Seattle Parks and Recreation

For many, it's a tradition to head to Washington Park Arboretum on Mother's Day. It's peak bloom for azaleas, rhodies, and some magnolia and dogwoods. The whole park is in bloom! For the 2020 season, Seattle Parks and Recreation, University of Washington Botanic Gardens, and the Arboretum Foundation are bringing the Arboretum to you. Watch from home with this "slow TV" tour of the arboretum in bloom.

For many, it's a tradition to head to Washington Park Arboretum on Mother's Day when it's peak bloom for azaleas, rhododendrons, and some magnolia and dogwoods. The whole park is in bloom! This year, Seattle Parks and Recreation, University of Washington Botanic Gardens, and the Arboretum Foundation are bringing the Arboretum to you. With social distancing in place, you can help flatten the curve by staying home this Mother's Day and watching a "slow TV" tour of the Arboretum in bloom. Watch the full tour here.

Seattle Parks & Recreation instructor Suzanne Simmons leads you through a class of Soul Line Dancing. Learn new dance patterns to all kinds of music while getting some exercise and having fun.

Seattle Parks & Recreation's Lifelong Recreation programs serve adults of all abilities with a focus on healthy lifestyles. Get fit or stay fit with this series of fitness videos with options ranging from yoga to tai chi to Zumba to line dancing.

Stretch and move, improve flexibility, develop better balance, posture, and peace of mind. Seattle Parks and Recreation instructor Heidi Mair will guide you through this non-flow style of yoga.

Seattle Parks & Recreation's Lifelong Recreation programs serve adults of all abilities with a focus on healthy lifestyles. Get fit or stay fit with this series of fitness videos with options ranging from yoga to tai chi to Zumba to line dancing.

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation instructor Debra Dragovich while she helps you stabilize and strengthen the core muscles while improving your flexibility and posture.

Seattle Parks & Recreation's Lifelong Recreation programs serve adults of all abilities with a focus on healthy lifestyles. Get fit or stay fit with this series of fitness videos with options ranging from yoga to tai chi to Zumba to line dancing.

Maintain and restore bone mass, equilibrium, and poise, while playfully exploring vital energy. Seattle Parks and Recreation teacher Ed Baxa will guide you through this class of Tai Chi.

Seattle Parks & Recreation's Lifelong Recreation programs serve adults of all abilities with a focus on healthy lifestyles. Get fit or stay fit with this series of fitness videos with options ranging from yoga to tai chi to Zumba to line dancing.

Seattle Parks and Recreation instructor Rick Buyce will guide you through several exercises to increase your heart rate and strengthen your major muscle groups.

Seattle Parks & Recreation's Lifelong Recreation programs serve adults of all abilities with a focus on healthy lifestyles. Get fit or stay fit with this series of fitness videos with options ranging from yoga to tai chi to Zumba to line dancing.

Work out your mind and body while learning dance patterns and having lots of fun with Seattle Parks & Recreation instructor Denise Hunsaker. 

Seattle Parks & Recreation's Lifelong Recreation programs serve adults of all abilities with a focus on healthy lifestyles. Get fit or stay fit with this series of fitness videos with options ranging from yoga to tai chi to Zumba to line dancing.

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation Marilou Jorgensen for this Latin-inspired fitness class that incorporates fast and slow rhythms with movements that are fun, easy and effective.

Seattle Parks & Recreation's Lifelong Recreation programs serve adults of all abilities with a focus on healthy lifestyles. Get fit or stay fit with this series of fitness videos with options ranging from yoga to tai chi to Zumba to line dancing.

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is currently working on developing the Seattle Park District Financial Plan, which will lay out the funding for the next six years of the Seattle Park District. This meeting is held at Delridge Community Center.

In 2014, Seattle voters approved the Seattle Park District, which provides more than $47 million a year in long-term funding for SPR, including maintenance of parklands and facilities, operation of community centers and recreation programs, and development of new neighborhood parks on previously acquired sites. The current Seattle Park District funding cycle runs from 2015-2020. The next Seattle Park District Financial Plan will run from 2021-2026 and will be informed by a variety of sources, including our 2019 strategic planning process (in which we talked to over 10,000 community members), public input, and other known parks and recreation system needs.

For more information and additional ways to join the discussion, visit https://www.seattle.gov/seattle-park-district/park-district-planning

Video describes the Lifeguard Training Team (LTT) Program for Youth 15-17 years of age which trains and prepares them to become professional lifeguards. It is a Free program to all participants run by the Seattle parks Department Aquatics Division. Program runs each Summer at two locations: West Green lake and Mt Baker Beach on Lake Washington. The LTT Program has had a profound impacts on Participants. Here is a small slice of a LTT's summer. Enjoy!

The purpose of the Sound Steps Walking Program is to increase physical activity and social connection by working with people age 50 and older in a member-directed community walking program that is accessible and welcoming to all. Video by Dylan Randolph.

This video was made for Seattle Parks and Recreation staff and supporters. It details the many ways that research has connected improvements in public health with access to green spaces, parks, and recreation. This video features Dr. Howard Frumkin, former Dean of the University of Washington, School of Public Health.

Seattle Parks and Recreation Outdoor Opportunities is an outdoor expedition program designed to expose multi-ethnic teens (ages: 14-19) to environmental education, urban conservation, and stewardship.

Seattle Parks and Recreation Specialized Programs provides recreational activities, sports, life skills, and social program for people with disabilities. We also create partnerships with many community groups, clubs and organizations for the purpose of increasing service capacity and improving access for people with developmental or physical disabilities.