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City facts With nearly 55,000 residents, Redmond is the

18th-largest city in Washington and is known for being home to Microsoft Corp. and having a healthy economic base, a high quality of life and quality schools.

Geographically, the city comprises more than 16 square miles between Woodinville to the north, Kirkland to the west, Bellevue to the south and Sammamish to the east.

Settled in the late 1870s by Irish immigrant Luke McRedmond and New England transplants William and Laura Perrigo, the town incorporated in 1912 with 300 residents.

Many descendants of these and other early families of Redmond still live in the area.

While it maintains a proud history, Redmond is also known for some of its more recent residents, including Nintendo of America, Medtronic, the popular Redmond Town Center and a number of other businesses within the technology � eld.

Back in 2005, most city departments moved into the $40 million City Hall.

City facts 3Mayor, City Council 3Events 4Education 5 Teens 6Business 7

Seniors 9Fire 10Police 11Parks 12-13Golf 14Camps 15

WHAT’S IN MY CITY?

Cover photo and photo to the left: Andy Nystrom, Redmond Reporter

Mayor, City

CouncilRedmond has a strong mayor/

council, non-partisan form of gov-ernment. Seven council members and the mayor, all representing the community at large, are each elected directly by the people for staggered four-year terms. The City Council meets for business meetings on the � rst and third Tuesdays of each month. The alternate Tuesdays are council study sessions. All meet-ings are held at 7:30 p.m. in the Red-mond City Hall Council Chambers.

Mayor John [email protected]

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Redmond City Hall is located at 15670 N.E. 85th St. and was built in 2005. Reporter � le photo

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Redmond Events

Make Music Day Downtown Park June 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Make Music is a free

celebration of music around the world on June 21. Completely di� erent from a typical music festival, Make Music is open to anyone who wants to take part. This year, Redmond will participate with a Make Music event in Downtown Park. Downtown Red-mond will be � lled with music through performanc-es on the Moving Art Center stage and opportunities for attendees to learn new instruments and even make their own instruments.

Redmond Derby Days – Ready, Set, GO! July 8-9: Redmond Derby Days is a summer

festival, rooted in the spirit of competition; that celebrates the uniqueness of Redmond through parades, races, contests, game booths, carnival rides, arts, music, food and much more. It all started in 1940 as a bike derby and parade for the community to raise money for holiday decorations and athletic equipment. Today, Derby Days celebrates Redmond’s diverse community and o� ers all ages a chance to participate in a fun summer festival setting. Ready, set, GO! Visit www.RedmondDerbyDays.com

Outdoor Summer Movie SeriesGrab your friends, parents and neighbors and

head to City Hall Campus for a free outdoor movie.July 8 - “Spectre”

July 16 - “Avengers – Age of Ultron”July 23 - “Star Wars the Force Awakens”Aug. 6 - “Finding Nemo”Aug. 13 - “Inside Out”Aug. 20 - “Raiders of the Lost Ark”

Rockin’ on the River Summer Concert Series Redmond Senior Center; 6-8 p.m.: The best kept

summer secret is the summer concert series. Sit back and enjoy great music in a beautiful outdoor setting behind Redmond Senior Center. Concerts are free and everyone is welcome!

July 13 - The Nowhere Men July 20 - Abbagraphs July 27 - Little Bill & The Bluenotes

Aug. 3 - Cherry Cherry Aug. 10 - Ventura Highway Revisited

So BazaarAug. 11, 18, 25: So Bazaar is an urban night market

that highlights local artists, artisans, chefs and entertainers to share their gifts with the Redmond community. Join us at the Redmond Central Con-nector as Downtown Redmond will come alive with surprising performances, art installations, artisanal foods and social engagement. Visit www.Redmond-SoBazaar.com

Redmond LightsDec. 3 — 4-6 p.m. start at City Hall; 5-7 p.m. Walk

the Luminary Trail; 6-8 p.m. end at Redmond Town Center: Redmond Lights celebrates the city’s diverse holiday traditions, cultures and faiths. Experience this three-part, progressive event, by starting at the City Hall Campus lighting; strolling down the Redmond Central Connector Luminary Walk; and ending the evening at Redmond Town Center for ice skating and more.

Festival of ColorThe ancient festival of Holi (Festival of Color) is

celebrated every year in India and now it comes to Redmond each March. According to the festival web-site, “The Festival of Color frees all of inhibitions so they can relate others with pure joy. It brings people together and creates a community of happy people. You won’t believe the amazing fun of coloring your friends while dancing and jumping blissfully and hugging your friends and newcomers.”

