Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, making strong investments, creating growth opportunities, and developing beneficial partnership strategies, while acknowledging and pledging to close disparities created by historical practices that often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, and access to quality open spaces, programs, and facilities. Seattle Parks and Recreations funding comes from a mix of tax dollars from the Citys General Fund, Seattle Park District funds, the Real Estate Excise Tax, and revenue from other sources, including grants, user fees, and rental charges.