Fall season is fantastic for getting outdoors and exploring our local parks and trails. With cooler mornings, a brisk walk will quickly warm you up, and in the fading evening light, the mountain backdrop is often illuminated in brilliant colors. We continue to expand and improve our local parks and trails, providing you new places to explore, including the new Tennant Trailhead Park. At Torguson Park, the pump track has been in heavy use by all ages. We're hosting a community work party at the pump track on Saturday November 5th for much needed track maintenance (note the rescheduled date due to current dry conditions). Please also note, that in order to keep all riders safe, and protect the dirt surfacing, e-bikes are not allowed on the pump track. E-bikes are welcome at all our paved and graveled trails.

The Tollgate Farm agricultural project is nearing the finish line. It won't be much longer before you can access the park from SR-202, enjoy the full park loop trail, and start to see activities at the barn. On the north side of SR-202, Frisky Girl Farm is already producing events that currently include u-pick pumpkins on weekends. We still have finish work to complete in the Farmhouse kitchen, which is now scheduled for early 2023. 

Fall season programs include options for all ages and interests. We are thrilled to have the Indoor Playground back in full action, as it provides a place for families to make new friends and stay active no matter what the weather. You'll also notice many new adult program options. When you see a program of interest whether it's to learn a new hobby or meet new friends, we encourage you to register early. This ensures you get a spot in the class and it also helps instructors to be prepared for the group size. Sometimes programs do get cancelled due to low enrollment, early registration helps minimize that.

Our aquatics team is preparing for the priority enrollment period for the next session of swim lessons. For session H, students enrolled in the current session G will get priority before open enrollment begins. While our lesson options continue to be limited due to staffing shortage, our team is doing everything possible to balance schedules and offerings. Thank you for your patience as we work through these challenges. We also continue to work on a timeline for community outreach for new aquatic center options. We invite you to stay informed and get involved by subscribing to our aquatic center e-mail list.

See you at local parks!

Exciting news, construction for the newest local trail facility is about to begin! Tennant Trailhead Park is a 32-acre parcel on Rattlesnake Mountain that will offer trails for mountain biking and hiking as well as a picnic area and viewpoints. One of the key elements of this park is a trail system of family focused mountain biking trails that are easy and short enough for absolute beginners yet provide progression through a future connection to the Raging River system for some truly epic riding experiences. These beginner trails will be a welcome addition to the local trail inventory, and best of all reachable on a bike from many of our local neighborhoods. We are excited for all the benefits this new park will provide for our community. Funded by Si View's capital bond, phase I of the trail system is now ready for construction. The trailhead facilities and parking area are funded by King County Parks and scheduled for construction in 2023. Together with partners, additional grant funding has been secured from King County Parks Levy Open Space Grant Program and the WWRP Trails Grant Program for a later phase connecting Tennant Trailhead to the Raging River Trail system. Tentative timeline for construction of this phase is 2024-2026. 

It's harvest season! In partnership with Frisky Girl Farm, join us for a new seasonal celebration: Squash-Tacular! On Saturday October 15th, the Frisky Girl u-pick pumpkin patch will be open with lots of additional activities. We'll have outdoor harvest games, a photo station and craft booth - all free. You can also purchase a ticket to visit Plucky Palomino Petting Zoo, or pick up treats and drinks prepared by Trail Youth. This event does not require pre-registration. Please do dress for the weather, fields can be muddy (should we finally see some significant rain!). Check our Facebook event page for more details, directions and the latest updates. 

The popular Si View Harvest Festival returns on Saturday, Oct 29th to Si View Community Center with loads of harvest fun for all! This favorite local seasonal event is perfect for families with children ages 2+ through grade school and features a carnival, haunted house, pumpkin activities, petting zoo, and more! You can choose to register for one of three session options between 12pm-4:15pm. Register your child for a session time that fits your schedule early before the event is sold out! Costumes are welcome, but not required. Be sure to pair your visit with a trek through downtown North Bend for additional fun at the Trick or Treat Street activities.

For older students, ages 13+, volunteering at the Si View Harvest Festival can be a super fun way to spend the day, you can even dress up in a costume (not too scary). Volunteers will attend a brief event training prior to assignment to an activity station, and spend the afternoon helping event goers have fun. Community service hours are granted, and we even provide a t-shirt! For info, contact Jill today.

Si View's Winter Recreation Basketball League is open for both new and returning players in grades K-12. Our youth leagues have grown to over 500 players, all coached by enthusiastic community volunteers. The league is structured to include one practice per week and one game on Saturdays. Participants build skills in a positive team atmosphere and get to compete with players from local schools right here in the community. Register for the league here. To apply for volunteer coaching positions, contact Tyler today.

New this year is the addition of recreation league play for 7-12 grade students in partnership with teams from Renton (boys) and Issaquah (girls). This is a great option for students who want to be active and play the sport but not ready make a long-term team commitment. Register today!

Do you have ideas for new recreation programs or events? Are you curious about learning how to become a community recreation program instructor? Or maybe you have an interest in getting involved in your local community by volunteering. In all these cases, se would love to hear from you! Best community programs are built for the community, by the community. Let us know what you are interested in and how we can serve you better. Contact us today to start a conversation. Together we can do more!

Trick or Treat Street Saturday Oct 29, 3-5PM

Families are invited to come make their way throughout Downtown North Bend on Saturday, October 29, trick-or-treating with fantastic, spooky participating businesses. Learn more here.