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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:

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/21wK9X6

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...

"In an expansion of a national multi-year campaign to reduce drownings, the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation has joined the American Red Cross Aquatics Centennial Campaign. Already this year, this partnership is furthering accessibility to water safety programs for thousands in western Washington."

Red Cross and City of Seattle Join Forces to Promote Water Safety in Washington In an expansion of a national multi-year campaign to reduce drownings, the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation has joined the American Red Cross Aquatics Centennial Campaign. Already this year, this partnership is furthering accessibility to water safety programs for thousands in western Washington...

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

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: 

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/21wJpFS

https://brnw.ch/21wJpFS

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 Seattle Parks and Recreation and partners for the 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 11am to 4pm at Jefferson Park (3801 Beacon Ave. S).

Enjoy FREE pottery, painting, and gardening classes where you can create your own projects to take home. We’ll also have live music, bounce houses, food trucks, kite-making activities, and a talent show.

For more information, call 206-684-7481 or email [email protected].

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...

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...

Seattle youth and young adults ages 13-24, join us on Wednesday, April 17 at Rainier Community Center for FREE food trucks, fun activities, and an opportunity to learn about great employment opportunities and programs this summer and fall as we launch Seattle Mentors! We welcome families and guardians to attend as there will be resources for you, too!

https://brnw.ch/21wIJQT

Attention all Seattle youth and young adults ages 13-24! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 17 and join us at Rainier Community Center for an incredible FREE event from 6 to 8pm. Expect tasty food, exciting activities, and a chance to discover amazing employment opportunities and programs as we launch Seattle Mentors. Families and guardians, you're invited too- there will be resources for you as well. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have fun while learning about our new program. See you there!

Free Event for Youth & Young Adults at Rainier Community Center on April 17 - Parkways FREE EVENT Seattle youth and young adults ages 13-24, join us on Wednesday, April 17 at Rainier Community Center for FREE food, fun activities, and an opportunity to learn about great employment opportunities and programs this summer and fall as we launch Seattle Mentors! We welcome families and gau...

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/

Calling all South community members! Join us on March 27, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Marra-Desimone Park, 9026 4th Ave. S.

We're excited to present three potential options for the play area, all crafted based on the invaluable feedback we received from you in December.

Please take a moment to fill out our survey and let us know your favorite elements and design preferences: https://brnw.ch/21wIdjT

Renovations are all wrapped up at Rainier Playfield! This weekend marked the grand opening of the newly renovated baseball and softball fields with an incredible celebration and opening day for little league and high school teams in south Seattle.

The opening of Rainier Playfield is a proud moment as part of the All-Star Legacy initiative with MLB and Seattle Mariners These renovations provide equitable access and empower our community's youth through sports.

Check out all the event highlights here: https://brnw.ch/21wId4T

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

Rainier Community Center’s new urban garden wins the 2024 Toro Urban Park Innovation Award!

$50K grant will support innovation in urban food systems and workforce development.

Seattle’s Rainier Community Center Garden Wins the 2024 Toro Urban Park Innovation Award - City Parks Alliance Seattle’s Rainier Community Center Garden Wins the 2024 Toro Urban Park Innovation Award$50K grant to support innovation in urban…

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/

Spring is almost here, and with it comes an entire season of recreation! Take a look at our brochures for Recreation, Lifelong Recreation, and Specialized Programs. Program registration opens on Tuesday 3/5 at 12 pm.

https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/03/01/spring-2024-classes-and-activities/