Associated Recreation Council

05/14/2026

05/11/2026

Thank you for your interest in Big Day of Play! Vendor applications for our 2026 event are now open, and we invite you to join us in creating a fun, engaging day that brings thousands of Seattle community members together. https://bit.ly/2026BDoPVendorApplication

04/13/2026

We are looking for people to join our board of directors! We are especially seeking people with legal and financial expertise, experience with Family/Youth issues, HR, and Fundraising, but enthusiastically welcome anyone, with any background, who is passionate about our mission and work. If this sounds like you, click to learn more! https://arcseattle.org/get-involved/join-our-board/

04/02/2026

Know a young person who is passionate about equity, leadership, and civic engagement? YOUth can make a difference, and this is a great opportunity to get involved. The Youth Advisory Council is now recruiting for ages 13-18! If you or someone you know wants to use their voice, grow as a leader, and help create change in their community, encourage them to apply. Applications close May 1. https://arcseattle.org/get-involved/advisory-councils/citywide-youth-advisory-council/

03/25/2026

Next week, our community centers will be hosting their annual spring egg hunts! All of these are free events -- join us for some spring celebrations!

Saturday, April 4th at 10 a.m.: Ballard, Bitter Lake, Delridge, Garfield, Green Lake, High Point, Jefferson, Laurelhurst, Loyal Heights, Magnuson, Montlake, Northgate, Queen Anne, and South Park.

Alternative dates/times will be at the following three community centers: Miller (4/2 @ 10:30), Ravenna-Eckstein (4/4 @ 11 a.m.), and Yesler (4/4 @ 10:30 a.m.).

03/25/2026

Thank you so much to all of our amazing Power of Play sponsors! Our 50th anniversary celebration wouldn't have been the same without you 💛✨

03/11/2026

Seattle’s future starts with preschool! Limited Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) slots are available now at Bitter Lake and Meadowbrook Community Centers. Tuition assistance is available! Apply today at www.seattle.gov/applySPP

02/11/2026

Celebrating the Seahawks' Super Bowl win? Continue the fun at ARC's 50th anniversary event to celebrate our nonprofit mission of delivering high quality recreation and childcare services to the kids and families of Seattle! The party starts at 5:30pm, March 5th, at the Washington Athletic Club (WAC). Book your tickets today at https://arcseattle.org/events/power-of-play/. See you there!

About the Event This year, we are transitioning from our Fund the Fun breakfast to the Power of Play, a ticketed evening event to celebrate 50 years of partnership between Associated Recreation Council and Seattle Parks & Recreation. We’ll celebrate in the elegant Crystal Ballroom at the Washingto...

01/26/2026

Help ensure that Seattle kids, families, and seniors will have access to life-enhancing activities for another 50 years. Join ARC at our first evening fundraiser, Power of Play! Tickets are now on sale: https://arcseattle.org/events/power-of-play/ 💙

12/10/2025

Seattle’s future starts with preschool! Limited Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) slots are available now at Bitter Lake and Meadowbrook Community Centers. Tuition assistance is available! Apply today at seattle.gov/applySPP.