Minutes of the Board of Park Commissioners, 1890 to 1991. Includes information on parks improvements, use of Parks lands, and budget information.

Records and photographs compiled by Ben Evans, documenting history of recreation programs within the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation as well as the history and philosophy of recreation programs nationally.

Attendance reports for athletic and recreational activities at Seattle park facilities.

Visual materials related to Forward Thrust planning and projects.

Photographic prints, negatives, and slides related to parks, activities in parks, and Parks Department personnel.Images are arranged alphabetically by subject and are a mix of prints, negatives and slides. Some are undated. Ninety-three images are digitized and available online.

Digital images documenting community center and park openings.

Material documenting agenda items at Park Board meetings.

Correspondence between the Board of Park Commissioners and the City's Law Department.

Records relating to topics addressed at Park Commissioners meetings.

Records of the Parks Department's Facilities Maintenance Division. The records document changes and improvements in Seattle parks as well as the planning, design, and construction of new parks.

Color slides depicting Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation activities and facilities.

Records concerning parks and playgrounds in South Seattle.

Records of Parks activities funded by Model City contracts.

Records documenting the acquisition of properties for park purposes.

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