Festival of Color 2016. ANDY NYSTROM, Redmond Reporter


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The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is thriving and growing. This year, 25 district schools received Washington Achievement Awards, more than any other district in the state! Our district vision is Every Student Future Ready: Prepared for College, Prepared for the Global Workplace, Prepared for Personal Success.

Development and tangible growth is occurring across all of the communities served by the district. The City of Redmond is a wonderful community in which to live, work and raise a family. With the continued support of the community, the district makes student learning and success our top priority.

On average, Lake Washington students score 16 percent higher in reading and 22 percent higher in math than their peers across the state on state accountability measures. Annual test scores are just one measure of student performance. The district’s strategic plan includes speci� c indicators and highlights of our work toward achieving the following � ve strategic goals:

• Goal 1: Ensure academic success for every student• Goal 2: Provide safe and innovative learning environments• Goal 3: Recruit, hire and retain highly eff ective personnel• Goal 4: Use resources eff ectively and be fi scally responsible • Goal 5: Engage our communities

As our district grows, we are committed to maintaining our focus on ensur-ing academic success for every student and providing safe and innovative learning environments. As one of the largest and fastest growing school

districts in the state, Lake Washington’s enrollment stands at 27,830. Based on our trends, enrollment is projected to grow to more than 32,000 by 2030.

Successful passage of a bond measure in April 2016 will help the district to reduce overcrowding and enhance learning environments for students. We also continue planning for the subsequent bond measures upcoming in 2018, 2022 and 2026 to fully implement the projects recommended by a citizen task force and to ensure that we have classroom space through the 2030 school year for our ever-growing student population.

As superintendent of the LWSD, I am proud to serve the families of Redmond. The LWSD is committed to our goal of ensuring academic success for every student. As our communities grow, our

district grows and as our district grows, so does our unwavering commitment to serving the students and families in Redmond.

Dr. Traci Pierce is the superintendent of the LWSD.

Lake Washington School District’s goal is to ensure academic success for all students

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Redmond Historical SocietyThe Redmond Historical Soci-

ety, the largest civic organization

in Redmond with more than 200 members and volunteers. The city has a rich history that includes logging, cattle ranches, dairy farms, chicken farms, bootlegging, software and rocket research —

and many fascinating individu-als. The Society works to collect, preserve and share this unique heritage.

Each month, the Society pro-duces a complimentary newslet-

ter that highlights some slice of Redmond history. Read about the upcoming programs and keep up with the Society’s latest news.

Visit www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org.


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Teenage culture is famously inconsistent, with what was cool just last year being left behind for something new. Grunge, boy bands, skinny jeans, club music; all inevitably fail at cementing them-selves in the constantly changing teenage identity. And yet, sandwiched between condo construction sites and old downtown, the City of Redmond’s Old Fire House Teen Center (OFH) has stood through it all. A rather innocuous looking building, the OFH houses the most diverse and robust teenage com-munity on the Eastside.

Started in 1992, OFH was created as a response to teens expressing an interest for a place to showcase their talents. Originally a concert venue, it started o� ering a drop-in program which has expanded dramatically in the nearly 25-year lifespan.

Today, the OFH functions as a place for teens to interact and pursue their interests with support and supervision from the caring City of Redmond sta� . The OFH hosts a thriving community of students, athletes, musicians, artists, games and any other group of teens that walk through the doors, accept-ing all with open arms.

The OFH o� ers opportunities for any and all who are willing to contribute. Most of the programming is created in partnership with teens, and the sta� prefers it that way, o� ering teens leadership oppor-tunities and ways to be more involved in their city.

These events range from games of baseball in the OFH’s back yard, to French dessert competitions, to AP study sessions, to stand-up comedy nights. These programs function as a way for teens to be involved in activities that suit their interests, and are founded with the ideals of a diverse community of leaders.

The OFH’s Youth Advisory Board & Advocacy (YABA) has helped shape the direction and vision of the teen center for the past seven years. YABA works with sta� in the decision making and programming process all while gaining valuable skills and com-munity service hours. YABA members typically serve until senior year, graduation serving as the primary form of retirement for these teens.

