Ballard Pool

08/26/2026

Movie night at Ballard Commons! Join us TONIGHT for a FREE outdoor showing of Despicable Me! Grab your blankets, bring your favorite movie snacks and settle in for a night with Gru, the Minions and the whole crew.

📅 Wednesday, August 26 at 7:30 PM

See you there, minions! 💛

08/11/2026

Heads up! Pratt Park spraypark is currently closed due to pump failure. We do not have an estimate for repair, but will keep the community updated when it's up and running again.

Additionally, Ballard Commons Spraypark will not be operating on August 11 & 25 due to park activation events. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

For an open spraypark or wading pool near you, visit: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/pools/wading-pools-and-sprayparks

08/06/2026

Due to current weather conditions and high fire risk, King County is under a Stage 2 Fire Safety Burn Ban beginning August 7, 2026, until further notice. There will be no beach fires at Alki or Golden Gardens until the ban is lifted.

Under a Stage 2 Burn Ban:
❌ No recreational or ceremonial fires, including campfires and fire pits
❌ No outdoor burning of yard debris, brush, or other materials

For more information and safety precautions, visit the link in our bio.

07/16/2026

Both indoor and outdoor pool hours may be impacted today by the thunder and lightning rolling through the area. Please call pools directly to confirm hours or closure status before going to the facility.
https://www.seattle.gov/parks/pools

07/14/2026

Join us for a public meeting TOMORROW, Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30pm, about the Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool replacement project tomorrow! Meeting is held at Green Lake Community Center, 7201 E Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103.

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Join us for two upcoming public meetings for the Green Lake Community Center, Pool and Play Area project. These meetings are an opportunity for the community to learn more about the current design concepts and provide input.

- Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30 PM
- Saturday, July 18 at 10 AM

Both events will be held at Green Lake Community Center, 7201 East Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103.

For more info, visit:

This project will develop a new pool facility, update the play area, and rebuild the existing Green Lake Community Center building.

07/02/2026

It's almost time to celebrate the 4th of July! Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will operate on modified schedules on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. While some recreation facilities will be closed, many parks, outdoor pools, lifeguarded beaches, sprayparks, wading pools, and other amenities will remain open.

View the full list of holiday hours, schedules, and field lighting information at the link in our bio.

06/25/2026

Your favorite Seattle beach just got easier to reach!

Starting Friday, June 27 King County Metro Transit, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation is launching the Golden Gardens Direct Shuttle giving you better access to Golden Gardens Park.

We're so excited for everyone to get out there and to enjoy some of our favorite summer sunsets! Golden Gardens Direct runs daily June 27–Aug. 30, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

For more details: https://bit.ly/3SVsGhE

06/24/2026

Seattle is showing out for soccer! Last week, Waterfront Park welcomed a record-breaking 84,767 visitors, surpassing the previous attendance record of 57,032 set during the park's ribbon-cutting celebration.

Seattle also brought the energy to Ballard Commons Park, where more than 800 fans gathered to cheer on their teams at our watch party. We love seeing our parks filled with community and connection for the shared love of the beautiful games happening in our city. 💚

Join us tomorrow at Lake Union Park at 7 PM for another watch party!

Thanks to Bob Donegan & SPR staff for capturing these moments! 📸

06/23/2026

Summer is here, and there's still time to sign up for Seattle Parks and Recreation summer camps and programs! ☀️

We still have openings in select programs across the city for ages 4–17, including art and robotics camps, dance, sports, and more!

Scholarships are available for income-qualified households.

Find available programs and register today: https://bit.ly/spr_activity_reg

06/16/2026

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Many indoor facilities and Colman outdoor pool will be closed, while parks, sprayparks, golf courses, Mounger outdoor pool, and select swim beaches will remain open.

Plan before your visit and check the full list of closures: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/06/15/juneteenth-closures-for-seattle-parks-and-recreation-june-19-2026/