Seattle Parks Foundation
@seattleparksfoundation.org
We partner with community to champion thriving and equitable parks and public spaces. Tell us why you #LoveParks!
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Our hearts are with the Rainier Beach community, who are once again dealing with the trauma of another senseless shooting in a public space.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Our hearts are with the Rainier Beach community, who are once again dealing with the trauma of another senseless shooting in a public space.
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Happy World Wetlands Day!
Every year on this day, conservationists and environmentalists celebrate one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world: wetlands.
Wetlands—also known as swamps, bogs, and marshes—are land areas that are saturated by water.
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Every year on this day, conservationists and environmentalists celebrate one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world: wetlands.
Wetlands—also known as swamps, bogs, and marshes—are land areas that are saturated by water.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Happy World Wetlands Day!
Every year on this day, conservationists and environmentalists celebrate one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world: wetlands.
Wetlands—also known as swamps, bogs, and marshes—are land areas that are saturated by water.
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Every year on this day, conservationists and environmentalists celebrate one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world: wetlands.
Wetlands—also known as swamps, bogs, and marshes—are land areas that are saturated by water.
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Join our partner Duwamish Alive Coalition for the Duwamish River Symposium on Tuesday, February 24!
The symposium will provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for restoration practitioners, planners, youth, and other interested groups to share what they’ve learned,
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The symposium will provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for restoration practitioners, planners, youth, and other interested groups to share what they’ve learned,
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February 1, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Join our partner Duwamish Alive Coalition for the Duwamish River Symposium on Tuesday, February 24!
The symposium will provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for restoration practitioners, planners, youth, and other interested groups to share what they’ve learned,
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The symposium will provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for restoration practitioners, planners, youth, and other interested groups to share what they’ve learned,
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One of our newest partners, Come Out Seattle, is honoring and celebrating the city’s LGBTQIA+ history by sharing and preserving the stories behind safe public LGBTQIA+ spaces. Since the opening of The Garden of Allah in 1945, Seattle has had more than 215 LGBTQIA+ oriented small businesses.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:01 PM
One of our newest partners, Come Out Seattle, is honoring and celebrating the city’s LGBTQIA+ history by sharing and preserving the stories behind safe public LGBTQIA+ spaces. Since the opening of The Garden of Allah in 1945, Seattle has had more than 215 LGBTQIA+ oriented small businesses.
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Mark your calendars & check out some of the events our partners are hosting in February!
Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at [email protected].
A complete list of partner events and more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗
Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at [email protected].
A complete list of partner events and more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗
January 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Mark your calendars & check out some of the events our partners are hosting in February!
Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at [email protected].
A complete list of partner events and more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗
Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at [email protected].
A complete list of partner events and more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗
Congratulations to our partner, Duwamish Valley Sustainability Association (DVSA), for receiving a Seattle Community Partnership Grant from the King Conservation District and Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment! 🎉
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January 29, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Congratulations to our partner, Duwamish Valley Sustainability Association (DVSA), for receiving a Seattle Community Partnership Grant from the King Conservation District and Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment! 🎉
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A new year is another chance to start fresh, set goals, overcome challenges, and embrace the unknown. What are your ins and outs for 2026?
Read about ours at the link in our bio!
📸: Christopher Nelson
Read about ours at the link in our bio!
📸: Christopher Nelson
January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A new year is another chance to start fresh, set goals, overcome challenges, and embrace the unknown. What are your ins and outs for 2026?
Read about ours at the link in our bio!
📸: Christopher Nelson
Read about ours at the link in our bio!
📸: Christopher Nelson
We’re thrilled about the Seahawks’ NFC Championship Game last night and looking forward to cheering them on at the Super Bowl! 💙💚💙💚
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January 26, 2026 at 11:30 PM
We’re thrilled about the Seahawks’ NFC Championship Game last night and looking forward to cheering them on at the Super Bowl! 💙💚💙💚
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The South Park Playfield is available for sports teams and community groups to reserve! Those with ties to South Park will have priority access. The next round of reservations is for the summer, apply for a permit by March 1. ⚽️
Learn more at the link in our bio! 🔗
📸: Seattle Parks and Recreation
Learn more at the link in our bio! 🔗
📸: Seattle Parks and Recreation
January 23, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The South Park Playfield is available for sports teams and community groups to reserve! Those with ties to South Park will have priority access. The next round of reservations is for the summer, apply for a permit by March 1. ⚽️
Learn more at the link in our bio! 🔗
📸: Seattle Parks and Recreation
Learn more at the link in our bio! 🔗
📸: Seattle Parks and Recreation
In case you missed it: Our partner Wakulima USA was recently featured in KBTC’s Profiles series and the South Seattle Emerald! Watch the KBTC profile and read South Seattle Emerald's article about the importance of Wakulima USA’s work in the Puget Sound region. Link in bio! 🔗
📸: Wakulima USA
📸: Wakulima USA
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
In case you missed it: Our partner Wakulima USA was recently featured in KBTC’s Profiles series and the South Seattle Emerald! Watch the KBTC profile and read South Seattle Emerald's article about the importance of Wakulima USA’s work in the Puget Sound region. Link in bio! 🔗
📸: Wakulima USA
📸: Wakulima USA
After seven years of sustained community advocacy for a safe gathering place, construction for the Rainier Beach Skatepark has finally started! Since the early stages of this project, CHAMPS Resource & Service Center brought together Rainier Beach community members to discuss their vision
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January 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
After seven years of sustained community advocacy for a safe gathering place, construction for the Rainier Beach Skatepark has finally started! Since the early stages of this project, CHAMPS Resource & Service Center brought together Rainier Beach community members to discuss their vision
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2026 is finally here and the Tree Equity Network is ready to get to work! We’ll be online, in-person, in parks, and more. Find us as we...
