Lincoln Park in West Seattle, WA

04/09/2020

Because of continued gatherings in major parks, the City of Seattle announced today the full closure of major regional parks this weekend where social distancing guidelines have not been followed by patrons. Seattle is joining major cities like Austin and Los Angeles across the country in closing major parks for the weekend.

The parks are: Alki, Arboretum, Cal Anderson, Carkeek, Discovery, Gas Works, Green Lake, Golden Gardens, Kubota Garden, Lincoln, Magnuson, Seward, Volunteer, West Seattle Stadium, and Woodland.

SPD and SPR crews and ambassadors will be onsite to remind individuals to comply. The change is effective Friday, April 10th at 11pm and parks reopen on Monday, April 12 at 4:30 am. https://parkways.seattle.gov/2020/04/09/continued-gatherings-weekend-closure-of-15-largest-parks-and-beaches/

01/26/2016

Join Us! Your Seattle Park District is funding the renovation of the north play area at Lincoln Park. To learn more and provide input on play equipment join us on Feb. 2 at Gatewood Elementary.http://bit.ly/1TkBQwg

08/11/2015

It's time for your adventure! Climb, explore and rappel with us at Camp Long, Aug. 24-28 https://shar.es/1tePES

08/03/2015

CityStream hits the trails with an organization committed to developing the next generation of young hikers then heads back to the city for a tour of the historic Georgetown Steam Plant . Plus, it’s harvest time. See how City Fruit protects urban fruit trees and distributes their bounty to those in need. Join host Brian Callanan Seattle Channel for these stories and more from Lincoln Park in West Seattle, WA.

http://www.seattlechannel.org/feature-shows/citystream?videoid=x57289

07/14/2015

Help preserve a piece of history!

Join with your community in restoring the treasured piece of Seattle history - Colman Pool lobby mural. Commissioned in 1941 and donated to the City by descendants of Seattle’s pioneering Colman family, the mural was painted by prominent WPA-era and Washington-born artist Ernest Norling.

Contributions of any amount are welcomed. Tax-deductible donations can be made at Colman Pool, by mail to Associated Recreation Council at 8061 Densmore Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103 or online at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/learntoswim/ (select “Colman Pool Mural Restoration”).

The mural restoration planned for September 2015, will clean, restore and stabilize the beautiful mural at a cost of $15,000. The Seattle Office of Arts and Culture has pledged half of this funding. We are turning to the community to make up the difference and ensure that this historic work is preserved for future generations.

The mural measures 6’ by 13’ and is titled American Youth and Freedom, displaying scenes from 1940s-era Seattle.

Colman Pool is a unique and picturesque heated saltwater pool located in Lincoln Park along the shores of Puget Sound. The pool, operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation, is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and will celebrate its 75th anniversary on July 4, 2016. For a full schedule of classes, programs and activities, go to http://www.seattle.gov/parks/aquatics/colman.htm .

05/20/2015

Seattle Parks and Recreation is in the process of redesigning its website, and we want to hear your ideas. Take this survey and let us know what information is important to you.
Survey link: http://seattleparkswa.mindmixer.com/

What makes our natural areas special? What values are important to your community? You have our attention. Join the conversation.

04/10/2015

Seattle Board of Park Commissioners to host public hearing on smoking ban http://shar.es/1fKEVQ

Seattle Board of Park Commissioners to host public hearing on smoking ban March 19, 2015 by Katie McVicker The Board of Park Commissioners will host a special public hearing on Thursday, April 16, to take comments on a proposed parks-wide smoking ban. The Board of Park Commissioners public hearing w…

01/14/2014

In August 2014 voters will be asked to fund more and better programs, facilities and services for Seattle Parks and Recreation.
Seattle Parks and a citizens committee are reaching out to you to gather input on what should be on the ballot and what tax mechanism should be put in place to fund the ballot measures.
Share your Seattle Parks and Recreation priorities at one of the three upcoming meetings.
For more information please visit http://www.seattle.gov/parks/legacy/committee.htm

11/05/2013

The Parks Legacy Citizens Advisory Committee (PLCAC) released a first draft of 37 newly prioritized investment initiatives (funding recommendations) that are being considered for a possible ballot measure in August 2014.
The newly prioritized list is available on the PLCAC website at:
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/legacy/files/subcommittee_preliminary_prioritization.pdf
Now the committee needs to hear from you. Check out the priority list and tell us what you think at the public hearing on Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.
For the public hearing press release please visit http://parkways.seattle.gov/2013/11/01/park-funding-measure-investment-initiatives-available-for-review/
For more information about the Parks Legacy Plan Committee and ballot measure process please visit
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/legacy/committee.htm

08/05/2013

Colman Pool Is Closed! A pump failure at Colman has resulted in closure Monday, August, 5. The repair is expected to take the whole day and the pool should reopen for programs on Tuesday, August 6.

07/16/2013

Don’t miss this year’s BIG DAY OF PLAY presented by Seattle Parks and Recreation’s “Healthy Parks, Healthy You” Initiative! It’s a FREE ALL AGES EVENT for the entire Seattle Community!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2013 10AM-3PM
WARREN G. MAGNUSON ...PARK 7400 SAND POINT WAY NE, SEATTLE 98115
Visit BIGDAYOFPLAY.COM or call your local community center for more information, including FREE transportation options from South Seattle.
Highlights include lots of fun recreation and aquatic activities for the whole family, live performances by Recess Monkey and School of Rock, and great food!

05/20/2013

Macklemore credits Seattle’s park system with launching his rap career! http://youtu.be/XeUu4N4OyWk

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis discuss what it was like growing up in Seattle's outdoors. Watch as they discuss growing up on Capital Hill in Seattle and how natu...