Yet, along with teens’ heavy involvement in the OFH, a very dedicated City of Redmond sta� works daily to keep the place as lively as it is. Sta� are involved in everything, whether it’s the iron chef contests, pickup basketball, or two-hour � lm making programs on a typical day. The sta� are the gears that keep the OFH moving and are in the back-ground providing structure and encouragement for every program.

Every teenager that walks into the OFH leaves from a day in drop in as a di� erent person, hopefully with greater insight into the world and how with civic duty we can leave it a better place. Whether it’s being o� ered a leadership opportunity that helps break through some shyness, o� ering help in aca-demics, organizing a food drive or just having a fun conversation with OFH sta� , every day o� ers positive growth, and each day presents a new opportunity.

With tremendous support from City of Redmond, Parks and Recreation, Redmond High School and Redmond residents, the OFH continues to serve our teens as they transition into adulthood. For a tour or more information, contact program coordinator Rana Shmait at [email protected] or (425) 556-2371. Check out our website for updates: Redmond.gov/OFH.

The OFH is located at 16510 N.E. 79th St.

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For more than four years, Redmond Business Showcase (RBS) has operated as the heart of small business networking in Redmond. RBS’s mission is to provide a forum for small, independent and community minded business professionals for the purpose of networking and growing the small business community in Redmond and the greater Eastside. All interested individuals are welcome to join the vari-ous group events. RBS does not have membership dues or fees.

RBS meets on the � rst Friday of each Month at the Fairwinds Retirement Center. Small business owners have an opportunity to promote their business, and each month there is a featured speaker covering a wide range of subjects. The subject matter is usually targeted at the challenges of owning and running a small business as well as information about

the community in which we live. Some of our speakers have included internationally recognized

motivational speaker Steve Black; the man who has conquered Mt. Everest on three di� erent climbs, A.C. Sherpa; and Redmond’s own three-time elected Mayor John Marchione.

Additionally, each month RBS organizes an evening networking event hosted by various businesses in and around the greater Redmond area. These events are open to the commu-nity and provide a casual atmosphere for networking with other business professionals and community leaders.

At the heart of every community are the small business owners. RBS business owners have big hearts and as an outgrowth of our commitment to the community, on Aug. 1 RBS will host our Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament with all proceeds

again going to bene� t the Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Redmond. Anyone interested in playing, sponsoring or volunteering for this event please visit our website for information on how you too can be a part of this fun and fundraising event. Redmond Bar & Grill, Redmond Diamond Center, Fairwinds Retirement Center, Sound Publishing and the City of Redmond are among the � rst to secure sponsorships for this year’s tournament.

RBS is open to any and all individuals, business-es and organizations. The investment you make in RBS is your time. Be part of the RBS experience. For further information, go to our website: www.RedmondBusinessShowcase.com or contact Dave de Young at [email protected] or by calling (808) 443-4356.

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on public policy issues that increase competitiveness and undertake proj-ects that enhance the community’s quality of life.

OneRedmond was formed through the leadership of 35 local businesses, including the City of Redmond, and became fully operational in late 2013.

Existing businesses are the founda-

tion of the community and supporting their growth is OneRedmond’s No. 1 priority.

New businesses diversify and stabilize the regional economy, and OneRedmond helps recruit � rms to Redmond.

They have developed speci� c marketing initiatives in four sectors

we see as the foundation of the future economy: interactive media, cloud computing, space and software.

OneRedmond opened an o� ce of the Washington Small Business De-velopment Center where small � rms can source individualized business consulting to support their growth.

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Seniors: Plenty of activities

Redmond Senior Center (RSC) is a welcoming and active gather-ing place for seniors in the greater Redmond area. The RSC is part of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, located at 8703 160th Ave. N.E. on Redmond’s municipal campus with plenty of convenient parking. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays.

The RSC daytime programs and activities primarily serve individuals age 50 or better, all evening classes and activities are for adults ages 18 and older. The RSC has a dedicated team of volunteer who lead pro-grams, greet participants, help with general o� ce duties and prepare daily meals. Activities and services at the center include:

• Free interest groups such as card games, pickleball, Scrabble, art studio, music, driftwood sculpture, walking club, writing and tennis.

• Fee-based classes and life-long learning topics including watercolor, photography, ballroom and tap dance, strength and cardio � tness,

yoga and � y-� shing.• Day trips to concerts, plays,

exhibits, restaurants, casinos and overnight travel trips.

• Adventure trips for hikers of all abilities.

• Special events such as Table Tennis Tournament, dancing to swing big band music and Kara-oke Bingo!

