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@SeattleParks
Seattle Parks
5 years
A stunning Alki Beach sunrise caught by Cicero, one of our facility maintenance laborers, while on his way to work last Friday. Cicero says, "This one right here makes me look forward for other days of work ahead! This made my day and I hope that it'll make all of yours as well."
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Seattle's public golf courses are now open for sledding and snow play! Go have some fun at the Jackson Park, Jefferson Park, Interbay and West Seattle courses. (Clearly, they're all closed for golf, including the driving ranges.) ❄️⛄️🛷
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Seattle Parks
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A huge shoutout to the Seattle artist Dozfy for these incredible murals bringing new life to the Alki Beach bathroom.
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Seattle Parks
2 years
Don't be alarmed by the water swamping some of our shore-side parks today: there's a king tide in Puget Sound and it will recede soon. King tides occur when the moon is closest to the sun. Here's a photo from Golden Gardens Park this morning.
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Seattle Parks
3 years
After a 20-month closure, saltwater Colman Pool is being readied for summer use starting June 19. Crews made plaster and pool shell repairs, tested a new filtration system, and started filling it up with salt water. A couple of orcas even swam by to see the action!
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Seattle Parks
2 years
Do not swim or go in the water at Howell Park, Madrona Beach, or the Lake Washington shoreline between them. This includes street-end parks at E. Olive & E. Pine Streets. There was a sewage spill this morning, and the water could make people or pets sick.
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Seattle Parks
5 years
Thank you to @SeattlePD for helping to keep folks from congregating at parks. We can all do our part to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19 by practicing #SocialDistancing . Follow public health guidelines and please DO NOT gather in groups when visiting parks.
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matt
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Looks like Seattle PD is actually enforcing social distancing in Cal Anderson. (Tip @jseattle )
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Seattle Parks
1 year
A huge shoutout to our maintenance crews who were out in full force today cleaning up trash and firework debris at park sites across our system. 📷 Crews spread out across Gas Works Park to tackle the large amount of trash and the park is looking great now! #SeattleShines
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Seattle Parks
2 years
Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Paint Shop Graffiti Team recently cleared graffiti from the columns under I-5 at Colonnade Park. These pictures show just part of the 16,000+ square feet of graffiti abated. #SeattleShines #ParkProud
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Seattle Parks
5 years
To help prevent the further spread of COVID-19, please DO NOT congregate in parks. We ask that anyone who visits our parks or trails practice social distancing by staying 6 feet away from others. Parks and trails are NOT open for gathering in groups.
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Seattle Parks
3 years
Madison Pool is named after Helene Madison. Helene was Seattle-born swimmer who owned 23 world records. She won 3 gold medals in the 1932 Olympics. She got her swimming start in Seattle's pools & returned to Seattle to coach swim. #WomensHistoryMonth
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Seattle Parks
1 year
Barred owl spotted at Discovery Park! 🦉 Thank you to our Plant Ecologist for the pic!
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Seattle Parks
4 years
In case you missed it, have you seen Seattle's newest park? Fritz Hedges Waterway Park opened in the fall of 2020 and is located on Portage Bay by the University of Washington. Read more about the park here:
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Seattle Parks
1 year
Public bathrooms! We've all seen them and somehow lived to tell the tale. Parks staff strive to keep our restrooms clean, stocked, and safe, so you don't merely survive. See how nice a job our cleaning crews have been doing lately! #ParksProud #SeattleShines #PublicRestrooms
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Seattle Parks
6 years
A big shout out to our grounds crews who worked hard this morning to clean up Gas Works Park after yesterday's festivities. Staff got the bulk of litter picked up by 8:20 a.m. this morning! 👏🏿
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Mayor Durkan has closed all Seattle parks, boat ramps, athletic fields, public golf courses & beaches through end of Sunday 9/13 due to unhealthy air quality from wildfire smoke. Normal reopening times on Monday morning are expected, unless air quality takes a turn for the worse.
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Seattle Parks
1 year
Stay out of the water at Madrona Beach. Recent water tests found high bacteria levels at this location. Right now, the water here could make you sick. Per recommendations from @KCPubHealth , people should not swim or play in the water here.
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Seattle Parks
1 year
We've heard from many athletic teams & community members about damage & unsafe conditions dogs can cause on athletic fields. We worked with local teams to develop and put up new signs at fields to remind the public that dogs are NOT allowed on any @SeattleParks athletic field.
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Seattle Parks
4 years
This is a picture from our sister city Nantes, France! We are celebrating our 40th Anniversary! As part of this the Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association is leading the renovation of Nantes Park in West Seattle. Join us tomorrow, March 30 to learn more!
