05/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/01/2024 11:41
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Our Play Streets program is a great way to close your street for some neighborhood fun. We've also made applying for a Play Street and getting the signs needed for your street closure easier than ever. Apply by June 2.
They are a great way to meet new people in your neighborhood and can be multi-generational spaces that are inclusive of everyone. Imagine what you can do on your block when you realize that Seattle's streets are for more than just cars!
Play Streets support the Seattle Transportation Plan's goals of making Seattle more livable by making it easier for people to gather and play in public spaces across the city.
Send us your pictures of your most creative Play Street activities and be sure to include the hashtag #SeattlePlayStreets. You can also tag us on X and Instagram at @seattledot.
If you live on a Healthy Street, hosting an event is even easier since your street already has barricades and "STREET CLOSED" signs. You do not need any additional permits to hold a Play Street on an existing Healthy Street! You'll still need to follow the guidelines, and you can print out extra signs to let people driving know about your planned activity. Learn more with the links below:
Interested in planning a community street closure for an event with between 100-300 people in attendance? Our Street and Sidewalk Activities Permits, which are usually $75, are now free through 2025. Find more details on our website.