• Living-well workshops presented by local health-care providers.

• Social services including door-to-door grocery shop-ping assistance, blood-pressure checks, foot care and mobility equipment lending closet.

• Nutritionally balanced and a� ordable hot lunches served each weekday, and the RSC is the Meals on Wheels delivery site for the greater Redmond area.

• Coff ee bar and lounge where seniors socialize in comfortable seating and share life experi-ences.

• Lending library, computer lab and billiards room.

• Garden plaza with fountain, shade canopies and lush land-scaping and � owering plants.

• Outside exercise equipment adjacent to the scenic and popu-

lar Sammamish River Trail.• Cultural programs where seniors

from India and China share food, culture and educational activities.

Call the sta� at (425) 556-2314 and ask for a newcomer’s packet. Visit online at www.redmond.gov/ParksRecreation/50Plus.


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Redmond Fire Department

Redmond Fire Department (RFD) employees are assigned among seven � re stations and respond to � re and medical emergencies within the City of Redmond and also an area of unincorporated King County. RFD Station 11 Head-quarters is at 8450 161st Ave. N.E.

For information, call (425) 556-2200 or visit www.redmond.gov/PublicSafety/FireMainPage.

The department consists of these divisions: Administration, Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Training, Fire Prevention, and Apparatus Maintenance.

More than 20,000 residents liv-ing in unincorporated King County, mainly to the east of Redmond, are in King County Fire Protection District 34 (KCFD), which con-tracts with the City of Redmond to provide � re and medical aid services. The district is served by a three-member board of elected commissioners, who represent the district’s residents in � re-related issues.

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The Redmond Police Department (RPD) is an organization dedicated to customer service and problem solving through col-laboration and communication. They work to ensure an environment that values trust, excellence and accountability through leadership.

To report emergencies and suspicious activ-

ity, call 911 immediately. For more information, visit www.redmond.gov/police. The depart-ment is located at 8701 160th Ave. N.E. For information, call (425) 556-2500.

The department consists of approxi-mately 130 employees who are responsible for providing excellent law enforcement services to the community. They respond to approximately 500 calls for service each week. RPD is proud to hold itself account-able to the accreditation standards recom-mended by the Washington Association of Sheri� s and Police Chiefs (WASPC).

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Check out the library The Redmond Regional Library serves the community as part

of the King County Library System and is located next to the city’s municipal campus at 15990 N.E. 85th St.; (425) 885-1861, www.kcls.org/redmond.

It is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

The library has two large meeting rooms and a conference room available for community use and access to state-of-the-art computer technology.

The Redmond Regional Library is open seven days a week. ANDY NYSTROM, Redmond Reporter


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ANDERSON NEIGHBORHOOD PARK7802 168th Ave. N.E.Located in downtown Redmond,

Anderson Park is the � rst and oldest park in the city.

ARTHUR JOHNSON PARK7901 196th Ave. N.E.Undeveloped. Partial use for pas-

sive outdoor activities.

BEAR CREEK PARKBear Creek Village and Bear Creek

Partially developed park with open space. Open trail connection from Avondale to Redmond Town Center Open Space.

CASCADE VIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PARK

16202 N.E. 40th St.Children’s play area, tot lot, base-

ball/softball practice � eld, basketball half courts, picnic tables.

Jay Bell of Woodinville � ies his Fun Cub electric plane on a recent afternoon at Sixty Acres Park. ANDY NYSTROM, Redmond Reporter

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DOWNTOWN PARK16101 Redmond WayPresently features a large lawn with

tables and chairs. This park provides a gathering space for public and private events and a spot to relax for downtown residents, shoppers and employees.

DUDLEY CARTER PARKCorner of Leary Way and 159th Place

Northeast Just over one acre of green space

with picnic tables along the Sam-mamish River Trail, at the junction of Leary Way.

EDGE STATE PARKCorner of Northeast 83rd Street and

161st Avenue NortheastSkate park and gra� ti wall.

FARREL-MCWHIRTER FARM PARK19545 Redmond RoadHorse arena with trailer parking,

children’s animal farm, covered picnic shelters with electricity, multiuse trails connecting to the Redmond PSE Trail, orienteering course, tire swings and nature trail. In addition to equestrian classes for all ages, new at the historic park are farm school summer camps for children ages 3 ½ to 9. Little Sprouts,

Little Farmers and Barnyard Adventure campers learn about life on the farm through animal experiences with goats, pigs sheep and chickens, activities, games and stories.