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Seattle Parks
5 years
To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, PARKING LOTS will close at 8 most popular parks: Green Lake, Lincoln, Golden Gardens, Seward, Magnuson, Gas Works, Alki Beach & Discovery. Parks are open ONLY for activities where social distancing can be maintained.
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Seattle Parks
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@electmasont
Mason Thompson
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I wish people who let their dogs run off-leash in parks could see the emails I get from parents of young, terrified children who now can't use the park.
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Seattle Parks
2 years
At Golden Gardens Park recently, a group of volunteers filled an entire truck with bags of litter, much of it small or micro trash. This is difficult to collect from beach areas. Thanks, volunteers, for coming out on a gray day to make things better! #VolunteersRock #ParkProud
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Seattle Parks
3 years
Play under the sprinklers today! From noon to 4pm, we're turning on the irrigation jets at upper Judkins Park, Benefit Park, and the big field at Jefferson Park (south of the spraypark area). Also - sprayparks, wading pools, beaches are open. Info at:
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Seattle Parks
5 years
We recently installed new accessible mats at Alki Beach Park and Seward Park for the summer season. And we'll be installing an accessible mat at Matthews Beach soon. These mats improve beach accessibility for visitors who use wheeled or mobility devices.
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Seattle Parks
4 years
🎉🎉New Park Alert! 🎉🎉 #pier62seatte
@WaterfrontSEA
Waterfront Seattle
4 years
Rebuilt Pier 62 opens today! Thanks to a partnership between the City of Seattle and Friends of Waterfront Seattle, Seattle’s historic pier is now open and ready for you to enjoy. For details on future programming and events, please visit .
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Seattle Parks
4 years
96% of Seattle residents live within a 10 min. walk of a park, compared with a national average of 55%. Proximity is one characteristic The Trust for Public Land uses to determine effective park systems. See how Seattle stacks up for the other 3 criteria:
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Seattle Parks
1 year
Lights stay on at ballfields July 3-4, to discourage fireworks. Turf fields can be destroyed easily and cost over $1 million! Seattle residents use these fields all year, so please protect them. Reminder, fireworks are illegal in Seattle. More info:
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Seattle Parks
1 year
We are pleased to announce the launch of Swim Seattle, a new initiative promoting basic swimming & water safety skills focused on disproportionately affected racial/ethnic groups to reduce drownings. #SwimSeattle #DrowningPrevention #SeattleShines
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Seattle Parks
3 years
This week we celebrated with community and @seattledot  a new street mural next to Little Brook Park that not only beautifies the neighborhood, but honors indigenous culture and creates community at the same time. More project info:
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Seattle Parks
7 years
Last week, @MayorJenny and @S10Bird paid a visit to Queen Anne Community Center where they faced off in a game of Horse, played some one-on-one basketball, & visited with the Queen Anne CC preschoolers! We thank them for supporting #healthypeople & strongcommunities!
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Last week, Colman Pool staff caught these great pics of an otter enjoying the pool water. Pools are closed this summer but rest assured the pool water will be drained and thoroughly washed before swimmers enter the pool next year.
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Due to ongoing poor air quality, we're extending closure of beaches, boat ramps, parks, & playfields through end of Mon., 9/14. The City is not issuing citations, but all residents are strongly encouraged to avoid outdoor activities & remain inside if able until quality improves.
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Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
4 years
Sunday evening update: Air quality continues to be UNHEALTHY and looks like it could remain that way until Monday evening. Winds and light precipitation may improve conditions some by Monday night and Tuesday. Image from @komonews Columbia Tower webcam
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Cal Anderson Park is still closed this week to the public. Crews are repairing the restroom, shelterhouse, lighting, irrigation damage, and graffiti removal. For more info on the art that was removed from the park read here
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Seattle Parks
1 year
These beautiful park postcards and posters, designed by local artists, are now FOR SALE at the recently reopened Discovery Park Visitor Center! We hope to roll out more park designs soon; proceeds benefit our parks and recreation system. #ParkProud #ParkArt
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Seattle Parks
7 years
GOOD NEWS: WA Fish & Wildlife had a mix-up. Copperhead is actually a corn snake. Still not native but not venomous. Thanks @woodlandparkzoo !
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Seattle Parks
3 years
Due to unsafe, dangerous pool deck temperatures, Rainier Beach Community Center Pool must close for the rest of today & tomorrow. Pool staff will be redeployed to beaches. The Rainier Beach Community Center cooling center will remain open until 8:00pm tonight.
