Written By: Todd Burley This summer, Seattle celebrated the renovation of Myrtle Edwards Park, a hidden gem on the shores of Elliott Bay. This transformation came just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup due in part to the private funding through the Elliott Bay Connections project. The current park is a big change from its history as tidelands that were filled in the 1960’s after… [ Keep reading ]
Written By: Todd Burley Many are drawn to Seattle for its beautiful parks, water access, and connection to both the ocean and mountains. Yet how well do you really know your non-human neighbors? Each year, community scientists spread out to learn what species call Seattle home by participating in the City Nature Challenge (CNC). This “bioblitz”… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and partners to celebrate Earth Month! Whether you’re looking to volunteer, learn, or simply spend time outdoors, we’ve outlined a variety of activities and events below for every Earth enthusiast. If you’re interested in additional volunteer opportunities, check out Green Seattle Partnership for more restoration and planting events across Seattle. Volunteer Events 🌍 Carkeek Park Earth… [ Keep reading ]
Register today for our 2026 Integrated-pest Management (IPM) Webinar series! More information about the session three and speakers will be added here, so check back soon. Event fliers can be downloaded at the bottom of this article. Up to 3 WSDA Pesticide License Credits and 3 ISA credits per session… [ Keep reading ]
By Todd Burley March 18th is Global Recycling Day! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) supports Seattle’s goal to divert 70% of waste to recycling and composting. In fact, our department goal is to achieve 75% waste diversion, including 100% of non-weed organic waste. Managing waste in public settings is particularly… [ Keep reading ]
Carkeek Park Night Hike, Beaver and Owl ProwlThurs. April 11 from 7pm-9pmBird Walk at Schmitz Preserve ParkSat. April 13 from 4pm-6pmCamp Long Night Hike and Owl ProwlThurs. April 25 from 7pm-9pmSpring Migration Bird and Wildlife Walk – Discovery ParkSat. May 4 from 4pm-6pmCarkeek Park Night Hike, Beaver and Owl ProwlThurs…. [ Keep reading ]
$50K grant to support innovation in urban food systems and workforce development Washington, DC (March 12, 2024) – Today, the City Parks Alliance and The Toro Company, a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, announced that the Rainier Community Center’s new urban garden in Seattle is the… [ Keep reading ]
In 2022 Seattle broke its historical record for most 90-degree days in a year. Then, as early as mid-May of this year, millions of people were placed under heat advisories as a heat wave brought record-breaking temperatures to parts of the Northwest. Summers of sizzling heat remind us that our… [ Keep reading ]
2022 Earth Week, April 19th – 23rd Since 1970, Earth Day has occurred each year on April 22 to help bring awareness and offer opportunities to learn about and give back to your environment. This year, join Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Environmental Sustainability, Education and Engagement Unit for fun Earth… [ Keep reading ]
This April 29 – May 2, Seattle Parks and Recreation will be joining the Woodland Park Zoo and other partners to get community scientists out in our parks to gather data on the plants and animals (and other life) that call Seattle home. The annual City Nature Challenge invites people… [ Keep reading ]
