Seattle Parks and Recreation Employee Directory
Government AdministrationWashington, United States501-1000 Employees
Seattle Parks and Recreation is a city government agency responsible for managing the city's park system and related facilities, providing spaces for recreation, learning, contemplation, and community connection while promoting responsible stewardship of natural lands. The department oversees a 6,200-acre system that includes 465 parks and extensive natural areas, representing about 11% of Seattle's land area. The system offers athletic fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, specialty gardens, and more than 25 miles of boulevards and 120 miles of trails. In addition to outdoor spaces, the agency operates a range of facilities such as 27 community centers, eight indoor pools, two outdoor summer pools, four environmental education centers, two small craft centers, four golf courses, and an outdoor stadium. Located in Seattle, Washington, the agency functions within government administration to maintain and provide public access to a broad urban park and recreation portfolio for residents and visitors. Its scope encompasses a diverse mix of parks, natural areas, and facilities that support community recreation, education, and cultural programming.