Summer time is the peak season for many Si View programs. The community center and pool, our parks and facilities are all in active use with camps and classes, community events and rentals. We are thrilled to have many new families join our programs, as we continually look for ways to expand offerings to meet the needs of our growing community. If you are new to the community, stop by for a visit to learn more about the many opportunities!

On Monday July 4, Si View Community Center, Pool and Administrative Offices will be closed for Independence Day. All camps and programs are closed for the day. Our facilities resume normal operating hours on Tuesday July 5. We wish everyone fun and safe celebrations! Please note that discharging fireworks is not permitted at Si View Park, Torguson Park or Tollgate Park.

On Saturday July 16, the North Bend Downtown Block Party returns. Come visit the Si View booth for information about projects and programs, and be sure to stop by the Kids Zone for Si View youth staff hosted game of Gaga Ball. Festivities start at noon. 

If you haven't been to the Farmers Market yet this season, mark your calendar for Thursdays at Si View Park. The Farmers Market is in full swing with an ever growing list of vendors, weekly live music, and fun activities for the kids. We are still looking for a few more volunteers to lend a hand and their time at the market, specifically those who are excited about farmers markets and are available from 3-6pm! Contact us for more information. 

See you at local parks!

Si View Pool has immediate openings for qualified candidates in Lifeguard positions. Lifeguarding is an excellent opportunity to build leadership skills and gain experience working in a busy setting. 

This summer we are offering two courses that prepare participants for these positions:

American Red Cross Lifeguarding (ages 15+)

American Red Cross Jr Lifeguard Training (ages 11-14)

Learn more about these programs, and entry requirements here. 

We've partnered with King County Library System to bring self-guided story walks to our parks in July. This is a great way to participate in the KCLS summer reading program while visiting some of our favorite parks!

July 10-16 Si View Park and Torguson Park

July 17-23 Tollgate Park and Si View Park

July 24-30 Torguson Park and Tollgate Park

Stories of "Bow Wow Wiggle Wiggle" and "Cat's Colors" will rotate between the parks. Time to get out and explore.

Proposition 1 for a New Si View Aquatic Center to expand capacity and access to aquatic programs is on the August 2, primary election ballot. We encourage you to learn more about this proposal here and reach out to us with any questions. 

The most common question we have heard from our residents to-date is around timing of the project proposal.

Why now?

Our community is growing and will continue to grow for the foreseeable future. Si View Pool was built for a community that was a fraction of where we are today, population of 600 in 1938 vs. projected 25,000 by 2040. This proposal addresses the immediate needs of today and plans for the needs of the future.

District residents continue to rate a new aquatic center as a high priority. When our November 2020 proposal narrowly missed the needed super majority, we asked for community feedback to guide us forward. We've since secured a centrally located site in North Bend and refined the project scope. Earlier this year, a statistically valid survey of the residents' level of support of a capital bond measure to build a new aquatics facility showed that 75% of residents were supportive of the proposed center.

We have secured a one-time $4M award in outside funding through a specific King County Grant which reduces the needed local community investment. We will have one more opportunity to re-apply for additional grant funding but only if the bond passes. The King County Aquatics Grant will sunset in 2025 with no guarantee that the funding will be renewed. The funding comes from the King County Parks Levy and it’s unknown if this will be included in the next KC Parks Levy. The cost to build the center is also going to continually increase over time. In the last two years, the projected cost has risen by $6M. 

If the bond fails in August, it is unlikely that we would pursue another attempt at a new facility due to loss of the grant funding and a potential membership only pool that is proposed in Snoqualmie. The market analysis completed as part of our extensive feasibility study shows that Snoqualmie Valley communities can support one large aquatic center, not two. This would be very unfortunate because the Snoqualmie concept would not meet the needs of the community today, nor the future and it would divide local resources.  

Every step of this project has been driven by the that needs our community have voiced and the input our community has provided. The next steps are our community’s choice, the proposition is on the August 2, ballot. 

Our Snoqualmie Valley Track Club team recently participated in the World Wide Welcome Youth Relay that is helping welcome nations of the world to the upcoming track and field world championships hosted in Eugene, Oregon in July. Participants completed a mile relay as a team to welcome the nations of Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. SVTC is hosting a club track meet at Mount Si High School on Thursday July 7, 6pm. Community is welcome to come cheer on participants as they compete with other eastside track clubs in both running and field events. Registration for the Fall cross country team opens up on August 5.

This is a toe-tapping musical for the whole family! Bring a blanket or a low seated chair and come enjoy a memorable morning of performing arts at Si View Park.

Pre-registration is required to secure your spot. This program is brought to you in partnership with Valley Center Stage and Si View Metro Parks. Suggested donation $10/family.

Saturday July 16 and Sunday July 17

10:30am at Si View Park

Register today

Thanks for your continued patience while crews work to improve the Si View Park east playground. Inclement weather has extended the timeline of this project that replaces the wood chips with a pour-in place rubberized surface for better fall protection and durability.  Given favorable weather, the work will be completed by July 15th. The zipline playground near the pool entrance remains open during this project.

Free Youth Summer Rides

Jun 1-Aug 31

Youth ages 18 or younger can ride the Snoqualmie Valley Transportation buses anywhere in the SVT service area at no cost this summer. They can bring their bicycles too, as all buses are equipped with bike racks. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For routes and schedules, see svtbus.org. 

Summer Movie Matinees

Jun 23-Aug 26

Free, family friendly films play at our local movie theatre in North Bend each week of summer break! Check out series schedule and more info here. Summer matinees films are sponsored by Si View Metro Parks.

North Bend Block Party

Jul 16, noon-11pm

Downtown Block Party is back! Activities will include a full day of local and regional music and performances, shopping, kids activities and more. Learn more at here.

Meadowbrook Farm News

Summer newsletter now available

Learn more about the history, wildlife, planned projects and updates from the park in the summer newsletter, now available here. 

Monday July 4: All facilities closed for Independence Day