Happy December 1st! Yes, we know we are starting a little early but the lights are up and the snow has fallen so here at parks we’re already in the holiday spirit. Here’s an idea: purchase a living Christmas tree this year for an environmentally friendly holiday option. Donate your living tree back to Swansons…
Category: Partnerships
Updates and photos from King County Parks and our community and private sector partners
CHOMP! 2017 in pictures
More pics over on Flickr
Park. Ride. Hike. Trailhead Direct to your next hike!
**** Trailhead Direct is on pause until the spring. Remember that time you tried to hike Poo Poo Point and were foiled because the trailhead was full and you couldn’t find parking? Be foiled no more, friends! Trailhead Direct is a pilot project sponsored by your favorite Big Backyard and Metro’s Community Connections program. It…
Big Backyard 5K 2017 in photos
A Big Backyard thank you to everyone that attended, and huge shout out to Kaiser Permamente for their generosity. Everyone’s participation helps King County Parks stay clean, safe and open. You can find race results here. You can see the rest of the event’s photos over here.
Primitive Camping With A Waterfront View on Maury Island
King County Parks has partnered with Vashon Adventures to bring camping to Vashon-Maury Island. “Hike, bike or paddle in to your picturesque campsite at King County’s Maury Island Marine Park. Spend a night or more under the stars, listening to the waves lap on the beach and waking to Mount Rainier rising above the water….
Grand Ridge: Water Tower Loop
Today we officially opened the Water Tower Loop on Grand Ridge. Brought to you by your friendly neighborhood REI, Washington Trails Association, and of course, your King County Parks. WTA has been with Grand Ridge for over a decade! They’ve helped us shape and maintain it, and thanks to generous donations from REI, they added mileage to…
