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Seattle Parks Foundation
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We partner with community to champion thriving and equitable parks and public spaces. Tell us why you #LoveParks!
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Seattle Parks Foundation is happy to announce that we’ve been selected as a recipient of the Buffalo Exchange Tokens for Bags® program for 2026. You can now donate to SPF just by shopping at Buffalo Exchange in Ballard; the program runs all year!
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February 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Hundreds of projects in and around Seattle are made possible because of our network of charitable supporters who #LoveParks and understand the importance of public spaces.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
☀️🎶 Back by popular demand, we’re happy to present another summer of Pop-Up Concerts in the Park! 🎶☀️

Thanks to the support of the community and sponsors, we’ll be enjoying a second round of our free concert series from June through August
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February 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM
We are so proud of our Seattle Seahawks for winning the Super Bowl! The 12's had a lot of fun last night, and some of our public spaces and parks were damaged. We are hoping the 12's will help our city recover - contribute $12 or more to ensure our city feels the love and remains beautiful! 💙💚
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February 9, 2026 at 9:03 PM
📍 Ravenna Park

“Ravenna Park has a beautiful stream running through it, large Redwoods, and even live music in the summer!” - Kamal P.

#LoveParks? Share your favorite parks and public spaces with us, and tell us why you love them! 💚

📸: Washington Trails Association
February 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Climate disasters are on the rise, and there's no better time than now to start preparing for them.

Washingtonians just experienced and witnessed historic levels of torrential rain and flooding that shut down roads, destroyed homes, and forced tens of thousands to evacuate.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Seattle Parks Foundation and our vast community of partners and supporters #LoveParks because they encapsulate the stories and ambitions of those who visit and tend to them.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) wants to fund your community recreation programs!

They are accepting applications for the Get Moving, Recreation for All, and The Beautiful Game grants up until next Tuesday, February 10 at 11:59pm.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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
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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February 2, 2026 at 7:00 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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February 1, 2026 at 8:03 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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January 31, 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 communications@seattleparksfoundation.org.

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
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
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
January 28, 2026 at 7:00 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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January 26, 2026 at 11:30 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
January 23, 2026 at 7:01 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
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 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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January 16, 2026 at 7:30 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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January 15, 2026 at 7:00 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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January 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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
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
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
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 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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December 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM