COVID-19 Updates
For more information, please see our COVID-19 FAQs.
What we are doing
Associated Recreation Council is working hard to make decisions that ensure safety and good health, while also supporting our community and upholding our values during this difficult
situation.
Closures
As per Washington state’s ongoing stay-at-home order, all Associated Recreation Council programs and activities are either opertating virtually until further
notice.
All programming, rentals, and permitted events will remain canceled, and all community centers, pools, environmental learning centers, and all other recreation facilities will remain closed
until further notice.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED:
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Facilities: All community centers, teen life centers, pools, small craft centers, environmental learning centers, and the Amy Yee Tennis Center are closed.
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Programs: All recreation and athletic programs, including (but not limited to) swim lessons, lap swim, youth basketball league, drop-in sports and activities, track
and field programs, tennis programs, exercise classes, dance classes, art classes, and teen programs are canceled.
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Rentals: All SPR facility rentals are canceled.
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Permitted events and field reservations: All permitted events are canceled.
CURRENTLY OPEN:
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Facilities: Most community centers, teen life centers, pools, small craft centers, environmental learning centers, and the Amy Yee Tennis Center are open for
registrable programs. Register here.
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Licensed Preschool: In partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation and Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) we are offering licensed
preschool with COVID-19 Safety Protocols in place. We are serving participants ages 3 years (self-toileting) - 5 years. Below are the locations we are currently operating:
- Alki Community Center
- Ballard Community Center
- Bitter Lake Community Center
- Meadowbrook Community Center
- Queen Anne Community Center
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Licensed Childcare: In partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation we are offering Before and After School programs that utilizes strict COVID-19
Protocols.
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Shower program: SPR’s free shower program for Seattle Public Schools students and community members in need will continue at Delridge, Green Lake,
Meadowbrook, Miller, and Rainier Community Centers.
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Parks: All SPR parks, trails and open spaces are open. Community members are encouraged to use our parks, but not to congregate and to follow public health
guidance around social distancing. Importantly, parking at Green Lake, Lincoln, Golden Gardens, Seward Park, Magnuson Park (including the boat launch), Gas Works, Alki Beach
(including the boat launch at Don Armeni), Discovery Park, Stan Sayres (including the boat launch) Carkeek, Washington Park Arboretum, Kubota, Woodland, Volunteer, and West Seattle
Stadium will be closed until at least May 4. We ask that you assist us in encouraging your friends, families, and neighborhoods to continue to follow public health guidelines about
physical separation as you visit our parks and open spaces. In addition, if your favorite park is crowded, we invite you to discover others among our more than 480 parks.
How you can help
We are appreciative and grateful for your understanding and support during this difficult time. Here are some ways you can help:
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Donate: Your financial contribution will help us support people in need of our recreation programs. You can donate to a specific site and/or
cause or make a general contribution.
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Protect yourself and others: According to Governor Jay Inslee, studies have shown that social distancing and stay-at-home orders have worked to reduce the virus in
Washington state. Please continue to follow the guidelines from King County Department of Health and from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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