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Charlestown Park (48th and Charlestown Landbanked Site Park Development)
A. B. Ernst Park Addition
Ballard Playground Athletic Field Improvements
Be'er Sheva Park Improvements
B. F. Day Playground Play Area Renovation
Bicycle Weekends
Bitter Lake Playfield Public Restroom and Play Area Renovation
Bitter Lake Reservoir Park
Bryant Neighborhood Playground Renovation
Burke-Gilman Trail Repairs
Carkeek Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
Carkeek Park Playground Renovation
Cayton Corner Park
Cheasty Mountain Bike/Pedestrian Trail Pilot Project
City Hall Park and Vicinity
Dahl Playfield Restroom Renovation
Denny Blaine Park long-term Plan
Discovery Park South Beach Trail
Dr. Jose Rizal Park Renovation
Don Armeni Boat Ramp Improvement
Duwamish Waterway Park Activation
Duwamish Waterway Park Expansion
Firehouse Mini Park Play Area Renovation
Freeway Park Improvements
Garfield Super Block - Play Area, Promenade & Restroom Renovation
Gas Works Park Renovations – Playground, Restroom and East Entry
Genesee Playfield - Play Area Renovation and Public Restroom Replacement
Artificial Turf Replacement - Genesee Playfields 1&2
Georgetown Flume Off-Leash Area Development
Green Lake Community Center, Play Area, and Evans Pool Redevelopment
Green Lake Park Inner Loop
Green Lake Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan Development
Green Lake Small Craft Center Redevelopment
Herring's House Park (Tualtwx) – Shoreline Restoration
Hiawatha Community Center Stabilization
Hiawatha Play Area Relocation and Renovation
Hing Hay Park Renovation
Hubbard Homestead Play Area
Hutchinson Playground Renovation
I-5 Colonnade Pump Track
Stan Sayres Boat Ramp Replacement
Japanese Garden Wall and Pavilion Replacement
Bill Wright Golf Complex at Jefferson Park - Holes #11 & 12 Poles and Netting Renovation
Judkins Park Renovations Project
Kubota Garden Improvements
Lake City Community Center Redevelopment
Lake City Floodplain Park Development
Lake Washington Boulevard Renovations
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute Restoration
Leschi South Marina Wave Attenuator and Facility Improvements
Lincoln Park South Play Area Renovation
Little Brook Park Redevelopment
Longfellow Creek Bridge Replacement
Lower Woodland Playfield #1
Loyal Heights Community Center Renovation
Madrona Park Beach Play Area Renovation Project
Madrona Playground Play Area Renovation
Magnolia Community Center Stabilization
Magnolia Playfield Lighting
Magnolia Neighborhood Skate Park Conceptual Design Study
Magnuson Park Play Area Renovation
Maple Wood Playfield, Public Restroom and Play Area Renovation Project
Marra-Desimone Park
Mayfair Park Retaining Wall and Stair Replacement
Meridian Playground Play Area Improvements
Mickey Merriam Field 8 At Magnuson Synthetic Turf Replacement
Miller Playfield Play Area Renovation
Morgan Junction Park Addition
Mount Baker Park Beach Bathhouse Renovation
Mount Baker Park Public Restroom
North Rainier Landbanked Site Park Development - Cheryl Chow Park
Northwest Native Canoe Center
Olmsted Parks and Boulevards Restoration Project
Othello Playground Off-Leash Area Development
Outdoor Pickleball Court Development
Queen Anne Community Center Renovation
Rainier Beach Playfield Skatepark
Rainier Community Center Play Area Playground Renovation
Red Barn Ranch Improvements
Salmon Bay Park Play Area Renovation
Smith Cove Park Development
Soundview Playfield Athletic Field Renovation
South Lake Union Community Center
South Park Community Center Stabilization and Site Redevelopment
South Park Plaza Landbanked Site Park Development
Southwest Teen Life Center Play Area Renovation
T. T. Minor Playground Play Area Renovation
Terry Pettus Park Renovation
Ursula Judkins Viewpoint Concept Plan
Victor Steinbrueck Park
View Ridge Playfield Playground Renovation
Ward Springs Play Area Renovation
Washington Park Arboretum Creek Headwaters Project
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Wedgwood Landbanked Site Park Development
Westcrest Park Restroom Renovation & Play Area Restoration
West Seattle Golf Clubhouse Restroom Renovation
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E.C. Hughes Playground
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Froula Playground
Garfield Playfield
Gas Works Park
Gemenskap Park
Genesee Park and Playfield
Georgetown Playfield
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Gerber Park
Gilman Playground
Golden Gardens Park
Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery
Green Lake Park
Greenwood Park
Greenwood Triangle
Greg Davis Park
Haller Lake Street End
Hamilton Viewpoint Park
Harrison Ridge Greenbelt
Harvard-Miller/Roanoke Annex
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Hiawatha Playfield
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Hing Hay Park
Hitt's Hill Park
Hoa Mai Park
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Parks I-L
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Interlaken Park
Inverness Ravine Park
Japanese Garden
Jefferson Park
Jimi Hendrix Park
John C. Little, Sr. Park
Jose Rizal Park (Dr.)
