Tonight’s screening of Top Gun at Ballard Commons Park is canceled due to current air quality conditions. We’ll continue monitoring air quality to determine the status of upcoming outdoor events. Follow us for updates and rescheduling information.

Two clubs. No scorecard. No pressure. The latest episode of CityStream features Green Lake Pitch & Putt, where golf doesn't have to be serious to be fun. Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn93...

For the safety of our community and staff, all wading pools will close by 3:30 PM today due to current air quality conditions. We appreciate your patience and understanding, take care and stay safe. Follow the wading pool’s page for the latest updates: https://ow.ly/BrmJ50ZwOBy

Mark your calendars for 2026 Fall Registration! Programming is now available in our Recreation and Lifelong Recreation Brochures. Scholarships are available to help make programs accessible for all. Start planning your fall activities: https://ow.ly/lBtr50ZwKAE

Dancing Til Dusk at Occidental Square is cancelled due to the current air quality conditions. We will continue monitoring the air quality index this week to determine the status of other outdoor events. Please follow for updates and rescheduling notices.

Check out Nation of Poets at the Meadowbrook Teen Life Center! You will learn poetic techniques, write original poems, and collaborate with peers. This FREE program is available on Wed. from 1-3 PM, for youth, 12-19. No sign up, just show up!

Support Seattle's next generation of performers! Teen Summer Musical returns with Peter Pan: Ready to Rise! The production gives young performers the chance to develop new skills and take the stage at McCaw Hall. Interested in sponsoring? Check out the sponsorship opportunities:

Join us on August 15 at Licton Springs Park for Huchooseda festival, a free celebration inside of our Coast Salish people, through epic stories, dance, ceremony, plant medicine workshops, cedar bark weaving, and poetry!

Another big weekend for salmon fishing is here! Seattle Parks and Recreation will open the Don Armeni and Eddie Vine boat ramps at 3:00 AM from Friday, July 31 to Monday, August 3 to help anglers get an early start. Please note the ramps still close at 10:30 PM.

Heads up, beachgoers! Beach fires will not be permitted at Alki Beach on Wednesday, July 29, due to a permitted event. Thank you for planning and helping us keep everyone safe. We appreciate your understanding!

Looking for free summer plans? Join us tonight at 7:30 PM for National Treasure at Lake Union Park! Bring a blanket, bring your friends, and enjoy a movie under the stars. Plus, don't miss Dancing 'Til Dusk later this August! For more free summer events: https://ow.ly/ZBFQ50ZutAN

Swimming and boating will be temporarily closed at Matthews, Seward and Pritchard Beaches and Stan Sayres Docks from July 27, 7 AM to July 28, 12 PM for aquatic weed treatment. The treatments help control invasive aquatic weeds and improve water quality. For more info: https://ow.ly/wN7o50Zt2me

Big Day of Play is less than a month away & we're seeking volunteers to make this year's event a success! There are multiple shifts available on August 15, between 9:30 AM and 7 PM at Rainier Playfield or Mt Baker Rowing & Sailing Center. Register today: https://bit.ly/BDOPVolunteers2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation has proudly hosted the Denny Awards for more than 25 years. This annual celebration is dedicated to hearing from our community and recognizing the outstanding work our volunteers contribute every day Save the date: December 2, 2026 at MOHAI!

Tonight's screening of The Fifth Element at Denny Park has been canceled due to the forecast for thunderstorms, lightning, and rain. The safety of our community is our top priority. We apologize for the short notice. Stay tuned for any rescheduling updates.

Good news! It is now okay to swim and go in the water at Mt Baer Beach following recent water tests that found low bacteria levels. Wear a life jacket, supervise kids closely, and choose safer places to swim. For water quality results: https://bit.ly/KingCountywatertemps

Park Activation Summer Merch Is Here! 🌈We’re excited to share that our tote bags, t‑shirts, and crewnecks are in stock, just in time for summer events! Purchase with debit, credit, and Apple Pay for easy checkout. Find us at an event near you to grab merch! https://ow.ly/T0kc50ZqVL5

This week's heat wave is coming in hot! While it may be warm outside, our lakes and waters can still be dangerously cold. Before you head out, review water safety reminders and check current water temperatures and safety information from King County: https://bit.ly/KingCountywatertemps

Looking for a perfect Seattle summer? Consider this your checklist ✅ Explore parks, catch a free movie, cool off at a spraypark, enjoy Shakespeare in the Park, celebrate at Big Day of Play, and so much more before summer wraps up. Let us know what you're checking off next!

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

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

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup isn't over! @seattleparksandrec.bsky.social continues to host watch parties and World Cup events are happening throughout the city. Let's keep the ball rolling: www.seattle.gov/parks/recrea...

Casey Martin@caseyworks.bsky.social · 4w ago

Was feeling some post-World Cup blues, but a stroll through Occidental did the trick. Lots of Colombian fans here for the match against Switzerland.

Big Day of Play is back & we're seeking volunteers to make this year's event a success! Volunteers can sign up for any shift on August 15, between 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM at Rainier Playfield or Mt Baker Rowing & Sailing Center! Fina a role and register now: bit.ly/BDOPVoluntee...

Free Summer Meals are officially back! This free program runs Mondays through Fridays from June 29 to August 20, rain or shine, to help provide access to healthy meals during the week, even when school is out! For more information, please visit: parkways.seattle.gov/2026/06/29/f...

Summer movie nights are officially back! 🍿 Join us for the first Center City Cinema at Denny Park as we kick off the series with Blade Runner (1982). 📍 Denny Park, 100 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 For a full list of summer events and more movies, visit: bit.ly/CenterCityCi...

You don’t need a ticket to catch World Cup fever! ⚽ @seattleparksandrec.bsky.social is bringing free watch parties, games, and community celebrations to neighborhoods across the city, including one near you. Learn more: www.seattle.gov/parks/recrea...

It's match day, Seattle, and we've got your World Cup watch party plans covered all day long! Join us at Van Asselt Playfield and Queen Anne Community Center for a soccer-filled day: ⚽ 1 PM: Belgium vs. Senegal ⚽ 5 PM: USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina See you there!

Seattle is showing out for soccer! Waterfront Park welcomed a record-breaking 84,767 visitors last week, topping the previous record of 57,032. More than 800 fans also gathered at Ballard Commons Park for our watch party. 💚 Join us tomorrow at Lake Union Park at 7 PM! 📸 Bob Donegan & SPR staff

You can find our iconic rainbow signs in parks across Seattle year-round! As we celebrate Pride Month, these colorful signs help brighten our parks and celebrate Seattle's LGBTQ+ community. Happy Pride, Seattle!! 🌈

Summer is here, and there's still time to sign up for our summer camps and programs! ☀️ We still have openings in select programs across the city for ages 4–17. Scholarships are available! Find a program and register today: bit.ly/spr_activity...