Register now for spring programs and activities with
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
Online Recreation Registration
Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation continues to serve the community with various opportunities and experiences. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook at Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation or subscribe to our Auburn@Play newsletters to see what we are up too. You can also visit auburnwa.gov/play for updates, registration information and a full listing of opportunities this spring.
Summer Camp 2022 registration now open.
We are looking forward to our upcoming endeavors and hope to see you very soon.
Play safe!
Your Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Team
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 We’re Hiring!!!
A variety of job opportunities are available with the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. Some of the featured positions are:
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Childcare Teacher: Supervise the childcare room at the Auburn Community and Event center.
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Maker Space Specialist: Lead programs, projects and activities in the Maker Space! Work with a laser cutter, vinyl press, 3D printers and more!
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Summer Camp Counselors: Looking for counselors to work in the fun filled summer camp programs. Lead and assistant positions are available.
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Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker: Duties include mowing and weeding; collecting litter; maintaining facilities; and preparing athletic fields.
Other positions include: Facility Assistants; Facility, Field & Gym attendants; Fitness instructors; Front Desk Clerks; Golf Cart Attendants; STEAM Instructors; Recreation Leaders; Teen Center staff; and a variety of volunteer opportunities. For a full list of all City of Auburn job opportunities, visit www.auburnwa.gov/jobs.
Indoor Playground
Pre-school Drop In program at the Gymnasium at Les Gove Park
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | through June 22
9:30-11am | $2 per child, membership pass also available. Enjoy fun in the gym with riding toys, bikes, balls, climbing toys and more, all while meeting and playing with new friends. No Playground May 30. Parent or care provider must stay with child or children.
Kidz Playtime – Now Open!
Location: Auburn Community and Event Center Ages: 2-8 Fee: $10 for 2 hours of care
Do you need a couple of hours to yourself, have an appointment, or want to meet up with a friend and do not have a sitter? We can help! Bring your child, ages 2-8 to our drop-in childcare program and we will keep them entertained and safe. All staff have undergone a National Background Check. Two hours of care for $10. Call the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Office at 253-931-3043 for specific times and days. Times and days coordinate with fitness classes and may change quarterly. Staff are unable to change children’s clothing.
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Preschool Programs
Ballet/Tumbling | Ages 3-5
Tuesdays, Apr 19-May 10 | 5:30-6:15p | 56564
Tuesdays, May 17-Jun 7 | 5:30-6:15p | 56565
Farm Tots at the Mary Olson Farm | Thursdays, May 5-26 | Ages 3-5 | 10-11am | $7 per session | Pre-registration required.
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 FITNESS & DANCE
PARKOUR
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Parkour Jr. | Ages 6-8 | Thursdays, Mar. 31-Apr 28 | 4:30p-5:20p | 56579
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Parkour Jr. | Ages 6-8 | Thursdays, May 5-May 26 | 4:30p-5:20p | 56580
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Parkour | Ages 9-10 | Thursdays, Mar 31-Apr 28 | 5:30-6:20p | 56576
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Parkour | Ages 9-10 | Thursdays, May 5-May 26 | 5:30-6:20p | 56577
Auburn's REC Teen Center is located at 910 9th Street SE in Les Gove Park. The REC is open from Monday through Friday from 2pm-5pm. Transportation is provided from the Auburn middle schools and high schools courtesy of the Auburn School District.
The REC Teen Center offers great fun for grades 6-12 and features:
- Ping Pong, Foosball, Air Hockey, Teen Lounge & Video Games
- A Gymnasium for drop-in basketball
- Tech Lab for tutoring and homework help.
- Maker's Room featuring a 3-D printer, laser cutter, robotics, crafts, custom decals, digital embroidery and more.
Remainder of the Year Membership: $50
Monthly Membership: $15
Daily Drop-in Rate: $1
Purchase by calling 253-931-3043 or drop-in to purchase memberships.
