The life expectancy of residents living near King County International Airport is eight to ten years shorter than the Seattle average due to air pollution and carbon emissions from aircraft. (1/5)

Construction is officially underway at Roxhill Park! Our partners with Duwamish Alive Coalition have been working with American Rivers to restore the park’s peat wetland, also known as the Bog. For a decade, community members have been leading this project to restore the Bog and its ecosystem. (1/2)

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and we want to share some tax savvy ways to give as you make the last of your fourth quarter gifts! Learn more on our blog—visit the link in our bio. 🔗 📸: Danny Ngan Photography | @dannyngan

Thank you so much for considering Seattle Parks Foundation and our 100+ partners this past GivingTuesday! We appreciate your commitment to supporting our partners’ community projects and ensuring that we continue to operate in every neighborhood, for everybody. 🏡❤️ (1/2)

The Cayton Corner Park Community (Friends of Cayton Corner and Hearing Speech and Deaf Center) in partnership with Seattle Parks Foundation, is seeking a local artist (or artist team) to create a mural at the newly completed Cayton Corner Park in Seattle’s Central District. (1/2)

Next Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 5-7pm, join us at RailSpur to learn about the upcoming improvements to Occidental Avenue South! The Occidental Promenade project will revamp the corridor between South King Street and South Royal Brougham Way to create a multipurpose public space in the neighborhood. (1/2)

The entire region is a better place because of our amazing partners and supporters; thank you for always showing up for us and each other! We are grateful for the support from our community and the neighbors whose projects are shaping the future of neighborhoods across the city and beyond. 🏡❤️ (1/2)

Seattle Parks Foundation: In every neighborhood, for everybody. Behind each and every one of our partners’ projects is a story rooted in community, consideration, optimism, and transformation. We’re proud of their devotion to others and being the neighbors their neighborhoods need. (1/3)

he craving for a sense of belonging is a natural desire most, if not all, humans experience. Studies show that feeling like you belong is beneficial for your mental and physical health, personal growth, and social development. (1/5)

Tuesdays are for trivia! Tomorrow, celebrate GivingTuesday with us at Great Notion Brewing’s weekly trivia night from 6:30-8:00pm. Hosted by Head in the Clouds Trivia, the evening will feature a round dedicated to parks. Test out your knowledge (or luck) and enjoy a night of competitive fun! (1/2)

With over 300 parks, Seattle is recognized for having one of the best park systems in the country. While Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is responsible for maintaining these parks, many communities consist of people who bond and connect over tending to their neighborhood parks. (1/4)

Mark your calendars & check out some of the events our partners are hosting in December! ❄️ Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at [email protected]. A complete list of partner events and more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗

Get to know us! Our Program Coordinator Victor Quiroga (he/him) is the latest staff member to be featured on our blog, where he shares about what (and who) brought him to Seattle, ecotourism, recommendations for hikes in Chile, and how he spends his free time! (1/2)

Our parks and public spaces are intended to be safe and inclusive places where community members can gather to rest, play, organize, and simply just exist. Throughout the city, our partners find ways to make the best use of these spaces that make the most sense for their communities. (1/5)

Are urban trees the north star of your work? Do you design or develop projects and programs meant to preserve and protect Seattle’s tree canopy? (1/4)

Are urban trees the north star of your work? Do you design or develop projects and programs meant to preserve and protect Seattle’s tree canopy? (1/4)

Going outside, whether it’s for work or play, has a net positive impact, and many of our partners’ projects aim to share their love of nature and its benefits by removing barriers to access that shouldn’t exist. (1/5)

A disproportionate number of fatal and serious collisions take place on the streets of South Seattle. Underinvestment in the neighborhood’s infrastructure has also led to safety concerns, discouraging residents from spending time outside, visiting parks and public spaces in their communities. (1/5)

Make a gift for good and support the wickedly good neighborhood projects our partners are leading across the Emerald City. 🩷💚 Donate at the link in our bio! 🔗

Pssst....👋 You’re invited to celebrate GivingTuesday with Seattle Parks Foundation at Great Notion Brewing! On December 2 from 6:30-8:00pm, our friends at Great Notion Brewing will be donating $1 from each beer purchased during their weekly trivia night to SPF, in honor of GivingTuesday. ❤️ (1/2)

A history of unregulated industrial activities, redlining, and many other inequities have contributed to the concerning social and environmental conditions of the Duwamish Valley. Community members have taken it upon themselves to provide residents with the education, tools, and opportunities (1/5)

This GivingTuesday, be the neighbor our neighborhoods need. 🏡❤️ All gifts made to SPF today through December 2 will be matched thanks to a generous supporter! Visit the link in our bio to give and read about the work your support will uplift on our blog. 🔗 (1/2)

✨ We’re hiring a Director of Government Relations and Community Impact! ✨ This person will be the head of Seattle Parks Foundation’s overall city, county and state advocacy efforts and oversee the measurement and impact of our strategic plan. (1/4)

Students and teachers beamed with excitement as they celebrated the opening of Puma Playfield at Concord International Elementary School last week! 🎉 On October 29, we joined our partners with Concord and the South Park community for the unveiling of their new and improved playfield. (1/2)

Mark your calendars & check out some of the events our partners are hosting in November! Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at [email protected]. A complete list of partner events and more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗

