“Embrace the magic of June, where every sunrise promises new beginnings and every sunset holds the hope of sweet dreams."

• The Scott Gallacher Memorial Spray and Play Park is open for the season! This fun feature is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend with hours from 10am to 6pm, 7 days a week. This facility is weather dependent and may be closed during heavy wind or rain and will always be closed in the event of thunder and/or lightning. www.keypenparks.com/splash-pad

• Summer Solstice Gnomes! On June 21st, find all the pesky gnomes hiding out in the parks! The gnomes were created by students in Mr. Miller's classes at Key Peninsula Middle School and by very talented members of our local community. Gnomes will be hidden in Gateway Park, 360 Trails, Volunteer Park, Home Park, Maple Hollow, and Taylor Bay. Please limit one gnome per family. This gnome hide-and-seek lasts as long as the gnomes remain hidden. This event is free! When you find one, post it on Facebook or Instagram, tag us, and use #kppgnomes2024!

• Celebrate our 20th Anniversary with us! Save the date for June 22nd from 3pm to 7pm! Make your way down to Gateway Park for a whole lineup of fun: mini-golf, bounce houses, caricature and airbrush artists, inflatable obstacle course and bungee basketball, a vendor's market, a hotdog fundraiser, a beer forest, and live music! Parking, activities, and live music are free (with opportunities to purchase food, drinks, and items from the vendor's market). www.keypenparks.com/20th-anniversary-celebration

• Dance the night away! We are hosting a Swing Dance on July 11th at the Gateway Pavilion, from 6pm to 8pm, with live music from Indigo Jazz Band! This event is free. www.keypenparks.com/swing-dance
• Huge thank you to Aspen Land Surveying for sponsoring this event! We appreciate your support in making this event possible. For all of your land surveying needs, visit www.aspenland.com.
• "Swing with just a little attitude!" Indigo Jazz band is based out of Tacoma, Washington. They are available for shows and events all over the Puget Sound Region and occasionally beyond. Their focus is jazz, although they often stray into swing, rhythm and blues, and at times rock and pop. They are passionate about our music and strive to present a quality show. www.indigojazzband.com/home

• Kid's Concert with Eric Ode! Pop on down to Gateway Park on July 18th at 11am for some children's entertainment from local artist and performer, Eric Ode! This event is free. www.keypenparks.com/kids-concert
• A message from our sponsor: "At All Terrain Painting, we take pride in helping our clients repair and beautify their homes. We do a full range of expert repairs, updates, and painting. If it is inside or outside your residence or business we can help update, repair, and paint it!" www.allterrainpaintingnw.com
• Eric Ode is a national award-winning children's singer/songwriter, a widely published author and poet, and a thoroughly engaging entertainer. His upbeat, high-participation programs are bubbling over with fun, interactive music and include stories, skits, poetry, props and puppets. A former elementary classroom and middle school English teacher with a master's degree in educational technology, Eric has been invited to share his music and poetry programs with schools, community festivals, and libraries throughout the United States, in Germany, Japan, and in Guam. Eric has been recognized with: Six Parents' Choice Awards, Two National Parenting Publications Honors Awards, A Telly Bronze Award, and A KIDS FIRST! All Star Endorsement. www.ericode.com

• Due to repeated vandalism across multiple weekends in April and May, the Home Park restroom is closed until further notice for repairs. www.keypenparks.com/home-park

General Park Rules:

• Per Pierce County ordinances, all pets must be on a leash no longer than eight feet.
• No dogs are allowed on athletic fields or in the Spray and Play Park.
• All dog waste must be picked up and disposed of.
• No smoking or vaping is allowed.
• Alcohol is only allowed by permit and park approval.
• A Special Use Permit is required for any event that impacts the general use of the park.
• Trash receptacles are for park use and are not for residential or commercial waste.
• Fire and fireworks are prohibited. Propane and electric grills are only permitted with a pavilion rental.
• For the full list of park rules, please visit www.keypenparks.com/park-rules.

Scott Gallacher Memorial Spray and Play Park Rules:

• Persons refusing to obey the following rules are subject to removal from the premises.
• Use by anyone with a communicable disease is prohibited.
• Use by anyone who has been ill with vomiting or diarrhea within the last two weeks is prohibited.
• Use by anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.
• Everyone must take a cleansing shower before using the facilities.
• Consumption of food, drink, or gum in the facility is prohibited.
• All diapers must be changed in the restroom (designated changing area) and must have a tight-fitting protective cover.
• Do not sit on, stand, cover, or block any water jets.
• No running, horseplay, rough play, or foul language is allowed.
• No bathing in the facility. No soap, detergent, or shampoo is allowed.
• The facility may be closed at any time due to weather, maintenance, or other park activities.
• The nearest phone and first aid kit is located across the street at Fire Station 44. Please call 911 in case of emergency.

Key Pen Parks works to creates spaces where the Key Peninsula can meet and have fun, discover community, engage with nature and get some fresh air, and participate in special events. Come join our team and help us provide beautiful parks that everyone can enjoy! We have career opportunities on both the office and the maintenance side, so check out what jobs we have open.

Find an application at www.keypenparks.com/jobs.

It's been a full month of events! Starting off May with the May the Fourth Fun Run, then jumping to Family Time Tea at the Key Peninsula Civic Center, and finishing it off with a fun Dog Park Day, we thank everyone who participated and joined us for this month of fun!

We want to see the fun photos you've taken in our parks or at our events! Submit your photo to social@keypenparks.com ​for a chance to be featured on our website and/or in the newsletter! All photos will be screened to ensure appropriate content.

Big shoutout to all our event sponsors and partners! Our 2024 event lineup is possible because of your amazing support and commitment to our local community. Thanks for being part of this awesome journey with us!

If you are interested in joining Key Pen Parks as a sponsor or partner, please reach out to our Outreach and Community Events Coordinator (trielle@keypenparks.com) for more information.

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