July 28, 2009 Catch live music and movies under the stars, or take a swim, ride or hike at King County Parks
King County Parks – Your Big Backyard, offers a full summer’s worth of activities to keep a family busy for hours on end.
From world-class music at King County’s popular Concerts at Marymoor series, to the quiet of King County’s backcountry hiking trails, there are enough events and activities to fill the longest of summer days.
Here is a sample of what you’ll find in the next few weeks at King County Parks:
 King County Pools
For relief from hot weather, or to add variety to your summertime recreation plans, why not stop by a King County pool? From swimming lessons to open swim time, there’s a great variety of recreational opportunities at the nearest King County pool. Visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/pools.aspx for program scheduling, hours of operation and driving directions.
Marymoor Park
July 29-Aug. 16
$1 parking; $5/person, $15/family suggestion donation
 Movies@Marymoor
Now in its fifth year, the annual Movies@Marymoor is a much-anticipated family tradition. This year’s series opens July 29 with the animated Tim Burton film, “Coraline,” followed on Aug. 5 when the Muppets invade Marymoor for the showing of the family classic, “The Muppet Movie.” Moviegoers Aug. 5 will be treated to special guests from the Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum, which is hosting the exhibit, “Jim Henson’s Fantastic World,” through Aug. 16. Movies are shown at MacNair Field, which is located in the center of the park. Movie-goers can park in the adjacent lot and there is a $1 parking fee which can be paid at the parking station. Regional event company Epic Events provides the 30-foot by 50-foot inflatable screen and audio support.
Ongoing through Sept. 11
 Monday, Wednesday and Friday night racing at the Marymoor Velodrome
Enjoy an exciting bicycle race at the Velodrome. All three nights of racing are under way for the season. Spectator admission is free on Mondays and Wednesdays; $5 per person on Fridays; kids 16 and under are free. Racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.velodrome.org/mva/.
Cottage Lake Park
Thursdays through Aug. 6 – 7 p.m.
Music in the Park 2009
Sponsored by the Upper Bear Creek Community Council, this six-date concert series will be in Cottage Lake Park, at Northeast Woodinville-Duvall Road and 188th Northeast, Woodinville. More concert series information is available at http://www.upperbearcreek.com/.
 Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
Cougar Mountain Running Series – Aug. 8
Compete in the seventh-annual Cougar Mountain trail running series, which concludes Aug. 8 with a 13-mile run in the park’s wild and scenic setting. The cost is $40, and Seattle Running Club members receive a $5 discount. Racing starts at 8:30 a.m. and awards are presented at 11 a.m. For more details, visit http://www.seattlerunningcompany.com/Events/Cougar/cougarmtn1.html.
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King County Parks - Your Big Backyard - offers more than 25,000 acres of parks and natural lands, including such regional treasures as Marymoor Park and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, 175 miles of regional trails, plus pools and a world-class aquatic center. By cultivating strong relationships with non-profit, corporate and community partners, King County Parks enhances park amenities while reducing costs. Learn more at http://www.kingcounty.gov/parks/.
Related information
Marymoor Park
Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
Cottage Lake Park
King County Pools
King County Parks - Your Big Backyard
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