Navigating the wide array of resources available to older adults can sometimes feel overwhelming. To make it easier, Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation program is partnering with NEST (North East Seattle Together) and Aegis Living to host the 2nd Annual Seattle Senior Resource Fair. This free event is your one-stop shop to connect with […] The post Discover Resources at the 2nd Annual Seattle Senior Resource Fair appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
Join us for a special celebration as Meadowbrook Pool marks a major milestone—its 50th anniversary! For half a century, this beloved community hub has been a place for fun, fitness, and cherished memories. We invite you and your family to come celebrate with us on Friday, October 17, for a day filled with nostalgia, community, […] The post Celebrate 50 Years of Meadowbrook Pool! appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s (SPR) is contracting with Statewide Parking Lot for pavement improvement projects. SPR’s Pavement Restoration Program will improve two areas in southeast Seattle over the next six weeks. Statewide Parking Lot and SPR will work to minimize the impact of the projects at each park location. Thank you in advance to the community […] The post Seattle Parks and Recreation Awards Contract for Paving Projects appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has issued the notice to proceed to A-1 Construction for the Smith Cove Park Phase 1 renovation. A-1 Construction will mobilize on site and close the field in late September 2025. The field is expected to open for use in early summer 2027. Although A-1 will complete construction by the […] The post Seattle Parks and Recreation Begins Renovation Construction at Smith Cove Park appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing investments and bold actions to address the needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s balanced budget proposal remains focused on strengthening public safety, creating housing affordability and stability, and supporting healthy, vibrant, and thriving […] The post Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Proposed 2026 Budget appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
Get your hands dirty for a great cause! This fall, you have a unique opportunity to connect with your community and make a lasting impact on our city’s green spaces. The Green Seattle Partnership is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and you’re invited to be part of the celebration at Green Seattle Day 2025. This city-wide […] The post Volunteer with Green Seattle Day on October 25, 2025 appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
It is finally starting to cool down as we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall in Seattle. Join a Seattle Parks Naturalist and trained Seattle Urban Nature Guide (SUN Guide) this fall to learn about Seattle Parks and all they have to offer. We offer classes about a variety of topics and for […] The post Fall in love with Seattle’s city parks and the unbe-leaf-able wildlife that call our parks home appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
By Todd Burley Urban parks are, well, urban. Which means that many wild animals cannot make a home here. However, every summer our parks come alive with species that find these pockets of habitat in our midst and brighten them up with their activity and color. Pollinators are important ecological actors that we all depend […] The post Parks are for Pollinators appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
by Anna Templeton (City of Seattle, Office of Sustainability & Environment) Seattle’s municipal pools (including Southwest Pool, pictured here) are getting innovative upgrades that reduce energy use while maintaining comfortable swimming conditions for thousands of community members. Photo by Seattle Parks and Recreation Perfect for the summer, and a fun indoor activity in the winter: we’re upgrading […]| Parkways
