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"Really get to know the neighbors, and learn from them what makes the place tick. Gain the trust of your partners and the community so they will make the leap with you. Be prudent and go slow, for there are swift punishments for getting it wrong. Enlist a strong board and listen to them when you disagree, but be stubborn in the big things. Remember the public interest. Never boast."
—"Stim Bullitt, last of the Seattle heroes” by David Brewster, Crosscut.com, April 20, 2009

Thank you for giving BIG. 💚🌱 Your gifts will go directly towards neighborhood projects that bring communities together, ...
05/06/2026

Thank you for giving BIG. 💚🌱

Your gifts will go directly towards neighborhood projects that bring communities together, promote sustainable habits, and ensure equitable access to parks, public spaces, and community-centered resources.

It’s not too late to make a gift: https://give.seattleparksfoundation.org/campaign/700810/donate?c_src=GiveBIG_socials

📸: Sirius Astronomy, Dirt Corps, Alki Beach PRIDE , Friends of Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View, Hillman City Neighborhood Association, Friends of Pathways Park, Volunteer Park Trust, Nosotros En Naturaleza, Friends of Troll's Knoll

What you water will grow. 🌱Thanks to the thoughtfulness of our network, Seattle Parks Foundation has been able to expand...
05/06/2026

What you water will grow. 🌱

Thanks to the thoughtfulness of our network, Seattle Parks Foundation has been able to expand our garden of partners to 136 community-led groups and 150+ projects across the region! 💚

This work is sustained by your generosity. Together, we sow seeds of impact through efforts like environmental education, creating accessible green spaces, and empowering underrepresented communities and professionals.

There’s still time to support grassroots projects in and around the Emerald City! Our matching goal has grown to $6,500 thanks to another longtime supporter! We’re 25% of the way there, help us unlock the entire match: https://give.seattleparksfoundation.org/campaign/700810/donate?c_src=GiveBIG_socials

South Park’s got a new community gathering space in the neighborhood! The South Park Community Center & Site Redevelopme...
05/02/2026

South Park’s got a new community gathering space in the neighborhood!

The South Park Community Center & Site Redevelopment is complete and it’s time to celebrate. 🎉

🗓️ Saturday, May 9, 2026
📍 8319 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
🕛 12-3pm

Make your way to the celebration at 11:45am and line up at the corner of S. Sullivan St. and 8th Ave S. to join the parade!

Learn more: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/04/06/come-join-the-community-parade-cut-the-ribbon-on-south-park-community-center-site-redevelopment/

📸: Seattle Parks and Recreation

Tomorrow, neighbors across Seattle will take a little time to connect; say hi, check in, share a laugh, or do something ...
05/01/2026

Tomorrow, neighbors across Seattle will take a little time to connect; say hi, check in, share a laugh, or do something kind. No perfection required. No big plans needed. Just people, showing up for each other.

This year is extra special. Neighbor Day 2026 kicks off the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ 35th Anniversary, which is a yearlong celebration of community, connection, and the power of neighbors working together. 🎉

Nominations for Good Neighbor Awards will also open tomorrow! Know someone in your community who shows kindness, builds connections, or makes your neighborhood a little better than they found it? Consider recognizing them with a nomination! 💚

Find a Neighbor Day event near you and learn how else to celebrate: https://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/public-participation/neighbor-day

📸: Freddie Collins | Unsplash

Mark your calendars 🗓️ and check out some of the events our partners are hosting in May! 🌷 Hosting an event you’d like t...
04/30/2026

Mark your calendars 🗓️ and check out some of the events our partners are hosting in May! 🌷

Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at [email protected].

Our calendar is updated on a regular basis; a complete list of partner events and more details can be found on our website: www.seattleparksfoundation.org/events

Happy Earth Day! 🌎💚 It’s an honor and a privilege to live in a region that offers so many opportunities to appreciate na...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎💚

It’s an honor and a privilege to live in a region that offers so many opportunities to appreciate nature’s beauty and to care for the environment alongside like-minded community members.

Celebrate the planet and all it offers with our partners! Check out what Earth Day events are happening today and throughout the rest of the week: www.seattleparksfoundation.org/events

📸: Ochre Outdoor Learning, A Cleaner Alki, Friends of ROAM

Our partner Duwamish Alive Coalition hosted their biannual multi-site volunteer work party over the weekend! Community m...
04/21/2026

Our partner Duwamish Alive Coalition hosted their biannual multi-site volunteer work party over the weekend! Community members gathered for a day of restoration, beautifying Herring’s House Park, həʔapus Village Park and Shoreline Habitat, and Pigeon Point Park.

Before volunteers dispersed for the day, the coalition recognized four individuals with the John Beal Environmental Stewardship Award: Bob Weeks, Willard Brown, Vince Savery, and Whitney Fraser.

Learn more about this past weekend and the awardees’ contributions: https://westseattleblog.com/2026/04/four-duwamish-river-champions-honored-as-volunteers-dig-in-for-spring-duwamish-alive/

📸: Macey Wurm | West Seattle Blog

Purchase a pint for parks and public spaces! 🍺 On Wednesday, May 20, buy a pint at Ravenna Brewing Company from 5-8pm to...
04/20/2026

Purchase a pint for parks and public spaces! 🍺

On Wednesday, May 20, buy a pint at Ravenna Brewing Company from 5-8pm to support Seattle Parks Foundation! For every pint sold that evening, $1 will go toward pivotal community projects that are making our region cleaner, safer, and greener. 💚

We’ll also be in the building, eager to share about our work in the community and learn what you love most about parks and public spaces! Say hello, grab some free stickers, and don’t miss out on entering our Love Parks t-shirt giveaway!

Learn more: www.seattleparksfoundation.org/event/giveback-to-spf-at-ravenna-brewing-company

📸: Outdoor Asian WA

We couldn’t ask for a better village of volunteers! Many of the hardworking people leading and supporting neighborhood p...
04/19/2026

We couldn’t ask for a better village of volunteers!

Many of the hardworking people leading and supporting neighborhood projects in our region are doing so off the clock and in their downtime. Thank you for fostering a culture of altruism by caring for our communities and the environment. 💚

This week, we’re honoring and recognizing not just our volunteers, but the earth as well. Join our partners in celebrating each other and this beautiful place we call home. 🌎

Read about why our volunteers are so special and how we’ll be celebrating Earth Week: www.seattleparksfoundation.org/a-village-of-volunteers

📸: Rainier Beach Link to Lake Open Space Steering Committee, A Cleaner Alki, Kari Quaas Photography

Our 2025 Annual Report is now available to read on our website! 2025 was another eventful and productive year for Seattl...
04/14/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is now available to read on our website!

2025 was another eventful and productive year for Seattle Parks Foundation as we celebrated project milestones, supported advocacy campaigns to fund and protect parks and public lands, and welcomed new partners supporting neighborhoods across the region. This report outlines the positive changes and contributions made in 2025 in partnership with community, local organizations, and public agencies to create inclusive and climate resilient communities. 💚

Read the Annual Report: www.seattleparksfoundation.org/annual-report

📸: Elizar Mercado

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