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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Parks -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Arboretum and Botanical Garden Advisory Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 9307-01
Abstract

Records documenting the work of a committee considering updates to the Washington Park Arboretum.

Dates: 1974-1990

Board of Park Commissioners Minutes

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5800-01
Abstract

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

Dates: 1890-2007

Board of Park Commissioners Subject Files (Series I)

 Series
Identifier: 5800-08
Abstract

Early subject files of the Board of Park Commissioners.

Dates: 1905-1920

Burke-Gilman Trail Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 5802-13
Abstract

Slides and negatives of the Burke-Gilman Trail and other Seattle parks.

Dates: 1981-1989

Camp Long Records

 Series
Identifier: 5808-03
Abstract

Operational and program records from Camp Long in West Seattle.

Dates: 1932-2014

Department of Parks and Recreation Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 5802-15
Abstract

Contents include various parks and P-patches in Seattle.

Dates: 2004-2022

Department of Parks and Recreation Maps and Drawings

 Series
Identifier: 5804-15
Abstract

Maps and drawings of parks and park facilities.

Dates: 1920-2001

Department of Parks and Recreation Weekly Reports

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5802-05
Abstract

Weekly reports documenting activities within the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.

Dates: 1976-1988

Ben Evans Recreation Program Collection

 Series — Box 163
Identifier: 5801-02
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1906-1995

Open Space and Trails Bond Program Citizens Oversight Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 5811-04
Abstract

Records of a citizens' committee which recommended areas for acquisition by the city.

Dates: 1990-2001

Open Space Program Records

 Series
Identifier: 5804-16
Abstract

Records documenting the Seattle Parks Department's Open Space Program.

Dates: 1978-2002

Pro Parks Development Digital Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 5811-01
Abstract

Digital images documenting community center and park openings.

Dates: 2007

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee Records

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 4649-03
Abstract

Records of the committee during Lewis's tenure as chair.

Dates: 2020-2023

Sand Point Advisory Committee Records

 Series
Identifier: 5809-04
Abstract

Records from a committee overseeing Sand Point/Magnuson Park.

Dates: 1992-2001

Board of Park Commissioners Agendas and Meeting Materials

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5800-06
Abstract

Material documenting agenda items at Park Board meetings.

Dates: 1930-2002; 1962-2001

Board of Park Commissioners Solicited Legal Opinions

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 5800-04
Abstract

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

Dates: 1905-1940

Board of Park Commissioners Subject Files (Series II)

 Series
Identifier: 5800-07
Abstract

Records relating to topics addressed at Park Commissioners meetings.

Dates: 1967-2012

Department of Parks and Recreation Community Relations Coordinator's Records

 Series
Identifier: 5802-06
Abstract

Records documenting special events and programs at Seattle park facilities.

Dates: 1973-1987

Planning, Construction and Maintenance Records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 5804-05
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1928-2003

Department of Parks and Recreation Slides

 Series
Identifier: 5802-09
Abstract

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

Dates: 1958-1990; 1975-1986

Department of Parks and Recreation South Division Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 5808-02
Abstract

Records concerning parks and playgrounds in South Seattle.

Dates: 1994-2002

Department of Parks and Recreation Model City Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 5804-14
Abstract

Records of Parks activities funded by Model City contracts.

Dates: 1968-1974

Parks Department Audits

 Series
Identifier: 5802-17
Abstract

Financial audits

Dates: 1921-1952

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

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