With all the ongoing wild weather, some days it takes a little guess work to figure out which season we're in. But day by day we're marching towards Spring - longer days, daylight savings begins on Sunday March 13th, and Si View Spring/Summer guide is headed to all local mailboxes the first week of April!

Our maintenance team is out in local parks in almost any weather preparing for a busy season of sports on the fields. We are also hiring for a full-time benefitted Maintenance Technician for our team. The ideal candidate has experience in best practices with trades such as grounds keeping, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and pool maintenance. Learn more here.

In the coming weeks, many Park District residents will receive a survey gauging the level of support for a future community aquatic center. If you receive an invitation to participate in this survey conducted by Elway Research, please take a moment to complete it. The survey is being sent out by three methods: a letter with a link to an online survey, a text message with a survey link, and a phone call. Your responses are confidential and anonymous. Thank you for taking the time to participate. And if you don't receive a survey request, you are not alone. This is a randomly selected sample, collecting approximately 300 responses from registered District voters.

See you at local parks!

Calling all kiddos on balance bikes! In partnership with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, we have a brand new program coming to Torguson Park this Spring. Participants learn some tips and tricks to have more fun and more confidence at the pump track. Come build foundational bike skills that will carry over to eventual progression onto a pedal bike. Most importantly, come have fun with other kiddos in this 4-week series. Parents are required to attend with their child, open to ages 2-5. Participants will need to have a bike and a helmet.

Expanding outdoor recreation programming options is a high priority for our community. We have recently introduced new walking programs, and more options are coming. We love to share our passion for the outdoors with the community, and showcase the trail connectivity we continue to work on. And best of all, it has been rewarding to see folks meet new neighbors and build our community. If you haven't joined us yet, come on out. The Si View Walking Club and Walks with Commissioners are both free activities, we ask for registration so we know how many people to expect, and so we can share route maps ahead of time. These walks are at casual pace, and we'll go in almost any weather. Leashed pets and strollers are welcome!

We're also getting local youth outdoors and learning about trail etiquette and leave no trace principals. We have two programs this Spring exploring trails nearby: Homeschool Hikes and Teen Outdoor Adventure Days (TOAD). Learn more about these programs here.

Whether you join us for a group activity or explore the trails on your own, share your favorites, we'd love to hear where you walk/hike! You can submit comments and/or photos here.

March brings some changes to program operations with the expiration of the vaccine verification requirement and indoor masking orders. Community health continues to be a top priority in all our programs and practices. We encourage you to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

Vaccine Verification order issued by Public Health Seattle & King County expired on March 1st. Showing proof of vaccination status is not required to participate in indoor recreational activities at the community center, pool, or other Si View facilities including private rentals at our facilities.

Both the statewide indoor mask mandate and King County indoor masking order are set to expire later this month. Beginning March 12th, wearing a mask will be optional, but not required, at Si View facilities and programs.

It will continue to be important to monitor personal health, staying home when not feeling well or under quarantine, using good hygiene practices, and considering personal risk when participating in group activities. Reducing the spread of COVID-19 continues to be a team effort, and we appreciate your cooperation and support.

Summer registration is coming soon! We have received many questions about programming, and are excited to share that most our summer camps, along with several NEW ones are coming to Si View this summer, and that capacities have been increased to pre-pandemic levels.

While registration is still a few weeks out, beginning March 18th, you can preview a list of upcoming camps on our website. Thanks for your patience, and remember to log in on April 8th to sign up for your favorite camp, as many popular activities fill up quickly.

In the coming weeks we'll also be posting seasonal part-time openings with many of our camps! All the details will be posted here.

Bring your family and friends and be ready for a night of engaging science-related activities and entertainment. Start the evening with some science exploration before enjoying a special performance by Mikey the Rad Scientist!

Mikey brings science and nature to life with his creative, interactive and engaging music. From the adventures of a water molecule named Carlos, to a musical journey to the center of the earth; his music strikes a chord with children and parents alike. His performances and programs make science fun by using stories, songs, props and movement to reinforce student's learning. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required.