Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will delay planning for the next 6-year Park District budget. SPR began planning for the next Park District budget cycle in early 2020 in anticipation of a November 2020 vote by City Council. To date, the department has convened multiple Park Board and Park District… [ Keep reading ]
Updated January 6, 2025 The free shower program run by Seattle Parks and Recreation for Seattle Public Schools students and community members is currently operating on the following schedule. Please call community centers to verify hours before visiting. Delridge Community Center4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle Mon-Fri: 10am-4:00pm (last shower at… [ Keep reading ]
On Thursday, March 12, Governor Inslee directed all public and private schools across the state to close until April 24 to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Seattle Parks and Recreation, along with our partner ARC, worked to explore ways in which we could feasibly provide childcare services that maintain… [ Keep reading ]
Free shower program to remain open Organized outdoor activities and permitted events also canceled As health officials and scientists have noted, we likely had 1,100 active COVID-19 infections as of March 10 in our region. If we do not act, there could be more than 25,000 cases by early April…. [ Keep reading ]
March 6, 2020 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) continues to be in communication with, and following the guidance of, Public Health—Seattle & King County (PHSKC), the City’s Office of Emergency Management, and Washington Department of Health regarding COVID-19. For information on how to prevent the spread of illness, please see… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will hold basketball games this weekend. As we work to keep everyone healthy, we ask that you please keep in mind the following as you consider your child’s participation this weekend: Please keep your player home if they are sick. Please have any family member who… [ Keep reading ]
On March 4, Public Health – Seattle & King County released new recommendations regarding COVID-19, including guidance for people at higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness. This guidance recommends that people over 60 years of age should stay home and away from large groups of people as much as possible…. [ Keep reading ]
Phone and online meeting options will be offered at a future date As many of you have heard, Public Health – Seattle & King County has recently released guidance that the public should refrain from non-essential large gatherings. As a result of this guidance, we are evaluating our planned events… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) continues to be in communication with, and following the guidance of, Public Health—Seattle & King County (PHSKC), the City’s Office of Emergency Management, and Washington Department of Health regarding COVID-19. SPR impacts: Programs for seniors canceled: All Lifelong Recreation classes, trips, and drop-in programs for… [ Keep reading ]
As a best practice to prevent the spread of viruses during this cold and flu season, and in response to general concerns over Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is increasing custodial cleaning efforts at our facilities, including community centers and pools. SPR is implementing these measures… [ Keep reading ]
