Virtual Recreation
Through Virtual Recreation you can explore new opportunities to learn and engage from the safety of your own home. Visit the Seattle Parks and Recreation
YouTube Videos
Our YouTube channel is where you can explore casual recreation, environmental education, children's story-time and other videos created by Seattle Parks and Recreation staff.
Our Own Virtual Classes
We are also expanding our structured virtual programs! Browse and register for those classes. We have a selection community center favorites including Adult & Senior Fitness classes, Chess, Cooking, Creative Dance, Group Piano Lessons, and Video Game Design, along with a variety of Specialized Programs for people with disabilities. There are also virtual programs for adults age 50+.
Seattle Parks and Recreation's mission is to provide welcoming and safe opportunities to play, learn, contemplate, and build community, and promote responsible stewardship of the land.
Free Virtual Recreation Videos
Arts and Crafts
Being creative allows us to open our minds to the possibilities. Here are some ways to stay creative while being stuck at home.
Suitable for Families and Specialized Programs participants:
Art with Sav
Come get creative by doing simple arts and crafts with Savannah. Using items from your home we will make art for those of all ages and abilities. Let's have some fun!
- Art with Sav - mobiles out of recycled CDs
- Art with Sav - Watercolors
- Art with Sav - Spinners
- Art with Sav - Chalk Art
- Art with Sav - Shaving Cream Art
Crafting with Chuck
Join Chuck in some fun art and crafts, using supplies that you can find around the house. These projects are good for the whole family!
- Crafting with Chuck: Tube Knitting
- Crafting with Chuck: Bookmark Monster Part 1
- Crafting with Chuck: Bookmark Monster Part 2
- Why Knot Today: Tying a shoelace
- Why Knot Today: Rope Plant Hanger
Environmental learning:
Seattle Parks and Recreation naturalist Jeanie sings us the Decomposition Song.
Jeanie from our Environmental Education Unit explains the meaning behind those chirps we hear at dawn.
Keep Learning
We all know that learning never ends. During this unprecedented time at home, take advantage of the opportunity to learn something new with our engaging recreation staff.
Aquatics, Environmental Learning, Athletics, Lifelong, Recreation, Specialized Programs:
Ranger Rose from the Environmental Learning program shows young folks an easy technique to find insects and gently study them. For your back yard or in a park near you!
Earthworms love rainy weather! Lan Lum, a naturalist from Seattle Parks and Recreation, is here to share why earthworms emerge after the rain and other interesting facts about this important nature friend.
Giovannina from our Environmental Education Unit explains fun ways to identify plants in your garden and neighborhood.
ASL with Kat
Learn some basic signs in American Sign Language with Kat. Follow along with the video as she shows and explains how to sign common and useful words and terms in ASL.
Nature, Outdoors & Food
Explore the beauty of Seattle from the safety of your own home ... or explore new recipes. Here you will find a variety of entertainment and engagement.
Aquatics & Environmental Learning:
- Meadowbrook Pond Photos Ep. 1
- Meadowbrook Pond Photos EP. 2
- Mt. Ranier Travels with Allison
- Leaving the Leaves in Parks
- Hummingbirds
- Easy Outdoor Scavenger Hunts for Kids
- Pollinators Around Us
- Social Distance: wide as an eagle's wings
- Running and Social Distancing
Athletics, Lifelong Recreation, Specialized Programs:
Camp Song Sing-a-Longs and Flashback Videos
Specialized Programs staff missed being at camp and seeing everyone this year, so we thought we'd bring a little bit of camp to you with fun Camp Flashback Videos and Camp Song Sing-a-Longs! Join our staff as we visit pictures from summer's past and sing silly tunes.
Hannah's Kitchen
Learn how to cook enjoyable and easy recipes with Hannah S. in her kitchen. She will demonstrate basic kitchen skills, teach the importance of different foods, and give us a glimpse of her back yard garden!
- Hannah's Kitchen - Spinach Pesto Tortellini
- Hannah's Kitchen - Banana Icecream
- Hannah's Kitchen - Spinach and Orzo Salad
- Hannah's Kitchen - Spam Musubi
- Hannah's Kitchen - Chicken Zuchinni Bake
Anne from Lifelong Recreation shows us her meringue kisses recipe.
Performing Arts
Explore the world of performing arts with these opportunities that teach you to express yourself creatively through dance and movement.
Athletics, Lifelong, Recreation, Specialized Programs, Adult, Family, Teens, Youth, Tot:
Movement Breaks
Movement Breaks are activities that remind us to stay physically active! Each week features different ways of moving, such as aerobics, strength exercises, and stretching. Some weeks feature adaptive content for people with physical limitations or disability. Try it out and take a Movement Break today!
Group Collaborative Videos
Check out some happy moments from Specialized Programs staff! Recreation is more than just play - it's the way we learn, grow, stay healthy, and build our community. We like to have fun at Specialized Programs so watch these videos and ... come play with us!
Sports & Fitness
Now more than ever, health and well-being are a priority for our community. We hope this inspires you to stay active in a safe and engaging way.
Aquatics, Environmental Leaning, Athletics, Lifelong, Recreation, Specialized Programs:
Movement Breaks
Movement Breaks are activities that remind us to stay physically active! Each week features different ways of moving, such as aerobics, strength exercises, and stretching. Some weeks feature adaptive content for people with physical limitations or disability. Try it out and take a Movement Break today!