Parks Facilities and Offices to Close for Furlough
On Friday, March 12, and Monday, March 16, Seattle Parks and Recreation employees will take a furlough day. Most recreation facilities will be closed on the Friday furlough, while most administrative offices will close on the Monday furlough. City of Seattle employees are taking 10 days off without pay this year to help fill the budget gap. We have worked hard to schedule furlough days in a way that has the smallest possible impact on you, our customers, while providing as much coverage as possible.
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Parks and Recreation Information Translated in 7 languages
Parks and Recreation offers many opportunities for you and your family.
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Seattle Adaptive Sports Experience
Seattle Parks and Recreation's Specialized Programs, the US Paralympics, and the Seattle Adaptive Sports Experience offer a clinic in Wheelchair and Ambulatory Track and Field Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Jefferson High School in Federal Way.
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Youth Violence Initiative Programs featured on the Seattle Channel
Seattle Parks and Recreation's programs are changing with the times and kids interests. But one thing remains constant, keeping kids healthy, safe and having fun.
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Enjoy Seattle's center city privately owned public spaces
Did you know downtown Seattle is studded with beautiful, privately owned spaces where you can go to enjoy a cup of coffee, do some great people-watching, or just sit and relax? Stop by and see them next time you're in center city.
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Find out about upcoming special events in parks near you
Parks is now posting information each Friday about upcoming special events in Seattle parks. You can find the information here.
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Seattle Parks and Recreation Strategic Action Plan
Seattle Parks and Recreation has developed a Strategic Action Plan to establish a vision and guide decisions over the next five years. Public and staff participation were an integral part of this process to ensure the Plan reflects the needs of the Seattle community.
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Sherwood History Files
Seattle Parks and Recreation's Sherwood History Files are now available online.
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