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King County Parks
King County Parks has evolved from 150 acres in 1938 to more than 28,000 acres today. Our mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities.
Parks Levy
The King County Parks Levy is a 6-year, voter-approved property tax that keeps both city and regional parks, trails, and open spaces available for everyone. No matter where you are in King County, the Parks Levy goes to support your local parks and trails.
Facility rentals
King County Parks has many indoor and outdoor facilities to rent. These include athletic fields, wedding venues, campgrounds, and picnic shelters.
Trails
Learn more about leafline and backcountry trails in King County.
Water recreation
Find information about King County lakes and swimming beaches, King County's Olympic-sized swimming pool, Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center, and safety for swimmers and boaters.
Watersheds, rivers, streams, and lakes
Find water and land info and services by watershed area in King County including studies, data, activities, grants, and much more.
Wildlife in King County
Learn about the living things that call King County home, and what we do to protect, restore and help them regenerate.
Northwest natural yard and garden
This page provides earth-friendly info about gardening and yard care. For similar info and programs for farmers in King County, please visit our King County agriculture page.
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