Van Asselt 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

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/

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

Van Asselt Community Center is rolling out new hours! We'll be open during the week, along with hours for teen late-night programming on Friday and Saturday nights. Check out the new hours below!

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

Join the Ranger Basketball Squad this Spring Break for a FREE hour of hoops, open to teens!

📍 Van Asselt CC — Tues, April 14 | 2:30–3:30 pm
📍 Garfield CC — Wed, April 15 | 2:30–3:30 pm
📍 Bitter Lake CC — Thurs, April 16 | 2:30–3:30 pm

Still looking for Spring Break plans?

Join us this week for Youth Appreciation Week at Seattle Parks & Recreation community centers for a full week of FREE activities, field trips, and special events celebrating our youth.

From sports, gaming and creative late-night programs, we've got you covered. Find an event at a participating community center: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/04/06/join-us-for-youth-appreciation-week-2026/