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.

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.

Records concerning the management of Seattle's municipal golf courses.

Records relating to the Skagit Youth Camp run by Seattle City Light, 1991-1996, including memoranda, reports, promotional materials, and meeting minutes. Camper recruitment, program proposals, finances, and staff are among the subjects covered.

Records of citizen organizations that advised the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation regarding municipal golf courses and programs.

Records concerning Seattle's public golf courses.

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.

Weekly reports of WPA recreation programs, 1936-1940; include reports on Northern, Central, and Southern Division activities as well as city-wide programs.