Category: Accessibility
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“We Belong and We’re Here to Stay” – Disability Pride Month 2025 at King County Parks
What is Disability Pride Month? Disability Pride Month is an annual observance commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act into law in July of 1990. The month has been recognized as a time to celebrate and uplift individuals with disabilities. It serves as a reminder that every person deserves to be seen, heard,…
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How to Get to Parks in King County by Bus
Whether you’re looking to get to a park, trail, beach, forest, or beyond, we can get you there – no car required! Check out 29 parks across King County that you can access with just four King County Metro bus routes.
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Help King County Parks increase access for everyone
King County Parks wants to hear from people with disabilities about their park and trail access needs. We invite you to complete our survey by March 29, 2024.
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Adaptive Adventures: Making the Outdoors Accessible
This spring, the Healthy Communities and Parks Fund (Tier 1), awarded nearly $200,000 total to 14 different organizations working to improve access to parks, open space, and recreation in underserved communities of King County. One of those organizations is Needs of the Community (NOC) Society, who received almost $15,000 to provide free and accessible travel…