Big Day of Play
Seattle's Largest Free Recreation Event!
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 12-5 pm
Big Day of Play is a celebration of Seattle's diversity. It encourages neighbors, communities and families to have fun, build relationships and be active together.
It's the day to play your way!
Presented by Seattle Parks and Recreation's Get Moving Initiative
In-Person Activities will be held at:
| Fun Run | Main Event | Water Activities |
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Start: Lakewood Playground |
Rainier Playfield | Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center |
| 5013 S Angeline St, Seattle, WA 98118 | 3700 S Alaska St., Seattle, WA 98118 | 3800 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118 |
Shuttles will run between Rainier Playfield & Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center during the day.
2025 Event Information
Fun Run
The 2nd Annual, 1-mile Fun Run starts at Lakewood Playground and goes to Rainier Playfield. Walkers welcome too! All participants will receive a free swag bag. Event starts at 11:30 am.
Rainier Community Center & Playfield Activities
Free hourly events held in 2 Gyms and 4 Zones on the Playfield, provided in cooperation with community groups. Details coming soon.
Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center
Free water activities and sailboat rides, and a life jacket fitting and giveaway.
2025 Event Information
Fun Run (2025)
2nd Annual Fun Run
Join us for the SECOND annual Big Day of Play Fun Run, the hottest one-mile race open to all, in partnership with Citywide Athletics! We are bringing together participants of all ages and abilities to celebrate fitness and community.
Sign-up and you’ll kick off your Big Day of Play with this fun run starting at Lakewood Playground and winding down the scenic route along Genesee. When you cross the finish line you can enjoy a day filled with exciting activities, performances, and opportunities to connect with neighbors and local organizations. Don’t miss out on this energizing start to an unforgettable day!
Not a runner? Walking is certainly allowed to join in on the fun!
Race Details
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Date: 8/16/2025
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Race starts at 11:30 a.m.
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Start Location: Lakewood Playground: 5013 S Angeline St, Seattle, WA 98118
After the race all runners will receive a swag bag filled with cool items to keep them refreshed post-run.
Live Performances
We have a full lineup of performances for you to enjoy at Big Day of Play! Find these performers on the Main Stage, at the Block Party, and on the Basketball Courts throughout the day. You won’t want to miss these amazing local talents.
Would you like to perform at Big Day of Play 2025?
We are always looking for unique performances by singers, dancer, musicians, spoken word, athletes, and more to share your skills with the community!
Contact Deja’Nay Gilliam for more information about being included in 2025.
Email: bigdayofplay@seattle.gov or dejanay.gilliam@seattle.gov
Tennis and Pickleball
Tennis And Pickleball Courts | 12-5 p.m.
Enjoy Instruction and Open Play Tennis and Pickleball games on the courts at Rainier Playfield from 12-5 p.m. All levels welcome!
Racket Giveaway | 2-2:30 p.m.
Stop by from 2-2:30 p.m. for our racket giveaway so you can keep playing after the Big Day of Play and we’ll see you at Seattle Parks and Recreation Tennis programs!
Vendor Fair (2025)
Big Day of Play is committed to connecting the community with opportunities from local organizations. Through these connections you can find interest groups you identify with, low-cost utilities, health and wellness information, and more.
If you would like to be a vendor for this year's Big Day of Play, please submit a vendor application.
For more information and a list of past years' vendors, please see Big Day of Play - Vendor Fair.
Event Highlights (2024)
Basketball Court schedule (2024)
Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament
Middle School
Get your team together and register today so you can play on August 17th at Rainier Playfields outside of Rainier Community Center.
For more info contact Temesgen Habte: temesgen.habte@seattle.gov
Basketball Tournament Schedule
12 p.m. 3v3 Basketball Tournament: SEEDING GAMES
1 p.m. 3v3 Basketball Tournament: PLAYOFF GAMES
2 p.m. 3-Point Shootout
4 p.m. 3v3 Basketball Tournament: FINAL GAMES
Basketball Court Schedule
2 p.m. Skills Challenge
2:30 p.m. HuaYa Dance Group
2:40 p.m. Skate Therapy with Howard Jenkins
3 p.m. Double Dutch Divas
3:40 p.m. Daughters of Royalty Drill & Dance Ensemble
4 p.m. RISE ABOVE: Basketball Workshop
We appreciate E&F Youth Sports for their help putting on activities on the Basketball Courts during Big Day of Play.
Rainier Community Center Activities (2024)
Get out of the heat and check out the activities we have inside the Community Center.
Gym 112 p.m. Volleyball - Open Play 1:45 p.m. Alaskan Indigenous Games 3 p.m. Southern Dance & Step 3:45 p.m. Open Gym |
Gym 212 p.m. Futsal with Les Kick’t 1:30 p.m. Roller Skating with Skate Therapy 2 p.m. Fitness & Health with Filipino 2:30 p.m. Daughters of Royalty Drill & 3:30 p.m. Fitness with Rahel Behailu |
Rainier Playfield Activities (2024)
Get on the field to find games for all ages and abilities!
Zone 112 p.m. Frisbee Golf 2 p.m. Reign, and Sounders FC 3 p.m. Soccer Clinic with Les Kick’t 4 p.m. Open Volleyball Games |
Zone 212 p.m. Knocker Ball 2 p.m. Cornhole Tournament and 3 p.m. Knocker Ball 4 p.m. 4-Square Shaka Ball and |
Zone 3 - Dance Floor12 p.m. Boxing with CHAMP 1:30 p.m. Double Dutch Divas 2 p.m. Break Dancing with 2:30 p.m. Fitness with I Am DIVA Girl 3:30 p.m. Fitness & Health with Filipino 4 p.m. Fitness with I Am DIVA Girl |
Zone 3 - On the Grass12 p.m. Afrobeat Dance 12:30 p.m. Fitness & Health with Filipino 1 p.m. Fitness with Rahel Behailu 1:30 p.m. Southern Dance and Step 2 p.m. Afrobeat Dance Fitness 3 p.m. Boxing with CHAMP 3:30 p.m. Afrobeat Dance Fitness 4 p.m. Alaskan Indigenous Games |
Zone 4 - Running All Day
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