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IN THIS ISSUE
Classes & Activities
Off-season camping special
Centennial Trail Construction
Specialized Recreation
New exercise classes offered
Environmental programs & workshops
Happenings at NW Stream Center
Related Articles
Classes and activities
 
Find more information at
ww.snocoparks.org.  
QUICK LINKS
 

Snohomish County Parks online

 

Aaron Reardon

County Executive
425-388-3460
 
Tom Teigen, Director
425-388-6600
 

Evergreen Fairgrounds

Mark Campbell, Manager
360-805-6704
 
Camps & Camping Reservations
425-388-6600
parks.department@snoco
.org
 

Resource Management & Community Partnerships

 Hal Gausman, 425-388-6618 hal.gausman@snoco.org  
 

 Contracts, Land &

 Capital Projects
 Russ Bosanko, 425-388-6602 russ.bosanko@snoco.org
  

Marketing & Communications

Marcie Allen, 425-388-6611

 

Ballfield Reservations/

 Recreation/McCollum Pool 
Tony Trofimczuk
425-388-6604 tony.t@snoco.org 
 

Operations  

Rich Patton, 425-388-6609 rich.patton@snoco.org

 
Maintenance
Bob Leonard, 425-388-6606
bob.leonard@snoco.org 
 
Willis Tucker Park
Jessica Warner, 425-388-6600
jessica.warner@snoco.org
 
Fairgrounds RV Parking
www.snocoparks.org
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Off-season camping special: Stay two nights, get third free!
Extend your stay at your favorite Snohomish County Park campground this fall and winter. Stay two nights at Flowing Lake, Kayak Point, River Meadows or Wenberg County Park and stay the third night free.
 
Offer good Oct. 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010. For more information and reservations call (425) 388-6600.
 
(Applies to consecutive nights at one park. Traditional tent and RV campsites only; yurts, cabins and vacation home excluded. Must make reservation 72 hours prior to arrival. Not redeemable for cash. May not be used for extra costs (extra vehicles, firewood or advanced reservation fee.) 
Winning bid to complete construction of the Centennial Trail goes to Strider Construction
The final leg of the Centennial Trail, a paved multipurpose recreational trail that serves walkers, bicycles, equestrians and others, will be complete by the end of 2010. This section stretches eight miles along the abandoned railroad right-of-way beginning in Arlington and terminating at the Snohomish/ Skagit County line.
 
County Executive Aaron Reardon said he is please the project would soon be underway. "Thousands of individuals and families will take advantage of this wonderful park asset." Read the full story at www.snocoparks.org.
Specialized & Inclusive Recreation
Build a scarecrow, decorate a pumpkin, visit with friends at the Halloween Festival and Costume Party on Oct. 30 at Willis Tucker Community Park, located at 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish. Find more information at www.snocoparks.org. 
Pam Shinsato photoNew exercise classes offered
 
"Dance Pulse!"  
If you like to dance or watch dancing, this class is for you! Designed to give you the look and tone of a dancer with stretching, toning, strengthening and 35 cardio minutes of non-stop, instructor-led aerobic dancing to your favorite styles of music. Classes start Oct. 5.
 
Tai Chi Chih  Move into a calmer, more creative state of awareness by balancing your body's energy through the practice of T'ai Chi Chih or Joy Thru Movement.
 
Zumba  Fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away! 
 
Yoga Workshops by Roy Holman
Tension-taming breathing and meditation tips for turbulent times. Learn simple living, money saving, green tips. Prioritize to not only survive, but thrive.
 
Find a more complete description of these classes or register online at www.snocoparks.org. All classes are held at Willis Tucker Park Community Center, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish.
Environmental Programs & Workshops
Snohomish County Park Rangers and staff offer a number of environmental education programs for schools and other groups. Presentations may be arranged at your school or in the field. To schedule a presentation, contact Jeanne Blackburn at 360-652-7417. 
Heybrook Hoedown Silent Auction & Bluegrass MusicPhoto of Heybrook Ridge
Friday, Oct. 23
Floral Hall, 803 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett
General Admission: $15 or 12 & under $5.
Sponsored by Friends of Heybrook Ridge 
Happenings at the Northwest Stream Center
An affordable way for everyone to learn more about the natural world around us and a fun way for teachers to earn clock hours. Bring your friends and family!
Classes offered this fall include LIVING WITH WILDLIFE IN THE CITY, ALL ABOUT BATS, FALL FOLIAGE RAFT TRIP, EAGLES and PLANT PRESSING 101. Classes are held at the Northwest Stream Center located McCollum County Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett.  Find details at www.streamkeeper.org
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Contact Information:
 
Marcie Allen, Marketing Coordinator
Snohomish County Parks Department
425-388-6611 /
marcie.allen@snoco.org