The transition from summer break to school year is in progress, our best wishes to all students and families!

We are also in the midst of a seasonal transition. On the programming side, our heads are spinning from all the fun events in August, while gearing up for Fall season programs. We hope you enjoyed the Movies in the Park, Festival at Mount Si, Farmers Market Family Day and the last few weeks of summer camps! Looking ahead, activities such as the popular Indoor Playground and Open Gym resume this month at the community center. Whether you are looking to learn a new skill, improve health, or meet new friends, we likely have an activity for you. 

On the aquatics side, the Si View Pool is temporarily closed through September 8th for seasonal maintenance and deep cleaning before the next round of swim lessons gets started. The Fall schedule at the pool is more limited than what we'd like, due to ongoing staffing shortage. We are working to recruit and train new staff in order to add programming hours. If you know of qualified candidates for lifeguards or swim instructors, please encourage them to contact us for information about job opportunities.

We'd like to thank you for your support of Proposition 1 for Si View Aquatic Center in the August primary election. A majority of our District residents, 57.87%, voiced support for funding a new aquatic center at the ballot box, but we fell short of the required 60% super majority. The community need for a new aquatic center has not changed. We will continue our work with the community to explore options and collect additional resident input to determine how the District should move forward. Please contact us with questions and comments.

Our parks continue to be busy with foot traffic for events such as the Farmers Market, Family Fun Days, sporting events and more. As the days quickly get shorter, please take extra care in and near busy parking areas. 

See you at local parks!

Have you visited the North Bend Farmers Market this summer? There is still time! The Fall market hours are 3:30-7:30pm on Thursdays, now through September 15th. 

Fall produce is plentiful with berries, honey, apples, peaches, tomatoes, beets, squash, corn, cucumbers and much more. You'll also find fresh cut flowers, baked treats, tasty dinner options, local art and unique gifts.

There's live music, too! Summer concerts start a bit earlier, at 5:30pm for the remaining market weeks. We hope to see you on Thursdays at Si View Park!

Tollgate Park is a busy activity hub these days! Fall sports at the park include youth soccer and cricket, with teams on the fields on most days of the week. If you are new to cricket, visit the park on a weekend to watch a game in action! Pictured at the park is the Seattle Youth Cricket League U15 winning team.

Starting Thursday Sep 15th, we'll have a food truck each week near the playground at Tollgate Park from 4:30-7pm. Come enjoy a walk in the park or sports in action, and get dinner too. Weekly truck schedule is available here. 

For agricultural activities, Frisky Girl Farm u-pick sunflower fields are open on weekends 10am-6pm through September, before the pumpkin season opens. The fields are beautiful - a new, local must-see destination! Feral Woman Farm is hosting a sheep shearing demo on September 10th, register here, and chicken/rabbit butchery workshops are coming up later in the month. 

The barn construction and associated infrastructure improvements are also progressing nicely. Re-opening of the trail is anticipated next month, and a grand opening celebrations later this Fall. 

Saturday October 29 is the Annual Si View Harvest Festival. This event is filled with activities from carnival games to a haunted house and more. Volunteering at this festival is a pretty fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon, you can even dress up in a costume (not too scary). This is a great option for students (ages 13 and older) to earn community service hours needed for school. We’ll provide a brief training for each activity station, a t-shirt, and letters for your community service hours. Contact us today for more details!

In response to community interest for more adult and outdoor programming, we are introducing several new programs options this Fall. Check out these and many more on our website:

• Yoga in Spanish
• Disc Golf clinic
• Guided Hikes for Adults
• Agricultural Workshops for Adults
• Writing Workshops for Adults

What types of programs are you interested in? We'd love to hear from you for future activity ideas! Contact us today.

Lace up your sneakers and join us at South Fork Landing Park for an All Comers Cross Country Meet, Saturday September 17th at 10AM. This free event is open to all ages, family participation is encouraged! The course options include a 1/2-mile and 1-mile routes, all within the park, on soft surfaces. Strollers are welcome, but please leave four-legged friends at home. You can run the course or take your time and walk at a leisurely pace touring the park grounds. Course will be well marked, and everyone will be cheered at the finish line. We'll even have fun prizes for all finishers. Please dress for weather. Pre-registration required (no fee). Sign up here!

The wait was much longer than we all had hoped for, but the east playground at Si View Park is now back open, and better than before. Thank you for your patience while these improvements were completed.

If you haven't visited yet, plan a trip to Si View Park. The picnic shelter near the playground is an ideal spot for a lunch or dinner at the park. The new rubberized playground surface offers superior fall protection, better durability, and it looks great. Whether you like a game of "hot lava", traversing the monkey bars, or climbing on the big rock, the park is ready for you.

Community Shred-it Event

Sep 10, 8AM-12PM

Are you doing some home organizing? Need to get rid of old papers and documents that are overtaking your desk and file cabinets? The City of North Bend is hosting a free Shred-It event for North Bend residents to assist with your de-cluttering efforts. Individuals can bring up to two file boxes or three grocery bags of documents. Hall is located at 920 SE Cedar Falls Way.

Sip, Suds and Si 

Sep 10, 6-9PM

The always popular Sip Suds & Si event features Washington wineries, breweries, art and live music.

Grab your friends for a self-guided night of tasting and exploring the charm of downtown North Bend. Come early to shop and poke around or dine in one of the outstanding restaurants and pubs. Learn more here. 

North Bend Blues Walk

Sep 24, 6PM-midnight

The North Bend Blues Walk is a one-day Blues Festival in downtown North Bend, Washington featuring 18 venues, 23 bands and more than 100 musicians. One ticket gets you in to all venues all night long, starting at 6pm and going until 12 midnight. Learn more here.

North Bend Resident Input Needed for City of North Bend Parks Survey

Open until Oct 1

As part of the early stages of updating the Parks Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, resident input is needed to help plan for future park and trail improvements. Learn more and take part in the survey here.

Thursday September 1-8: Si View Pool closed for maintenance

Monday September 5: All facilities closed for Labor Day