🌟 The 2026 Summer Camp Brochure is Here!
Explore an exciting lineup of camps for all ages and abilities, including:
-Preschool & school-age care camps
-Nature camps
-Camps for youth with disabilities
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The Seattle Japanese Garden has reopened for the 2026 season!
And THIS Thursday, March 5 is First Free Thursday!
Visit seattlejapanesegarden.org for more info.
Many Seattle Parks & Recreation programs and facilities will be closed this Thursday, March 5, for a Recreation In-Service event. Full details on the Parkways blog: https://ow.ly/la2450YonJx
This February, we celebrate Black History Month by honoring the local African American leaders who shaped Seattle. Their legacies live on in the parks and community spaces named in their honor.
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Screen snip of the cover of Seattle Citywide Recreation Programs, Spring 2026
Do you feel the sun on your face? So do we... and spring is almost here! Spring 2026 brochures for Community Centers and Lifelong Rec (coming soon: Specialized Programs). From Dance to Painting to Zumba, what will you try? https://ow.ly/GnFU50YhUMN
Many Seattle Parks & Recreation facilities and programs will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday.
Details on the Parkways Blog: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/02/09/seattle-parks-and-recreation-closures-for-presidents-day-holiday-2026/
Info tile for Shred-it at Delridge Community Center, February 14. $15 a person.
Shred-it at Delridge Community Center, February 14 10:30am-12:30pm.
$15 a person, residents only, no businesses. Please remove any paperclips or staples before shredding. 2 standard garbage bags per car.
Promo graphic for Girls Got Game at Rainier CC, Sat Feb 7 12-3pm
Girls Got Game
Sports Sampling Event for Girls and Gender Expansive Youth
Rainier CC, Feb. 7 12-3pm
Ages 9-15
Free Food
Giveaways
Activities:
• Basketball w/ Rise Above Athletics
• Soccer
• Hockey w/ Seattle Torrent
• Flag Football w/ Play Equity Coalition
Love nature? Seattle Parks and Recreation is hiring! 🌲 Explore exciting roles in environmental education and join us in connecting the community with the outdoors. Plus, don’t miss our winter programs—tidepooling, nature walks, escape rooms, and more!
Details: parkways.seattle.gov/2026/01/25/j...
Reminder: Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking seasonal concessionaires to bring food and non-food concessions to our city parks!
Proposals are due by February 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
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Seattle, big news!
Seattle Parks & Rec is offering THREE grant programs for 2026: Get Moving, Recreation for All, & The Beautiful Game. 💰 Apply for up to $15K to fund community recreation programs!
Application deadline: Feb 10, 2026
Info: parkways.seattle.gov/2026/01/25/f...
Paddle Battle pickleball tournament at International District Chinatown Community Center. Age 18+, register online for $25.
Get ready for some pickleball! The IDCCC Paddle Battle is this Saturday, January 24! Register online for $25, and play for prizes! Doubles only, skill divisions 2.5-3.1 in the morning (9am-1pm) and 3.2-3.7 in the afternoon (12pm-4pm).
https://ow.ly/cfs050Y0pbA
The Regrade Off Leash Area will be closed Mon, Jan 19, for gate improvements.
Visit nearby Denny Park OLA (100 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109) instead! 🐾
Questions? Call (206) 684-4075.
The South Park Playfield is available for sports teams and community groups to reserve. This pilot program offers free field use for eligible local groups, creating new opportunities for practice, games, & community activities right in your neighborhood.
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Many Seattle Parks & Recreation programs and facilities will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday on Monday, January 19. See full listings on our Parkways blog: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/01/13/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2026-closures-for-martin-luther-king-jr-holiday/
"While many opted to welcome 2026 by relaxing at home, some 1,800 courageous souls dipped themselves in frigid Lake Washington on Thursday at Matthews Beach Park for the 23rd annual Polar Bear Plunge."
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Protect our precious beaches, like Golden Gardens, and skip the holiday tradition of burning trees in our parks.
This New Year’s season, keep our beaches clean and safe, and choose a more environmentally friendly ways to dispose of your tree.
Many Parks & Recreation facilities and programs will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, and/or close early on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. See the Parkways blog for full details. https://parkways.seattle.gov/2025/12/18/seattle-parks-and-recreation-winter-2025-holiday-closures/
"Looking for an exciting way to welcome the new year? Take the plunge—literally—at the annual Seattle Polar Bear Plunge!"
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Meadowbrook Pool is CLOSED today (12/15) due to storm damage from a fallen tree. Please visit nearby pools for alternate programming.
⚠️ Reminder: Avoid forested areas & standing under trees during storms or when the ground is saturated. Report downed trees via Find It, Fix It.
Register for Winter Break Camp for Ages 5-12!
Our licensed school-age care programs are ready to provide fun, engaging, supportive, and safe opportunities during school breaks.
Seattle School’s Winter Break starts December 22nd. Sign up today!
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Start the new year with a splash! Join us for the annual Polar Bear Plunge on January 1, 2026.
Brave the chilly waters of Lake Washington at Matthews Beach and earn your official courage badge.
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Save the Date!
Honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with us at the 2026 Youth-Led MLK Day March & Celebration.
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation on Saturday, January 17, for this free event guided by the theme: "Your Time is Now."
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Seattle’s beloved 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 returns to Green Lake Park!
📅 Saturday, December 13,
⏰ 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Green Lake Park
Stroll the sparkling pathways lit by thousands of twinkling candles + enjoy live music from local bands!
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Through March 15, Seattle Public Utilities offers a limited number of sandbags to homes or business owners in flood-prone areas.
FREE filled sandbags (up to 25 per home or business) are available at several @SeattleParks locations.
Details: www.seattle.gov/utilities/yo...
Join us for a FREE Holiday Movie Night at Denny Park on Thurs, December 11. After the beautiful Holiday Lighting at 5pm, snuggle up with your favorite people & enjoy a special outdoor screening of the beloved classic, ELF! The movie starts at 6pm under the twinkling park lights.
Closures, Thursday December 11: Recreation Programs, Community Centers, Teen Centers, Pools, Small Craft Centers, Amy Yee Tennis Center.
Many facilities and programs will be closed this Thursday, December 11, for Recreation In-Service.
For full listings, please see our Parkways blog: https://ow.ly/ETj450XFWXW
Opportunity Alert! 🚨
Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking food & non-food concessionaires for 2026! 🌭🎨
-Locations: Alki, Golden Gardens, Volunteer Park & more
-Apply: Now - Feb 6, 2026
Small, women & minority-owned businesses encouraged!
Details: www.seattle.gov/parks/conces...
Join us for a magical holiday tradition! Cozy up by a bonfire at select parks as the Argosy Christmas Ships bring holiday cheer with carols performed by an onboard choir. See the schedule for bonfire locations and times, and don’t forget to bundle up!
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It's Timeeee! Pathway of Lights, a FREE winter event for the whole family! On Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., come stroll the glimmering Green Lake circuit, paths, and docks which will be lit with thousands of twinkling candles. https://ow.ly/8ULk50XyqXG
