West Seattle Community Centers

We're thrilled to announce that Lowman Beach is a recipient of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) 2024 Best Restored Shores Award!

A huge thank you to the ASBPA for this incredible honor, the Lowman Beach project team and to our amazing funding partners at Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office and King County, Washington - Government for making this possible.

Be sure to stop by Lowman Beach to see how amazing the restoration turned out!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Alki Community Summer Celebration! We gathered feedback from many community members on the proposed play area improvements to the play area and parkway south end of Alki Playfield!

We look forward to developing the play area with the school renovation.

A special thank you to Seattle Public Schools and the Alki Community Council for the partnership on the event and project!

This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Human Services Department, and United Way of King County are partnering to host a drop-in summer program offering FREE meals and recreation activities. The meals and recreation program will run daily from July 1 to August 23 from 10am to 4pm rain or shine at 13 park sites across Seattle

A free lunch and snack will be offered to youth ages 0 to 18. Free recreation activities are open for kids and teens ages 5 to 18 and may include arts, crafts, board games, and organized recreational games.

No fee, sign-up, or proof of identity or legal status is required to receive summer meals.

Free 2024 Summer Meals and Recreation Activities - Parkways This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Human Services Department, and United Way of King County are partnering to host a drop-in summer program offering FREE meals and recreation activities. The meals and recreation program will run daily from July 1 to August 23 from 10am to 4pm rain or...

Seattle Parks and Recreation is proud to offer Summer of Safety (SOS), a FREE program that provides structured activities and a safe space for young people not connected to other supervised programs over the summer. The program is geared towards serving diverse groups of tweens and teens from low-income neighborhoods.

SOS will operate at 8 community center locations on various days throughout summer (see schedule below). Most sites will provide a free lunch through the City’s Summer Food Service Program. Regular SOS activities will include field trips, arts and craft, as well as sports and athletics. The program will operate rain or shine and no sign up is required (pre-register only for fieldtrips); youth can drop in on any day and at any time during the program’s regular hours.

Details at the link.

2024 Summer of Safety: Free Activities and Safe Places for Youth - Parkways Seattle Parks and Recreation is proud to offer Summer of Safety (SOS), a FREE program that provides structured activities and a safe space for young people not connected to other supervised programs over the summer. The program is geared towards serving diverse groups of tweens and teens from low-...

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Visit the link to see what's open and what's closed.

2024 Fourth of July Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation - Parkways Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular or modified* schedules:

Celebrate the first day of Summer with us today at Alki Playground from 5-8 p.m. for the Alki Community Summer Celebration.

In partnership with the Alki Community Council, this event will feature great live performances, local and non-profit vendors and activities for all!

Be sure to come ready to celebrate and share your feedback on the Alki playground design that's underway! This is your opportunity to make your voice heard about what you want to see in the playground.

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗:

-All recreation programs
-Community centers and teen centers
-Environmental learning centers
-Indoor swimming pools
-Outdoor swimming pools (closed regularly on weekdays until daily operations begin Saturday, June 22)
-Green Lake Small Craft Center
-Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center
-Amy Yee Tennis Center

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀:

-Parks
-Seattle Japanese Garden and Volunteer Park Conservatory
-Pre-Season Beaches (Madrona Beach and West Green Lake Beach)
-Boat ramps
-Sprayparks
-Interbay, Jackson Park, Jefferson Park and West Seattle golf courses

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. See here for more details: https://brnw.ch/21wK9Xe

Everything you want to know about Seattle Parks and Recreation summer aquatics opportunities is here!

See our schedules for outdoor pools, wading pools, sprayparks, summer lifeguarded beaches, and more!

Seattle Parks and Recreation 2024 Summer Aquatics Hours - Parkways Whether you like to lap swim, dunk, dog-paddle or wade, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) has dozens of ways to hit the water this summer in the pool or at the beach!  Following is a list of the 2024 Summer Pool, Beach, Wading Pool, and Spraypark Schedules.   Outdoor Pools Open for the preseason...

Join thousands of Seattleites on Saturday, May 18 as we unite as One Seattle to give back and take action for the Day of Service! We're partnering with business, civic, and nonprofit groups as well as Seattle's sports teams for over 110 service events!

