05/21/2026
Memorial Day Hours Reminder šŗšø
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Many indoor facilities will be closed, while parks, sprayparks, golf courses, outdoor pools, and select swim beaches will remain open.
Plan before your visit and check the link in our bio for the full list of closures: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/19/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2026-memorial-day-closures/
05/18/2026
Seattle Parks and Recreationās Summer 2026 programming is now available in our Recreation Program Brochure, Lifelong Recreation Brochure for adults 50+, and Specialized Programs Brochure for people with disabilities. āļø
From sports and yoga to arts, pottery, outdoor adventures, and family programs, thereās something for everyone this summer.
Scholarships (financial aid) are available to help make programs accessible for all. Start planning your summer: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/17/summer-2026-recreation-brochures/
05/07/2026
Jump into summer with Seattle Parks and Recreation 2026 Aquatics hours!
Weāre excited to announce our 2026 Summer Aquatics Hours are here! From indoor and outdoor swim opportunities to sprayparks, wading pools, and summer beaches, thereās a place for everyone to get out in the water this summer.
Find schedules, hours, and locations here: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/06/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2026-summer-aquatics-hours/
04/06/2026
Splash into April Pools Day! Join Seattle Parks and Recreation for a series of free events at pools across the city. š
Enjoy free swimming, water safety activities, and opportunities to win life jackets and prizes.
To find an event near you, visit: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/04/06/make-a-splash-at-april-pools-day-2026-with-free-swims-safety-activities/
03/31/2026
Happy Spring, Seattle! š·
From April 2ā4, Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting a variety of spring egg hunts for kids of all ages! Grab your baskets and join the fun at a FREE egg hunt near you! š°
Ages vary by site. Check out the full list of community center locations and times: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/03/31/2026-spring-egg-hunts-with-seattle-parks-and-recreation/
03/17/2026
Ballard Pool will be hosting a Red Cross Lifeguard class in April. The class will meet Monday through Thursday, April 13th through 16th from 1-8:30pm daily.
If you are interested in joining the class you may register online:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_keyword=90773&viewMode=list
Or call Ballard Pool at (206)684-4094.
03/03/2026
Many Seattle Parks & Recreation programs and facilities will be closed this Thursday, March 5, for a Recreation In-Service event. Full details on the Parkways blog:
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities to close Thursday, March 5 for Recreation Division staff training - Parkways
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, March 5, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services areĀ CLOSED: These facilities areĀ OPENĀ on regular schedules:
03/03/2026
Spring program registration opens tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, at 12:00 noon! Go pick out your favorite classes and be ready to go!
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/home?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US
02/19/2026
Do you feel the sun on your face? So do we... and spring is almost here! Spring 2026 brochures for Community Centers and Lifelong Rec (coming soon: Specialized Programs). From Dance to Painting to Zumba, what will you try? https://ow.ly/I4aN50YhUMF
02/13/2026
Ballard Pool will be closed for routine maintenance from Monday February 16th through Sunday March 1st. We will reopen for normal programming on Monday March 2nd.
Please visit one of our other City of Seattle pools, check out their schedules at:
https://www.seattle.gov/parks/pools
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to seeing you when we reopen!