Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will begin working on repaving 13 sections of the Burke-Gilman Trail in late October. The work will take place between 40th Ave. NE and Fairway Estates, just north of Magnuson Park. SPR awarded the construction contract to Westwater Construction. Work is scheduled to be completed… [ Keep reading ]
Be a parks inspector and help keep our open spaces maintained and welcoming! A new program invites community members to assist Seattle Parks and Recreation in regularly surveying our parks in a systematic and transparent way. Parks Inspection Program Volunteers will receive training and work with Parks staff to carry… [ Keep reading ]
Magnuson Park Gallery marks its third anniversary with the exhibit Mexican Artists in the Pacific Northwest On Thursday, October 19, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., the Magnuson Park Gallery will be open for a third Thursday event in honor of its third year anniversary and its current exhibit, Mexican Artists in… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Seattle Department of Transportation invite the community to celebrate the connection improvements in Rainier Beach on Sat. Oct. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 4525 S. Cloverdale St. Join us to celebrate the improvement connections from Dunlap Elementary to the Rainier Beach Playfield… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation Citywide Young Adults Program invites everyone between the ages of 12 and 19 and their family members to participate in our annual Week Without Violence Events. This year’s Week Without Violence will be October 13th-21st. This week gives youth a chance to express their feelings about… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking nominations for the Denny Awards, which honors extraordinary volunteer service to the city’s parks and recreation system. The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The awards will be presented at a recognition ceremony to be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on… [ Keep reading ]
Date: October 12, 2017 Statement from Seattle Parks & Recreation and King County In the past few weeks, community members have raised questions and concerns about the future of Duwamish Waterway Park. Duwamish Waterway Park is a waterfront park in the South Park neighborhood that runs alongside the Duwamish river…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation(SPR) is improving public and staff access at many facilities throughout the park system. The improvements are based on Federal, State, and Local requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The most recent project is beginning at Ravenna-Eckstein. SPR awarded the construction contract for the improvements… [ Keep reading ]
As stated in the Community Center Strategic plan, SPR will undertake stabilization renovations at many of our aging community centers. Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool is one of the oldest centers in our city and well-used and beloved by the community. Over the years, SPR has been quick… [ Keep reading ]
We are excited to announce the 2018 budget proposal for Seattle Parks and Recreation! We have had a wonderful and successful summer this year, partly in thanks to the beautiful weather, but more importantly, in thanks to our community, our team members, and our partners. This fall 2017, we are… [ Keep reading ]
