Join us for the Garfield Community Center Annual Holiday Party on Friday, December 6 from 5-7PM! Celebrate the season's many wonders with your neighbors and friends! Enjoy music, games, crafts and more. Participants can register for a gift from Toys for Tots. Toys are dependent on donations and will be distributed two weeks after the event. Call Garfield Community Center at 206-684-4788 for details.
Seattle Parks and Recreation
Government Administration
Seattle, Washington 9,715 followers
Healthy people, thriving environment, vibrant communities
About us
Seattle Parks and Recreation provides welcoming and safe opportunities to play, learn, contemplate and build community, and promotes responsible stewardship of the land. Seattle Parks and Recreation (Parks) manages a 6,200-acre park system of 465 parks and extensive natural areas. Parks provides athletic fields, tennis courts, play areas, specialty gardens, and more than 25 miles of boulevards and 120 miles of trails. The system comprises about 11% of the City’s land area. Parks also manages many facilities, including 27 community centers, eight indoor swimming pools, two outdoor (summer) swimming pools, four environmental education centers, two small craft centers, four golf courses, an outdoor stadium, and much more. View the City’s policies at http://seattle.gov/digital
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http://www.Seattle.gov/parks
External link for Seattle Parks and Recreation
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1884
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100 Dexter Ave N
Seattle, Washington 98109, US
Employees at Seattle Parks and Recreation
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Dan Gillis
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Debbie Van Der Hyde
Parks & Recreation Specialist
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Mike Schwindeller, PLA
Project Delivery Manager, Planning and Capital Development Branch at Seattle Parks and Recreation
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Stephen Somers
Passionate learner and Human Resources professional with 20+ years’ experience creating environments and opportunities for learning and education.
Updates
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🎄❄️ Make this winter magical with Seattle Parks and Recreation's Winter Bucket List! From festive ornament-painting classes to a Wintery Weekend Ice Skating Rink at Occidental Square, there's fun for everyone. Connect with community and nature while staying active this season. 🌟⛸️ What’s on your bucket list? #SeattleWinter #HolidayFun
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FYI from the Seattle Japanese Garden: Thank you for your support this season! Starting on December 1, 2024, the Garden will be closed for winter maintenance as we celebrate another cycle of beauty, tradition, and friendship. We look forward to welcoming you back in spring of 2025. 📸 Jose Gonzales, SJG Gardener
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Today, on Native American Heritage Day, Seattle Parks and Recreation honors the rich culture and contributions of Native peoples by celebrating the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center at Discovery Park. A vibrant hub for Native communities and their supporters, Daybreak Star is home to a stunning permanent collection of Native art and the Sacred Circle Gallery, which features rotating exhibits by contemporary Native artists. We invite you to visit and experience the stories, creativity, and heritage that Daybreak Star shares with us all. #NativeAmericanHeritageDay #DaybreakStar #SeattleParks #CelebrateCulture
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Today is #OptOutside day! What better time than now to avoid crowds and get out into nature. Started by REI in 2015 as an alternative to the stress of Black Friday shopping, the goal is to help people find more happiness by having fun outdoors. So get outside, share your pics, and don't forget to hashtag OptOutside!
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Seattle Parks and Recreation! 🍂 We're so thankful to be part of this incredible community, surrounded by beautiful parks, open spaces, and the natural wonders that make our area so special. This Thanksgiving, take some time to unwind and recharge in nature—whether it's a walk through your favorite park or simply enjoying the crisp fall air. Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday! 📷 Lincoln Park
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Join us and partners, including Seattle Department of Transportation and SLU Chamber, for 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 (100 Dexter Ave. N) on Friday, December 6 from 4-7pm! ✨ Celebrate the holidays with your South Lake Union community at Denny Park! Join the South Lake Union Chamber and Seattle Parks and Recreation for the illumination of Holiday lights in Denny Park, a performance from the Ballard High School Choir, a movie screening of the holiday favorite Elf, and free warm beverages from Umpqua Bank. Hop on the Seattle Streetcar for a FREE ride around the South Lake Union neighborhood all day on 12/6 or stop by Umpqua Bank on Westlake and John for pictures with Santa! ❄️4:00-4:30pm – Ballard High School Choir Performance ❄️5:00pm – Elf movie screening begins This event is free and open to the public thanks to support from Amazon, Umpqua Bank, SLU Chamber, Seattle Streetcar, and Seattle Parks and Recreation.
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See this 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 blog for information on places for people to charge devices & get somewhere warm. The Garfield Community Center is available as an overnight shelter starting at 7PM 11/22 in partnership with the Red Cross (staff will assess if the shelter needs to operate Saturday night depending on SCL restoration estimates and progress). All regular Garfield Community Center programs and rentals are cancelled Saturday, 11/23. The Shelter will accept pets. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gabqMuuS
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The Argosy Christmas Ships are back for 2024—one of Seattle's most beloved holiday traditions! Seattle Parks and Recreation will host free bonfires at select parks where you can cozy up with your community, sip something warm, and watch the stunning parade of brightly-lit boats. Sing along with an onboard choir as they stop to spread holiday cheer! Don’t forget to bundle up, bring an umbrella just in case, and join us for the magic. Click the link to check the full schedule and find a bonfire near you. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g7BPHSTC #ArgosyChristmasShips #SeattleHolidays #HolidayTraditions
Christmas Ships and Bonfires at the Parks – 2024 Schedule - Parkways
https://parkways.seattle.gov
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Rainier Beach Pool is currently closed due to a mechanical issue resulting in the pool being unable to maintain its temperature. Staff are working with a contractor to fix the mechanical failure as soon as possible, and we hope to reopen the pool by December 2 (UPDATE: New estimated reopening is Dec. 16). We apologize for any inconvenience. Please see our Pools Page for a list of alternative pools to use during this closure, and please check the blog and our social media for updates on this issue. https://lnkd.in/g5bYHUzw
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