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Join the fun as we visit area parks on Fridays from 10 am to 1:00 pm! Snacks are provided. Each park has a children’s play area and picnic tables. Program is cancelled if it rains. Bring your lunch, swimsuits, towels, and sun screen! For children ages 0 - 5 years with parent or caregiver. Only $3 per family. To suggest a park email Cindy or call 425-432-1272. And don’t forget to drop in for Toddler Time at GMVCC on both Tuesdays and Thursdays all summer!

Week # 1 - Friday June 26 Point Defiance ZooPoint Defiance Zoo

2009 Toddler in the Park Summer Kick-off!

5400 N Pearl ST, Tacoma

Directions (PDF 427 KB) From Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Call us at 206-795-1376 on day of event if you are lost!

  • Turn right from GMVCC driveway
  • Turn right onto Witte RD SE
  • Turn left on Maple Valley Hwy (at light)
  • Turn left on SE 231st ST
  • Turn left onto Hwy 18 S
  • Take I-5 S
  • Take Exit 132 (Hwy 16 West)
  • Exit at 6th AVE and turn left
  • Take the next right on Pearl ST
  • Follow Pearl ST into Point Defiance Park
  • Signs will lead you to the Zoo parking lots

Age Requirement: 0 - 5 years with parent or caregiver.

For program information email Cindy or call 425-432-1272.

Date Time Location Fee

Friday - June 26, 2009

10 am - 1pm

Point Defiance Zoo

$3 per family

Friday July 3 - HOLIDAY *** NO TODDLER TIME IN THE PARK ***

Week # 2 - Friday July 10 Friendship Park (PDF 436 KB) Bikes & Trikes

Bring your bike, trikes and helmets!

15808 SE 254th PL, Covington

Directions (PDF 427 KB) From Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Call us at 206-795-1376 on day of event if you are lost!

  • Turn right from GMVCC driveway
  • Turn left on Witte RD SE
  • Turn right on Kent-Kangley RD
  • Turn right on 164th AVE SE
  • Turn left on SE 256th ST
  • Turn right on 160th AVE SE
  • Turn left on SE 254th PL - Park is on right

Age Requirement: 0 - 5 years with parent or caregiver.

For program information email Cindy or call 425-432-1272.

Date Time Location Fee

Friday - July 10, 2009

10 am - Noon

Friendship Park (PDF 436 KB)

$3 per family

Week # 3 - Friday July 17 Lake WildernessSidewalk Chalk & Art

Sidewalk Chalk and Art!

22500 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley

Directions (PDF 427 KB) From Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Call us at 206-795-1376 on day of event if you are lost!

  • Turn left from GMVCC driveway
  • Keep going past the curve in the road
  • Turn left into Park Entrance

Age Requirement: 0 - 5 years with parent or caregiver.

For program information email Cindy or call 425-432-1272.

Date Time Location Fee

Friday - July 17, 2009

10 am - Noon

Lake Wilderness

$3 per family

Week # 4 - Friday July 24 Service Club Park (PDF 163 KB) Windsocks & Streamers

Windsocks and Streamers

14608 SE 288th Street, Kent

Directions (PDF 427 KB) From Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Call us at 206-795-1376 on day of event if you are lost!

  • Turn right from GMVCC driveway to stop sign
  • Turn left on Witte RD SE
  • Turn right on Kent-Kangley RD
  • Turn right on Kent-Kangley RD
  • Continue through Covington to Kent
  • Turn left on 144th AVE SE
  • Turn left on 288th ST - Park on left

Age Requirement: 0 - 5 years with parent or caregiver.

For program information email Cindy or call 425-432-1272.

Date Time Location Fee

Friday - July 24, 2009

10 am - Noon

Service Club Park (PDF 163 KB)

$3 per family

Week # 5 - Friday July 31 Ravensdale ParkBalls and Bubbles

Balls and Bubbles!

272nd AVE S, Ravensdale

Directions (PDF 427 KB) From Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Call us at 206-795-1376 on day of event if you are lost!

  • Turn right from GMVCC driveway to stop sign
  • Turn left on Witte RD SE
  • Turn left on Kent-Kangley RD
  • Go through 4 Corners (major intersection)
  • Turn right at the Ravensdale Post Office - Park on right

Age Requirement: 0 - 5 years with parent or caregiver.

For program information email Cindy or call 425-432-1272.

Date Time Location Fee

Friday - July 31, 2009

10 am - Noon

Ravensdale Park

$3 per family

Week # 6 - Friday August 7 Les Gove ParkWater Play

Water Play! Bring towel and a swimsuit.

11th and Auburn Way S, Auburn

Directions (PDF 427 KB) From Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Call us at 206-795-1376 on day of event if you are lost!

  • Turn right from GMVCC driveway to stop sign
  • Turn right on Witte RD SE
  • Turn left on Maple Valley Hwy
  • Turn left on SE 231st ST
  • Turn left, merge on WA 18 W toward Auburn
  • Turn left on Auburn Way S
  • Turn left on 4th ST SE
  • Turn right at F ST SE
  • Turn left on 5th ST SE
  • Turn right on H ST SE - Park straight ahead

Age Requirement: 0 - 5 years with parent or caregiver.

For program information email Cindy or call 425-432-1272.

Date Time Location Fee

Friday - August 7, 2009

10 am - Noon

Les Gove Park

$3 per family

Week # 7 - Friday August 14 Petrovitsky ParkParachute Play

Parachute Play!

16400 Petrovitsky RD SE, Renton

Directions (PDF 427 KB) From Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Call us at 206-795-1376 on day of event if you are lost!

  • Turn right from GMVCC driveway to stop sign
  • Turn right on Witte RD SE
  • Turn left on Maple Valley Black Diamond RD SE
  • Turn left on 231st ST
  • Slight right on Petrovitsky RD
  • Turn right to stay on SE Petrovitsky RD - Park on right

Age Requirement: 0 - 5 years with parent or caregiver.

For program information email Cindy or call 425-432-1272.

Date Time Location Fee

Friday - August 14, 2009

10 am - Noon

Petrovitsky Park

$3 per family

Week # 8 - Friday August 21 Mud Mountain DamPotluck Picnic & Water Play

Potluck Picnic and Water play!

Bring your towel and a swimsuit. Meet at 10 am, eat at 11:30 am and stay the day! Please bring a lunch item to share (sandwiches, salads, chips, etc.) We’ll bring the drinks, plates, cups, napkins & utensils.

30525 SE Mud Mountain Road, Enumclaw

Directions (PDF 427 KB) From Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Call us at 206-795-1376 on day of event if you are lost!

  • Turn right from GMVCC driveway to stop sign
  • Turn left on Witte RD
  • Turn left on Kent-Kangley RD
  • Turn right on MV Hwy/Hwy169 S at 4 Corners
  • Hwy 169 South becomes Enumclaw 164
  • Go through Enumclaw/turn left on Hwy 410 E
  • Go about 6 miles and turn right on Mud MT RD
  • Go 2.5 miles to Mud Mountain Dam Project

Age Requirement: 0 - 5 years with parent or caregiver.

For program information email Cindy or call 425-432-1272.

Date Time Location Fee

Friday - August 21, 2009

10 am START

11:30 am picnic

Mud Mountain Dam

$3 per family