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Apply for a Park Use Permit
Permits required to reserve a playfield, facility, stage or performing arts area, or to use a park for a large [...]
Apply for a Park Use Permit
Permits required to reserve a playfield, facility, stage or performing arts area, or to use a park for a large [...]
Apply for the Major Projects Challenge Fund
Seattle Park District Major Projects Challenge Fund provides a funding match for large projects.
Apply to the Neighborhood Matching Fund
Matching dollars for community projects to enhance and strengthen their neighborhoods.
Become a Zoo Member
Choose a membership that fits your unique family!
Donate to Seattle Parks
Support Parks and Recreation.
Find a Community Center
Seattle Parks has community centers in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Find a Garden
Seattle Parks and Recreation's special gardens are some of Seattle's most beautiful and inspiring places.
Find a Park
A list of every public park in Seattle
Find a Pool
Indoor and outdoor pools, wading pools and spray parks.
Find a P-Patch Community Garden
Gardens are located throughout the city.
Find a Skate Park
Find skateparks, skatespots and skatedots throughout the city.
Find a Toddler Gym or Indoor Play Area
Seattle Parks & Recreation has multiple Indoor Play areas to choose from!
Find a Trail
Seattle Parks and Recreation has miles of developed and semi-developed trails.
Find A Wading Pool
36 opportunities for outdoor aquatic fun!
Find an Environmental Learning Center
Seattle’s environmental learning centers offer programs at parks throughout the city.
Find an Off-Leash Area
Dogs can run, roll over, meet new friends, work out, play with their owners and socialize with canine friends.
Find an Outdoor Play Area
Seattle Parks has play areas in parks throughout the city.
Find League Sports Scores and Schedules
Sign-up to play and check how your team is doing.
Find Parks Project Status
View information about current Parks projects.
Find Parks Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities and parks, community centers and programs.
Find Seattle Parks and Recreation Jobs
Employment information and links for Seattle Parks and Recreation.
Go Boating
Shoreline access, lessons, rules and more.
Go Golfing
Golfing opportunities are available for at all skill levels in Seattle.
Join the Seattle Aquarium
Support the Seattle Aquarium and join today or give the gift of membership!
Launch a Boat
Launch a boat in to Lake Washington or Puget Sound.
Play Sports
Opportunities for adults and youth to recreate in an environment that fosters sportsmanship, skills, and passion.
Rent a Boat
Rent a boat on Green Lake.
Rent a Community Center
Seattle Parks has sites and facilities to accommodate everything from small meetings to major indoor/outdoor events.
Rent a Pool
Have your party or event at a Pool.
Rent an Event Space
Conferences, meetings, small parties, and events
Reserve a Park Facility
Seattle Parks has sites and facilities to accommodate everything from small meetings to major indoor/outdoor events.
Reserve a Picnic Site
Find picnic sites in neighborhoods around the city.
Reserve a Picnic Site
Find picnic sites in neighborhoods around the city.
Reserve a Sports Field
Athletic fields that can be scheduled for various sports/activities throughout the year.
Reserve a Sports Field or Facility
Athletic fields that can be scheduled for various sports/activities throughout the year.
Reserve a Tennis Court
Indoor and outdoor tennis reservations.
Reserve a Wedding or Ceremony Site
Seattle parks and gardens make pleasant and charming setting for outdoor ceremonies.
Reserve an Outdoor Ceremony Site
Seattle parks and gardens make pleasant and charming setting for outdoor ceremonies.
Sign Up for Camps
Camps for all youth ages 3-17.
Sign Up for Classes & Programs
Online registration system for Parks classes and programs.
Tour the Boundary Hydroelectric Project
Get a behind the scenes look at how Seattle's power is generated.
Tour the Skagit
Tour the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project (Powerhouse, boat, walking tours).
Train to be a Lifeguard
Jobs in indoor and outdoor pools and beaches.
39 Programs
Adaptive Streets Program
Experiments with new public spaces and street improvements.
Adult Sports Teams & Programs
Sport teams for adults in communities throughout Seattle.
Amy Yee Tennis Center
Tennis courts and programs for youth and adults.
Aquatics
A variety programs ranging from swim lessons to water zumba that take place in the City's public pools and lakes.
Boating & Sailing
Rowing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and more.
Camps
Summer and out-of-school camps for children and youth.
Childcare & Preschool
Childcare and preschool programs at Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities.
Children's Programs
Provides social, recreational, and physical development of children and youth of all ages, abilities and interests.
Citywide Athletics
Sport teams for adults and youth in communities throughout Seattle.
City-Wide Youth Sports
Seasonal sports for youth that stress skill development, participation, and fun.
Conservation Corps
An employment program for formerly troubled people.
Dementia Friendly Recreation
Meaningful recreation and social engagement opportunities for people living with memory loss.
Dog Off-Leash Areas
Dogs are free to run, play with your owners and socialize with canine friends.
Downtown Parks
Arts, concerts, festivals and random acts of urban fun
Environmental Education & Outdoor Learning
Programs and classes that teach environmental stewardship.
Environmental Learning
Programs and classes that teach environmental stewardship.
Good Food
Promotes healthy lifestyles through community garden activities and other workshops.
Healthy Parks, Healthy You
Promotes physical activity and wellness programs that serve our diverse community.
Hiking & Trails
Miles of developed and semi-developed trails.
LGBTQ Programs
Diverse programming for people in the LGBTQ community.
Lifeguarded Beaches
Safe, lifeguarded beaches at nine sites around the city.
Lifelong Recreation
Diverse programming for adults 50 and better and adults suffering with memory loss.
Lifelong Recreation (50+)
Citywide Arts, Fitness and Social Opportunities for People AGE 50+
Major Projects Challenge Fund
Funding significant improvements or expansions to existing Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities.
Nature Kids Preschool
A Nature-based preschool program for Kids 3-5 years.
O2 Outdoor Opportunities for Teens
Exposing multi-ethnic teens to environmental education, urban conservation and stewardship
Parks and Green Spaces Levy
Passed in 2008, it totaled $146 million and lasted from 2009 through 2014.
Parks and Recreation Volunteer Program
Volunteer with Seattle Parks and Recreation.
Public Space Management
Promotes and manages activation of public space in the right-of-way.
RecTech
RecTech makes technology accessible to the community and teaches tech skills.
Seattle Park District
Collects property taxes to help fund Seattle Parks and Recreation.
Sound Steps
Member-directed community walking program that is accessible and welcoming to all.
Specialized Programs
Diverse programming for people with disabilities.
Specialized Programs
Diverse programming for people with disabilities.
Spray Parks & Wading Pools
Summer water fun in parks across the city.
Swimming Lessons, Classes & Schedules
A variety programs ranging from swim lessons to water zumba that take place in the City's public pools and lakes.
Teen Programs
Diverse programming for teens.
Teen Programs
Diverse programming for teens.
Toddler Indoor Play Areas
Indoor spaces to engage your toddler.