ARC
About Us
Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), serves every neighborhood in Seattle by supporting the city’s childcare services, recreational programming, various activities and events, and much more.
About The
Associated Recreation Council
ARC, incorporated in 1975 as an independent non-profit, achieves amazing results through our Board of Directors, volunteers, and employees. While our Board of Directors is committed to the mission and programs of ARC as a whole, our Advisory Council volunteers support the work of specific community centers and goals that are important to the city of Seattle. All Board Members, Advisory Council Members, and employees help to enhance the mission and vision of SPR by providing a connection to the community and advocating for the success of citywide recreation services.
Our Vision
Bringing together all people to build a healthy community.
Our Mission
Inspire engagement and participation in equitable, dynamic, culturally relevant, and responsive recreation, childcare, and lifelong learning programs.
Our Values
Equitable Access:
Access to equitable, dynamic, culturally relevant, and responsive recreation and lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Community Engagement and Participation:
An engaged community makes our neighborhoods healthier places to live, work, and play.
Mutual Respect:
Interaction between community and dedicated, diverse caring staff and volunteers based on mutual respect.
Community:
A fair, safe, and welcoming environment where people have a sense of belonging and opportunities to come together to recreate, socialize, and learn.
Accountability:
Integrity and transparency of decisions affecting programs, finance, and people.
Commitment to Race and Social Justice:
By recognizing the dignity of each individual and by reducing the barriers of systemic oppression, we are committed to equity, fairness, impartiality, and social justice.
The ARC and SPR partnership – nicknamed SPARC – is vital to the city of Seattle’s recreation and childcare services. Learn more about our connection to Seattle Parks and Recreation in our onboarding video!
Find Us in Your Neighborhood
2000 Martin Luther King Jr Way South, Seattle, Washington 98144
5900 West Green Lake Way North, Seattle, Washington 98103
3800 Lake Washington Boulevard South, Seattle, Washington 98118
12531 28th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, Washington 98125
2700 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, Washington 98116
917 East Yesler Way, Seattle, Washington 98122
8319 8th Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98108
6535 Ravenna Avenue Northeast, Seattle, Washington 98115
4600 38th Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98118
8825 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98118
1901 1st Avenue West, Seattle, Washington 98119
10510 5th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, Washington 98125
1618 East Calhoun Street, Seattle, Washington 98112
330 19th Avenue East, Seattle, Washington 98112
10517 35th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, Washington 98125
7110 62nd Avenue Northeast, Seattle, Washington 98115
2550 34th Avenue West, Seattle, Washington 98199
2101 Northwest 77th Street, Seattle, Washington 98117
4554 Northeast 41st Street, Seattle, Washington 98105
3801 Beacon Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98108
719 8th Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98104
6920 34th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, Washington 98126
2323 East Cherry Street, Seattle, Washington 98122
4501 Delridge Way Southwest, Seattle, Washington 98106
13035 Linden Avenue North, Seattle, Washington 98133
6020 28th Avenue Northwest, Seattle, Washington 98107
5817 SW Stevens St
Seattle, WA 98116
Strategic Plan
ARC’s three-year strategic plan positions us to meet the evolving needs of our communities while transforming internal processes to prioritize people, improve efficiencies, and enhance internal and external collaboration. Finalized in early 2025, ARC staff is actively developing tactics and enacting this plan in our everyday work. We are so excited to share our organizational goals as we begin our next 50 years as a non-profit!
Impact Reports
Our annual Impact Report summarizes our yearly work as a non-profit, from broad organizational highlights to financial and donor information. Read 2023’s Impact Report to see all of the work we’ve accomplished thanks to our donors, volunteers, and community partners!
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Donate to Programs
Your donation will ensure that every member of our community has access to high quality recreation activities, childcare, and lifelong learning opportunities. Please make a gift today.
