This summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Human Services Department, and United Way of King County are partnering to host a drop-in summer program offering free meals and recreation activities. Recreation activities are open for kids and teens ages 1 to 18 and may include arts, crafts, board games, and organized recreational games. A free lunch and snacks will be offered to youth ages 1 to 18. Click here to see a schedule of special program events and activities. The program will run daily from July 1 through August 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, rain or shine at 18 park sites across Seattle.

Kickoff event on Saturday, June 29:

The community is invited to attend a free kickoff event on Saturday, June 29 at Highland Park (1100 SW Cloverdale St.) from noon to 3 p.m. The event will include free meals for kids and parents/guardians. Several fun activity stations will be set up in the park, including craft stations, outdoor activities such as relay races and an obstacle course, and field games such as giant Jenga and Connect Four.