Because of damage to the Magnuson Park Wading Pool caused by an illegal fire last spring, the wading pool will remain closed for the 2016 summer season. There is damage to the concrete and the sump/drain cover. While Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has identified replacement products, the process of… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, CD Forum for Arts & Ideas and Seattle Theatre Group are proud to present the annual Teen Summer Musical, Peter Pan “My Brother’s Keeper.” Peter Pan is the ultimate coming of age, “diamond in the rough” story, except of… [ Keep reading ]
The Park District Oversight Committee will host a public hearing on Tuesday, August 16 to take comments on Major Projects Challenge Fund proposals. The public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Kenneth R. Bounds Board Room at Seattle Parks and Recreation Headquarters (100 Dexter Ave. N). The… [ Keep reading ]
The Board of Park Commissioners canceled the July 28, 2016 meeting. The next meeting will be on August 11, 2016. The Seattle Board of Park Commissioners is a nine-member citizen board created by the City Charter. Four members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council; four members… [ Keep reading ]
Join us in celebrating the kickoff of the Get Moving Initiative on July 16 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Beer Sheva Park (8650 55th Ave. S). This free event will feature a variety of performances by local community organizations, activities, music and dance demonstrations, and light refreshments. Attendees… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Monday, July 4 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at 8:45 p.m. and most will be turned off at either 10 p.m. or 11 p.m., depending on… [ Keep reading ]
Colman Pool, West Seattle’s outdoor pool and Seattle’s only heated saltwater pool, celebrates its 75th birthday this year, and Seattle Parks and Recreation is holding a celebration on July 4. The celebration at the pool, 8603 Fauntleroy Way SW in Lincoln Park, will begin on the deck at 11… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for Independence Day or on special holiday schedules. Some facilities may be open, but have limited operations. Please call in advance. These facilities and services will have CLOSURES: Community centers Environmental learning centers Indoor swimming pools Green Lake Small Craft Center… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Japanese Garden invites the community to celebrate Tanabata from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 9. The annual Japanese festival is celebrated with magnificent colors, craft making and a tradition of writing wishes. The garden is located at 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E. Tanabata (Evening of… [ Keep reading ]
Staff from the King County Water and Land Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, doing routine testing, found an algal bloom in the water of Lake Washington at Pritchard Island Beach, 8400 55th Ave. S. Seattle Parks and Recreation is posting warning signs at the site… [ Keep reading ]
