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June 26
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Summer is here, and there’s so much to do! Here are some quick updates on what you can expect this summer.
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Summer Concerts are coming to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park! Family Fun Series entertains around Renton! rentonwa.gov/events.
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The Summer Meals Program begins Monday, June 30. The program provides free meals to youth ages 1-18 throughout the summer. rentonwa.gov/summermeals.
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Henry Moses Aquatic Center reopens this Saturday, June 28. During reopening preparation, a boiler plate which helps heat the activity pool was found broken. The part should be arriving soon so please mind the cooler-than-normal temperature. Additionally, the play structure is being replaced and will be installed for the 2026 season. rentonwa.gov/hmac.
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Renton Farmers Market brings fresh goods and produce to Williams Avenue every Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. until September 30. rentonfarmersmarket.com.
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Renton River Days is one month away! Join the fun and submit your parade, vendor, or community booth application while there’s still time. rentonwa.gov/riverdays.
2025 Family Fun Series lineup
Renton Parks and Recreation, in partnership with King County Library System, presents the free 2025 Family Fun Entertainment Series!
Each event will happen at various Renton parks, bringing fun to families across Renton!
Tee Off for Fun This Summer!
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Monday, June 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Heritage Park, 233 Union Ave. NE.
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Come tee up for fun at our nine-hole mini golf course, featuring challenging obstacles like windmills, ramps, buildings, loops, and more!
Magic Show with Alex Zerbe
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Wednesday, July 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Sunset Neighborhood Park, 2680 Sunset Lane NE.
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Weird, skillful, and charming, Alex Zerbe delivers jokes about parenthood, performs kid-friendly interactive hip-hop, and unleashes sight gags and physical comedy!
Sing Your Song Concert: Keeth Apgar of the Harmonica Pocket
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Thursday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Tiffany Park, 1902 Lake Youngs Way SE. Ukuleles, acoustic guitars, and harmonicas accompany silly and sweet songs about trees, bugs, and being itchy!
Jeff Evans’ Secrets of Wizards Show
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Wednesday, August 6, 12 to 1 p.m.
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Liberty Park, 1101 Bronson Way N.
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Combine imagination, magic, puppetry, and laugh-out-loud fun into one show.
Music in the Park with Marco Cortes
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Thursday, August 14, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Kiwanis Park, 815 Union Ave. NE.
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A live musical performance featuring a mix of songs in both English and Spanish.
While you're having fun, remember that Renton School District will also provide summer meals at or near these sites!
Summer meals begin June 30
Free lunch, snacks, and activities will be provided to children aged 1-18 at various places around the city this summer.
Renton School District's Summer Meals Program, in partnership with the city's Parks and Recreation Department, allows all kids to access healthy food when school is out. Most meals will be served Monday through Friday, from June 30 to August 15, at various locations, including several city parks:
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Heritage Park
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Kiwanis Park
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Liberty Park
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Sunset Neighborhood Park
These sites are the same locations hosting the Family Fun events, so stick around and enjoy!
No registration is required. Participants must eat the meals on site. Some locations and dates may vary, so please check the full list of locations and hours at rentonwa.gov/summermeals.
Solera and Astra Apartments officially opens!
Over the weekend, the City of Renton’s Community & Economic Development Department and DevCo Residential Group held the grand opening of Astra and Solera apartments.
Together, the two communities will bring nearly 600 new apartment homes to the Renton Highlands area, helping to meet Renton’s growing population and housing needs. This project is one of the last remaining pieces of the Sunset Area Redevelopment Plan.
Over the past 15 years, the city has worked with public and private partners to revitalize the Sunset Area and transform this neighborhood from World War II-era housing to a walkable mixed-use neighborhood. The completion of Solera and Astra adds to the area’s mix of affordable and market-rate housing, along with amenities such as the King County Library, Meadow Crest accessible playground, and three-acre Sunset Neighborhood Park.
Astra Apartments is a 275-unit affordable housing community offering modern one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments, and townhome layouts. Residents can enjoy amenities such as a fitness studio, indoor basketball court, business center, courtyard, and a pet-friendly environment with an off-leash dog park. Astra opened in November of 2024.
Solera Apartments is market-rate housing with 315 units, including one- to three-bedroom apartments and townhomes. Residents can access amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center, indoor sports court, gated garage parking, an off-leash dog park, a community courtyard, and a business center. The property is accepting applications, with construction completed this June 2025.
