Tag: steve cox memorial park
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White Center Teen Program impacts teen graduation and college admissions
Since the inception of the White Center Teen Program (WCTP) in 1991, the program has provided White Center youth with a safe, positive environment to get involved in year-round recreation and educational programs and activities. The immediate goal of the program has always been to reduce youth involvement in violent, criminal, or gang-related activities and increase…
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White Center Teen Program celebrates thirty years of programming
The White Center Teen Program (WCTP) will celebrate its 30-year anniversary on June 30. Originally created by former King County Parks staff Shelley Brittingham, the WCTP (based out of the Log Cabin at Steve Cox Memorial Park) exists to create a space for young people to come together and build friendships in a safe space.…
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Three Great Playgrounds for Families
King County Parks offer great outdoor recreational opportunities for adults, but many parks also feature fun-filled playgrounds and outdoor opportunities for families with younger children. At these parks, you’ll find standout climbing structures, versatile play equipment, and even opportunities to build biking skills for your littlest ones. Dick Thurnau Memorial Park Come safely learn and…
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2017 Halloween Carnival in the WC
The White Center Teen Program put together a killer Halloween Carnival this year. Thanks to all the teen volunteers we were able to keep the ghouls contained. For more pics visit our Flickr feed. And remember – There is only Zuul.
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Cine en el Parque 2017
Photographed some of the pre-show entertainment at this year’s Cine en el Parque. Lucha Libre Volcanica delivered. The Moana finale had the kids cheering and begging for photos with Moana herself. If you’d like to see more of the evening visit our Flickr feed.
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Peace N the Hood Job Fair a big success!
Our very own “Log Cabin” at Steve Cox Memorial Park was home to the the first Peace N the Hood Job Fair and 4th annual 3:3 basketball tournament this past Wednesday, June 28. Now in its fourth year, the 3:3 basketball tournament involved some 200 kids ages 12-19, but the job fair was really the…
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White Center Teen Program: 25 years of burnt toast, ballin’ and being awesome.
This year, King County Parks’ White Center Teen Program (WCTP), which takes place at the “Log Cabin” (a.k.a. White Center Community Center) at Steve Cox Memorial Park, has been commemorating its silver anniversary (that’s 25 years, for you non-Hallmark card-types!) with lots of reminiscing and festivities and a serious tallying up of some impressive accomplishments.…
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Halloween Activities in King County Parks
Halloween Carnival The Annual King County Parks Family Halloween Carnival is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 2-5 p.m. at the White Center Community Center at Steve Cox Memorial Park. Local teens have planned a variety of crafts and games for children ages 10 and under. Tickets for each activity are sold for .25…
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Photos: la Película Bajo las Estrellas @ Steve Cox Memorial Park
More photos on our flickr feed.
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Nuevo Festival en White Center/ New Festival in White Center
En el 22 de Agosto hay un festival nuevo en Steve Cox Memorial Park, se llama “Película Bajo las Estrellas”. Antes de la película, hay un montón de actividades divertidas que se puede hacer. Por ejemplo, disfrutar a la música de Los Relucientes, el karaoke con Rolando Martinez y bailes folclóricos por Joyas Mestizas.También, puede…
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B-ball Alert: Steve Cox Basketball Courts Closed This Week
Heads up everyone. Contractor (that is installing lights for the courts at Steve Cox) informed us today that they will need to shut them down for the week to complete their work. We apologize for the inconvenience. The good news? These courts will have lights before fall. [insert smiley faced basketball emoticon]
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Boo! Creeeeeeaaak. Scream! Cackle.
Because it’s fun to wear your Halloween costume for as many extra days as possible before and after the actual holiday itself; King County Parks brings you a couple ‘frightfully fun’ Halloween events for the whole family to enjoy. Haunted Pool & TunnelFriday, October 25, 6 – 7:30 p.m. pool swim & 8 – 9:30…
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What’s brown and green and loved all over?
This guy! Yes, it’s true. Just like King County Parks, our beloved Log Cabin turns 75 years old in 2013, and it will get quite the roast this Saturday, September 14. Join us for this family-friendly celebration! Log Cabin 75th Anniversary Party Sat, Sept 14 2 pm – 5 pm 1321 SW 102nd St Steve…
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What’s happening now at Steve Cox Memorial Park
There’s always something interesting going on at Steve Cox Memorial Park, the home base for our popular White Center Teen Program. We’ve got a new shelter going in near the playground, a bevy of plantings and a promising vegetable garden for the teens to watch over. Also, don’t forget about the beautifully improved tennis courts that were rededicated last…
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Burnt toast never tasted so good!
The Burnt Toast cooking class started at the King County Parks White Center Teen Program (WCTP) in 1991 and remains a favorite program among participants and staff to this day. Over 100 teens learned at least one recipe at the Log Cabin in 2012. WCTP staff Brian, Katie, Ramsey, Paula and Frank offered weekly cooking…
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New artwork honors park’s namesake
Last Sunday, May 15th, some 50 people braved the rainy and chilly weather to unveil a memorial artwork honoring the fallen King County Sheriff’s Deputy, Officer Steve Cox, who was killed in the line of duty in 2006. Officer Cox was a community leader in White Center, who could often be found in the park…
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Random photo post: White Center Youth Program
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New playground at SCMP now OPEN!
Here’s some wonderful news that’ll chase away this gloomy Friday: The new playground at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center is now officially OPEN! Featuring some very groovy Scandinavian-designed equipment for kids aged 2-5 and 5-12, there are slides, swings, and lots of spinny things. And of course, safety surfacing so you don’t get…