Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce many elements of the Lakeridge Playground renovation project are complete. The new play area in southeast Seattle is open. It features slides, swings, climbing opportunities, and play structures. Also open is the multi-sports court (futsal/basketball) and pickleball/badminton courts. Temporary striping is… [ Keep reading ]
Construction on two new public assets to begin in 2022, adding critical greenspace to South Seattle neighborhoods On December 15, Seattle City Light (SCL) received approval from the Seattle City Council Transportation & Utilities Committee to transfer a 46,000-square foot plot of land, known as the Georgetown Flume site, to… [ Keep reading ]
In observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day holidays, most Seattle Parks and Recreation programs and facilities will be closed from Friday, December 31 to Sunday, January 2. Please see specifics below. Warming centers, parks and boat ramps remain open. Community Centers, Teen Centers,Pools,Environmental Learning Centers,Small Craft Centers… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is closing the Regrade Park Off-Leash Area (OLA) from Tuesday, December 14 through Wednesday, December 22 to make park improvements. Crews will remove failing trees and branches, renew surfacing, and make accessibility improvements. Regrade OLA is located in the Belltown neighborhood, 2251 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will repair Volunteer Park Drive directly in front of the Seattle Asian Art Museum. The work will occur from December 15, 2021 to January 14, 2022 and is marked with a redline below. Through traffic during the repairs will be blocked and traffic re-routed. Traffic entering… [ Keep reading ]
Registration for January 2022 programs opens December 14. We have a variety of in-person and virtual programs for youth and adults! You can find the full brochure online here. Register There are several options to register in our programs. Register online here Register by calling a community center Call our Business Service… [ Keep reading ]
Let’s do it, again Seattle! The Polar Bear Plunge is returning in 2022 with the Polar Bear Plunge DIY Kit. Since large gatherings can still be risky, we want to make sure you have a chance to participate in this January 1st tradition and earn that “badge of courage” but… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to be starting the process to renovate Carkeek Park play area in northwest Seattle at 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd. The community is encouraged to participate and provide input. Please participate in a short survey https://seattle.surveymonkey.com/r/CarkeekPG and join us online December 9 from… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce we have awarded the construction contract for the new Lake City park at 12510 33rd Ave. NE to Ohno Construction. We anticipate Ohno Construction mobilizing on site the week of November 29 and the park opening to the public by summer… [ Keep reading ]
The Argosy Christmas Ships are back! An annual Seattle tradition, the holiday cruises were sadly cancelled last year due to the pandemic. This year the festivities return in full glory: a parade of brightly-lighted boats will cruise from Puget Sound to Lake Union and out to Lake Washington. Stopping at pre-planned locations,… [ Keep reading ]