Register now: https://seattle.gov/mayor/one-seattle-initiatives/day-of-service

Seattle teens, 13 - 19 years old, do you want to make a positive impact on your city?!

The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), non-profit partner to Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), is recruiting teens to help establish a youth-led Citywide Advisory Council. The Youth Advisory Council will join the existing advisory council system comprised of 36 adult-led advisory councils across Seattle.

Benefits to participants on the Youth Advisory Council will include:

✔️ $300 stipend paid every six months ($600/year)

✔️ Food will be provided at each meeting along with a $25 gift card

✔️ Volunteer Service Hours toward H.S. graduation

✔️ Influence SPR youth activities across the city

✔️ Career development and mentorship

✔️ Opportunity to advise key decision-makers and stakeholders

✔️ Active membership in the SPARC Advisory Council system

Apply by Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

https://arcseattle.org/youthac

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Summer 2024 program brochures are here! You’ll find all the in-person, drop in and virtual programs that are coming up soon in the catalogs in the link.

Registration opens on May 21, 2024.

Summer 2024 Classes and Activities - Parkways Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Summer 2024 program brochures are here! You’ll find all the in-person, drop in and virtual programs that are coming up soon in the catalogs below.  Registration opens on May 21, 2024. Ready to enroll in a program? Head to our registration site. Or contact the com...

Are you ready to help make Seattle a better place? Take action and give back at the One Seattle Day of Service on Saturday, May 18! Join Mayor Bruce Harrell, thousands of volunteers, and over 70 community partners as we come together to make a difference!

Sign up today: https://seattle.gov/mayor/one-seattle-initiatives/day-of-service

We're hiring! Temporary Summer Community Engagement Ambassador - Recreation Leader. Pay is $31.63 - $42.35 Hourly.

This job posting is for multiple Community Engagement Ambassador (CEA) positions, classified as Recreation Leader, within the Outdoor Activation and Mobile Recreation unit. Community Engagement Ambassadors outreach and engage underrepresented residents of the City of Seattle to access City programs and resources through the lens of The Seattle Race and Social Justice Initiative.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/4492462/temporary-summer-community-engagement-ambassador-recreation-leader

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.

These facilities and services are CLOSED:

--Community centers and teen centers
--Environmental learning centers
--Indoor swimming pools
--Green Lake Small Craft Center
--Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center
--Amy Yee Tennis Center
--Seattle Japanese Garden and Volunteer Park Conservatory (closed regularly on Mondays)
These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:

--Parks
--Boat ramps
--Interbay, Jackson Park, Jefferson Park and West Seattle golf courses

https://brnw.ch/21wJs6d

Looking for a great summer part-time job that pays up to $24.98 - $30.40/hour?!

Apply to become a Seattle Parks and Recreation Lifeguard! You'll meet new people, make new friends and enjoy the pool and/or summer beaches while getting paid!

If you are a strong swimmer but need a current Red Cross Lifeguard certification, Seattle Parks and Recreation can train you for free prior to hire!

Apply today!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/4488777/lifeguard-temporary-intermittent

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. See here for more details:

Memorial Day Closures for Seattle Parks and Recreation - Parkways Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.  These facilities and services are CLOSED:  These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules: 

Join us on Saturday, May 18 as we come together, roll up our sleeves, and give back to the city we love for the One Seattle Day of Service! Volunteer for cleaning and beautification, gardening and restoration, and helping neighbors in need.

Register today: https://seattle.gov/mayor/one-seattle-initiatives/day-of-service

There are only two days left to get your ideas in for the Park CommUNITY Fund! Help advance park equity in your community by sharing your vision for enhancing park and recreation spaces.

Submit ideas online through the link below or at a community center near you!

https://engage.seattleparksandrec.com/en/projects/project-selection-1

Mark your calendars! Our licensed childcare programs are ready to provide fun, engaging, supportive & safe opportunities after school and during school breaks.

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:

-Registration opens to the public on May 21st at Noon.

-Continuity of Care registration for currently enrolled participants on May 7th at Noon.

Scholarships are available!

