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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Parks and Recreation

 Organization

Found in 102 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Parks and Recreation Property Acquisition Records

 Series
Identifier: 5804-07
Abstract

Records documenting the acquisition of properties for park purposes.

Dates: 1908-1977; 1966-1975

Public Information Officer's Records

 Series
Identifier: 5802-07
Abstract

Records of the public information officer for Seattle's Department of Parks and Recreation.

Dates: 1942-2013

Open Space Acquisition Records

 Series
Identifier: 5804-10
Abstract

Records regarding acquisition of greenbelt properties.

Dates: 1957-1998; 1990-1998

Parks Superintendent's Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 5802-01
Abstract

Records related to the administration of the parks system and recreation programs.

Dates: 1936-2008

Pro Parks Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 9559-01
Abstract

Records of a citizen advisory committee working to develop park, open space, and recreation projects and programs.

Dates: 1999-2007

Senior Adult Advisory Council Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 5807-09
Abstract

Meeting materials from a council advising the Seattle Parks Department on recreation programs for senior citizens.

Dates: 1975-1989

Seward Park Art Studio Records

 Series
Identifier: 5808-01
Abstract

Records of a arts studio and school operated by the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.

Dates: 1972-1984

Woodland Park Zoo Status of Animal Collection

 Series
Identifier: 8600-06
Abstract

Yearly inventory of the zoo's animal collection.

Dates: 1931-2008

Urban Beautification Program Grant Applications

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5804-03
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, grant applications, project descriptions, and audit information related to the city-wide beautification program. The program goal was to carefully design and construct public facilities and structures--from freeways to lamp posts--with an eye toward creating an aesthetically pleasing environment. Funds supplemented several programs such as Model City, Street Tree Planting, Green Triangle Development, and Forward Thrust, among others.

Dates: 1966-1972

Department of Parks and Recreation Use Management Records

 Series
Identifier: 5807-11
Scope and Contents note Primarily the files of Collette Carter, Associate Park Planner for the Department of Parks and Recreation, the records contain discussions and guidelines for use management policies for Brander Playground, Alki Beach Park, and Occidental Park. The records also document long-range planning issues regarding fireworks, the Museum of History and Industry Heritage Garden, and the volunteer Park Conservatory. Background papers of interest include topics such as Forward Thrust and park development,...
Dates: 1979-1983

Woodland Park Zoo Accreditation Records

 Series
Identifier: 8601-04
Abstract

Records relating to the zoo's periodic applications for accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Dates: 1974-2003

American Zoo and Aquarium Association Conference Planning Records

 Series
Identifier: 8601-07
Abstract

Records from Woodland Park Zoo staff documenting planning efforts for a national conference.

Dates: 1988-1995

Woodland Park Zoo Animal Management Records

 Series
Identifier: 8610-02
Abstract

Records relating to animal care and exhibit management at the Woodland Park Zoo.

Dates: 1983-2001

Woodland Park Zoo Animal Transaction Records

 Series
Identifier: 8610-01
Abstract

Records documenting changes to Woodland Park Zoo's animal collections.

Dates: 1965-1998

Woodland Park Zoo Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 8600-07
Abstract

Annual reports of the Woodland Park Zoo and the Seattle Zoological Society.

Dates: 1976-2010

Woodland Park Zoo Bird Collection Monthly Reports

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8611-01
Abstract

Monthly reports on the zoo's bird collection.

Dates: 1979-1983

Woodland Park Zoo Bond Issue Records

 Series
Identifier: 8601-06
Abstract

Records relating to a $31.5 million bond issue for the zoo that was approved by voters in 1985.

Dates: 1984-1998

Woodland Park Zoo Docent Manuals

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8600-09
Abstract

Reference manuals created for the use of zoo docents.

Dates: 1994-1998

Facility and Exhibit Planning Records

 Series
Identifier: 8630-03
Abstract

Records of the development of and the public's response to the zoo's Long-Range plan as well as the planning and development of exhibits and facilities through four decades.

