Seattle Parks and Recreation has shut off the lights at Green Lake’s outdoor tennis courts until the return to Daylight Savings Time on March 11, 2012. The lights, along with those at several other outdoor tennis courts in Seattle, were shut off in an effort to create energy savings during the winter months when few people play outside. Parks estimates the savings from turning off tennis court lights across the city to be about $15,000. Lights will stay on at several other courts through the winter, including eight of the fourteen courts the Lower Woodland Park tennis courts. Winter play is also available at…
November 2011
November 16, 2011 at 4:01PM
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Parks Department seeks donations to swim lesson scholarship fund
Seattle Parks and Recreation is accepting donations large and small for the Learn to Swim Scholarship Fund. “Providing swimming lessons for children is our highest priority,” said Kathy Whitman, Parks Aquatics Manager, in a press release. “We have reduced our fees by 50% for those who qualify. We want to provide affordable swim lessons for all children, especially those who meet low income guidelines, but even 50% of the fee is still too expensive for many families.” This year, Parks has been especially challenged by the depletion in the scholarship budget caused by City budget reductions. Through September 2011, Parks has provided…
November 16, 2011 at 2:51PM
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1,500+ runners expected at Green Lake Park this Sunday
More than 1,500 runners are expected at Green Lake Park this Sunday (Nov. 20, 2011) for the Green Lake Gobble & Mashed Potato Munch Off. The event begins at 9:10 a.m. with a free Kids Dash, followed by a 5K run/walk at 9:30 a.m. The race course can be viewed here. Runners will have the opportunity to “Burn the Turkeys” by racing against one male and one female running the event in turkey costumes. All the runners who finish the 5K before the turkey of their gender will automatically qualify to win a range of random prizes. There will also be a…
November 15, 2011 at 10:02AM
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King County Council confirms David Frockt to Senate
The King County Council has named State Representative David Frockt to fill the seat of State Senator Scott White. Sen. White died on October 21. Frockt will represent Washington State’s 46th District. The district covers much of north Seattle, including north Green Lake. From our news partner seattlepi.com: County Council confirms Frockt to Senate By Joel Connelly Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 The King County Council, following Democrats’ recommendation, on Monday named State Rep. David Frockt to fill the Washington State Senate seat of the late Scott White. The appointment will allow Frockt to be in the Legislature’s upper chamber in time for the special session that begins…
November 14, 2011 at 9:40PM
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Keys lost at Green Lake Park
A set of keys on a long yellow Marquette University lanyard was lost today (Monday, Nov. 14, 2011) on Green Lake Park’s outer running path. Have you seen these keys? Please call Matt at (206) 356-9708.
