Parkways Blog: Winter Weather Impacts 12/26

Seattle WA

27 December, 2021

10:32 AM

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Press release from Parkways Blog: Rachel Schulkin December 26, 2021 Due to the inclement weather, many Seattle Parks and Recreation programs are impacted today (Sunday, Dec 26).    PARK IMPACTS  During snow events, our nearly 500 parks remain open, unless otherwise indicated.  Gate and bathroom openings may be delayed as staff navigate snowy roads  Athletic fields will also be opened for non-motorized winter recreation for households and small groups.  Golf courses are open to pedestrian use only. Currently there is not enough snow for sledding without damaging the turf. (we will update when there is enough snow)  We encourage all visitors to use caution in our outdoor spaces. Snow and ice can cause tree branches to snap; please stay out from under trees and avoid forested parks.   SPR FACILITIES  Pools: Ballard Pool is open from 10 am -3 pm for drop-in swim only  Madison Pool is closed.   All other Pools are closed on Sundays  Community Centers: Small Craft Centers are closed.  Amy Yee Tennis Center is closed.   Community Centers and Teen Life Centers are closed on Sundays  Golf:  Interbay: Course open, pedestrian use only, not enough snow for sledding as it will likely damage turf  Jackson: Course closed, pedestrian use only, not enough snow for sledding as it will likely damage turf  Jefferson: Course closed, pedestrian use only, not enough snow for sledding as it will likely damage turf  West Seattle: Course closed, pedestrian use only, not enough snow for sledding as it will likely damage turf  *Should conditions changes we will update here*  Citywide winter weather response: Please click here for information from the City of Seattle and the Seattle Department of Transportation about the City's Winter Weather Response.  ANTICIPATED SNOW IMPACTS TOMORROW (12/27) Community Centers and Community Center Programs will be closed  Winter Break Care, Preschools, and School Age Care programs will be closed  Pools will be closed  Public Shower program will be closed  Amy Yee Tennis Center will be closed  Several Community Centers will open as warming shelters starting tomorrow, Monday, 12/27  International District/Chinatown Community Center: 719 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104. Hours vary daily. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 11:00 am- 9:00 pm; Tuesday and Thursday: 10am-7pm; Saturday: 10:00 am-7:00pm   Magnuson Park Building #406: 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115. Printable Park Map. Monday and Tuesday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm; Saturday  10am – 7pm Northgate Community Center: 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125. Open M-F: 9:00 am-7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-7:00 pm   Rainier Beach Community Center: 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118. Hours vary daily Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 7:00 pm , Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm  This press release was produced by Parkways Blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.