DOWNTOWN/CENTER CITY PARKS 2013

Explore Life Between Buildings!!

Another great season lies ahead for Center City Parks, with arts, concerts, festivals and random acts of urban fun. For the spring, you’ll find our park concierges in Westlake and Occidental, along with their oversize chess sets and moveable tables and chairs.  Buskers in Westlake, and an extra surprise here and there…

• Occidental Square - Occidental Ave S & S Main St
• Hing Hay Park - 423 Maynard Ave S
• Freeway Park - 700 Seneca St
• Pioneer Square - 100 Yesler Way
• Westlake Park - 401 Pine St
• Waterfront Park - 1301 Alaskan Way
• Denny Park - 100 Dexter Ave N
• Lake Union Park - 860 Terry Ave N
• Victor Steinbrueck Park - 2001 Western Ave

* In case of inclement weather, events/programs will be canceled. Call 206-684-7710 for weather related cancelation status updates.

ARTSparks Seattle Artists’ works mix it up with the public realm in downtown parks.

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Music

Buskers
Street performers do their thing! Lunchtimes, June-September, Freeway Park, Hing Hay Park, Occidental Square, Pioneer Square and Westlake Park

Out to Lunch Concerts
All concerts are noon–1:30 p.m., except for evening concerts from 5:30–7 p.m. www.downtownseattle.com

Seattle Present’s at City Hall
Seattle Presents free concerts are outdoor performances that take place noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays on the City Hall Plaza, 600 Fourth Ave. www.seattle.gov/arts/events/seattle_presents.asp

Barbershop Chorus
Seattle Seachordsman perform four-part a cappella harmony sung in the barbershop style. Thursdays, July 11-August 29, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Westlake Park www.seachordsmen.org

Concerts at the Columns
Mini concert series with local neighborhood musicians. Fridays, July 5-Sept 6 5:30–8:30 p.m. Plymouth Pillars Park

Dancing In The Park

Dancing 'Til Dusk
Live or DJ music and social dancing on a real dance floor.
Beginner lesson: 6 - 7 p.m. Dancing 7- 9:30 p.m.
www.danceforjoy.biz  206-264-5646 *

* In the case of rain, event will be canceled except at SAM. Rain Hotline: 206-264-5646

Salsa Thursdays in Occidental Square Park
Live salsa music and dancing on a real dance floor.
Beginner Lesson: 6-7 p.m. Dancing: 7-9:30 p.m.
www.danceforjoy.biz  206-264-5646 *

Occidental Park
July 11 - Cambalache
July 18- Tumbao

* In case of rain, event will be canceled. Rain Hotline: 206-264-5646

Movies

Pre-Movie Program 6 p.m. to Sunset, Movie at Sunset *

Seattle Asian American Film Festival Summer Series
Saturdays in Hing Hay Park
August 10 - Shaolin Soccer
August 17 - Mulan
August 24 - Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings

Center City Cinema  
Fridays in Cascade Playground
September 14 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

* All movies begin at sunset and will be canceled in the case of rain. 206-684-7710

Festivals & Celebrations

Wooden Boat Festival
July 4-7, Lake Union Park and The Center for Wooden Boats
www.cwb.org 206-382-2628

Pioneer Square Fire Festival               
Occidental Square, Saturday, July 13
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Enjoy antique fire engines, police cars, bagpipes, and kids’ activities. www.lastresortfd.org 206-783-4474

Seattle Chamber Music Society Summer Festival
Simulcast from Benaroya Hall on 98.1 Classical KING FM
Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22  Freeway Park
Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 24 Volunteer Park
Saturday, June 29 and Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, 22  Cascade Playground
www.seattlechambermusic.org   206-283-8808

Dragon Festival in the Chinatown-International District
July 13-14, Hing Hay Park
www.seattlechinatownid.com  206-382-1197

Chinatown-International District Night Market
September 7, 6 - 11 p.m., King Street and Hing Hay Park
www.seattlechinatownid.com 206-382-1197

Gardening

Seattle Tilth offers gardening and composting for urban dwellers, Victor Steinbrueck Park

Gardening Fair
Sunday, June 2 (Get starts! Get instructions!) 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Classes
Taught various Wednesdays and Thursdays July-September

For schedule and registration: www.seattletilth.org.
Questions? 206-633-0451

P-Patch Workshops - Free
Garden Of Happiness P-Patch in Cascade Playground
Fall Winter Vegetables, Sunday June 23 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Fall Winter Greens & Roots, Tuesday July 23 5:30–8 p.m.
Dividing and Propagating Bearded Irises, Saturday August 24 8 a.m.– noon
Dividing and Propagating Herbaceous Perennials, Wednesday September 25 5:30–8 p.m.

Other Activities & Events

Salmon Enchanted Evenings Hosted By Tom Douglas Restaurants
Saturdays, June 29 and August 17th, 5-7 p.m.
Victor Steinbrueck Park

First Thursdays Art in the Park
Local artists sell their work
March – December, Noon – 8 p.m., Occidental Square www.firstthursdayseattle.com   206-667-0687

National Night Out
Join more than 37 million neighbors across 15,000 communities in celebration of the 30th annual national night out to promote crime prevention, police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Tuesday, August 6, 6–9 p.m.
Cascade Playground, Freeway Park, Hing Hay and International Children’s Parks

Freeway Park Day
Celebrate the summer with free ice cream, music and more, brought to you by the Freeway Park Association.
Thursday, Sept. 5 11:30 a.m.-2:30p.m.
Freeway Park
www.freewayparkassociation.org

Drop-in Bocce
Daily, Occidental Square, Information Kiosk

Drop-in Chess
Daily, Freeway, Hing Hay, and Westlake Parks and Occidental Square

Seattle Public Library Used Book Sales
Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. June 3 – September 6 Freeway Park

Dog Off-Leash Areas (OLA)

Off-leash areas provide a playground for downtown dwellers and their canine companions…and anyone who enjoys good company, wet noses, and wagging tails.

• Denny Park Temporary OLA - 100 Dexter Ave N
  
• Regrade Park OLA - 2251 3rd Ave
  
• Plymouth Pillars Park OLA - Boren Ave and Pike St

Play Areas

• Denny Park - 100 Dexter Ave N
  
• Cascade Playground - 333 Pontius Ave N
• Westlake Park, 401 Pine St

Park Rangers

Be on the lookout and say hello to our Park Rangers. They’re there for you to provide a strong, positive but authoritative presence in our downtown parks. They share information with tourists, families, workers, and downtown residents.

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