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NEW! Find out about upcoming special events in parks near you
Parks is now posting information each Friday about upcoming special events in Seattle parks. You can find the information here.
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Christmas Ship 2009 Schedule
The Christmas Ship™ will make some 19 calls at Seattle parks this holiday season, starting with a preview voyage at a new port, Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N, from 6 to 6:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 29. Come to your nearest park stop and enjoy a bonfire and a hot drink.
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Firearms rule applies where children play
An administrative rule is now in effect that prohibits the carrying of concealed firearms or the display of firearms (except by law enforcement officers and on-duty security officers) at Parks and Recreation facilities where children and youth are likely to be present, and where signage is posted to communicate this.
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Seattle Parks and Recreation Strategic Action Plan
Seattle Parks and Recreation has developed a Strategic Action Plan to establish a vision and guide decisions over the next five years. Public and staff participation were an integral part of this process to ensure the Plan reflects the needs of the Seattle community.
» Strategic Action Plan

New Golf Master Plan
On April 23, 2009, the Board of Park Commissioners approved the new Golf Master Plan, which will guide future actions relating to six priorities: perimeter trails around each course, clubhouse improvements, conversion to electric cart barns, tee-to-green cart paths with improved on-course restrooms, possible driving range additions and expansions, and maintenance facility improvements.
» Golf Master Plan

Seattle Conservation Corps' first newsletter, The Corps at its Best
The Seattle Conservation Corps is Seattle Parks and Recreation's program that helps formerly troubled people by training them for viable, living-wage jobs and life success skills. The Corps members do great work in Seattle parks and for other agencies and employers on a contract basis. See information about the Corps and read the first edition of the employee-created newsletter.
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FREE Fish-Friendly Car Wash Kit Available at Camp Long and Carkeek Park
Car washes can be terrific fundraisers and a great way to build community. But, did you know that if a car wash is done incorrectly it can hurt local fish and other wildlife? The soapy water, dirt, and phosphates drain into storm drains and ditches that lead straight to creeks and into Puget Sound. You can prevent this harm to wildlife by using the fish-friendly car wash kit. To borrow the Kit for your next community car wash fundraiser or to find out more about it call 206-684-7434 at Camp Long or 206-684-0877 at Carkeek Park.
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Sherwood History Files
Seattle Parks and Recreation's Sherwood History Files are now available online.
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