Seattle Parks and Recreation the First Municipal Park in U.S. to Receive Award In a first for a municipal park in the United States, Seattle’s Seward Park was given the Green Flag Award on June 14th, 2024. This international park excellence award recognizes high standards in a broad spectrum of areas, including community engagement, sustainable […] The post Seward Park Given the Green Flag Award appeared first on Parkways ..read more

Visit us at the Lake City Farmers Market in June Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will gather community input on the future Lake City Community Center on June 13, 20, and 27 at the Lake City Farmers Market. Please stop by the SPR booth and tell us what services and programming you would like to […] The post Shape Your Lake City Community Center! appeared first on Parkways ..read more

Summer starts downtown! Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and its partners are #ParkProud to host a variety of FREE events and activities all summer long in the heart of Seattle, as well as at several neighborhood parks!  Offerings include outdoor movies at Cal Anderson Park, music and dancing at Hing Hay Park, family fun and food […] The post Seattle Parks and Recreation Announces 2024 Downtown (City Center) Parks Summer Events Schedule  appeared first on Parkways ..read more

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is happy to announce the renovated Bitter Lake play area is open! The new play area provides many opportunities for children of all abilities, ages 2-5 and 5-12 to explore. Sliding, spinning, zip-lining and climbing on new colorful play equipment are a few of the play options at the renovated […] The post Renovated Bitter Lake Play Area Opens appeared first on Parkways ..read more

We appreciate all members of the community for providing feedback and heartfelt thoughts about Denny Blaine Park—our parks system is made better by the engagement and advocacy of residents and users. Public comment regarding our proposed supplemental use guidelines for Denny Blaine closed on June 6, 2024. Through the community engagement process it became clear […] The post Update on Denny Blaine Park appeared first on Parkways ..read more

Seattle Parks and Recreation has issued the Notice to Proceed to Kassel & Associates, Inc. for the Magnolia Community Center Stabilization Project. Kassel & Associates, Inc will mobilize on-site June 10, 2024.    The Magnolia Community Center Stabilization Project was identified in the 2016 Community Center Strategic plan for a major maintenance project, focused on […] The post Seattle Parks and Recreation Begins Construction for Magnolia Community Center Stabilization Project appeared first on Parkways ..read more

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is launching a comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFP) process and seeking input on our golf program to inform selecting and onboarding a Golf Course Management Firm. We will be facilitating listening sessions at each of the golf courses and incorporating community input into our upcoming Golf Management RFP.  Please join […] The post Seattle Parks and Recreation hosts listening sessions to inform the Request for Proposals for a Golf Management Firm appeared first on Parkways ..read more

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules: The post Juneteenth Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation appeared first on Parkways ..read more

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to help shape the next phase of renovations at Be’er Sheva Park. Phase II will focus on renovating the play area, resurfacing the basketball court, and installing a new accessible path with a fitness zone. Please join us and provide input at one of our upcoming events:  We […] The post Seattle Parks and Recreation invites community input on Phase II Renovations at Be’er Sheva Park  appeared first on Parkways ..read more

Swim lessons are offered for free at all lifeguarded beaches for ages 6-16. You can sign up via email until Friday 6/21. After that, you can sign up in person at the beach anytime during our regular operating hours. Midday and evening sessions are listed below. Please limit to one session per child. We are […] The post 2024 Free Beach Swimming Lessons appeared first on Parkways ..read more