Archives for August 2025| Parkways
The Elliott Bay Connections (EBC) project continues to make progress restoring and revitalizing Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks. As early as Tuesday, September 2, the project will shift the temporary multi-use trail east, where pedestrians and bicyclists will share the newly improved bike path. This shift will allow the project team to begin work on […] The post Elliott Bay Connections Project Begins Shoreline Improvements in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks appeared first on Parkw...| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will begin paving repairs on portions of the Burke-Gilman Trail, located between Northeast 77th Street and Inverness Drive in northeast Seattle, in September 2025. The project will address sections of the trail impacted by age and root damage. Construction is expected to last approximately two weeks, weather permitting. During this […] The post Seattle Parks and Recreation to Begin Paving Repairs on Burke-Gilman Trail appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
Survey Closes September 1 – Participate Today! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) encourages everyone from the Lake City community to participate in the development of the future Lake City Community Center. Please take this short survey and visit us at our booth on Thursday, August 14 & 28 during the Lake City Farmers Market at […] The post Shape Lake City Community Center Review Design & Provide Feedback appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in collaboration with Seattle IT, has unveiled an innovative interactive trail mapping system designed to make the City’s extensive park network more accessible and navigable for residents and visitors. This new mobile GIS application leverages advanced Geographic Information Systems technology to provide parkgoers with detailed park maps, amenities, and activity […] The post Seattle Parks and Recreation Launches Interactive Trail Map System to Enhanc...| Parkways
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules: The post 2025 Labor Day Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
By Todd Burley and Pan Kantiyavong, Seattle Parks and Recreation Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is all-in on native plants, having recently updated our Native Plant Policy and integrating this value into our plans and landscapes. It is likely when you think of Seattle’s native plants, species like Western redcedar, salal, sword fern and Douglas […] The post A Cacti Stay-cation appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community members to attend a community open house to learn about and provide feedback on the upcoming Hubbard Homestead Sports Court Renovation. Please join us on Thursday, August 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125. The project is funded […] The post Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Kraken’s One Roof Foundation Partner to Enhance Hubbard Homestead Sports Court appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with Africatown Community Land Trust, the William Grose Center for Cultural Innovation, and A Personal Point of View, LLC, invites the community to join us for a community event on Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Judkins Park Playground, 2150 South Norman St, Seattle, […] The post Join Us! Aug. 16 to Review Concept Design Options for Judkins Park renovation project appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
Contractor A-1 Landscaping & Construction Mobilizes Aug. 13 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce that we’ve issued the Notice to Proceed to A-1 Landscaping and Construction for the Garfield Super Block (GSB) project. They will mobilize on site and stage at the Garfield Community Center parking area at 2323 E. Cherry Street […] The post Seattle Parks and Recreation Issues Notice to Proceed for Garfield Super Block Project appeared first on Parkways.| Parkways
Seattle Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Acts On Stage and Rainier Beach High School, proudly presents the 25th Anniversary of Seattle’s Teen Summer Musical! This year, the iconic production will deliver a bold and youthful rendition of the timeless classic, “The Wiz”, captivating audiences with its soulful storytelling and vibrant energy. For 25 years, […]| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce we awarded the contract for park pavement improvement projects to Sunset Grill Construction. The first three 2025 projects SPR will be: Sunset Grill Construction and SPR will work to minimize the impact of the projects at each park location. Thank you in advance to the community for […]| Parkways
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧! Mark your calendars: 𝟑𝐯𝟑 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – Saturday, August 9th 𝟒𝐯𝟒 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – Sunday, August 10th This 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 event is for youth ages 8-13, so spread the wor...| Parkways
Construction to Begin Later this Summer Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and the community, is moving forward with Phase 2 of the Lake Washington Boulevard Renovations Project. Phase 2 construction is set to begin mid–July/early August 2025 and continue through fall 2025. These improvements will build upon the work completed during Phase 1, further enhancing safety and […]| Parkways
Archives for June 2025| Parkways
Actualización de la expansión de Duwamish Waterway Park – Acompáñenos el 15 o el 17 de julio para obtener más información Cập nhật về việc mở rộng Duwamish Waterway Park –Hãy tham gia cùng chúng tôi vào ngày 15 hoặc 17 tháng 7 để biết thêm thông tin! Warka ku saabsan Balaarinta Duwamish Waterway Park […]| Parkways
Join us! Thursday, July 10 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to join our project team and partner Inclusion Matters to provide design input for the renovation of the Miller Playfield Play Area. Please join Thursday, July 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E. This is […]| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is shining bright as we share our 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting the achievements that reinforce our commitment to fostering healthy people, a thriving environment, and vibrant community. This report highlights how our initiatives and investments are making a meaningful difference across Seattle. Major Milestones of 2024 SPR made tremendous progress […]| Parkways
This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is teaming up with Seattle Human Services Department and United Way of King County to offer a free drop-in program featuring meals and playground activities. Running daily from June 30 to August 22, rain or shine, this program will be available at seven park locations across Seattle (specific […]| Parkways
Summer is here, and Seattle’s parks and community centers are buzzing with exciting events for everyone to enjoy! From outdoor movies and music festivals to community BBQs and sports tournaments, there’s something for every taste and age. Mark your calendars and join the fun happening across the city. Here’s a list of the incredible events […]| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), in partnership with Clean Greens Farm & Market, Solace, the Black Agriculture Leadership Council, and the NAACP, is proud to announce the launch of the MLK Memorial Garden Development Project at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park. This community-led initiative aims to create a garden and enhanced park space that […]| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Thursday, July 3; Friday, July 4; and Saturday, July 5 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at approximately 9 p.m. The lights will be turned on to discourage the use of […]| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation, Garfield Super Block (GSB) Coalition and Seattle Parks Foundation are happy to invite the community to a ceremonial “groundbreaking” celebration for the Garfield Super Block project. Please join us on Wednesday, June 11 at 4 p.m. at the Garfield Community Center, 2323 E Cherry St. The event will feature GSB artists, […]| Parkways
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Archives for March 2025| Parkways
Community Ribbon Cutting Celebration April 5 Seattle Parks and Recreation is excited to announce Cheryl Chow Park is open and invites the community to celebrate the new 1.2 acre park in Rainier Valley at 3640 35th Ave. S. Seattle WA 98144 on Saturday, April 5 from noon to 2 p.m. Come explore the park and […]| Parkways
Seattle Department of Transportation in collaboration with Seattle Parks and Recreation hosted a ribbon cutting event for the opening of the Willow Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project on Thursday, March 27 at 4 p.m. The project is located at 2510 NE 100th St. in northeast Seattle. The project is designed to restore natural habitats and […]| Parkways
Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) and Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent AP Diaz would like to provide some updates to the West Seattle community on the status of projects happening at Hiawatha Community Center and Playfield. Hiawatha Community Center construction is progressing and is set to continue through 2025, with an anticipated reopening in January 2026. […]| Parkways
We are excited to announce a variety of programs, summer camps, and activities taking place this spring and summer at the newly reopened Montlake Community Center. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: We are offering 33 diverse camps this summer, including Adventure/Gaming Camps, Art Camps, Clay Camps, Sports Camps, and more. We encourage you to sign […]| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation is renovating the playground, spray park and restrooms at Judkins Park. Our goal is to ensure Judkins Park is a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive space for all. We’ve received incredible feedback on the current renovation project during recent community and youth engagement events, and now we want to hear from even […]| Parkways
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 challenging, yet SPR is dedicated […]| Parkways
The 2025 summer camp brochure is now available! Browse a wide range of exciting activities for participants, from preschool and school age care camps, to nature camps, to camps for youth with disabilities. Outlined within are descriptions, dates, and locations of camps across Seattle. Registration instructions and methods are on page 1 of the brochure. […]| Parkways
Daylight Savings Time starts on March 9th, with the sun setting after 7 pm for the first time in months. What better way to enjoy your evening after work than by picking a park for its sunset view? Of course, you could watch the sunset from nearly any west-facing park on Puget Sound, but some […]| Parkways
Learn about an innovative program at Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) that is at the nexus of trees, equity, and education, the TrEE program. Join SPR staff for a lunchtime webinar as they share about this collaborative program and answer your questions. Registration is required for this free presentation. Friday, December 6th 12:00 – 1:00 […]| Parkways
Please Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and the Seattle Parks Foundation (SPF) on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Westlake Park, 1512 4th Avenue, to share your input on how we can Reimagine Westlake! Westlake Park is at the heart of Seattle’s downtown core and is an important gateway to […]| Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is pleased to announce the selection of the first 15 CommUNITY Fund projects to advance park equity throughout Seattle. The selected projects foster healthy people, thriving environments, and vibrant communities. “The improvements funded by the Park CommUNITY Fund will make existing parks more accessible, create safe and welcoming spaces for […]| Parkways
Editor’s Note: This is a blog post from the Waterfront Seattle Program. The Waterfront Seattle Program is a collaboration between the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and other Seattle departments including the Mayor’s Office, Parks and Recreation, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Planning and Community Development. The City’s Office of the Waterfront & Civic […]| Parkways
Community Selection process begins August 2024 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce that we have 55 developed park improvement proposals moving to review during this Project Development phase for the Park CommUNITY Fund. Since May, SPR staff have been working with Frontline Community Partners, community delegates, and the Board of Park and […]| Parkways
View the Vietnamese and Traditional Chinese press releases. Seattle Parks and Recreation and Friends of Little Saigon invite you to a community ribbon cutting celebration for the new Hoa Mai Park in the Little Saigon neighborhood on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The free celebration will offer music, food, neighbors, Lion […]| Parkways
Lifelong Recreation offers programs for people age 50+. Lifelong Recreation Field Trips are back and we have many for you to choose from that still have space available! Click on the field trip titles listed below or refer to our Summer Brochure for more detailed trip descriptions. See below for Summer Field Trips that still have […]| Parkways