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Seattle Parks
6 years
All Seattle Parks and Recreation Golf Courses (Interbay, West Seattle, Jackson Park, and Jefferson Park) are closed for golf but OPEN for sledding and snow play today (Feb. 5). Stay safe and have fun out there!
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Seattle Parks
5 years
Let's make some noise Seattle! At 8 p.m. sharp tonight, join a movement that began in European countries: open windows, stand on balconies or in front yards, & make a joyful noise to let front line workers know how much we appreciate them. #MakeAJoyfulNoise #SeattleTogether
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Seattle Parks
6 years
Shout out to our @SeattleParks crews who have been busy clearing sidewalks, curb ramps, and cross walks around schools! #SharedShovel
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Seattle Parks
2 years
Parks & Playfields are NOT off leash dog parks. Did you fall for this @theneedling article?  Dogs on playfields can cause costly damage and prevent others from using these spaces safely. Seattle has over a dozen off leash areas
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Seattle Parks
5 years
The Governor & Mayor agree, getting outside near home is important for health. Starting this weekend, Green Lake, Seward, Alki & Golden Gardens will have significant changes to keep people moving and distant. Read the NEW GUIDELINES FOR ALL PARKS:
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Seattle Parks
7 years
Fall foliage in Denny Park 😍 #autumn #seattle #spaceneedle
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Seattle Parks
7 years
We are in love with this photo of Lincoln Park taken by community member Daniel Seymour 😍 Thanks for sharing with us, Daniel! #fall #Seattle
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Seattle Parks
3 years
We're opening 2 cooling centers today - International District CC and Magnuson's View Ridge room - from 2-8pm. Air-conditioning, restrooms, water fountains available. Community is welcome to drop by during open hours to keep cool. Directions here:
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Seattle Parks
2 years
Good news! The North Beach Trail at Discovery Park is now open, after being closed for extensive staircase repairs. Big thanks to the carpenters, landscape crew and staff for their hard work in wrapping this up. Check out these before and after shots.
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Seattle Parks
7 years
Enjoy a smoother ride on the Burke-Gilman Trail thanks to the #SeattleParkDistrict ! 🚴🏾‍♀️We've completed the repair/repaving of 13 sections on the Burke-Gilman Trail. The scope of this year’s project was between 40th Ave. NE and Inverness Dr. NE, just north of Magnuson Park.
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What's more iconic to Seattle than our #ParkRainbowSigns ? Clearly Seattle parks are always ready to celebrate #PrideMonth ! Happy #Pride ! 🌈
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2 years
Good news! Global Diving has finished repairing the partially submerged section of the Washington Park Arboretum Waterfront Trail and the trail is now open.
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Seattle Parks
4 years
😷Masks Up, Seattle! 😷
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Seattle Parks
2 years
At Lake City Mini Park, Christopher & Eric from our NE maintenance crew removed dandelion tap roots and aged bark that was choking the base of the trees. They added compost mulch, which feeds the trees with nutrients (plus, it looks a lot nicer!). #HealthyTrees #SeattleShines
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Seattle Parks
3 years
Heads up: The Volunteer Park Conservatory is open today. (Photo by Peedubby)
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Seattle Parks
2 years
This #EarthDay we want to thank our Clean City crews who have been working to clean up litter & garbage across the city. Pictured below is our Southwest Crew at Longfellow Creek, where staff worked to remove debris in the creek & litter in the natural areas off of the trails.
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Seattle Parks
1 year
ALERT: Toxic Algae at Green Lake, Water Unsafe for People and Pets. KC Public Health has informed SPR that there is toxic algae present in Green Lake. We are asking people and pets to say out of the lake. Swimming beach at Green Lake is closed.
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Three new COVID-19 testing kiosks add capacity to North, Central, and South Seattle. It's an easy oral swab you do by yourself with guidance from a Curative staff member. Pre-registration required. 👉 Hours & more info at: #beatcovid #wecandothis
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Seattle Parks
2 years
The heat is on, Seattle. Stay hydrated, keep blinds closed, use fans, and if it gets too hot for you, head to one of our cooling centers.
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Our crews were out in force this weekend, all day and into the night, clearing and de-icing paths, roads and parking lots throughout our city's huge parks and recreation system. They also supported SDOT snow plowing, and much more. A shout out to some really impressive teamwork!
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Seattle Parks
2 years
Crews recently completed the design and installation of new tables, seats (including accessible seating), and concrete pads at Tilikum Place, a tiny park in the northwest corner of downtown Seattle that features a life-size statue of Chief Sealth. #ParkProud #TilikumPlace
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Whooo is this? Why, it's a barred owl. Where? Ravenna Park ravine. Nice shots Kim!
