International District/Chinatown Community Center

Join us this summer at a watch party or two and celebrate soccer in Seattle! We're hosting indoor and outdoor watch parties across various parks and community centers.

For the full schedule and more events visit: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/recreation/beautiful-game-series

Join us for the Olmstead Legacy Tours to learn how the Olmstead Brothers shaped and designed the parks system we all love today! Guides from the “Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks” will introduce and lead you on short walks through Seward Park, Washington Park Arboretum, and Volunteer Park. Walks will be on a variety of surfaces, including lawn and gravel paths.

Register online: https://ow.ly/rVbx50Z5JeT

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Summer 2026 programming is now available in our Recreation Program Brochure, Lifelong Recreation Brochure for adults 50+, and Specialized Programs Brochure for people with disabilities. ☀️

From sports and yoga to arts, pottery, outdoor adventures, and family programs, there’s something for everyone this summer.

Scholarships (financial aid) are available to help make programs accessible for all. Start planning your summer: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/17/summer-2026-recreation-brochures/

Bring your favorite dish and join the community at International District Chinatown Community Center’s Friday Family Dinner series with Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning.

The next events will be held on June 5 and June 26 and will include a youth cooking class from 4:30-6:30 PM, followed by a community dinner at 7 PM for everyone to enjoy!

Jump into summer with Seattle Parks and Recreation 2026 Aquatics hours!

We’re excited to announce our 2026 Summer Aquatics Hours are here! From indoor and outdoor swim opportunities to sprayparks, wading pools, and summer beaches, there’s a place for everyone to get out in the water this summer.

Find schedules, hours, and locations here: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/06/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2026-summer-aquatics-hours/

Hi Seattle tennis and pickleball players 👋 ! We'd love to hear from you at our upcoming in-person community meetings! Stop by, share your ideas, and help us get it right.

📅 May 4, 6:30 PM – Bitter Lake Community Center
📅 May 7, 7 PM – Garfield Community Center
📅 May 9, 10:30 AM – Van Asselt Community Center
No registration required (but appreciated!)
Can't make it? You can still share your feedback through our online survey at the link below. 💬
https://engageseattleparks.com/outdoor-racquet-sports-strategy/rs-engage

The Draft Racket Sports Strategy survey is LIVE!
Seattle Parks is proposing a balanced approach to meet the growing needs of both pickleball and tennis players across our park system — and we want YOUR input!
📋 Take the survey before May 11 and help shape the future of racket sports in Seattle.
https://engageseattleparks.com/outdoor-racquet-sports-strategy/survey-2026-outdoor-racquet-sports-strategy

2026 Summer Day Camps 🌞

Looking for a summer full of fun, learning, and adventure for your child?

Join us June 22 – August 27 for 10 weeks of exciting activities like arts, sports, outdoor play, field trips, and more! Our camps are designed to be safe, welcoming, and accessible for all.

📅 Hours: 7:30am – 6pm
🎓 Scholarships available! Subsidy-eligible registration starts 3/10.
📍 Camps offered at multiple locations! Contact your local community center for details.

Let’s make this summer unforgettable!

Details: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/03/10/2026-summer-day-camps/ 🌟

🌟 The 2026 Summer Camp Brochure is Here!

Explore an exciting lineup of camps for all ages and abilities, including:

-Preschool & school-age care camps
-Nature camps
-Camps for youth with disabilities

📅 Save the Dates for Registration:
-March 3, 2026: Specialized Programs Camps
-March 10, 2026: Scholarship Priority Registration for Licensed Childcare Summer Day Camps
-March 17, 2026: General Registration for Activity Camps & Licensed Childcare Summer Day Camps
-March 31, 2026: Green Lake Small Craft Center & Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center Camps
-May 19, 2026: Citywide Youth Athletics Camps

💻 Register online or call your local community center.

💸 Financial aid scholarships available! Easy online application in 8 languages.

Start planning your summer adventure today!

https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/03/05/seattle-parks-recreation-2026-summer-camp-brochure/

Many Seattle Parks & Recreation programs and facilities will be closed this Thursday, March 5, for a Recreation In-Service event. Full details on the Parkways blog:

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities to close Thursday, March 5 for Recreation Division staff training - Parkways Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, March 5, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules: