Community Resources

Community Resources

ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery

http://www.artswest.org

The mission of ArtsWest is to produce artistic events so compelling that they require conversation, improve the imagination, and promote cultural vibrancy as a core value for the communities of West Seattle.

Location

4711 California Ave. S.W.
Seattle, WA 98116
United States
Phone: 206-938-0963
47° 33' 39.2256" N, 122° 23' 12.4764" W
See map: Google Maps

Camp Long

Open Hours: 
Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/Environment/camplong.htm

Address: 5200 35th Ave. SW » directions
Phone: (206) 684-7434 Fax: (206) 684-7435
E-mail: camplong@seattle.gov

Camp Long is one of Seattle's best kept secrets. Located in West Seattle, this 68 acre park offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy nature, hike in the forest, camp overnight in rustic cabins, rock climb, and learn about natural history.
Rental facilities include a lodge with one meeting room, kitchen space, 10 cabins, two covered picnic areas, group fire ring, and climbing rock.  read more »

Fairmount Playground

Open Hours: 
4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=452

Address: 5400 Fauntleroy Way SW
Seattle Parks and Recreation Information:
(206) 684-4075 | Contact Us TTY Phone: (206) 233-1509

PARK FEATURES
Pesticide Free
Restrooms
Soccer
Baseball/Softball

HOURS
4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

ABOUT THE PARK
Fairmount Playfield is next to Fairmount Park Elementary School. It has a Jr. soccer and softball field. The shelter house is decorated with a Native American mural painted by local teens.

Fairmount Playfield has been designated a "Pesticide Free Park".

Acreage: 5.3

Hiawatha Community Center

http://www.seattle.gov/Parks/centers/hiawatha.htm

Hiawatha Community Center

Community Center Information: 206-684-7441
Address: 2700 California Ave SW, 98116 (Map It)
Located in the heart of the Admiral District in West Seattle, we offer a wide array of programs and special events.

HOURS
Monday and Tueday: 1 - 9 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.

Additional Hours
Open to participants in programs funded by Hiawatha Advisory Council
Monday and Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday: 10 - 11 a.m.

HOLIDAYS
Monday, Jan 17th MLK Day  read more »

Highpoint Library

http://www.spl.org/locations/high-point-branch

3411 S.W. Raymond St.
Seattle, WA 98126
206-684-7454

The High Point Branch of The Seattle Public Library has:
FREE public computers
Wireless internet access
Books, movies (DVDs) and music (CDs) to borrow in English and Vietnamese
Bilingual staff available to answer questions
A meeting room and study room
Areas for children and teens
FREE parking
Art by Steve Gardner

High Point Branch
3411 S.W. Raymond St.
Seattle, WA 98126
206-684-7454

Hours:
Mon:
1 pm - 8 pm
Tue:
1 pm - 8 pm
Wed:
11 am - 6 pm
Thu:
11 am - 6 pm
Fri:
Closed
Sat:  read more »

Kenyon Hall

http://kenyonhall.org/

West Seattle's Lighthearted Entertainment Palace

7904 35th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Seattle Artists/Kenyon Hall, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, presents live musical and theatrical performance traditions and early childhood musical education in an historic West Seattle setting

Lincoln Park

Open Hours: 
4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=460

Address: 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW
Seattle Parks and Recreation Information:
(206) 684-4075 | Contact Us TTY Phone: (206) 233-1509

HOURS
4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

ABOUT THE PARK  read more »

Lowman Beach Park

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?id=461

Address: 7017 Beach Dr. SW
Seattle Parks and Recreation Information:
(206) 684-4075 | Contact Us TTY Phone: (206) 233-1509

PARK FEATURES
Boat Launch (Hand Carry)
Play Area
Tennis Court (Outdoor)
View
Waterfront

HOURS
4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

ABOUT THE PARK  read more »

Pelly Place Natural Area

Open Hours: 
4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=237

Address: 6762 Murray Ave. SW

Seattle Parks and Recreation Information:
(206) 684-4075 | Contact Us TTY Phone: (206) 233-1509

PARK FEATURES
Green Space

HOURS
4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

ABOUT THE PARK
This natural area offers a cool trailhead secluded in a neighborhood that leads you down a forested path.

Schmitz Preserve Park

Open Hours: 
6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=465

Address: 5551 SW Admiral Way (Map It)
Seattle Parks and Recreation Information:
(206) 684-4075 | Contact Us TTY Phone: (206) 233-1509

ABOUT THE PARK
Schmitz Preserve Park has old growth forest, walking paths, Hiking and nature study.

Acreage: 53.1

PARK FEATURES
Creek
Paths
Woods
Hiking Trails

Southwest Community Center

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/swcc.htm

Southwest Community Center

Community Center Information: 206-684-7438
Address: 2801 SW Thistle St, 98126 (Map It)

HOURS
Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1 - 9 p.m.
Saturday Closed (open for Late Night)
Sunday Closed

Teen Late Night
Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. to Midnight

ABOUT THE POOL
Located in Southwest Community Center, we offer a wide array of programs and special events.

Hours
Monday & Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.  read more »

Southwest Seattle Library

Open Hours: 
Hours: Mon: 10 am - 8 pm Tue: 10 am - 8 pm Wed: 10 am - 8 pm Thu: 10 am - 8 pm Fri: 10 am - 6 pm Sat: 10 am - 6 pm Sun: 1 pm - 5 pm
http://www.spl.org/locations/southwest-branch

The Southwest Branch of The Seattle Public Library has:

FREE Public Computers
Wireless Internet Access
Books, movies (DVDs) and music (CDs) to borrow in English and Spanish
Bilingual staff available to answer questions
A meeting room
Areas for children and teens
FREE parking
Art by Katherine Kerr, Morgan Brig and Charles W. Smith

The Southwest Branch is located at the intersection of 35th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Henderson Street.

The Hall at Fauntleroy

http://www.hallatfauntleroy.com/contact.html

Our exclusive Seattle event venue, The Hall at Fauntleroy is located in the historic Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. We offer two unique and beautiful options for your event needs:

The EMERALD ROOM features a beautiful brick interior and soaring ceilings with expansive windows overlooking an ivy-covered ravine. There is a large raised dance floor and an attractively decorated foyer.  read more »

Weather Watch Park

Open Hours: 
4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
http://www.seattle.gov/Parks/park_detail.asp?ID=3966

Address: 4035 Beach Dr. SW (Map It)
Seattle Parks and Recreation Information:
(206) 684-4075 | Contact Us TTY Phone: (206) 233-1509

Features
View
Waterfront

HOURS
4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

ABOUT THE PARK  read more »