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Join the fun as we visit area parks on Fridays from 10 am to noon! 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 18 Point Defiance ZooPoint Defiance Zoo

2010 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 425-577-4146 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 18, 2010

10 am - 1pm

Point Defiance Zoo

$3 per family

Week # 2 - Friday June 25 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 425-577-4146 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 - June 25, 2010

10 am - Noon

Friendship Park (PDF 436 KB)

$3 per family

Friday July 2 - HOLIDAY *** NO TODDLER TIME IN THE PARK ***

Week # 3 - Friday July 9 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 425-577-4146 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 9, 2010

10 am - Noon

Lake Wilderness

$3 per family

Week # 4 - Friday July 16 Squak Valley Park Windsocks & Streamers

Windsocks and Streamers

10319 Issaquah Hobart RD

Directions (PDF 427 KB) From Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Call us at 425-577-4146 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
  • Turn right on Cedar Grove RD SE
  • Turn left on Issaquah Hobart RD SE
  • Park is 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 16, 2010

10 am - Noon

Squak Valley Park

$3 per family

Week # 5 - Friday July 23 Ravensdale ParkBalls and Bubbles

Balls and Bubbles!

272nd AVE S, Ravensdale

Directions (PDF 427 KB) From Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Call us at 425-577-4146 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 23, 2010

10 am - Noon

Ravensdale Park

$3 per family

Week # 6 - Friday July 30 Petrovitsky Park Parachute Play

Parachute Play!

16400 Petrovitsky RD SE, Renton

Directions (PDF 427 KB) From Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Call us at 425-577-4146 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 - July 30, 2010

10 am - Noon

Petrovitsky Park

$3 per family

Week # 7 - Friday August 6 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 425-577-4146 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 6, 2010

10 am - Noon

Les Gove Park

$3 per family

Week # 8 - Friday August 13 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 425-577-4146 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 13, 2010

10 am START

11:30 am picnic

Mud Mountain Dam

$3 per family