As your King County Parks staff, our job is to keep your parks clean, safe and open. It is part of our daily routine. That said, stuff happens. Daily, if not hourly, staff can be rerouted to deal with any number of issues. We, of course, handle anything we come across during our rounds, but…
Category: Alerts
Issues? We Hear You
A partnership between Parks and SeeClickFix, a leading digital communications system company, lets park and trail visitors be our eyes and ears on the ground, identifying issues or requesting repairs, using locational, descriptive, and photographic information. We are piloting this tool over the next several months with the goal of streamlining incoming service requests and…
Snowsures, or Snow Closures…
Currently we have Duthie Hill and Preston park closed due to snow. Will keep you updated on Twitter and Facebook as reports come in. Or to share super-sweet snow selfies. #snelfies
Owl-ert: Maplewood Park
Not a drill people. We have reports of 4+ owl attacks at Maplewood Park. The neighboring high school’s gym class has been targeted. This may sound like something from Teen Wolf or Twilight, but make no mistake – owls have talons and your heads are fleshy. State Wildlife have been notified. In the meantime, thank…
Trail Alert: Soaring Eagle – OWLS!!!
We have temporarily shut down Devil’s Slide trail inside Soaring Eagle Park due to a reported owl attack. Owls are yet again confusing people’s heads, for prey. Be safe out there and keep one eye on the skies. Just make sure you have eye protection. We will update you if the eagles decide to defend…
Trail Alert: Sammamish River Trail closure
A trail detour goes into effect Aug. 15 through mid-Sept. Trail users can expect brief trail interruptions on the Sammamish River Trail, near the pedestrian footbridge leading to downtown Bothell. The interruptions will affect trail users in both directions. The contractor will be placing sandbag protection in the Sammamish River. In order to keep the public and…
