We have some exciting news to share: we've begun the search for a new Executive Director.
As your interim ED, I've been very grateful to serve the community in a time of need. Over the past eight months the staff and board have put in loads of effort to streamline and improve our operations. Now it's time to pass the torch.
Read MoreAfter three years as executive director, Cordelia Hollingsworth informed the board that they would be stepping down from their position to pursue other career opportunities. We are grateful to Cordelia as they led the organization during a time of immense change and transition.
Read MoreWe’ve just released our Annual Report for 2021. Inside, you can find detailed information on our impact and financials, as well as some of our favorite photos from last year. Below is a letter from our executive director, Cordelia Hollingsworth.
Read MoreWhen I look back at the year 2020, what stands out the most to me is the importance of community. Read on to find out what we accomplished last year, and what we look forward to in 2021.
Read MoreWe're excited to announce that we are working with Forge Parkour to open a new Parkour Visions branch in Portland!
Read MoreDespite years of searching, Parkour Visions still does not have a gym. After monumental effort, we’re ending the search for a gym space. And that’s a very, very good decision for our organization.
Read MoreIt’s been another transformative year for Parkour Visions. Here’s what happened and how we recovered.
Read MoreOn July 3, 2020, Cordelia Storm stepped into the role of Executive Director of Parkour Visions. Please read our letters from outgoing ED Caitlin Pontrella and new ED Cordelia Storm.
Read MoreWith deep appreciation for her dedicated service and leadership, Parkour Visions is announcing that Executive Director Caitlin Pontrella will be transitioning from her role on the staff to a new role on the Board of Directors.
Read MoreIt’s been a busy few months for all of here at Parkour Visions, expanding programming, building new partnerships, hosting visiting instructors, and laying the groundwork for the Fall launch of a few projects mentioned in our #MovementForAll campaign and annual fund!
Read MoreIn 2018 Parkour Visions faced huge challenges—and made huge leaps forward. Though we started the year with only two classes a week running by the end of the year we had over 25! 90% of our programming was brand new — and ended up directly impacting youth and adult practitioners, coaches, business owners, and enthusiasts from over 30 Seattle neighborhoods, 35 states, and 5 countries!
Read MoreOf all the core tenets in Parkour, resiliency and adaptability are the two that stand out to me when reflecting on the Parkour Visions community. Losing our space pushed us out of our comfort zone and put us in front of some enormous obstacles that truly challenged us to grow and transform.
Read MoreI am both honored and excited to join your organization during a pivotal time in it's history. The last few months certainly have been difficult, and the obstacles before us might seem higher than ever before. However, I have learned from 10+ years of collaborating within the larger movement world that incredible things can be achieved when we choose to share challenges and work together towards a common goal.
Read MoreOver a decade ago, some friends and I sat in my messy living room talking about the importance of human play and movement. Out of that conversation, Parkour Visions was born. From those (very) humble beginnings, tens of thousands of people have played, jumped, and laughed with us – got stronger, safer, and more confident -- and lives have been transformed, mine included.
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