Judge Charles M. Stokes Overlook
Judkins Park and Playfield
Julia Lee’s Park
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Kerry Park (Franklin Place)
Keystone Place
Kilbourne Park
Kinnear Park
Kinnear Place
Kirke Park
Kiwanis Memorial Preserve Park
Kobe Terrace
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Lake Washington Boulevard
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Lawton Park
Laurelhurst Playfield
Leschi-Lake Dell Natural Area
Leschi Park
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Lewis Park
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Linden Orchard Park
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Parks M-P
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Maple Leaf Reservoir Park
Maple School Ravine
Maple Wood Playfield
Marra-Desimone Park
Marshall Park
Martha Washington Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Memorial Park
Marvin's Garden
Matthews Beach Park
Mayfair Park
McGilvra Boulevard
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McGraw Square
Meadowbrook Playfield
Me-Kwa-Mooks Natural Area
Me-Kwa-Mooks Park
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Pier 62
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Parks Q-T
Queen Anne Boulevard
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Rainbow Point
Rainier Beach Playfield
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Rogers Playground
Ross Playground
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Roxhill Park
Sacajawea Playground
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Sam Smith Park
Sandel Playground
Schmitz Boulevard
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South Park Meadow
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South Park Plaza
Spring Street Mini Park
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St. Marks Greenbelt
Stan Sayres Memorial Park
Stevens Place
Stevens Triangle
Sturgus Park
Sturtevant Ravine
Summit Place
Summit Slope Park
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Sunnyside Ave N Boat Ramp
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T. T. Minor Playground
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Taylor Creek Headwaters
Terry Pettus Park
Thayer Place
Thomas C. Wales Park
Thomas Street Mini Park
Thorndyke Park
Thornton Creek Natural Area
Thyme Patch Park
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Troll’s Knoll Park
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Union Station Square
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University Lake Shore Place
University Playground
Ursula Judkins Viewpoint
Van Asselt Playground
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Victory Creek Park
Victory Heights Playground
View Ridge Playfield
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Wallingford Playfield
Wallingford Steps
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Ward Springs Park
Washington Park Playfield
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Wedgwood Square
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West Ewing Mini Park
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West Seattle Stadium
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Yesler Terrace Park
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Ballard Pool
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Evans Pool (Green Lake)
Helene Madison Pool (Haller Lake)
Meadowbrook Pool (Lake City)
Medgar Evers Pool (Central District)
Mounger Pool (Magnolia)
Queen Anne Pool
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Golden Gardens Bathhouse
Japanese Garden Tateuchi Community Meeting Room
Madrona Playfield Shelterhouse
Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center
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All Community Centers
Find a Community Center near you! 26 locations offer recreation programs including childcare, after school, senior programs, sports leagues, arts classes, and ...
All Community Centers
Find a Community Center near you! 26 locations offer recreation programs including childcare, after school, senior programs, sports leagues, arts classes, and ...