- Host Lunch & Learns to stay knowledgeable and connected
- Support more organizations through our Tree Canopy for Climate Resilience Grant
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- Host Lunch & Learns to stay knowledgeable and connected
- Support more organizations through our Tree Canopy for Climate Resilience Grant
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January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
2026 is finally here and the Tree Equity Network is ready to get to work! We’ll be online, in-person, in parks, and more. Find us as we...
- Host Lunch & Learns to stay knowledgeable and connected
- Support more organizations through our Tree Canopy for Climate Resilience Grant
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- Host Lunch & Learns to stay knowledgeable and connected
- Support more organizations through our Tree Canopy for Climate Resilience Grant
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2024 National Preparedness Report found that 77% of urban and rural respondents believed they would be impacted by a climate-related disaster in the next year, but only half of them thought about taking steps to prepare for them.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2024 National Preparedness Report found that 77% of urban and rural respondents believed they would be impacted by a climate-related disaster in the next year, but only half of them thought about taking steps to prepare for them.
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Don’t miss this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day events! March, volunteer, and learn alongside community members and leaders as we honor and reflect on Dr. King’s vision.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Don’t miss this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day events! March, volunteer, and learn alongside community members and leaders as we honor and reflect on Dr. King’s vision.
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Every three years, nonprofit hospitals and other health care organizations are required to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to identify the health needs and challenges of the areas they serve.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Every three years, nonprofit hospitals and other health care organizations are required to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to identify the health needs and challenges of the areas they serve.
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We wish you a safe and happy start to 2026! Here’s to many more memories made outdoors in our parks and public spaces, with community. 🌲🛝💚🎊
📸: Unsplash | fr0ggy5
📸: Unsplash | fr0ggy5
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
We wish you a safe and happy start to 2026! Here’s to many more memories made outdoors in our parks and public spaces, with community. 🌲🛝💚🎊
📸: Unsplash | fr0ggy5
📸: Unsplash | fr0ggy5
Going into 2025, our Pop-Up Concerts in the Park series was one of the most anticipated events. Our call for artists in February led to hundreds of submissions from local musicians, singers, and dancers, and we can't thank everyone enough for making the time to share their talents with us!
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December 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Going into 2025, our Pop-Up Concerts in the Park series was one of the most anticipated events. Our call for artists in February led to hundreds of submissions from local musicians, singers, and dancers, and we can't thank everyone enough for making the time to share their talents with us!
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Mark your calendars & check out some of the events our partners are hosting in January! ✨
Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at [email protected].
A complete list of partner events and more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗
Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at [email protected].
A complete list of partner events and more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗
December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Mark your calendars & check out some of the events our partners are hosting in January! ✨
Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at [email protected].
A complete list of partner events and more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗
Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at [email protected].
A complete list of partner events and more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗
We are ending the year with two historic groundbreakings, one in the Central District and the other at the heart of Seattle’s downtown core, Westlake.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We are ending the year with two historic groundbreakings, one in the Central District and the other at the heart of Seattle’s downtown core, Westlake.
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Since 2017, our partners with Friends of Arboretum Creek have been working to improve the water quality, flow, and aquatic habitat of the creek at Washington Park Arboretum.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Since 2017, our partners with Friends of Arboretum Creek have been working to improve the water quality, flow, and aquatic habitat of the creek at Washington Park Arboretum.
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This year, we saw a spike in advocacy efforts through actions like social media campaigns and organized marches. With three elections this year and the constant threats to public lands and waters across the country, we used our platform to mobilize our network and amplify important causes. 📢‼️
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December 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This year, we saw a spike in advocacy efforts through actions like social media campaigns and organized marches. With three elections this year and the constant threats to public lands and waters across the country, we used our platform to mobilize our network and amplify important causes. 📢‼️
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And just like that—we are nearing the end of yet another year. So much has happened since January, & we are looking forward to what 2026 has in store for Seattle Parks Foundation, our partners, & the region.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
And just like that—we are nearing the end of yet another year. So much has happened since January, & we are looking forward to what 2026 has in store for Seattle Parks Foundation, our partners, & the region.
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Thank you to those who attended the Occidental Promenade Open House earlier this month! If you couldn’t make it, take our survey and share your thoughts with us by December 30, 2025—link in bio! 🔗
December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Thank you to those who attended the Occidental Promenade Open House earlier this month! If you couldn’t make it, take our survey and share your thoughts with us by December 30, 2025—link in bio! 🔗
Seattle is gearing up for the arrival of the FIFA World Cup! SPF’s President and CEO Rebecca Bear had the opportunity to chat with KUOW about Seattle Parks Foundation’s role in the historic global event this summer.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Seattle is gearing up for the arrival of the FIFA World Cup! SPF’s President and CEO Rebecca Bear had the opportunity to chat with KUOW about Seattle Parks Foundation’s role in the historic global event this summer.
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Duwamish Valley Sustainability Association (DVSA) and their biodigester project were spotlighted by Grist earlier this month! DVSA’s efforts to reduce food waste in the South Park area first started in 2021, and we were excited to witness the completion of the biodigester project last year.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Duwamish Valley Sustainability Association (DVSA) and their biodigester project were spotlighted by Grist earlier this month! DVSA’s efforts to reduce food waste in the South Park area first started in 2021, and we were excited to witness the completion of the biodigester project last year.
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