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Kim Burkhardt
4 years
Three more photos of the Barred Owl who I met yesterday at a #Seattle park. My favorite: the #photo with the owl's eye's mid-way open. #owls #birds #birdphotography #photographer #NaturePhotography #PhotoOfTheDay @SeattleParks @ThePhotoHour
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. @SeattleParks is responding to a landslide on the Burke-Gilman Trail @ 11700 Riviera Place NE. Crews on site are assessing the damage. The BGT is blocked & closed at this location. Crews are working on setting up detour routes for trail users. @CascadeBicycle @seattledot
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Seattle Parks
8 years
Orcas spotted this week in front of Colman Pool!
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Today (6/30), SPR is temporarily closing Cal Anderson Park to the public at 12pm to allow crews to assess damage and remove damage. At this time, no changes will be made to the community garden or art installed by demonstrators. More info here
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Seattle Parks
3 years
We want to keep our furry friends safe along with everyone else. Meet Buddy the dog! Learn where he can roam on and off leash, and hear details on leash and poop scoop rules in Seattle. More info:
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Last week, over 142,500 lbs. of trash and 6,605 needles were collected as part of the new Clean City Initiative, which invests $3M into new and existing programs to address the backlog in maintenance across Seattle. More at: #SeattleCleanCity
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Two new COVID-19 testing kiosks are now available outside Garfield & Northgate community centers. Sponsored by the City, these painless, self-administered tests are free & open to anyone. Registration required. Monday-Saturday, 8am -3pm. Register here:
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Seattle Parks
1 year
While wrestling weeds out at Discovery Park Jay, Matthew, and Forest Steward volunteer Rob came across a northern alligator lizard. 👀🦎
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Thank you to our crews who have been incredibly busy today clearing downed trees & limbs from parks & trails across the city. Not to mention a slide on the Burke-Gilman Trail and flooding in a few areas. Use caution out there: stay out from under trees!
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Play Areas reopen on Oct. 6--Less than 5 kids per piece of play equipment, masks must be worn if over 2 yrs, and wash hands before/after use. More information about important guidelines here:
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Seattle Parks
4 years
In recent months the City has doubled litter pickup, traveling along 18 routes 2x/week to grab debris and illegally dumped trash. Combined with other Clean City efforts, the first week in April saw 158,616 pounds of trash removed, plus over 18K needles.
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Seattle Parks
3 years
The fire rings at Alki and Golden Gardens open at 4 pm this Sat., May 29 for the summer! First come, first served as always. It's City law that beach fires are allowed only in the designated fire rings at these two sites. Get the 2021 details here:
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Seattle Parks
1 year
Beavers NW will lead a walk to explore Carkeek Park and provide context on the beaver presence at the park. See how beavers change ecosystems, learn about the plants and animals around beaver dams, and discuss urban beaver ecology. Sign up:
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Seattle Parks
3 years
Crews are responding to a landslide & downed tree on the Burke-Gilman Trail. Pedestrians & bikes are being detoured on to Riviera PL NE between approx. NE 130th & 42nd Ave NE. Crews expect to clear the debris by 3pm today. Check back here for updates.
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Part of our spring cleaning efforts include smaller but impactful projects like some work recently done at TT Minor Playground. Staff cleared gravel from steps and repaired holes where gravel had migrated during heavy rains last month. #SeattleCleanCity
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Seattle Parks
4 years
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.
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@SeattleParks
Seattle Parks
2 years
In Ravenna Park, gardener Anna R. pruned some large conifers 🌲 and ground up the limbs to create mulch islands around the trees. The right amount of mulch is crucial for tree health because it keeps moisture in the soil, prevents erosion, suppresses weeds, and *mulch* more. 😄
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Seattle Parks
3 years
We recently purchased new land in the Rainier Valley (3638 34th Ave S), expanding the size of this future park by 33%. This new park increases equitable access to parks, improving physical and mental health in an area of the city where many people experience health disparities.
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Seattle Parks
2 years
Seattle Parks and Recreation recently installed an accessible beach mat at Golden Gardens Park. The mat helps improve beach accessibility for visitors who use wheeled or mobility devices. #GoldenGardens #SeattleShines #Accessibility
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Gas Works Park has been nominated as Best City Park in USA Today's Readers' Choice travel awards! We've got great competition among the other nominees, so help us rock the vote! Deadline for voting is Feb. 15, with winners announced Feb. 26. Vote here:
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Kinnear Park recently got a deep clean-up, with 5500 lbs. of debris hauled away and overgrown vegetation tamed. This was just a fraction of the week's efforts for the Clean City teams, who collected 153,400 lbs. of trash in all from across town.