The energy was high at the grand opening of the Cheasty North Loop on Saturday! Thank you for joining our partners with Friends of Cheasty Greenspace at MV as the community celebrated this long-awaited biking and pedestrian trail. 🎉 Visit our blog for more photos—link in bio! 🔗 📸: Elizar Mercado

Election Day, November 4 is only one week away! Less than 10% of King County voters have turned in their ballots—have you? If you’re still doing your homework, don’t forget to read our Seattle City Council Q&A. (1/3)

Not sure how you'll spend Green Seattle Day tomorrow? Visit the link in our bio to find a restoration work party near you! 🧤🪴🌲💚 📸: Green Seattle Partnership

Seattle Parks Foundation is pleased to endorse this year’s City of Seattle Review from Cities Publishing! This publication is a one-stop shop on what projects are in the works around Seattle, introductions to local business owners, and much more. (1/3)

You’re invited to join our partners with Friends of Cheasty Greenspace at Mountain View as they celebrate the grand opening of the Cheasty North Loop Trail! 🎊 The North Loop marks the completion of Seattle’s first forested mountain biking and pedestrian trail pilot project, (1/2)

Green Seattle Partnership is 20! 💚🎉 For two decades, Green Seattle Partnership has shown up at every corner of the city to restore and enhance our forested parklands. We appreciate our partnership with them and the work they do to restore our urban forests while bringing people together. (1/3)

With ballots arriving soon and the General Election only a few weeks away, we were thrilled to have so many community members join us for last night's Climate Forum featuring Seattle Mayoral and King County Executive candidates! (1/3)

Tomorrow, October 16, join us at the Bitter Lake Community Center for our Climate Forum with Seattle Mayoral and King County Executive Candidates! Doors open at 6pm—arrive early to check-in and secure your seat. 🗳️🌎 (1/4)

On Thursday, November 13 from 9:30-11 am, join Seattle Parks Foundation for a free seminar to learn about creating a tax-smart estate plan that provides for your loved ones while also reflecting your values and philanthropic goals! (1/3)

Happy Christopher Williams Day! For over 30 years, Seattle Parks and Recreation Deputy Superintendent Christopher Williams worked to make our parks and recreational spaces welcoming, accessible, and inclusive. (1/3)

Tomorrow, October 9, is DAF Day! Join thousands of donors around the nation in a concentrated effort to support charities and organizations through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). (1/4)

An informed voter is a responsible voter. On Thursday, October 16, join us at the Bitter Lake Community Center for a Climate Forum with Seattle Mayoral and King County Executive Candidates! Doors open at 6pm—arrive early to check-in and secure your seat. 🗳️🌎 (1/4)

How are you implementing environmental solutions to climate change in your community? Share your story with The New York Times! The publication’s ‘50 States, 50 Fixes’ series spotlights climate and environmental success stories across the country. (1/2)

This past weekend, community members gathered at Mini Mart City Park to celebrate the completion of not one but two major Duwamish Valley projects connecting South Park, Georgetown, SODO, and Downtown Seattle! (1/4)

Make a local impact with your vote next month! 🗳️ Three out of nine City Council seats are on the ballot this November: District 2, Position 8, and Position 9. Seattle Parks Foundation reached out to candidates with questions pertaining to some of the most important issues that impact (1/2)

Mark your calendars & check out some of the events our partners are hosting in October! Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at [email protected]. A complete list of partner events and more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗

Head into this year's general election an informed voter! On Thursday, October 16 at 6:30pm, join us at the Bitter Lake Community Center for a Climate Forum featuring Seattle Mayoral and King County Executive Candidates! Doors open at 6pm—arrive early to check-in and secure your seat. (1/4)

When our founders convened and created Seattle Parks Foundation 25 years ago, they wanted to make a tangible difference that would enhance Seattle residents’ quality of life for years on end. (1/3)

In honor of Public Lands Day this Saturday, September 27, the Vet Voice Foundation, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers-Armed Forces Initiative, and The Wilderness Society invite you to join them for a virtual celebration of our public lands and waters! (1/3)

“This project goes against the grain, because it isn't emphasizing transit-oriented development — although there are benefits to [transit-oriented development], there are a lot of negatives, like the environmental impacts of living close to highways and spaces that are heavily polluted. (1/3)

As the summer season comes to an end, we’ve been reminiscing about all the fun memories made in parks over the last few months. Our dedicated monthly donors provide critical funding that helps us plan and continue to host free events in the future. (1/5)

Get to know us! Our Program Manager of Urban Climate Resilience Projects Celeste Staples (she/her) is the latest staff member to be featured on our blog, where she shares about her journey with Tree Equity Network, the importance of accessibility, intersectionality, and empathy in programming (1/2)

We’re excited to share that construction for the Westlake Park project will start next month! 🚧 While the park will be closed from early October to Spring 2026, businesses and properties adjacent to the construction site will still be accessible. Learn more at the link in our bio. 🔗

The Ridge to River Coalition invites you to share your experiences, connections, & ideas for the West Duwamish Greenbelt! Your responses will help our partners craft proposals for their community-led Vision & Concept Plan for the Greenbelt—link in bio! 🔗 📸: Brandon Faloona (@bfaloona.bsky.social)

The ravishing natural gem that is the Magnificent Forest, stewarded by our partners with Friends of Seward Park, was spotlighted in Pacific NW Magazine’s A Sense of Place column this week! 🌲 Find it at the link in our bio. 🔗 📸: Erika Schultz | The Seattle Times