Our mission is to serve communities and to enhance quality of life through partnerships, entrepreneurial initiative, and environmentally sound stewardship of regional and rural parks, trails, natural lands and recreational facilities.

Description:
The Division of Parks and Recreation provides a variety of recreational opportunities for King County residents through it's parks, trails, pools, and facilities.

History:
The King County Parks system evolved from an original 150 acres of park land in 1938 into its current regional network of more than 25,00 acres of parks and trails. In the beginning, the Parks Division's focus was on establishing a park system, constructing facilities and programming recreational activities. The Division is currently focusing primarily on regional recreation assets including Marymoor Park, the King County Fairground, the King County Aquatic Center and regional trails, with a limited local park and recreation presence in unincorporated areas where King County acts as local government. Volunteer opportunities are available on many levels from direct service with at-risk youth at our White Center Park Teen Program or hands-on local parks projects to donating professional services.

Contact person: Laurie Clinton, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (206) 296-8686

Address:

201 South Jackston Street; Mailstop KSC-NR-0700 Seattle, WA 98104 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.metrokc.gov/parks

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes