April started off with a gorgeous sunny day, and Si View staff joined the City of North Bend Citizen's Academy program, hosting a local parks park tour. While visiting Torguson Park, Tollgate Farm Park and Tennant Trailhead Park participants learned how the park district and the city work in close partnership for parks services delivery, about our local parks inventory, and ways to get involved locally. If you would be interested in a community parks tour in the future, please let us know.

We've noticed how local parks are seeing many more visitors and activity with Spring sports, warmer weather and extended daylight. It's a good idea to check that personal items such as sports equipment, jackets, water bottles and helmets are labeled in case items are left behind. You can inquire about lost items at the Community Center or by calling our office.

In case you missed it, registration for camps and other seasonal programs is now open. The summer camp lineup includes over 140 sessions of camps with traditional day camps, sports, arts, STEM, dance and many more. We recommend early registration as activities can fill up quickly. Summer swim lesson registration opens a little later, on May 22nd.

The upcoming summer season is also action packed with community events such as the Farmers Market, Concert Series, Movie in the Park, and others. A recent National Recreation and Parks Association poll found that two-thirds of U.S. adults look to social media to find out about local events. Many also learn about events through word of mouth. We're curious how this compares to our local community preferences as we gear up promotions of local summer events. Please let us know by taking a quick poll below.

See you at local parks!

It's finally nearing the time for the opening of Tennant Trailhead Park! Thank you for patiently waiting and respecting the site closure while remaining construction work in the parking area is completed. A short temporary park closure is expected sometime in May, when the permanent restroom building is delivered to site, dates and times will be posted on our website as soon as available.

You can learn more about this exciting new recreation facility on our website, including how the site was acquired and preserved as open space in partnership with the City of North Bend and King County Parks, partnerships that have made this project possible, and future plans that will continue to expand local trail connectivity.

WHALE Tales: Water Habits Are Learned Early



The American Red Cross has launched a new free resource for parents, caregivers and educators to teach children important water safety topics. The Longfellow’s WHALE Tales program content is designed for K-5 grade students with short, engaging and age-appropriate videos, worksheets and activities that teach important water safety topics. Each lesson centers on a memorable rhyming phrase to help children retain what they've learned. Drowning is a leading cause of death for children in the United States. Prevention is the key to saving lives. The Red Cross believes that one way to prevent drowning is to teach children about being safer in, on and around the water in a fun and entertaining way. Learn more and download free materials here: Water Safety for Kids | Red Cross

Spring has arrived and our family fun events are in full swing! Check out these upcoming activities for your next family outing:

• All Comers Track Meets Apr 13 and May 18, register
• Animal Encounters programs at Tollgate Farm, register
• Mom & Son Date Night Apr 20, register
• Chalk Walk Apr 26, register (free)
• Food Trucks on Thursdays starting May 2
• Story Time at the Park May 22, register (free)

News from Meadowbrook Farm

The seasonal newsletter is now available online. Click here to learn more about upcoming educational programs and projects at Meadowbrook Farm.

Mt Si Senior Center Survey

The Senior Center is conducting a local survey to learn what adults aged 45 and older need to make your community a great place to live as you age. This survey is being conducted in support of Mt. Si Senior Center's Community Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan and will run through mid-May. Take the survey here.