Dates: 1967-2005

Woodland Park Zoo Golden Monkey Exhibit Records

 Series
Identifier: 8620-01
Abstract

Records related to a loan from China of two rare golden monkeys.

Dates: 1985-1986

Woodland Park Zoo Historical and Administrative Records

 Series
Identifier: 8601-01
Abstract

Historical records collected by zoo staff.

Dates: 1889-2006; 1940-1992

Woodland Park Zoo Master Plan Records

 Series
Identifier: 8630-01
Abstract

Records relating to the zoo's planning and improvement efforts in the early 1970s.

Dates: 1969-1977

Woodland Park Zoo Special Events Records

 Series
Identifier: 8621-01
Abstract

Records relating to special events and promotions at Woodland Park Zoo.

Dates: 1983-1990

Woodland Park Zoo Staff Information Files

 Series
Identifier: 8601-12
Abstract

Records kept by and about zoo personnel including news articles, photos, academic papers, curriculum vitae, memos, correspondence, and administrative records.

Dates: 1925-1991

Woodland Park Zoo Water Conservation Records

 Series
Identifier: 8630-02
Abstract

Records relating to the zoo's water conservation efforts.

Dates: 1988-1996

Additional filters:

Subject
Seattle (Wash.) 86
Seattle 74
Parks and Playgrounds 34
Parks -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 27
Zoos -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 18
Photographic prints 17
Playgrounds -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 15
Parks 11
Golf courses -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 10
Recreation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 10
Sports and Recreation 10
Playgrounds and Playfields 9
Woodland Park Zoo 7
Zoo animals -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 7
City planning 6
Performing Arts 6
Photographs 6
Recreation -- Management -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 6
Discovery Park (Seattle, Wash.) 5
Recreational Activities 5
Sports facilities -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 5
West Seattle Golf Course 5
Art schools -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Fine Arts 4
Fisheries and Wildlife 4
Greenbelts -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Jefferson Park Golf Course 4
Matthews Beach 4
Open spaces -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Seward Park 4
Sports -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 4
Volunteer Park 4
Acquisition of property -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Art -- Study and teaching -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Atlantic City Park 3
Boulevards 3
Burke Gilman Trail (Wash.) 3
Carkeek Park 3
Carkeek Park (Seattle, Wash. : 1929- ) 3
Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.) 3
Community centers -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Dance -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Fauntleroy Park 3
Fort Lawton (Seattle, Wash.) 3
Forward Thrust (Seattle, Wash.) 3
Freeway Park 3
Freeway Park (Seattle, Wash.) 3
Gas Works Park 3
Glass art -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Golden Gardens Park 3
Golf -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Green Lake 3
Habitat conservation -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
International District 3
Jackson Park Golf Course 3
Leschi Park 3
Lincoln Park 3
Mini-Parks 3
Myrtle Edwards Park 3
Newsletters 3
Snapshots 3
Sports 3
Swimming Pools 3
Swimming pools -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 3
Tennis 3
Warren G. Magnuson Park (Seattle, Wash.) 3
Waterfront Park 3
Alaskan Way Viaduct (Seattle, Wash.) 2
Alki Beach Park 2
Aquariums -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Arboretum - Washington Park 2
Arboretums -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Art metal-work -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Ballard Playfield and Park 2
Beautification 2
Bumbershoot Festival (Seattle, Wash.) 2
Capital investments -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Ceramics -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Children’s theater -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Citizens' advisory committees -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Citizens’ associations -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
City planning -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Commodore Park 2
Community Centers 2
Concerts -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Correspondence 2
Dance schools -- Washington (State) -- Seattle 2
Denny Park 2
Discovery Park 2
Don Armeni Park 2
Drawings 2
Environmental Activism 2
Environmental education -- Activity programs -- Seattle (Wash.) 2
Firehouse Park 2
Fort Lawton 2
Forward Thrust 2
Genesee Park 2
Georgetown Playfield 2
Greenbelts 2
Jefferson Park (Seattle, Wash.) 2