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Anthony-Paul (AP) Diaz is sworn in as superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR). Diaz was appointed as interim superintendent in September, 2022, and confirmed by Seattle City Council in April, 2023. Prior to this appointment, Superintendent Diaz served as Executive Officer for the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and an Assistant General Manager overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Department.

SPR manages a 6,441-acre park system of over 489 parks and extensive natural areas; provides athletic fields, tennis courts, play areas, specialty gardens, and more than 25 miles of boulevards and 120 miles of trails; and manages dozens of facilities, including 25 community centers, eight indoor swimming pools, two outdoor (summer) swimming pools, three environmental education centers, two small craft centers, four golf courses, an outdoor stadium, and much more.

Speakers include:

Mayor Bruce Harrell, City of Seattle

AP Diaz, superintendent, Seattle Parks and Recreation