The West Coast has a tradition of turning old factories and historical sites into fun recreational spots. This Seattle park ...

A newly renovated Westlake Park will open on Thursday ahead of the FIFA World Cup, but it will no longer have one of its ...

Seattle ranks 8th on the 2026 ParkScore index, driven by high funding and 99% of residents living within a 10-minute walk of ...

Seattle’s parks are not just green spaces — they’re integral to the city’s identity. With nearly 500 parks and natural areas spanning 6,500 acres, Seattle is home to lush urban sanctuaries, offering ...

Seattle Parks and Recreation has opened local spray parks and Madrona Beach for the season, providing a brief window for ...

SEATTLE — Last Thursday, Seattle Parks and Recreation presented a plan to create a play area at Denny Blaine Park. In the days since, thousands of people have voiced opposition. A petition has been ...

Washington state is known for its wide range of stunning natural landscapes, from rugged coastlines to snow-capped mountain peaks to vibrant rainforests. Cities like Seattle and Spokane offer their ...

Washington State Parks had another strong year in 2025, welcoming more than 40 million visitors — a number that had increased by nearly 7 million over the past decade. However, not every park is ...

SEATTLE – In a meeting Thursday in Bellingham, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission approved new overnight camping rules. The limit on consecutive stays is now 10 nights and the annual ...

SEATTLE — Seattle Parks and Recreation has decided not to move forward with building a proposed children's play area at an unofficial nude beach. The proposal to build a playground at Denny Blaine ...

The program warns that cyanobacteria, often called blue-green algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to people and ...