Thank you to the efforts from DevCo Residential Group for hosting the event, Evergreen Impact Housing Fund for their financial support, and the City of Renton for their planning and permitting. All parties involved helped guide this project through completion.
July 4 information for Coulon Park
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No city-sponsored fireworks or events will take place on this date.
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Boat launch parking remains open 24 hours.
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Moorage areas and the park will close at 7 p.m.
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Fireworks are strictly prohibited in both the City of Renton and unincorporated King County.
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Ivar’s and Kidd Valley will close at 7 p.m.
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Picnic shelters and grills are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Swim beaches will not be lifeguarded. Visitors swim at their own risk.
While Renton will not be hosting a fireworks display, there are several alternative celebrations around King County. Check them out here!
Don't forget to join us Friday, July 25, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park for the Renton River Days drone show. For details, visit rentonwa.gov/riverdays.
Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration
Juneteenth celebrations continue through the weekend. Attend Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration, an event co-sponsored by the city and a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) grant recipient.
Join Renton King County Justice Alliance, Elevate PR Management, and the community on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Liberty Park.
Shop with local Black-owned vendors, enjoy live performances, connect with resources, eat good food, and celebrate freedom in action.
Rainier Avenue South update
We know the Rainier Avenue South Phase 4 project has impacted many residents, commuters, and businesses. For the rest of the project, we will post regular updates on social media (@cityofrenton) that include completed work, upcoming closures, and what's planned for upcoming weeks.
We appreciate your patience as we finish up this critical regional transit corridor that handles high transit, pedestrian, and cyclist traffic volumes.
This project is not just about improving overall traffic flow through the corridor and making pedestrians safer. This project also upgrades the critical utilities beneath the road that have not been replaced for decades.
Last week, contractor crews prepared the roadbed, repaired trench areas, and paved the first layer of asphalt. They're also working on curbs, sidewalks, and driveways.
Crews will begin paving during the day and night in late summer.
Some recent milestones from the project include a pedestrian HAWK signal at SW Victoria Street that was turned on May 6 and a new traffic signal at Airport Way that was activated on May 29.
Heads up for next week! Beginning Monday, June 30, the intersection at Rainier Avenue South and South Second Street will temporarily operate as a three-way stop for the next month.
Uniformed Police Officers (UPOs) will be stationed during the day to help direct traffic and ensure safety while work is underway on the traffic signal and rebuilding the concrete road over the Seattle Public Utilities waterlines. Suggested routes to consider when commuting:
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Northbound on Rainier, traffic will be diverted to Lake Avenue South.
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Southbound on Rainier, traffic will be diverted to Shattuck Avenue South.
Street closures remain on South Tobin Street, Hayes Place SW, and Nelson Place NW.
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Around Renton
The Renton Farmers Market has MOVED! Find the market at its new temporary location on Williams Avenue South between South Second Street and South Third Street. The market is open every Tuesday until September 30 from 3 – 7 p.m. rentonfarmersmarket.com
The 2026 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan is looking for your feedback. Learn more and fill out the survey at rentonwa.gov/pros.
Renton City Council meets every Monday (excluding fifth Mondays and holidays) at 7 p.m. at Renton City Hall’s seventh floor council chambers. Find the agenda and sign up to speak at rentonwa.gov/council.
June 26 – Summer Concert: Boogie Boulevard, 6:30 p.m. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Kidd Valley Stage, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free.
June 30 – Tee Off for Fun This Summer, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Heritage Park, 233 Union Ave. N. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation and King County Library System. Free.
July 10 – Summer Concert: Point of Sail, 6:30 p.m. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Kidd Valley Stage, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free.
July 16 – Magic Show with Alex Zerbe, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sunset Neighborhood Park, 2680 Sunset Ln NE. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation and King County Library System. Free.
July 25 – Live Music & Drone Show at Renton River Days, 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park,1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free.
July 26 – Parade at Renton River Days,10 a.m. Downtown on South Third Street from Shattuck to Liberty Park. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free.
July 26-27 – Summer Bazaar at Renton River Days, Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Renton Community Center. 1715 Maple Valley Highway. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Vendor registration here. Free admission.
July 27 – Rubber Ducky Derby at Renton River Days, 3:30 p.m. Houser Way Bridge. Hosted by Renton Rotary. Free.
July 31 – Summer Concert: Scott Lindenmuth, 6:30 p.m. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Kidd Valley Stage, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Free.
In other news
Additional news and resources are provided below. Find us (@cityofrenton) on Facebook, Instagram, and X for daily updates. Renton residents can also find us on Nextdoor.
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