Tag: marymoor
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Eagle Eyes: 3 Tips for Better Birding
On a sunny, crisp morning at Marymoor Park, a dozen bird enthusiasts gathered for a workshop offered by Eastside Audubon and South Sound Nature School. The group made their way around the Birdloop Trail, which winds its way through over 300 acres of protected conservation area that offers views of wooded brush and marshy wetland…
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Three Short Spring Walks
As the spring weather finally heats up, King County Parks offers some great options to explore hiking in scenic, shaded landscapes. Whether making a short daytrip to Vashon Island or birdwatching in Marymoor Park, these short walks will get you immersed back in nature in no time. To be specific by what we mean by…
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How are we doing?
King County Parks is updating our King County Open Space Plan: Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas, which provides the policy framework for King County’s acquisition, development, stewardship, management, and funding of our 32,000-acre open space system. It’s a functional plan of the King County Comprehensive Plan and must be updated every six years. As part…
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Marymoor Park Concerts: Billie Eilish
2019 concert season is here y’all. This was the scene at the Billie Eilish show last Sunday. You can find more pics over here.
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Mornings. Am I right?
More photos over here.
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Marymoor South play area is OPEN!
I know it’s hard to believe, but Marymoor Park just got a little bit awesomer. We’re delighted to announce that the southern play area at Marymoor Park (located right outside of the concert venue) is now open! There’s equipment for littles and bigs alike and is a climbing kiddo’s dream: lots of things to go…
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Marymoor Park: Festival of Colors
Last weekend Festival of Color put on a great free event at Marymoor. Here it is in pictures. If you’d like to see more visit our Flickr feed.
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Compost. Recycle. Get your groove on (for free). Rinse. Repeat.
In just a few short days, the summer concert series kicks off at Marymoor Park, which means it’s time to refresh your playlist and plan some summer fun. Not enough dough to see every show? Then considering volunteering on the Marymoor Composting and Recycling Crew! Marymoor Composting and Recycling Crew volunteers help educate concert-goers about…
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Special Offer: LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil
Share the Love with LUZIA This Valentine’s Day, what better way to share the love than to offer tickets to LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil to our friends of King County Parks! Take advantage of this special offer now and save up to 25% on tickets! Act fast, this offer ends on February 14. LUZIA…
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Trail Spotlight: Sammamish River Trail
The Sammamish River Trail runs 10.9 miles along the Sammamish River from Bothell to Marymoor Park in Redmond as part of the “Locks to Lakes Corridor.”
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Marymoor Park Concerts: Idina (Frozen, yo)
Get your tickets and gooooooooooo! Ticket sales start this Friday, but because we like you, we have some presale going down. Now! Presale runs today until 10 p.m. Your password is KINGCOUNTY “Let the storm rage on”, because this will probably be the biggest singalong Marymoor has ever had the pleasure of hosting.
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LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil returns to Marymoor Park in 2017
LUZIA takes you to an imaginary Mexico, like in a waking dream, where light quenches the spirit and rain soothes the soul. Freely inspired by Mexico, LUZIA is a poetic and acrobatic ode to the rich, vibrant culture of a country whose wealth stems from an extraordinary mix of influences and creative collisions – a…
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King County’s CHOMP! 2016 in pictures
King County’s CHOMP! was had by all. Thank you to everyone who participated. We’ll see you next year. Want more CHOMP!tastic photos? Check out our Flickr feed!
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Concert Ticket Giveaway: Weezer and Panic! At The Disco – SOLD OUT
Relive your middle school anthems such as “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” and “Pork and Beans” tomorrow night 7/29 at the Weezer and Panic! At The Disco concert at Marymoor Park. This is a SOLD OUT concert but we at King County Parks have TWO pairs (2 tickets each) of tickets to giveaway. Follow these…
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Movies @ Marymoor: King County’s GoGreen Night 2016
Was the “GoGreeniest” night, EVER! Costumes. County. Food trucks. Bollywood dancing. Trivia and more County. Department of Natural Resources and Parks was out in force, educating, doling out swag and introducing Marta the River Otter to everyone.
