Facility Closures: Memorial Day Holiday and June 5 Recreation In-Service

Many recreation facilities and programs will be closed:

Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day Holiday (see Parkways post)

Thursday, June 5 for the quarterly Recreation Division in-service training. (see Parkways post)

Please read both posts, some facilities will be open one day and closed the other.

Lifelong Recreation for Adults 50+

Classes

Lifelong Recreation programs focus on physical activity, social engagement, education, arts, creativity, and healthy lifestyles. Recreational programs are designed to serve adults of all abilities - those who are physically active, those who are just becoming active, and programs for those who have age-related limitations. Lifelong Recreation programs are aimed at increasing individual health and wellness while fostering a stronger, healthier community. Many of our participants boast about completing a half marathon each year, making meaningful social connections, losing weight, increasing flexibility and balance, and travelling to regional destinations. Join the fun if you're 50+ ! Follow Lifelong Recreation on Facebook

See our current programs by visiting the "brochures" links on this page - right sidebar if you're using a desktop computer, or near the bottom if you're on a cell phone.

EnhanceFitness

Free to those with the Medicare Benefit of American Specialty Health (ASH) Silver and Fit or One Pass/ Renew Active (beginning Jan. 1, 2025). This program improves endurance, strength, balance, posture and flexibility through adaptable exercises movements. Learn more about EnhanceFitness.

For this class, participants must submit the Participant Information and Health History forms prior to registration. We have 2 options for filling out and returning forms:

Online forms - Lifelong Recreation staff will be notified when you complete your forms. Once screened, we will notify you by email.
Paper forms: You must supply your Silver and Fit Fitness ID number on the form. Mail form to:

Lifelong Recreation
Magnuson Building 30
6310 NE 74th St.
Seattle, WA 98115

You will be notified via email when your form has been processed and you may register for classes. For a listing of all of our classes see brochure links on this page.

Financial Aid

Interested in scholarships for any of our programs? Please visit this page or inquire at your community center.

Lifelong Recreation Volunteer Jobs

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Lifelong Recreation. Our volunteer opportunities are listed here. Some opportunities are regular repeat jobs (like instructor, walk leader) and some are more on call (driver, special events). If you have any questions, please feel free to call Carol at (206) 849-6564 or email carol.baxter@seattle.gov.

Program Contacts

Carol Baxter-Clubine Lifelong Rec Program Coordinator Phone: (206) 849-6564 Carol.Baxter@seattle.gov	Northwest Seattle Gerald Seminatore, Rec Specialist Phone: (206) 233-7138 Cell:(206) 399-8561
Northeast Seattle Tori Fernau, Rec Specialist Phone: (206) 696-8252 tori.fernau@seattle.gov	Southeast Seattle Masha Shtern, OOC Rec Specialist Phone: (206) 450-9522 masha.shtern@seattle.gov
Southwest Seattle John Hasslinger, Rec Specialist Phone: (206) 423-3988 john.hasslinger@seattle.gov

Citywide Signature Programs

Outdoor Recreation/Sound Steps
Courtney Gogetap
(206) 618-4254
Sound.Steps@seattle.gov

Dementia Friendly Recreation
& Rainbow Recreation
Tamara Keefe
(206) 615-0100
tamara.keefe@Seattle.gov

Our Partners

Shape Up! 50+

Lifelong Recreation is a proud partner with Shape Up King County. Shape Up King County offers a $10 discount to new participants for any fitness class offered through Lifelong Recreation at the Bitter Lake and Loyal Heights Community Centers. Enjoy getting involved with programs such as gentle yoga, body conditioning, tai chi, and more! Call (206) 233-7138 for more information.