Garfield Community Center

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/

Join us this summer at a watch party or two and celebrate soccer in Seattle! We're hosting indoor and outdoor watch parties across various parks and community centers.

For the full schedule and more events visit: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/recreation/beautiful-game-series

Join us for the Olmstead Legacy Tours to learn how the Olmstead Brothers shaped and designed the parks system we all love today! Guides from the “Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks” will introduce and lead you on short walks through Seward Park, Washington Park Arboretum, and Volunteer Park. Walks will be on a variety of surfaces, including lawn and gravel paths.

Register online: https://ow.ly/rVbx50Z5JeT

Public Utilities wants to hear from you about food waste. Seattle residents aged 18 or older are invited to participate in this survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card. The survey is open through June 18.

Survey Link:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RR7meOtrCUCPmTWdi1T0G7iIrEuWg4tEmM8J2uZr68dURjNOVzhGMUc3UEVVWlVWME5CNFBQMjkxMiQlQCN0PWcu

Garfield Community Center is hosting a hands-on candle‑making workshop where participants can create their own custom-scented candles. A fun, creative activity for all skill levels to connect with the community.

Sign Up Link:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search/detail/85827?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Enjoy a warm and welcoming all‑levels yoga class at the Garfield Community Center. Experience an uplifting session that brings the community together and leaves you feeling refreshed and inspired.

Sign Up Link:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search/detail/85725?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

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/

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Summer 2026 programming is now available in our Recreation Program Brochure, Lifelong Recreation Brochure for adults 50+, and Specialized Programs Brochure for people with disabilities. ☀️

From sports and yoga to arts, pottery, outdoor adventures, and family programs, there’s something for everyone this summer.

Scholarships (financial aid) are available to help make programs accessible for all. Start planning your summer: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/05/17/summer-2026-recreation-brochures/

Fades of the Future is an 8-week barber apprentice training program developed to introduce high school aged students to the trade of barbering. Students will gain practical experience in personal appearance and hygiene, sanitation, clipper variations, razor and scissor cutting, hair textures, and design.

Registration Link: http://apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/Activity_Search/86108

Wally’s Youth Cooking Academy is an immersive culinary program designed for youth ages 13–18. This academy bridges the gap between essential life-skill development and holistic well-being, providing students with a comprehensive foundation in professional culinary techniques while fostering personal growth through structured mentorship.

Registration Link: http://apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/Activity_Search/86112