REC RIDERS
Learn the skills needed to hit the trail! This 4-week program will give teens the tools to take their riding to the next level using modular systems to develop balance, improve body position, basic bike handling skills and safety, and tackling obstacles safely. Each program culminates with a trail ride. REC Riders is free with admission to the REC Teen Center. Bikes & helmets are provided. Grades 6-12.
- Tuesdays, April 19- May 10 | 3-4:30p | 56585
- Tuesdays, May 17-June 7 | 3-4:30p | 56586
SPRING BREAK CAMPS
AUBURN YOUTH COUNCIL
- Service Learning & Leadership Development group gets teens active in the Auburn Community! Grades 6-12 | Free! Meetings are held 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:15pm at the REC. Come check it out and get signed up. Dinner is provided!
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 Check out auburnwa.gov/sports for all the details, including dates, times & registration links including:
YOUTH INSTRUCTIONAL SPORT CLASSES:
Rec Riders:
Learn the skills needed to hit the trail! This 4-week program will give teens the tools to take their riding to the next level using modular systems to develop balance, improve body position, basic bike handling skills and safety, and tackling obstacles safely. Each program culminates with a trail ride. REC Riders is free with admission to the REC Teen Center. Bikes & helmets are provided. Grades 6-12.
- Tuesdays, April 19- May 10 | 3-4:30p | 56585
- Tuesdays, May 17-June 7 | 3-4:30p | 56586
Disc Golf:
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Disc Golf Clinic | Ages 7+ | Saturday, Mar 19 | 10am-12pm | Les Gove Park | Fee: Free for 18 & under, $10 for ages 19+ (all participants must register)
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Youth Disc Golf League | Grades 3-8 | Saturday, April 4-May 21 | Tuesday & Thursday practices times between 5:30-7:30pm (1 hour practices); Saturday matches between 9:30am-12:30pm | Les Gove Park | Fee: $63/$50 (register prior to March 17 and receive a $5 discount on the league fee)
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YOUTH SPORT LEAGUES:
ADULT SPORT OPTIONS
Pickleball (Ages 18+):
Cornhole (Ages 18+)
Basketball (Ages 18+)
Softball (Ages 18+):
Rock Climbing
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Girls Rock! | Wednesday, May 11 | 5:30-7:30p | 56571
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Girls Rock! | Wednesday, June 15 | 5:30-7:30p | 56572
- Climbing for Groups & Families- for private climbing, please call 253-931-3043 to make a reservation
Biking
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One Day Art Experiences - Make & Take
Acrylics | Ages 16 & over
- Wednesdays, Apr 6-Apr 27 | 9a-12p | 56231
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Watercolor | Ages 16 & over
- Wednesdays, Mar 23-Apr 27 | 2-4p | 56238
- Wednesdays, Mar 23-Apr 27 | 6:30-8:30p | 56239
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LADIES & LIL' GENTS
Saturday, March 26
Auburn Community & Event Center
Attention Moms, Aunts & Grandmas!!! Bring your little guy or guys (ages 3-11) out for the annual Ladies & Lil’ Gents "date-night" on Saturday, March 26 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Auburn Community & Event Center. The event includes a DJ, dancing, dance instruction courtesy of Pacific Ballroom Dance, hands-on activities, and light refreshments. Call 253-931-3043 to register. All attendees must register.
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The City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation department operates two community gardens for lease and use each year. Planting begins April 2. Register by calling 253-931-3043.
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8th Street Gardens (1030 8th St NE)
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Garna Botting Jones Community Garden
(4th and J Streets NE)
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Sizes available: 10' x 20' Patches
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Fee: $55 Auburn resident, $63 Non-resident, price includes $25 refundable cleanup deposit
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Monday, April 11-Friday, April 15 | 10am-4pm
Admission and activities are Free!
The White River Valley Museum is celebrating Earth Month during Spring Break, and we want you to join us! Every day we will explore a different theme, learning more about the wonderful world we live in, the creatures we share it with, and the choices we can all make to help our world. Interactive activities, art-making opportunities, and scavenger hunts are scheduled every day from 10-4, with special opportunities to learn, meet animals, or create something special scheduled at 1:00pm. Admission and all activities are free! See website for additional details.
