Lifelong Recreation Programs

10/08/2026

Get your hockey sticks ready and join us at one of these Free Hockey Clinics! Hosted at one of our sites in October, we'll have games and instructors available for those interested in hockey! Perfect for ages 6 to 14!

Register now to join in the fun! https://associated-recreation-council.sportngin.com/register/form/202894806

10/08/2026

Spooky season is upon us! It's finally time for costumes, treats, and community celebrations!

Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting a variety of free and low-cost Halloween and Fall events at community centers and parks across the city, to ensure everyone has access to festive fun.

Start planning your costumes, tricks & treats and find a festive event near you: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/10/07/2026-halloween-events-with-seattle-parks-and-recreation/

10/07/2026

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Many indoor facilities will be closed, while parks, golf courses, and boat ramps will remain open.

Plan before your visit and check the full list of closures: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/10/07/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2026-indigenous-peoples-day-closures/

10/02/2026

If you're in the South End and missed our Resource Fair, check out the one at Southeast Seattle Senior Center coming up next Tuesday, October 6 from 2:30-4:30pm!

Join us and explore resources designed to help individuals, families, and older adults thrive.

📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

09/23/2026

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and services will be CLOSED Thursday, 9/24 for an All-Staff Day.
CLOSED: All recreation programs, community centers and teen centers, indoor swimming pools, boating & sailing centers. See what's open at https://ow.ly/ugha50ZQHNm

09/18/2026

Love Discovery Park, but don't love the long schlep to the beach? Great news, the free beach shuttle will continue operating through November 1 Thursday – Sunday, from 11AM – 5PM! In addition to the shuttle, Discovery Park staff will continue hosting an information booth at the Visitor Center on Saturdays and Sundays through 11/1 while the site is still closed for repair.

This bus does not have a wheelchair lift. However, there is limited ADA parking at the beach itself.

09/14/2026

Saved the date- Tuesday, September 29th. The 3rd annual Older Adult Resource Fair is coming. 11-2 pm at Magnuson Park in Hangar 30. There will be breakout session, giveaways, free parking and prize drawings.
Limited transportation from south Seattle is being offered, register for your spot today. Pick up locations include High Point, Delridge, Jefferson and Garfield Community Centers. $8 fee.
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_keyword=resource%20fair&viewMode=list
Call 206-684-4951 with questions.

08/14/2026

Want to learn Watercolor, or improve your skills? Join us this fall at Rainier Community Center for a new Watercolor class for ages 50+! Join us for an all-levels class where you'll learn brush-handling, dry and wet techniques, masking, and more. No experience necessary. Please bring your own materials. Sign up for either session or both!
Instructor: Sam Day
Mondays, 10:45am-12:15pm
Session 1: Sept. 14—Oct. 19, 2026, $60, activity #93656
Session 2: Oct. 26—Nov. 30, 2026, $60, activity #93567

To register, call 206-386-1919 or go online:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&site_ids=24&drop_in=0&activity_keyword=watercolor%20&viewMode=list

08/11/2026

Registration for Fall activities opens today at noon! Sign up online or by visiting or calling any Seattle Parks and Recreation community center. See video below for an online registration tutorial!

08/04/2026

Fall activity registration opens on Tuesday, August 11 at noon! Are you ready? Here's a video overview of how to register online