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Selfie Game Strong: Concert Ticket Giveaway to Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
In honor of National Selfie Day yesterday, we’re giving away ONE pair of tickets (2 tickets) to the Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals concert at Marymoor Park tomorrow evening, 6/23. Follow these simple steps to be entered: What is your favorite King County Park to take a selfie in? Here’s a list of our…
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Slightly Stoopid Ticket Giveaway
In honor of National Strawberry Shortcake Day we’re giving away three pairs of tickets to Slightly Stoopid at Marymoor Park starting NOW, and ending tomorrow morning at 9! Follow these simple steps to be entered: What King County park or trail would you eat your shortcake in? ****King County Parks is NOT Seattle Parks. Post…
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2016 Big Backyard 5K Photos: Heat, smiles, kids and an otter
You can see ALL the photos over here. Good times. Sweaty good times.
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Trail Alert: Sammamish River Trail
Survey crews are continuing to map property boundaries and utilities and carry out wetland delineation for King County’s sewer upgrade project in Redmond. During the week of May 23, crews are expected to be working along West Lake Sammamish Parkway, the Sammamish River Trail, and by Marymoor. You can expect to see surveyors in bright…
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Happy Bike Everywhere Day: Weezer AND Panic! at the Disco Concert Ticket Giveaway.
Help us celebrate one of the nation’s most extensive multi-use networks with more than 175 miles of trails for recreation and non-motorized mobility and commuting. On Friday, May 20, it’s the annual F5 Bike Everywhere Day organized by Cascade Bicycle Club. People from across King County will be hopping on their two-wheelers to show their…
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Marymoor Park Concerts: Two More Shows Announced
EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS Preservation Hall Jazz Band Falling Into Place Summer Tour REBELUTION The Green & J Boog, Stick Figure, Through The Roots, DJ Mackle
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Marymoor Park Concerts: The String Cheese Incident
Friday, July 22. Stay tuned for presale String Cheese Poster
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Marymoor Park Concerts: Flight of the Conchords – Presale
Presale tickets are on sale today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit this link and use the password: KINGCOUNTY
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Marymoor Park Concerts: Slightly Stoopid Presale
Running today only, 9am – 9pm. Follow this link and use password: MARYMOOR
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Marymoor Park Concerts: Slightly Stoopid
On sale: Friday, Feb 26 at 10am Return Of The Red Eye Summer 2016 SOJA Zion I, The Grouch and Eligh June 15, 2016
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Field Notes: Dwight’s At Work, So You Can Play
If you’ve set foot in Marymoor Park, you have experienced Dwight’s handiwork. Dwight is a member of your Marymoor Park staff, who are tasked with keeping that massive park clean, safe and open for everyone to enjoy. But Dwight brings a specialization: he’s a one-man-pep-rally-dancing-machine. Dwight has worked for King County Parks for many years as…
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NO ONE “Parks” Like A ParksMonkey: 24 Hours In Your King County Parks (Photo DUMP)
You’re welcome, those of you whom do not even grasp the glory and enormity of your King County Parks. ParksMonkey has pulled back the ferns to give you a glimpse at 24 hours in this glorious system. Saturday morning: Why are there so many people running on your Snoqualmie Valley Trail? Zombies. No. Wait. Blerches. Makes…
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Marymoor Park Concerts: Wilco
More pics over on Flickr
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3 FREEkin’ Awesome Activities at Marymoor Park
Never mind those pricey (but fun) concerts; you can enjoy Marymoor Park for free this summer. Warning: If you drive you’ll have to pay the $1 parking fee, but that’s totally worth these activities! 1) Outdoor Climbing Wall Grab your gear and head out to the Marymoor outdoor climbing wall. The wall stands at around…
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Goonies, Foodies and more Movies!
Okay, so I’m no Dr. Seuss and I might be missing some iambic pentameter but this rhyme conveys a VERY important message because on July 8, three things are happening: Goonies, Foodies and Movies. Check out the full news release here. Goonies: The popular First Tech Movies@Marymoor outdoor cinema series at King County’s Marymoor Park…