- Monday, April 11: Perfect Plants & Pollinators | 1:00pm Soil Science with King Conservation District
- Tuesday, April 12: Beautiful Birds | 1:00pm Raptor Encounter with John the Falconer
- Wednesday, April 13: Crucial Creatures | 1:00pm Animal Encounter with Casai’s Curious Critters
- Thursday, April 14: Excellent Energy | 1:00pm Build Solar Bug Bots
- Friday, April 15: Wonderful Water | 1:00pm Orcas, Salmon, and the Food Web with Orca Network
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PETER COTTON TRAIL
Friday, April 15-Monday, April 18
Various Parks & Trails in Auburn
Hop around Auburn's parks and trails in search of the elusive bunny, who'll be hidden in various park locations around Auburn. Grab your peeps and search for bunnies on April 15-18. Complete your Bunny Scorecard by finding 10 bunnies. Submit the on-line Submission Form for a chance to win one of 60+ amazing prizes. Find all the fluffy details at www.auburnwa.gov/events.
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The White River Valley Museum is hosting local scholar and environmental superstar BJ Cummings to discuss the role that the Green and Duwamish Rivers played in shaping the environment and economy of this region. BJ Cummings founded the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition and manages community engagement for the University of Washington’s Superfund Research Program. She is the author of The River That Made Seattle: A Natural and Human History of the Duwamish, and she was awarded the River Network’s national River Hero award for her work leading community-based clean up and restoration of the Duwamish River. This talk is hosted thanks to a partnership with Humanities Washington, and will be conducted on zoom.
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CLEAN SWEEP
Saturday, April 23 | 9am-12pm
Various Parks in Auburn
Celebrate Earth Day in Auburn! Register your group to help clean up and beautify Auburn! The Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department will be assigning small groups to projects around town. To register your group and for more event details visit www.auburnwa.gov/events.
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Saturday, May 21 | 9:30am
Game Farm Park
A family-oriented fun run event that takes place prior to Auburn’s Petpalooza festival. Participants will follow a 3K or 5K route. The course is flat, easy, and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Water will be available on the course for both dogs and human participants. The race is ‘chip-timed’ by BuDu Racing, LLC. Early registration is only $20/person and includes a T-Shirt, full-color face bib and a participation medal. Register Online now! Thank you to Reber Ranch and Peaceful Pet Transitions for sponsoring Auburn’s Dog Trot.
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TRY A CLASS FOR FREE!
- Monday, 3/21 | Group Centergy | 6pm
- Wednesday, 3/28 | Group Power | 12:15pm
- Thursday, 4/7 | Functional Movement | 11am
- Tuesday, 4/12 | Butts & Guts | 4:30pm
- Saturday, 4/23 | Yoga Flow | 9:45am
FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
Membership | $20 Regular/$15 Seniors/Teens
Monthly Membership with Unlimited Childcare: Adult + 1 child $35/month
Adult + 2 children $50/month
Adult + 3 children $65/month
Daily Drop In Rate: $5 Regular/$4 Seniors/Teens
Childcare Drop In: $5
Fitness Membership gets you moving with all the perks!
- Unlimited access to fitness classes both
virtual and in-person
- Unlimited use of the fitness center
- Drop-in Childcare
- Open gym programs
- Unlimited access to the full virtual fitness class library
Open Gym Schedule
Monday/Wednesday - 12-1:30pm - Pickleball
Tuesday/Thursday - 9:30-11:30am - Senior Volleyball (50 & over only); 12-1:30pm-Pickleball
Open Gym Drop In Fees: Senior (50+) $3; Adult $4; Free with fitness membership
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NON-MEMBERSHIP FITNESS CLASSES
Nourish & Restore- Mindful Yoga & Meditation Workshop | Ages 14 & Over
Yoga en Español | Ages 14 & Over
Tai Chi for Beginners | Ages 16 & Over
 TO REGISTER:
On-line: Auburn @Play online registration
Phone: 253-931-3043; VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express
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