Yesler 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

👀 The deck is back! The North and West wall decking at Lake Union Park is now open to the public. Come enjoy the views and take a stroll along the waterfront.

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

Happy Spring, Seattle! 🌷

From April 2–4, Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting a variety of spring egg hunts for kids of all ages! Grab your baskets and join the fun at a FREE egg hunt near you! 🐰

Ages vary by site. Check out the full list of community center locations and times: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/03/31/2026-spring-egg-hunts-with-seattle-parks-and-recreation/

We know this isn't the news you were hoping for — Medgar Evers Pool's closure has been extended, with reopening now anticipated in Summer 2026. Winter and Spring programs will not be available there this season.
The good news? Nearby pools are open and ready for you:
- Evans Pool – 7201 E Green Lake Dr N
- Meadowbrook Pool – 10515 35th Ave NE
- Rainier Beach Pool – 8825 Rainier Ave S
or, see all swimming pools: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/pools

We apologize for any inconvenience.

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