By Mike Schwindeller, David Graves, and Todd Burley A look at a satellite view of Seattle will reveal several long strips of forest that to many are unknown and underappreciated. These linear green spaces exist in part due to the hilly geography of Seattle, as most are on steep slopes… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) in partnership with Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is excited to bring back the Lake Washington Stay Healthy Streets. Below is the information shared by SDOT last week. Starting Fourth of July weekend, three (3) miles of Lake Washington Boulevard (from Mt. Baker Park to Seward Park) will open to people walking, rolling,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will open the following two facilities to help residents stay cool on Tuesday, June 29. These centers have air-conditioning, restrooms, and water available. Community members are welcome to drop by during open hours to get out of the sun and keep cool. International District/Chinatown… [ Keep reading ]
Due to extreme indoor heat and humidity, Seattle Parks and Recreation closed Rainier Beach Community Center Pool Sunday afternoon, with the closure extending through today, June 28. High pool deck temperatures caused by the humidity and the fresh air system drawing in hot air created unsafe conditions inside. Typically, pool… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will open the following two facilities to help residents stay cool on Monday, June 28. These centers have air-conditioning, restrooms, and water available. Community members are welcome to drop by during open hours to get out of the sun and keep cool. International District/Chinatown… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will open the following three community centers to help residents stay cool. These centers have air-conditioning, restrooms, and water fountains available. Community members are welcome to drop by during open hours to get out of the sun and keep cool. International District/Chinatown Community Center… [ Keep reading ]
