02/11/2025
Many SPR facilities will be closed for Presidents' Day on Mon, 2/17:
- Community, Teen, and Environmental Centers
- Pools
- Programs
- Rowing & Sailing Centers
- Specialty Gardens.
Parks, Boat Ramps, Golf, and Amy Yee Tennis Center are open.
https://ow.ly/MKbz50UY9CO
01/17/2025
The Winter Recreation brochure is out! See what's happening near you, with drop-ins, classes, and special events. What will you try this season? Pottery, basketball, piano lessons, homebuying seminar, juggling, hundreds of choices!
Link in bio.
Winter 2025 Recreation Brochure - Parkways
The Recreation Brochure for Winter 2025 is out! See what’s happening at your local Community Center, from drop-in programs to classes like Pottery, Ballet, Piano, Cake Decorating, and more! We’re running a Youth Basketball league this season, too. Special events and one-time classes include a Ho...
10/02/2021
Our Fall 2021 Program Brochure is here! We're offering dozens of programs in-person and virtual this fall, including:
-Preschool programs
-Licensed School Age Care
-Teen Late Night
-Youth indoor soccer
-Hatha Yoga
-Zumba
-Tot Music
-Yang Style Tai Chi
-Hawaiian Dance
-Adult Pottery
-AND MUCH MORE!
See the brochure for details, including COVID-19 safety precautions, and register today!
Fall 2021 Programs: In-Person and Virtual - Parkways
Registration is open for Seattle Parks and Recreation fall 2021 in-person programs! We are also continuing to offer many virtual programs. See our brochure for program information and register online here, or register by calling community centers or our Business Service Center at 206-684-5177. Schol...
09/06/2021
Today is the last day for our outdoor pools, lifeguarded beaches, sprayparks and wading pools before they close for the season - just a reminder. More info at https://fal.cn/3i0dE
09/06/2021
Please note, many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. https://fal.cn/3i0ce
These facilities and services will be CLOSED:
•Community centers, including childcare
•Community center shower programs
•Teen life centers
•Environmental learning centers
•Indoor swimming pools
•Green Lake Small Craft Center
•Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center
•Amy Yee Tennis Center
These facilities are OPEN:
•Golf courses
•Boat ramps
•Beaches (Matthews, Madison, Mt. Baker, West Green Lake)
•Lowery C. “Pop” Mounger Pool
•Colman Pool
•Certain wading pools and spray parks. See schedules here: https://fal.cn/3i0cf
08/13/2021
A Stage 2 burn ban is immediately in effect throughout King County. For Seattle Parks that means the fire rings at Golden Gardens and Alki Beach will be locked. And as always, no beach fires outside the rings are permitted.
Amid high temperatures and dry conditions, King County Fire Marshal issues Stage 2 burn ban prohibiting outdoor recreational fires - King County
Amid high temperatures and dry conditions, King County Fire Marshal issues Stage 2 burn ban prohibiting outdoor recreational fires August 13, 2021 Summary King County Fire Marshal Chris Ricketts has issued a Stage 2 burn ban for unincorporated King County, which prohibits all outdoor recreational fi...
07/27/2021
Come volunteer on August 21 for the annual Big Day of Play - a celebration of Seattle's diversity that encourages neighbors, communities and families to have fun and be active together. It's a really enjoyable event for participants and volunteers alike!
Volunteer form: https://fal.cn/3h2DP
More Big Day of Play info: https://fal.cn/3h2DO
07/21/2021
Seattle is reopening & downtown is waiting. events July in !
- 7/24, live music, screen printing
- 7/25, live music, Halloween in July
Schedule for both days in the graphics, or visit https://fal.cn/3gV0B
07/09/2021
Washington State is under a limited burn ban and Seattle Parks and Recreation is encouraging park visitors to please use extra caution with using grills at parks and picnic shelters, and to please use gas and not charcoal for cooking fires. Beach fires at Alki and Golden Gardens continue to be allowed in designated fire pits only.
More information on beach fire rules here: https://fal.cn/3gF6l
More information on the limited burn ban here: https://fal.cn/3gF6k
06/29/2021
We're opening 2 cooling centers today (Tues). The International District Community Center and Magnuson's View Ridge room will be open from 2-8pm. Air-conditioning, restrooms, and water are available. Community is welcome to drop by during open hours to keep cool.
Directions here:
Seattle Parks and Recreation Cooling Centers for Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will open the following two facilities to help residents stay cool on Tuesday, June 29. These centers have air-conditioning, restrooms, and water available. Community members are welcome to drop by during open hours to get out of the sun and keep cool. Internationa...
06/28/2021
We're opening 2 cooling centers today - International District CC and Magnuson's View Ridge room - from 2-8pm. Air-conditioning, restrooms, and water fountains are available. Community members are welcome to drop by during open hours to keep cool. Directions here:
Seattle Parks and Recreation Cooling Centers for Monday, June 28, 2021 - Parkways
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) will open the following two facilities to help residents stay cool on Monday, June 28. These centers have air-conditioning, restrooms, and water fountains available. Community members are welcome to drop by during open hours to get out of the sun and keep cool. ...