Events

The PlayGarden is unique! We are both a public park and a private non-profit. There are times of the day when the garden is open to the public to visit and times where the garden is closed to the public during our PlayGarden programs. Please keep these times in mind when planning your visit.

PlayGarden's School Year Visiting Hours

The PlayGarden is unique! We are both a public park and a private non-profit. During the school year, our preschool program runs Mon-Fri 9:00-1:00. We ask that visitors who choose to come during these hours play away from our preschool program.

The PlayGarden is OPEN TO VISIT Monday-Sunday dawn-dusk. Please play in a separate area from where preschool is operating during program hours.

There is access to a public bathroom on the south side of the Garden House. It’s maintained by Seattle Parks & Recreation, and may be locked. There is accessible load and unload parking in front of the main gate.

When visiting, ALWAYS close the gate when you come or go and be respectful of the garden. Please do not feed the animals. 

Upcoming Events

Sound Transit Opening graphic- March 28th 11am at the PlayGarden. The image shows the schedule for the event and has drawings of two kids using a wheelchair and a walker and one of the PlayGarden dandelion sculptures.
2026 Save the Date Seattle PlayGarden Play, Grow and Learn

February 23rd- March 13, Open Enrollment for Summer Camp. Visit our Summer Camp page for information on camp and how to apply. Application is available starting February 20th. 

March 28th: NEW Judkins Park  Light Rail Station Opening- PlayGarden Party, Meet at the PlayGarden at 11am. See graphics for more info.  

April 18th, Earth Day Event at the PlayGarden. We will have two ASL interpreters at this event special thanks to the Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (HSDC)!

May 4th, 2026 Play, Grow and Lead Luncheon. More information coming soon!  

June 5th: Last day of Preschool

June 22- August 20th, Summer Camp, Monday-Thursday 9:30am-1:30pm 

OTHER EVENTS AT THE PLAYGARDEN

We currently do not have any other events scheduled at the PlayGarden. Please check back here to find out what events we have coming up in the future!

Can I have my child’s birthday party (or other private event) at the PlayGarden? 

While we do not reserve or rent the indoor or outdoor space for private events, you are welcome to have your party outdoors, on a first come first serve basis if it meets Seattle Parks guidelines. https://www.seattle.gov/parks/reserve/picnic-rentals

The PlayGarden’s mission is to provide a space for children with disabilities. If your family is able to enjoy another park or playground, we ask that you consider a different venue so that families with disabilities have the PlayGarden available.

Before planning an event at the PlayGarden, please make sure to:

  1. Check our calendar to make sure there are no other events happening. 

  2. Email our administrator, Kate to request to book an event. Info@seattleplaygarden.org 

  3. Make a donation to the PlayGarden to offset the maintenance costs. The PlayGarden is a small non-profit that pays all of the maintenance costs of the site.

  4. Limit your use of the picnic tables to one per party. Please clean up decorations – No confetti.

  5. Pack out all of your trash, recycling, and composting as we cannot accommodate increased garbage.

  6. Leave the Load-Un-Load zone free of cars.