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Memorial Day Hours Reminder 🇺🇸

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Many indoor facilities will be closed, while parks, sprayparks, golf courses, outdoor pools, and select swim beaches will remain open.

Plan before your visit and check the link in our bio for the full list of closures: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/19/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2026-memorial-day-closures/

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/

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/

Splash into April Pools Day! Join Seattle Parks and Recreation for a series of free events at pools across the city. 🛟

Enjoy free swimming, water safety activities, and opportunities to win life jackets and prizes.

To find an event near you, visit: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/04/06/make-a-splash-at-april-pools-day-2026-with-free-swims-safety-activities/

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:

Spring program registration opens tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, at 12:00 noon! Go pick out your favorite classes and be ready to go!

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/home?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US

Do you feel the sun on your face? So do we... and spring is almost here! Spring 2026 brochures for Community Centers and Lifelong Rec (coming soon: Specialized Programs). From Dance to Painting to Zumba, what will you try? https://ow.ly/z5nt50YhUMT

Many Seattle Parks & Recreation facilities and programs will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday.

Details on the Parkways Blog:

Seattle Parks and Recreation closures for Presidents’ Day holiday, 2026 - Parkways Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents’ Day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN regular hours:

Have an idea for a Neighborhood Matching Fund Project, but are scared by the grant process? Don't worry! Join Seattle Department of Neighborhoods for a free virtual info session to learn more about the basics of the fund, what makes a strong application, and how projects are reviewed. Link to meeting information in linked blog post.

https://frontporch.seattle.gov/2026/01/06/your-neighborhood-has-an-idea-the-city-can-help-bring-it-to-life/

Upcoming Workshop:
Wednesday, February 11, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Have dreams of a community event for the ages? Overgrown roundabout need sprucing? Want to host a block party? Seattle Department of Neighborhoods can help! Applications are open now through March 10 for the Neighborhood Matching Fund, one of the City’s longest-running investments in grassroots, community-led projects.

Too often a lack of funding gets in the way of community ideas coming to fruition. This fund supports projects - big and small - that bring people together, strengthen connections, and make neighborhoods more vibrant and welcoming. Link in comments to learn more and apply today!



Link: https://frontporch.seattle.gov/2026/01/06/your-neighborhood-has-an-idea-the-city-can-help-bring-it-to-life/