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
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is excited to announce an opportunity for local professionals and industry leaders to make a difference in the lives of Seattle’s youth. Through the Seattle Mentors Empowerment Exchange, SPR is seeking qualified mentors for the 2025-2026 school year to guide and inspire young individuals at designated Parks and Recreation sites. About the […]| 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 […]| 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 […]| 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 […]| 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 […]| 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:| 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 […]| 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, […]| 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
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
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
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
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
