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Some Seattle Parks Stats for Summer 2018

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Seattle Parks and Rec had a busy and productive summer. Here are some fun statistics.

* 1287 different summer camps were held, including activity camps, nature camps, and sports camps. There were 24,341 registered participants.

* There were 226,481 visits to the 9 lifeguarded beaches and 115,033 visits to the 22 wading pools.

* 892 children and youth took free swimming lessons at city swim beaches.

* There were 41,359 visits to the Japanese Garden, which is an increase of 9000 over last summer and set a record.

* 282 volunteer events were held for restoration work, with 12,023 hours of labor donated. 25 acres had invasive plants removed and 65,154 new plants were added.

* 12 downtown parks were host to 3,032 events (wow!), which included 221 hours of free concerts, 44 hours of free health and fitness programs, and 13 outdoor movies.

* Permits were issued for 2,513 picnics, 107 ceremonies, and 447 special events.

* 54,291 people attended Bicycle Sundays on Lake Washington Boulevard, an increase of 12% over last summer.

* 5,239 tons of trash was hauled away!

Source: Seattle Parkways blog.

Art Installations in Seattle Parks

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The City of Seattle has released an interactive map of public art pieces located in city parks. If you’re an art lover, or just like to look for excuses to visit different places around the city, you can use the map to prompt ideas for outings.

The map webpage is here. When you touch one of the blue dots the name of the piece appears at the bottom of the page. If you then click on Media at the top right of the page you’ll get a display of a larger image. At the top of the page on the left side you can click on List to see just a list view without the map.

Happy art hunting!