Central Community Centers
Garfield, International District/Chinatown, Miller, Montlake, Yesler
Northeast Community Centers
Lake City, Laurelhurst, Magnuson, Meadowbrook, Northgate, Ravenna-Eckstein
Northwest Community Centers
Ballard, Bitter Lake, Green Lake, Loyal Heights, Magnolia, Queen Anne
Southeast Community Centers
Jefferson, Rainier, Rainier Beach, Van Asselt
Southwest Community Centers
Delridge, Hiawatha, High Point, South Park
Pools
Find and contact your local pool. See schedules, amenities, program descriptions, and fees.
Fees & Programs
See descriptions and fees for city-wide pool programs like fitness classes and public swims.
Ballard Pool
Adjacent to Ballard High School. Features a 25-yard indoor pool with water slide, low dive, rope swing and warm water spa.
Colman Pool (West Seattle)
A 50-meter, 8-lane Olympic sized heated saltwater pool in West Seattle’s Lincoln Park. Summer only.
Evans Pool (Green Lake)
A 25-yard indoor lap pool on the east shore of Green Lake, with sauna. Same building as the community center.
Madison Pool (Bitter Lake)
A 25-yard indoor pool in the Haller Lake/Bitter Lake neighborhood of NE Seattle, with a shallow section and two diving boards.
Meadowbrook Pool (Lake City)
Just east of Lake City Way in NE Seattle, this 25-yard indoor pool features a rope swing, high dive, water fitness equipment and sauna.
Medgar Evers Pool (Central)
Next to Garfield Community Center, this 25-yard indoor pool features a rope swing, low diving board, separate shallow section and sauna.
Mounger Pool (Magnolia)
In the Magnolia neighborhood. Two outdoor pools: one w/50-foot corkscrew slide; the other shallow & great for kids. Concessionaire too! Summer only.
Queen Anne Pool
On top of Queen Anne Hill, this 25-yard indoor pool has built-in steps for easy entry, a high and low diving board, rope swing and a small sauna.
Rainier Beach Pool
2 indoor pools: one w/ huge slide, spray features, lazy river, vortex and gradual entry. The other is a 25-yard lap pool w/ diving board. Sauna/hot tub onsite.
Southwest Pool
A 25-yard indoor pool in the Roxhill neighborhood of West Seattle. High and low diving boards, spa & sauna, and complimentary exercise machines.
Swim Seattle Initiative
Learn about swim scholarships, free swim lessons, and other training and events with community partners.
Recreation
Find activities and amenities for sports, hobbies, and fun.
Dog Off-Leash Areas
Seattle Parks and Recreation welcomes you to explore and enjoy most parks (on a leash), and we offer 14 exciting Off-Leash exceptions! At these designated ...
Events and Attractions
Attend an event or visit a fun attraction in a park.
For Adults 50+
Seattle Parks and Recreation's Lifelong Recreation program offers a wide range of fitness and social activities for people 50 and better that change each ...
For LGBTQ+
Seattle Parks has many services and activities of interest to the diversity of people who live, work and play in Seattle - including opportunities of interest ...
For People with Disabilities
Seattle Parks and Recreation Specialized Programs offers year-round activities for people with disabilities. The purpose is to provide recreational ...
Hiking & Trails
Plan your next urban hike with us! Seattle Parks and Recreation has miles of developed and semi-developed trails.
Outdoor Water Recreation
Find a boating center, swimming beach, spraypark, or wading pool.
Sports
Learn about public tennis and pickleball courts, youth and adult sports leagues, find a golf course, and more.
Virtual Recreation
Here are some recreation alternatives to public, in-person activities in the Seattle Parks and Recreation system. You will find new opportunities to learn and ...
Learning and Childcare
Find activities, care, and environmental education for teens, children, and adults.
Camps
Come experience the amazing summer opportunities in your neighborhood community center and parks for all youth ages 3-17! Options include Summer Day Camps from ...
Childcare & Preschool
Seattle Parks and Recreation provides a range of childcare and preschool programs for the social, recreational, and physical development of children and youth. ...
Environmental Education (All Ages)
Welcome to Seattle Parks and Recreation's Environmental Education Programs page. Our staff and volunteers offer outdoor nature learning opportunities that ...
Teen Programs
We have a variety of great teen programs including technology training, free wifi and computer access, jobs, service learning volunteer opportunities, hikes, ...