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Seattle Parks
2 years
A large fallen tree is blocking Lake WA Blvd. between E Interlaken Blvd. and E Foster Island Road at the Washington Park Arboretum. Crews will be working in the area for the next 2-3 hours to clear the tree. Check back here for updates.
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5 years
Gorgeous and fiery sunset at Alki Beach tonight. #Seattlesunsets
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Seattle Parks
4 months
Kudos to one of our customer service reps, Kayleah Wheless, for her beautiful photography work in capturing the Japanese Garden’s beauty and this special visitor. 🦉
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@SeattleParks
Seattle Parks
3 years
We're excited to announce that both Colman & Mounger outdoor pools will open on 6/19 this summer! 🏊 Capacity will be reduced, & safety protocols will be in place, but we're very happy to be able to say "welcome back" to summer fun! 😎 👙 Details at:
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Seattle Parks
2 years
Are we the only ones who get jazzed about new trash cans?! Look at these shiny new thangs at Counterbalance and Kerry Park! #SeattleShines #ParkProud #trashcanswithaview
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This summer, we’re offering a variety of FREE movie nights in parks. Join us under the stars for "Jaws", "SIFF Shorts", "Mars Attacks!", "Harriet", "Turning Red", and more! See movie dates at the link.
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3 years
An example of how smaller tasks can make a big difference: Maintenance crew members John and Keith cleared the weed overgrowth and street detritus near Parsons Gardens on Queen Anne hill recently, and generated these before and after shots. Nice work J & K !
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@SeattleParks
Seattle Parks
8 years
The jade vine, Strongylodon macrobotrys, is blooming @ Volunteer Park Conservatory for the first time!
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Seattle Parks
2 years
Through a partnership with @SEACityLight we have a new electrical hook-up for food trucks in Denny Park. At the city's oldest park food trucks can now plug in rather than run on generators. This is a great step forward in lessening our impact on the natural environment.
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Seattle Parks
4 years
GASWORKS PARK: Due to a nearby sewage leak, the beaches and shoreline at Gasworks Park are closed until public health staff can test and determine that the water is safe.
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Seattle Parks
6 years
Happy #ArborDay ! Want to know more about the trees in your neighborhood? Trees for Seattle coordinates neighborhood Tree Walks led by Tree Ambassadors. There's also a TreeWalk app. See what you can learn about the trees in your neighborhood! #EarthMonth
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2 years
Magnolia Park is quite lengthy as it runs along the bluffs atop Magnolia hill. Softer soil this time of year allowed staff on our Central maintenance team to properly edge the turf on the very long sidewalk there. One of the many tasks of park maintenance; nice job! #ParkProud
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Seattle Parks
5 years
Governor Inslee and Mayor Durkan agree: Going for a walk and getting fresh air is a great way to reduce stress while staying active. Let’s make sure everyone gets to enjoy this by not crowding!
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Seattle Parks
1 year
Big thanks to Girl Scout Troop 12 for helping us rebuild a failed bridge at Schmitz Preserve! They were a great help and earned their Eagle Badge on the project. Kudos all around! @GirlScoutsWW   The bridge will be getting sloped gravel ramps soon, too!
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Seattle Parks
4 years
Daejeon Park in north Beacon Hill got a great haircut recently! SPR crews are working to maintain hundreds of Seattle parks despite limited staffing. Check out these cool before and after photos!
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@SeattleParks
Seattle Parks
1 year
Stay out of the water at Madison Park Beach & Matthews Beach. Right now, the water here could make you sick. @KCPubHealth recommends that people do not swim or play in the water here. Next water samples will be collected next week for testing. Check back here for updates.
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@SeattleParks
Seattle Parks
7 years
In 1927, Mr. & Mrs. Kerry donated Kerry Park "so that all who stop may enjoy the view." 90 years later, the view still leaves us in awe.
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Seattle Parks
1 year
Come meet Bruun Idun, newly residing at Linoln Park! Thank you to artist Thomas Dambo and Seattle Parks and Recreation staff and volunteers who helped create this beauty from recycled materials! #NWTrolls #trailof1000trolls #wayofthebirdking
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Seattle Parks
4 years
In 1970 Native Americans gathered to demand that part of Discovery Park's Fort Lawton be transferred back to them, instead of to the City. The resulting agreement gave the United Indians of All Tribes 20 acres to build Daybreak Star Cultural Center. More:
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