The Ballard Commons Park will soon have a permanent public restroom — the Portland Loo will be installed at the park by summer 2019. The plan for the new toilet […]
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Ballard Commons summer movies series kicks off this week
For the next four weeks, the summer outdoor movies series will take over Ballard Commons Park with some old favorites, starting on Thursday, August 9 with the Goonies. The free […]
First ever Ballard Burrito Fest coming this August
Later this summer will be the first ever Ballard Burrito Fest, set to take over Ballard Commons Park on Saturday, August 19. Organized by nonprofit The World Is Fun (TWIF), […]
Free weekend art lessons for kids at Ballard Commons Park
Every Saturday this month, there are free art lessons and craft tables for kids at Ballard Commons Park. Known as Park in the Heart, the Arts in Parks funded program […]
Man arrested for threatening families at Ballard Commons Park
A 37-year-old man was arrested on Monday evening are reports that he was threatening and harassing families at Ballard Commons Park. Read the full story from the SPD Blotter below: […]
Chamber seeks local feedback to “activate” Ballard Commons Park
The Ballard Chamber of Commerce recently reached a two-year agreement with the Seattle Parks Department to ensure that locals are getting the most out of Ballard Commons Park. To reach […]
Despite weather, spray park opens in Ballard
Despite our cold, wet spring, the water feature at Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd Ave. NW) is now open. We spoke with Dewey Potter with Seattle Parks who tells us […]
Final days for the Soundview Wading pool
It’s going to be another hot one! With highs climbing into the 80s or 90s, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory. Today is one of the final […]
Summer is here! (At least for the day)
These kids are proof that summer is finally here! Mary Balmaceda sent us this photo on Monday afternoon of kids playing in the water feature at Ballard Commons Park. How […]
Ballard drinking fountain being fixed after vandalism
Several of you have noticed that the drinking fountain at Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd Ave. NW) has been dismantled. According to Dewey Potter with Seattle Parks & Recreation, the […]
Spray park open late to beat the heat
With little relief from the heat after the sun went down last night, Jamie packed up the kids and headed to Ballard Commons to play in the water. This photo […]
Fees waived for Ballard Parks
To encourage people to use our parks, the Parks Department is waiving the fees for some uses of Bergen Place and Marvin’s Garden. Generally, a group must pay $75 for […]
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