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Lifelong Recreation Programs

Arts, Education, Fitness & Social Opportunities for People 50+ in and around Seattle, WA. View the City’s policies at www.seattle.gov/digital.

Seattle Parks and Recreation Lifelong Recreation offers a wide range of fitness and social programs for people 50 and better that change each season. Programs are offered at each of Seattle's 26 community centers and other facilities.

08/14/2026

Want to learn Watercolor, or improve your skills? Join us this fall at Rainier Community Center for a new Watercolor class for ages 50+! Join us for an all-levels class where you'll learn brush-handling, dry and wet techniques, masking, and more. No experience necessary. Please bring your own materials. Sign up for either session or both!
Instructor: Sam Day
Mondays, 10:45am-12:15pm
Session 1: Sept. 14—Oct. 19, 2026, $60, activity #93656
Session 2: Oct. 26—Nov. 30, 2026, $60, activity #93567

To register, call 206-386-1919 or go online:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&site_ids=24&drop_in=0&activity_keyword=watercolor%20&viewMode=list

08/11/2026

Registration for Fall activities opens today at noon! Sign up online or by visiting or calling any Seattle Parks and Recreation community center. See video below for an online registration tutorial!

08/04/2026

Fall activity registration opens on Tuesday, August 11 at noon! Are you ready? Here's a video overview of how to register online

07/28/2026

Looking to get stronger this summer? There is a great free Circuit Training fitness class for adults 50+ offered this summer at the Pritchard Beach Bathhouse, and there is still room for you! Class is on Wednesdays 10-11am, now through August 26. You'll do a circuit of strength training and cardio exercises to work on range of motion and balance. This class is great for beginners and anyone looking to start exercising more regularly, as well as those seeking more challenge, as it offers lots of modifications and no judgment.
In the Fall, this class will move back to in its regular location at Van Asselt Community Center. Instructor: Erika Hagiiwa.
To sign up, call 206-450-9522, visit any community center or register online: http://apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/Activity_Search/85288

06/24/2026

Want to learn to play the Ukulele, or improve your current skills? Join our fun classes for adults ages 50+ at Rainier Beach Community Center, on Thursdays July 9 - Aug. 27! Beginner classes at 11:30am-12:30pm, and Continuing Level at 10:15-11:15am, $64. Instructor: Chessie Snider
Bring your own ukulele (1-2 instruments may be available to borrow, please check with [email protected]).
Register online at: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_keyword=ukulele%20rainier&viewMode=list

or call Rainier Beach CC at 206-386-1925

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/

06/02/2026

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, June 4, 2026, due to a Recreation Division staff training day.

Most indoor facilities will be closed, while parks, sprayparks, golf courses, Mounger pool, and select swim beaches will remain open.

View the full list of closures: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/06/02/many-seattle-parks-and-recreation-facilities-to-close-june-4-for-recreation-division-staff-training/

05/29/2026

Join us at Seven Hills Park to Move, Breathe, and Heal. Together. We're hosting a free community wellness event open to all ages, abilities, and experience levels.

The event includes a guided morning walk, a facilitated healing circle, and a guided midday walk. Join for one activity or stay for the full experience.

📍 Seven Hills Park | 1514 E Howell St, Seattle
🚌 Metro Route 10 stops at the park

Bring water, comfortable shoes, and a friend. For more information: [email protected]

05/21/2026

Memorial Day Hours Reminder 🇺🇸

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Many indoor facilities will be closed, while parks, sprayparks, golf courses, outdoor pools, and select swim beaches will remain open.

Plan before your visit and check the link in our bio for the full list of closures: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/19/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2026-memorial-day-closures/

Address

100 Dexter Avenue North
Seattle, WA
98101

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12066844951

Website

https://www.seattle.gov/parks/recreation/for-adults-50

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