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Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 6d

Due to current weather conditions and high fire risk, King County is under a Stage 2 Fire Safety Burn Ban beginning August 7, 2026, until further notice. There will be no beach fires at Alki or Golden Gardens until the ban is lifted. For more information: https://ow.ly/nehR50Zxfwq

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 6d

Tonight's Dancing Til Dusk event at Lake City Mini Park is cancelled due to the current air quality conditions. Please follow for updates and rescheduling notices. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 6d

Calling all 12-19 year olds! Drop in to a free sensory maker space and build your own keyboard fidget clicker at Rainier Community Center, August 11 and 18, from 11am-1pm. Unwind and meet new friends! #CreativeTeens #RainierCommunity

Flyer for Calm & Click Hub drop-in sessions on Aug 11 and 18, teaching teens to build custom 3D printed keyboard clickers and fidget toys.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 6d

Wading Pools are closed today, August 6, due to air quality. Please take caution and monitor the air quality before heading outside. Follow the wading pools page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/seattle.parks.wading.pools/

Children playing in a shallow wading pool by a lake with a sign stating pools closed on 8/6/26 due to air quality.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 7d

Due to staffing Mt. Baker Beach will not have lifeguard coverage for the remainder of the evening. Please do not enter the water when lifeguards are not present. Please continue to monitor local air quality conditions and take appropriate precautions when spending time outdoors.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 7d

Due to a staffing issue, Magnuson Beach will not have lifeguard coverage for the remainder of the evening. Please do not enter the water when lifeguards are not present. Matthews Beach will remain open, with additional lifeguards on duty to help accommodate increased swimmers from Magnuson.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 7d

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.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 7d

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

Seattle Parks announces wading pools will close at 3:30 PM on August 4, 2026, due to poor air quality conditions.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 7d

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

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 8d

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.

Outdoor blues concert at Occidental Park on August 4 canceled due to poor air quality.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 8d

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!

Flyer for The Gaas Collective's Nation of Poets workshop, encouraging teens to find their voice through poetry at Meadowbrook Teen Life Center.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 9d

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:

Teen musician singing into a microphone during a summer musical performance with a violinist in the background.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 12d

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!

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 12d

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.

Don Armeni and Eddie Vine boat ramps in Seattle opening at 3AM on select dates, with city skyline at sunset in background.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 14d

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!

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 14d

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

Free summer events at Lake Union featuring Center City Cinema on Wednesdays and Dancing Til Dusk swing nights on Thursdays in August.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 16d

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

Matthews, Seward, and Pritchard Beaches and Stan Sayres Dock closed to swimming and boating from July 27, 7 AM to July 28, 12 PM for aquatic weed treatment.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 18d

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

Group of smiling volunteers wearing green shirts and orange safety vests at an outdoor event with tents and trees in the background.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 19d

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!

Four diverse volunteers stand arm in arm in a park with Seattle skyline, symbolizing community roots and volunteerism.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 21d

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.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 21d

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

Mt Baker Beach water tests show low bacteria levels, making it safe for swimming now.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 22d

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

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 22d

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

Person rowing a small boat on a lake with another person jumping into the water, surrounded by trees and distant buildings.

Children playing near a lake shore with a warning about cold water shock and water temperatures below 70°F.

Water safety tips overlay on a beach scene advising to swim near lifeguards, wear life vests, stay in designated areas, and watch for hazards.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 23d

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!

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· 28d

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

Warning sign advising people to stay out of the water at Mt Baker Beach due to potential sickness risk.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· Jul 9

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...

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· Jul 8

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...

Group of diverse volunteers in green shirts and orange safety vests smiling at a Big Day of Play event on a sunny day.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· Jul 7

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...

Three smiling boys sitting at a picnic table outdoors with water bottles, enjoying free summer meals and snacks in a park setting.

List of Seattle park locations with addresses, operation hours, and meal times including North Acres, Judkins, Little Brook, Othello, Pratt, Brighton Bay, Cheryl Chow, Beacon Hill, Roxhill, and Highland Parks.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· Jul 6

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...

Flyer announcing free summer movie nights at Denny Park with films like Blade Runner and The Fifth Element shown on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.

Seattle Parks and Recreation@parks· Jul 1

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!