Official account of Seattle Parks and Recreation. View the City’s policies at seattle.gov/digital.

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Get in the game this summer with Seattle Parks and Recreation’s free youth soccer jamborees. ⚽ June 20 at Magnuson Park ⚽ June 27 at Delridge Playfield Registration is required. Sign up: bit.ly/soccerjamboree #TheBeautifulGame
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Celebrate this Juneteenth with us on June 18 from 6-8:30 PM at Rainier Community Center Park! This celebration will feature a fun concert with guest performer Goody Bagg. Don't miss out!
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Looking for a place to watch the games this summer? Head to a Seattle park for an outdoor watch party with Seattle Parks and Recreation as part of the “Beautiful Game Series.” View the outdoor watch party schedule: seattle.gov/parks/recreation…
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Seattle Parks and Recreation’s got you covered this summer with fun ways to join the “Beautiful Game Series!” Join us at select community centers, parks, and pools for soccer-themed activities to celebrate! Find an event near you: seattle.gov/parks/community-…
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Catch the match-day excitement this summer at a community center near you. Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting indoor watch parties across the city as part of the “Beautiful Game Series.” Choose where to watch: seattle.gov/parks/recreation…
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Seattle Parks and Recreation is celebrating soccer all summer through the “Beautiful Game Series!” Join for: ⚽ Watch parties ⚽ Youth soccer tournaments & jamborees ⚽ Soccer-themed recreation events Learn more: seattle.gov/parks/recreation…

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Magnuson Park update 🚧 NE 74th St entrance reopens briefly Fri 6/5–Sun 6/7 ⚠️ Closure extended: Mon 6/8 through Thurs 6/11 Thanks so much for your patience while this essential work wraps up! Questions? Myles.Long@seattle.gov
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Good news! It is now okay to swim and go in the water at Matthews Beach Park and Pritchard Beach following recent water tests that found low bacteria levels. For water quality test dates and results, visit: kingcounty.gov/swimbeach
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WARNING: For your safety, stay out of the water at Mt. Baker Beach due to high bacteria levels. It is recommended that you do not swim or play in the water at these beaches. For updates: kingcounty.gov/swimbeach
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You may have recently spotted some work around Cal Anderson Park! Good news: the basketball courts aren’t going anywhere. The park is undergoing routine fence repairs and the basketball hoops were replaced. Head to the blog for more details: parkways.seattle.gov/2026/06…
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Just in time for summer, downtown's beloved Westlake Park is back open! We've added bollards for safety, repaired uneven pavement, made accessibility improvements to the stage, and more. Check out our pics from the ribbon cutting! Photo credit Jocelyn R.C.
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Join SPR and partners for the Beacon Hill Festival on June 6, from 11 AM to 4 PM at Jefferson Park. Enjoy free pottery, painting, and gardening classes. We’ll also have live music, bounce houses, food trucks, self-defense classes, kite-making activities, and a talent show!
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Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, June 4, 2026, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. View the full list of closures: parkways.seattle.gov/2026/06…
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Congratulations to our Senior Gardener, Gail Hering, on being named Employee of the Year in the Green Flag Award Best of the Best Awards! We are grateful for Gail’s commitment to helping keep Seward Park a true Seattle gem! 💚 Learn more about Gail: parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05…
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The warning for toxic algae has been lifted. It's now safe to swim at Green Lake West Beach! For test dates and results, please visit the King County Swimming Beach Monitoring web page. kingcounty.gov/swimbeach
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May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We value the communities, histories, and cultural spaces that enrich Seattle Parks year‑round. From the Seattle Japanese Garden to Kubota Garden and the Seattle Asian Art Museum, there are so many ways to learn, honor and connect.
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For your safety, stay out of the water at Matthews Beach Park and Pritchard Beach due to high bacteria levels. Green Lake Park is still closed due to toxic algae. It is recommended that you do not swim or play in the water at these beaches. For updates: kingcounty.gov/swimbeach
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We’re teaming up with City departments this summer to bring FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement to neighborhoods across Seattle ⚽ From watch parties and youth soccer to arts programming and cultural celebrations, explore events citywide: ow.ly/uoaV50Z4RLC
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We are so honored to once again be ranked among the top 10 park systems on the 2026 ParkScore index! This recognition reflects the incredible support of our community and the dedication of our staff. Thank you for helping make our parks a place for everyone! 💚
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South Park Spraypark won’t open this weekend due to a delayed final inspection. We expect it to open weekend of 5/30. Free recreation activities for kids & families will be at the park this weekend. Also, Beacon Hill Spraypark is closed this weekend due to mechanical issue.
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