Tag: dogs
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Celebrating 20 years of Marymoor off-leash doggie bliss!
A big happy wooftastic birthday to Serve Our Dog Areas (S.O.D.A.), a non-profit organization that has provided ongoing support and stewardship for the off-leash dog area at King County’s Marymoor Park for the last 20 years. Since 1995, the support of those who use Marymoor’s 40-acre off-leash dog area has enabled S.O.D.A. to transform it…
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Get on your mark for the Big Backyard 5K this weekend!
A rolling wave of smiling faces and swiftly moving feet will wind through Marymoor Park this Sunday, June 2, for the annual Big Backyard 5K presented by Group Health. Not registered yet? Save $5 with the procrastination discount code (nwr2013) and treat yourself to an unplugged experience that will clear your mind of annoying stress and produce those natural endorphins that make…
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We know they’re your best friend, so you want ’em clean don’t cha?
Council agrees: BOOM, more dog cleaning for the Republic of Marymoor. You may now celebrate in the fashion of Ewoks upon hearing of the destruction of the Death Star. Now go clean your dogs. For those not understanding any of the nonsense above, we are referring you to this well written piece from The Patch.
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Big Backyard 5K 2011: Wrap up
It was a wonderful, dry morning for our second annual Big Backyard 5K fun and walk at Marymoor Park this past weekend. Through our partnership with Sound Experiential Marketing, the event was a huge success: some 1,200 walkers and runners, grossing $55,000 for King County Parks! Many thanks to all the teams, families, and individuals…
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Dog walking at Island Center Forest and Taylor Mountain
If you have a dog, you’ve probably realized by now that King County is full of fun places where dogs and their human companions can go and romp around in the outdoors. Here at King County Parks, we love dogs (and their people). In fact, our very own Marymoor Park, which features a 40-acre off-leash…
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Big Backyard 5K – reminder
Don’t say we didn’t remind you folks. Big Backyard 5K is this Sunday. Bring the kids, the dog and get some exercise. Oh yeah and all the proceeds go to King County Parks, so you’ll be supporting your local parks while you’re at it.
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Sunset snapshot: Marymoor’s Pet Garden
If you’re a regular visitor to Marymoor’s 40-acre off-leash dog area, you’ve probably strolled the Pet Memorial Garden, which can be entered from the off-leash area, near the community garden. (See the Marymoor Park map for exact location.) The first of its kind in the region, the Pet Memorial Garden is a special place dedicated…