Seattle Parks

TONIGHT! Experience The Music of Jane Austen with the Seattle Symphony for an evening inspired by the romance, storytelling, and music of the Regency era. 🎻 And Bridgerton fans… stay tuned for a special partnership event later this summer. 👀 seattlesymphony.org/en/concerttick…

Bring your favorite dish and join community at International District Chinatown Community Center’s Friday Family Dinner with Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning! Events will include a youth cooking class, followed by a a community dinner for everyone to enjoy!

Join Dementia Friends Washington at South Park Community Center this Saturday, May 16 from 10-11 AM for a Spanish session! Free and no registration necessary! Spanish speakers, please contact Fernanda at: (516) 271-8712 or dementiafriendswa@uw.edu.

Medgar Evers Pool will reopen on June 22! We anticipate offering our regular summer programs. The schedule will be announced soon. For more information please visit: seattle.gov/parks/pools/me…

May 13, 2026: For your safety, stay out of the water at Madison Park Beach and Seward Park Beach due to high bacteria levels. @kcpubhealth recommends that you do not swim or play in the water here. For test dates and results & other places to swim, visit kingcounty.gov/swimbeach

Phase 3 of the Lake Washington Boulevard safety enhancements starts this week! 🚧 These updates are designed to create a safer environment for people who drive, walk, roll, and bike. parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/11/lak…

This weekend is a beautiful time to enjoy Seattle in bloom. 🌷 Whether you’re honoring a mom, mother figure, or simply enjoying time outdoors, Seattle parks offer space to connect and recharge. Looking for a spring stroll? seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/…

We're issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment, renovation, and activation of Building 41 and Building 18 located within Magnuson Park. parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/08/sea…

SPR's 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. View hours and locations: parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/06/sea…

Seattle summers are best spent in our parks! ☀️ As part of our Summer of Safety initiative, we’re sharing a few reminders to help keep Seattle parks safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone this season.

Kudos to the Paint Crew at Alki’s Statue of Liberty and Plaza! Our crews have been hard at work refreshing the space, and the benches are looking great. Thank you for helping keep our public spaces welcoming, and ready for everyone to enjoy.

Just a few more months until Big Day of Play! Vendor applications for our 2026 event are now open, and we invite you to join us in creating a fun, engaging day that brings thousands of Seattle community members together. Apply now! bit.ly/2026BDoPVendor…

Summer is almost here! Seasonal park & boat ramp hours start tomorrow, May 1 to support a safe, welcoming summer. ☀️ Alki & Golden Gardens: 4 AM–10:30 PM (through Sept. 30) 🛥️ Don Armeni & Eddie Vine: 4 AM–10:30 PM 🔥 Beach fires begin May 22 (designated pits only, 5:30–10 PM)

Join us this weekend at Volunteer Park Conservatory for our biannual plant sale! Come check out our expansive of diverse collection of plants – many of which are featured in the conservatory – and take one home yourself! The sale runs both Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 3 PM!

Seattle Community Swing! Join us TODAY, Tuesday April, 28 for fun activities for all from 2-6 PM! 🏌🏼‍♀️See you there! #jacksonparkgolfcourse

Walking Soccer is coming to Seattle! We're partnering with Big Foot Walking Soccer for two low-impact clinics at Magnuson Park. May 5 & May 12 | 10 AM–12 PM Spots limited. Register: anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activi…

Saturday, May 2 is Neighbor Day, and this year it is extra special! Neighbor Day 2026 kicks off the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ 35th Anniversary, a yearlong celebration of community, connection, and the power of neighbors working together.

The Tot Room at Laurelhurst CC is will be closed for maintenance starting today, Thursday, 4/23.

Seattle's waterfront keeps getting better! A new section of the Waterfront Greenway is now open! Designed for all ages and abilities, the multi-use trail features new plantings, lighting, benches, and more! Learn what’s next for the project: waterfrontseattle.org/elliott-bay-co…

Join Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Parks & Recreationon Sat., April 25 from 10 to 11:30 AM at Hamilton International Middle School to learn about the final options an athletic field at Woodland Park for Lincoln HS. For more info: ow.ly/O8pP50YNjXN