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King County Parks Newsletter | February 2025 |
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On February 11, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a proposal to renew the King County Parks Levy, a six-year property tax which funds the maintenance, operations, safety, programming and expansion of our parks, trails, and open spaces.
This 2026-2031 proposal was directly shaped by YOUR input. Through community meetings, surveys, and direct engagement, we heard what matters most to you: safety and belonging, as well as new parks, trails, recreation opportunities, and infrastructure.
That’s why this levy would make critical investments in increasing safety, enhancing recreation, improving facilities, and expanding our regional trails and outdoor spaces.
The proposal is now with the King County Council, which will decide whether to put it on the August ballot. This levy provides approximately 85% of King County Parks' total funding and helps ensure that public spaces remain clean, safe, and accessible for everyone.
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Applications for the 2025 Parks Levy Grants are now open!
We have over $18 million available to support community organizations, non-profits, and local cities and park jurisdictions. The funding is available across our four Levy Grant programs including:
Aquatic Facilities
Parks Capital and Open Space
Open Space - River Corridors
Healthy Communities and Parks Fund
Applications close on March 31 at 9 a.m.
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Big Backyard 5K/10K
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Marymoor Park
The Big Backyard 5K/10K is an annual fun run and family walk celebrating the numerous King County Parks throughout our neighborhoods, cities, and county.
Proceeds from the Big Backyard 5K/10K benefit King County Parks, support maintenance within the parks and operations of the facilities and recreational resources to keep our parks operating and open year-round!
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Seasonal Maintenance Jobs
Join King County Parks team as a Seasonal Maintenance Worker and make a difference while spending time in nature! Part and full-time positions are available at $27.53/hour.
We are hosting in-person interview-hiring events on March 5 and March 20.
Apply first at bit.ly/KCParksJobs and then register for a hiring event at kcparksjobs.eventbrite.com.
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Become a King County Parks Ranger!
King County Parks is launching a new Park Ranger Program, and we’re looking for passionate, community-focused Park Rangers to be part of this exciting initiative! This is your chance to work outdoors, engage with the public, and help create a welcoming, positive and safe environment across our parks, trails, and open spaces.
We are hiring for multiple full-time positions. Pay range $36.59 - $46.39/hour. Apply by March 3 to be part of this growing team!
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The King County Parks Levy renewal proposal is on its way, helping us continue to create more inclusive greenspaces where kids, families, and friends can gather, relax, and play.
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Back in 2022 the Drive-By Truckers headlined CHOMP!, our annual celebration of all things fresh, delicious, local, and sustainable at Marymoor Park. We are so pleased they are returning for a performance at Marymoor Live on June 13th along with Deer Tick and special guests Thelma and the Sleaze.
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How well do you know your King County Parks?
It’s Customer Service Specialist Taylor vs Deputy Director Doug in a King County Parks trivia battle!
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