We are closing our two outdoor pools, Colman Pool (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Mounger Pool (2535 32nd Ave. W), as well as the remaining wading pools that are operating for the season (Green Lake, Volunteer Park, Van Asselt, and Lincoln Park wading pools) today, Aug. 21, and tomorrow, Aug…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to learn about proposed improvements scheduled for Ballard Playfield. Please join us on Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Ave. NW. Ballard Playfield is well used by the community, especially by youth leagues, and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is hosting a booth at the “Festi-Roll” event at 1025 S King St. on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The design team will gather input from the community for the design of a new park. This is an opportunity for… [ Keep reading ]
Interim Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) Superintendent Christopher Williams has approved the names of three new parks: newly acquired park properties between N 81st and N 82nd streets on the east side of Greenwood near the Greenwood branch library; the site of the former UW Police Station and Bryant’s Marina,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Housing Authority invite the community to celebrate the new Yesler Terrace Park on Saturday, August 25, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This new park provides a much-needed outdoor community gathering place and is located at 835 Yesler Way, immediately adjacent to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to the final public meeting for the Greenwood Park addition project on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. Join us at the Greenwood Park addition, 8805 Fremont Ave. N. The final schematic design is based on input we heard… [ Keep reading ]
Comfort stations at Alki Beach, as well as the comfort station at Alki Playground (home of the popular whale tale), will be closed all day on Saturday, Aug. 11. Numerous portable restrooms will be available at both locations. Additionally, all fire pits will remain locked at Alki Beach on Aug…. [ Keep reading ]
During Seafair Weekend and leading up to the event, there will be park and facility closures for safety measures and practices. These facilities and services will have closures: Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center is closed through Aug. 6. Programs will operate beginning Aug. 7. Stan Sayres Boat Launch will… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) announced yesterday a phased policy change on how multi-use trails owned by SPR are managed. The first phase will include a pilot that institutes a 15-mph speed limit, allows some electric-assisted bicycles, and conducts an education and outreach campaign on trail use and etiquette. The… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking proposals for the re-development and renovation of Building 18 located within Magnuson Park. Building 18 is a 13,247-square foot, two-story brick building. It was initially designed in 1935 and constructed in 1936 as a single-story building with a four-bay garage, as well as… [ Keep reading ]