Toddler Indoor Play Areas
Designed for children 5 and younger, Toddler (Tot) Gyms offer a variety of toys and larger indoor space to play when it's not summer. Children will enjoy toys, ...
Rentals and Permits
Find a space for events like ceremonies, festivals, birthday parties, and picnics. Learn how to use a sports field, tennis court, or boat launch. Get tips and ...
Boat Launch Permits
Seattle has more pleasure boats per capita than anywhere else in the U.S. Seattle Parks and Recreation manages seven motorized boat launches on Puget Sound, ...
Commercial Use Permits - Small Classes
Commercial activity in a Seattle park requires a permit or contract. These small-class permits are issued to operators of fitness groups (boot camps, yoga, ...
Community Center Room Rentals
The Seattle Parks and Recreation community centers are excellent places for meetings, parties, and group gatherings. We have over two dozen locations across the ...
Day Camp Permits
Permits are required to operate a daytime program offering supervised and registered recreational activities that are open to the public.
Event Planning Tools
Find tips, rules, and refund information to help with your event. Get a photography permit or park map.
Indoor Event Rentals
This is your first stop for all indoor event space rentals within the Seattle Parks and Recreation system. Reserve an events space, including Shelterhouses, ...
Outdoor Ceremonies
Seattle parks and gardens make lovely and inexpensive outdoor venues. Surround your ceremony with the elegance and beauty of nature. Read on for critical info ...
Outdoor Event Permits
Thank you for choosing a Seattle park for your event. A permit is required to reserve a playfield, facility, stage or performing arts area, or to use a park for ...
Photography Permits
Seattle Parks and Recreation maintains over 485 parks. A permit is required for professional and commercial photography occurring on City of Seattle Parks and ...
Picnic Rentals
We have dozens of beautiful parks located in the Seattle area available for picnic reservations. In order to schedule successfully, please read the Picnic ...
Sports Fields
Seattle Parks and Recreation has 200+ athletic fields suitable for seasonal, occasional and tournament play for sports such as, but not limited to; softball, ...
Tennis Courts
The Amy Yee Tennis Center schedules reservations and court rentals for the Center and the 100+ outdoor tennis courts in the Seattle Park system. Same-day ...
Volunteer
Find ways you can give back to your community and improve our parks.
Advisory Councils
Here's a direct opportunity to create more access for underserved populations and improve the quality of offerings provided by the Associated Recreation Council ...
Coaching & Recreation
Are you interested in sports? Want to further the well being and learning skills of students in Seattle Public Schools? We have a variety of coaching and ...
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Want to volunteer with Seattle Parks and Recreation? We have a variety of current opportunities that need you. Help us build and maintain our forest lands, ...
Environmental Education Volunteering
Do you love nature and have a passion for our environment? Are you looking to enhance the public's understanding of our urban flora and fauna? We have a variety ...
Park Inspection
The Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing its new volunteer Park Inspection program. We invite any Seattle residents, including current and past ...
Trail Building & Park Clean Up
Find ways to keep our parks healthy while having fun, getting community service hours, or completing a scout project.
Urban Forest Restoration
Our city forests need a little loving care from us. Urban pressures, like invasive plants and lack of regeneration of native trees, are diminishing the benefits ...
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Event Planning Tools
Find tips, rules, and refund information to help with your event. Get a photography permit or park map.
Park Maps for Event Planning
See maps to help you plan an event in a park.
Photography Permits
Get a permit for professional and commercial photography in a park.
Refunds, Reductions, & Waivers
See our policies for renting community centers, pools, small craft centers, sports fields and other spaces.
Rental Tips, Rules, & Regulations
Before renting a room, gym, or pool, be aware of our rules and regulations.
A Guide to Event Planning in Seattle Parks
This guide will help you define your event and be more effective in holding it.
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Outdoor Ceremony Reservations
See fees, guidelines, and a map of suggested parks for your outdoor ceremony. Apply online.
Indoor Event Rentals
Apply to rent special indoor locations for your event, like shelterhouses and environmental learning centers.
Outdoor Event Permits
See fees and guidelines to reserve a park for a large outdoor gathering like performances, festivals, and runs. Apply online.
Picnic Rentals
Explore a map and details of picnic shelters and tables that you can reserve for a fee. Apply online.
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