SAVE THE DATE: School Age Care Program Registration 2024-2025 - Parkways Registration Opening: Program Details: *Break Camp registrations not included.Learn more here. Prices: Daily Rate: $45 (monthly rate calculated based on how many registered days of care per month) Scholarships are available!   If you need support paying for childcare, there are multiple assistance...

Please join us and community partners for a meeting on April 27, at 10 a.m. at the By and By Skate Shop, 4502 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116.

We want to hear your insights to help inform an All-Wheels area at the Morgan Junction park.

Reminder: Registration for 2024 summer camps opens on Tuesday, April 16 at noon!

See our summer camp brochure to browse a wide range of exciting activities for participants, from preschool and school age care camps, to nature camps, to camps for youth with disabilities. Outlined within the brochure are descriptions, dates, and locations of camps across Seattle. Registration instructions and methods are on page 1 of the brochure.

2024 Summer Camp Brochure - Parkways The 2024 summer camp brochure is now available! Browse a wide range of exciting activities for participants, from preschool and school age care camps, to nature camps, to camps for youth with disabilities. Outlined within are descriptions, dates, and locations of across Seattle. Registration instruc...

Keep sharing your ideas for the Park CommUNITY Fund to help advance park equity in your community.

Submissions are open until April 30! Get engaged and stay updated by attending virtual office hours and community events.

Visit a community center near you or submit ideas here: https://bit.ly/ParkCommUNITYFundIdeas

Hippity hoppity, you hear that? It's the Easter Bunny! This weekend, there will be FREE egg hunts hosted all over town. Will your kids find one with candy inside?

https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/03/01/2024-spring-egg-hunts-with-seattle-parks-and-recreation/

Have you been out to see the troll in Lincoln Park? If you haven't yet, the news crews have. Take a look at the segment about the NW Trolls Project which aired on CBS last Sunday!

Thomas Dambo's magical troll art The Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo uses reclaimed wood and scraps from landfills to create giant works of art depicting trolls – magical creatures that h...

Join us this Saturday, March 23, for an exciting community day hosted by Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association - DNDA and city partners, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Department of Transportation, and Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development!

Roxhill Community Day is all about the residents and neighbors! This FREE event is designed to bring us together, foster connections, and provide insights into upcoming projects in our area.

🕚 Swing by anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to enjoy engaging games, activities, and food!

Let's come together, Roxhill! See you there!

Introducing the Park CommUNITY Fund - a new Seattle Parks and Recreation initiative working to advance park equity through partnership with frontline communities. We're collecting ideas for Seattle Park and Recreation improvements in your community!

Here's how YOU can get involved:

📝 Submit Your Project Ideas: From March 18 to April 30, share your vision for enhancing park and recreation spaces. Visit our website below or join us at any SPR Community Center to submit your ideas.

💡 Need Assistance? We're Here to Help!: Our dedicated staff will be available at community centers, pop-up events and office hours to assist you with idea submissions. Let's work together to turn your vision into reality!

Join us in shaping the future of our parks and providing equitable access to our greenspaces. Learn more, get involved and submit your ideas at the link below:

bit.ly/ParkCommUNITYFundVoting

The Don Armeni Boat Ramp in West Seattle is now operationally complete and open to the public! While the current setup is ready for use, stay tuned for the installation of additional floats coming in late 2024!

Follow us for all the latest updates and enjoy this weekend's forecast at Don Armeni Boat Ramp!

Hippity hoppity, you hear that? It's the Easter Bunny! The last weekend of March, there will be FREE egg hunts hosted all over town. Will your kids find one with candy inside?

https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/03/01/2024-spring-egg-hunts-with-seattle-parks-and-recreation/

SPR has a Recreation Division staff training on Thursday, March 7. Your favorite program or facility may be closed.

CLOSED: Recreation programs, Community Centers, Teen Life Centers, Environmental Learning Centers, Indoor Swimming Pools, Green Lake Small Craft Center, and Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center.

OPEN: Parks, Amy Yee Tennis Center, Golf Courses & Ranges, Boat Ramps, Volunteer Park Conservatory, Japanese Gardens.

More information: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/03/01/many-seattle-parks-and-recreation-facilities-to-close-thursday-march-7-for-recreation-division-staff-training/