Seattle Parks

Last year, our urban forest restoration grew 22 acres, for a 20-year total of 2,052 acres in restoration by the Green Seattle Partnership. The GSP brings the City and other organizations together to improve the health of our forests. More 2025 highlights: parkways.seattle.gov/2026/06/23/new…

Last year the Swim Seattle program provided 31,720 free swim lessons for 1,825 scholarship-qualified youth, addressing racial disparities in water safety skills. It's just one of many 2025 accomplishments in our latest Annual Report. More at this link: parkways.seattle.gov/2026/06/23/new…

🎣 Heading out for salmon season? Due to anticipated high use of our saltwater boat ramps, Seattle Parks and Recreation will open the Don Armeni and Eddie Vine ramps earlier than usual, at 3:00 a.m., on these dates: 📅 July 17–18 📅 July 23–25 Reminder: ramps close at 10:30pm.

Our South Park Plaza Dancing 'til Dusk event is cancelled this evening due to the weather.

Both indoor and outdoor pool hours may be impacted today by the thunder and lightning storms rolling through the area. Please call pools directly to confirm hours or closure status before going to the facility. seattle.gov/parks/pools

FREE 3v3 youth bball tournament at Pier 58 and 62 downtown, Aug. 1 & 2! Register by 7/18 and be sure to use code beaproatbeingyou for $0 registration at checkout. 🏀⛹️Open to ages 9-18. Details and registration at nativeyouthriseabove.org/3-on-3/

FREE fun for teens age 12-19 at Rainier Community Center! Tell stories via workshops, documentary film making & connecting with peers while growing self-confidence and positive change. Mondays from Aug. 3 - 24, 2026. Registration required at this link: ow.ly/7fsT50ZnyWN

Ten more restrooms were weatherized in Seattle parks last year as part of our priority to keep these facilities open year-round. This brings the number of all-season restrooms to 103 (of 129). Read about other 2025 projects completed in the Annual Report: parkways.seattle.gov/2026/06/23/new…

WARNING: For your safety, stay out of the water at Mt. Baker Beach due to high bacteria levels. @kcpubhealth recommends that you do not swim or play in the water at this beach. For test dates and results, please visit: kingcounty.gov/swimbeach

Passionate about connecting people with nature? Get FREE training to be a Seattle Urban Nature Guide and lead hands-on environmental education programs for school groups, families, and visitors in Seattle parks. Apply by August 4, 2026. More details at parkways.seattle.gov/2026/07/13/bec…

The Seattle Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners is now taking public written input and will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 23, 2026, on the proposed Athletic Field for Lincoln High School at Lower Woodland Park. Learn more at the link. parkways.seattle.gov/2026/07/14/upc…

Games in Seattle may be over, but we've still got ways for you to watch! Join us at our final watch parties this week to celebrate the Beautiful Game. ⚽July 14 - 12 PM at Virgil Flaim Park ⚽July 15 - 12 PM at Yesler Community Center ⚽July 19 - 12 PM at Rainier Playfield

Andover Place is a small public shoreline access point in West Seattle. This wonderful before/after makeover is courtesy of maintenance crew member Rebecca - what an impressive effort to clear the overgrowth and spiff up the trail!

Incredible job by the Trails Crew rebuilding this staircase at Fairview Park recently! New railings are up next.

Hydroseeding is a fast, efficient, and environmentally friendly way to restore vegetation, control erosion, and maintain healthy landscapes. Thanks to the Turf Crew for covering Beacon Hill Playfield with 67,000 gallons of hydroseed mixture to beef up the grass for summer play!

Please join us for community construction updates on the Garfield Super Block project! MONDAY JULY 13TH, 6 - 7:30 PM Learn about construction progress and art installations! Garfield Community Center 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122 RSVP: ow.ly/wfZ250Zmx5b

We love the Discovery Park Summer Beach Shuttle, and so do you! We're excited to share that the free shuttle has added more days and will now operate Thursdays through Sundays from June 20 through September 5, from 11 AM to 5:30 PM.  For more info: parkways.seattle.gov/2026/06/17/fre…

SPR is introducing the ultimate teen summer experience! Summer Teen XP is a FREE drop-in program for youth to spend their summer engaging in field trips, sports, leadership activities, and more. No registration required. Learn more and find a location: parkways.seattle.gov/2026/07/02/fre…

Join us for two upcoming public meetings for the Green Lake Community Center, Pool and Play Area project and provide your input! - July 15 at 5:30 PM - July 18 at 10 AM Both events will be held at Green Lake Community Center. For more info, visit: engageseattleparks.com/glcc-and-pool-…

Basketball. Street soccer. Street hockey. Live entertainment. Food. Community vibes. It’s all happening August 8–9. Mark your calendar now for this FREE event! Register here: arcseattle.org/events/seattle…