Tag: Trails

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to provide input for the Soft Surface Trails Plan

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to participate in planning for the future of soft surface trails throughout Seattle. Please join us on Tues., Dec. 20, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Jefferson Horticulture Bldg., 1600 South Dakota St., Seattle, WA 98108.

 This meeting is an opportunity to learn about soft surface trails in Seattle and to provide input on the plan for trails within SPR’s natural areas. The final plan will include recommendations for trail maintenance standards, levels of service and trail hierarchy, a determination process for how new trails are formed and overall guidance for the future of trails throughout Seattle. This plan is not specific to one particular park or area.

 The Soft Surface Trails Plan will incorporate Seattle Parks and Recreation’s commitment to healthy people, healthy environment and strong communities. It will provide an outline for future funding opportunities. 

 SPR’s trail program marks a commitment to address the need for trail development standards, construction and maintenance. Under the program, we are taking an inventory of existing trails and coordinating new trail development.

 For more information on the meeting please contact Chukundi Salisbury at 206-684-4122 or email Chukundi.Salisbury@seattle.gov.  For more information on SPR trails visit http://www.seattle.gov/parks/volunteer/trails-programs.

 

 

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Celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4

National Trails Day is Saturday, June 4, and Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites everyone to lace up their shoes and celebrate by taking a walk on the many miles of trails found in Seattle’s park system.

“Access to invigorating ways to enjoy nature is key to any great city’s livability. And Seattle Parks and Recreation is blessed with over 6,300 acres of parkland, including more than 100 miles of trails,” said SPR Superintendent Jesús Aguirre. “National Trails Day is a time for Seattleites to celebrate their trails through recreation and restoration, and to enjoy the health benefits—both physical and mental—of time spent outdoors.”

This year, SPR is partnering with Totago, a mobile app designed to get people outdoors, and with the Seattle Trails Alliance to encourage Seattleites to take public transit to hike in local parks. See below for information on joining a hike on June 4, including a hosted hike at Carkeek Park led by SPR and the Totago team, and self-led hikes at Discovery Park, Seward Park, Ravenna Park and Lincoln Park.

  • Carkeek Park Hike: This event will be hosted and led by SPR and the Totago team. Visit one of the gems of the Seattle park system with a hike along a beautiful ravine leading to amazing views of Puget Sound. https://www.totago.co/app#/event/7
  • Discovery Park Hike: Join other community members for a self-led hike of Discovery Park. With seven miles of trails on 534 acres, Discovery Park offers some of the best in-city hiking in Seattle. https://www.totago.co/app#/event/8
  • Seward Park Hike: Join other community members for a self-led hike of Seward Park. Hike a loop that follows the water’s edge on a smooth, paved trail at this forested park in southeast Seattle. https://www.totago.co/app#/event/11
  • Ravenna Park Hike: Join other community members for a self-led hike of Ravenna Park. Comprised of a wooded ravine just north of the University District, Ravenna Park is a popular spot for hiking. https://www.totago.co/app#/event/10
  • Lincoln Park Hike: Join other community members for a self-led hike of Lincoln Park. Located on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound, Lincoln Park has 4.6 miles of walking paths. https://www.totago.co/app#/event/9

SPR encourages Seattleites to get out and explore the trails in their neighborhood and to tell others by using the hashtag #SEATRAILS on Twitter.

Celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4

National Trails Day is Saturday, June 4, and Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites everyone to lace up their shoes and celebrate by taking a walk on the many miles of trails found in Seattle’s park system.

“Access to invigorating ways to enjoy nature is key to any great city’s livability. And Seattle Parks and Recreation is blessed with over 6,300 acres of parkland, including more than 100 miles of trails,” said SPR Superintendent Jesús Aguirre. “National Trails Day is a time for Seattleites to celebrate their trails through recreation and restoration, and to enjoy the health benefits—both physical and mental—of time spent outdoors.”

This year, SPR is partnering with Totago, a mobile app designed to get people outdoors, and with the Seattle Trails Alliance to encourage Seattleites to take public transit to hike in local parks. See below for information on joining a hike on June 4, including a hosted hike at Carkeek Park led by SPR and the Totago team, and self-led hikes at Discovery Park, Seward Park, Ravenna Park and Lincoln Park.

  • Carkeek Park Hike: This event will be hosted and led by SPR and the Totago team. Visit one of the gems of the Seattle park system with a hike along a beautiful ravine leading to amazing views of Puget Sound. https://www.totago.co/app#/event/7
  • Discovery Park Hike: Join other community members for a self-led hike of Discovery Park. With seven miles of trails on 534 acres, Discovery Park offers some of the best in-city hiking in Seattle. https://www.totago.co/app#/event/8
  • Seward Park Hike: Join other community members for a self-led hike of Seward Park. Hike a loop that follows the water’s edge on a smooth, paved trail at this forested park in southeast Seattle. https://www.totago.co/app#/event/11
  • Ravenna Park Hike: Join other community members for a self-led hike of Ravenna Park. Comprised of a wooded ravine just north of the University District, Ravenna Park is a popular spot for hiking. https://www.totago.co/app#/event/10
  • Lincoln Park Hike: Join other community members for a self-led hike of Lincoln Park. Located on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound, Lincoln Park has 4.6 miles of walking paths. https://www.totago.co/app#/event/9

SPR encourages Seattleites to get out and explore the trails in their neighborhood and to tell others by using the hashtag #SEATRAILS on Twitter.