Many of our summer season events took place in August, making it feel like a week long party - we hope you enjoyed these events as much as we did! Our parks continue to see high use by the community, and our Fall season programs are filling up. You may have noticed recent announcements for open part-time staff positions. This continues to be a need, please share the word with candidates who may be interested and great fit for the Si View team - we have openings with youth programs, aquatics, and customer service support.

In the coming weeks, you may notice some construction activity at one our community's favorite parks, the Tollgate Farm. On the north fields between Snoqualmie Valley Trail and SR-202, fencing will be installed ahead of the Spring 2022 planting season. This project has minimal impact to public access, except for short periods where trail access may be limited to safely accommodate construction vehicles access to the area. Please be attentive to any posted notices on site.

Community health continues to be a top priority in all our programs and practices. In an effort to slow the spread of the Delta variant, a statewide indoor mask mandate is now in effect. Masks are necessary in all public Si View indoor spaces for everyone, except for children younger than 2. Masks are also strongly recommended in any crowded outdoor settings, such as the Farmers Market. We continue to monitor guidelines and industry best practices and adapt our policies as appropriate. For the latest updates to pandemic related program updates and policies, please visit our website. Thank you for your support in keeping our community healthy.

See you at local parks!

Wow! The community support for the newest park amenity has been incredible, and the grand opening celebration was no exception. As dry as our summer has been, our event day started with light rain, enough to create puddles and generally slick conditions at the park. Thanks to a quick thinking crew of volunteers, all skatepark surfaces were dried off with leaf blowers, brooms, squeegees, and hand towels, so that the festivities could commence once weather improved!

If you haven't visited the skatepark yet, pack your safety gear and stop in for a visit. There's much to do for all ages and abilities. And the action is also fun to watch!

If you haven't visited the Farmers Market yet, we have some good news - you still have time! Our season has been extended by one week to September 16th. Our Fall market hours are 3:30-7:30pm. For all the details and a link to our market shopper survey, be sure to check out our website. Come visit your favorite vendors, stock up on fresh produce, and thank our wonderful volunteers, before the market season ends!

You may find some of our artisan market vendors later in the year at the Annual Si View Holiday Bazaar, scheduled for Saturday December 4th. This event with locally hand made goods, perfect for holiday gift giving, is now accepting vendor applications.

Our community meeting to discuss future aquatic center plans was well attended, thank you to all who were able to join us in-person and the many more who have provided input by email. We are currently in the process of reviewing all the input received, and will publish a findings report on our website soon. Some of the questions we've received include facility location and design and potential impacts to nearby neighborhoods, timelines, feasibility of partnerships and alternate funding sources. We are working with a consultant for an updated cost estimate for Phase I proposal, and once that is available, we plan to survey District residents for their level of support. In the meantime, we are actively preparing a grant application for a newly released King County Aquatic Facilities grant program. Stay tuned for the latest updates about this project by subscribing to our e-mail list.

We have one more outdoor event scheduled in our Family Fun Series. Come discover South Fork Landing on September 18-19, with self-directed activities for all ages. From 10-2pm on Sat, Sept 18^th, Si View’s Outdoor Recreation and Event Coordinators will be onsite to lead engaging and hands-on activities that you can add to your “backpack of fun” for your next outdoor adventure. Stop by to say "Hi!" and let us know what types of new programs you would like to see in our parks. This event is free, but pre-registration is necessary (one registration per family). Sign up today!

Our Fall series kicks off with the Annual Harvest Festival. This event will be at the Si View Community Center and Park on Saturday October 30th. We are in the midst of planning a safe, seasonal celebration, with activities both indoors and outdoors. A timed ticket entry system has been implemented to ensure ample space for participants. Be sure to order your tickets in advance, as no on-site sales will be available this year. Get your tickets here.

Join Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Arc’teryx Seattle and Si View Metro Parks at the pump track for a work party and fun! You’ll learn how to maintain the track and trails, get tips for riding, see demos, and of course ride the track! Learn more on our website.