GRASS LAWN PARK7031 148th Ave. N.E.Features lighted tennis courts,

baseball and softball � elds, soccer � eld, � tness court and basketball courts

HARTMAN PARK17300 N.E. 104th St.Seven baseball/softball � elds, featur-

ing a Field Turf in� eld on the Babe Ruth baseball � eld. Tennis courts, basketball courts, children’s play area, soccer � eld, picnic area, picnic tables, forest area, trails, restrooms and the Redmond Pool.

HERON ROOKERYA 4.6-acre open space site located

on the southwest corner of Bear Creek Parkway and Leary Way.

IDYLWOOD BEACH PARK3650 West Lake Sammamish

Parkway N.E.Picnic tables, swimming beach, sand

volleyball court, bathhouse, restrooms, parking, open space and car-top boat launch. Picnic shelter with BBQ available

for rental through the Parks Recreation O� ce.

LUKE MCREDMOND LANDING15811 Redmond WayPicnic shelter, picnic tables, canoe

launch, � shing pier for the physically challenged, open space and parking adjacent to Sammamish River Trail.

MARYMOOR PARK6046 West Lake Sammamish

Parkway N.E. in Redmond; hours: 8 a.m. to dusk.

Marymoor Park is a regional park of 640 acres operated by the King County Parks and Recreation Division. Located on the north end of Lake Sammamish, it preserves a broad expanse of the Sammamish Valley. In addition to soccer � elds, ball� elds and lighted tennis courts, special features of the park in-clude a climbing wall, a radio-controlled airplane � eld, an o� -leash exercise area for dogs, an amphitheater for outdoor concerts and the velodrome, an oval bicycle track for organized racing.

PERRIGO COMMUNITY PARK9011 196th Ave. N.E.Tennis courts, baseball/softball � elds,

sand volleyball courts, picnic tables and shelters, children’s play areas, basketball

courts and � tness court.

REDMOND BIKE PARKThe park is a one-block ride south

of Hartman Park. Parking is available in Hartman Park by the ball � elds on 172nd Avenue Northeast.

A place for local BMX and mountain bike riders, this park has three dirt-jump trails and a pump track that can be rid-den by people of all skill levels.

REDMOND CENTRAL CONNECTORRedmond secured four miles of the

Eastside Rail Corridor and adjacent properties in 2010 as part of a regional partnership to develop a regional trail system and provide access for regional utilities and light rail. This corridor, the Redmond Central Connector, is the artery of the City that links Sammamish, Redmond and Kirkland and knits to-gether Redmond Town Center, historic Downtown, Grass Lawn neighborhood and Willows business district.

SIXTY ACRES PARKNortheast 116th Street and 154th

Place NortheastSixty Acres park o� ers 18 soccer

� elds, game grade, restrooms and parking adjacent to the Sammamish River Trail.

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Providing quality mental health services to individuals, couples and families of

all ages within the Redmond Community for more than 30 years.

www.emmauscounseling.net p: 425.869.2644

22 Therapists | Variety of Therapeutic Expertise & Approaches Awarded “Best of Family Therapy“ | Accept Most Insurance Plans

Extended Weekday & Evening Appointments | 8 Eastside Locations

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Making the rounds on local golf courses

• Willows Run Golf Complex, 10402 Willows Road N.E., Redmond.

• Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, 11825 Trilogy Parkway N.E., Redmond.

• Brae Burn Golf and Country Club, 2409 182nd Ave. N.E., Redmond.

• Sahalee Country Club, 21200 N.E. Sahalee Country Club Drive, Sammamish.

Top, Joseph Strong tees o� on the � rst hole at Willows Run Golf Complex on a sunny afternoon in April. Right, Bill Bruce and Katie Treichel get in some putting practice at Willows Run. ANDY NYSTROM, Redmond Reporter


Hunter Douglas offers an array of attractive colors, fabrics and styles for creating

inviting living spaces. With their enduring craftsmanship and energy-ef� cient

designs, they present exceptional value – smart style that’s energy smart, too.

In-Home Decorator appointments available daytimes Monday through Saturday and evenings Monday through Thursday.

14102 NE 21st Street, Bellevue, WA 98007

425-644-7181 • 1-800-642-5176 • blindalley.comShowroom hours: 9:30 – 5:00 Monday – Saturday

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Dress your windows in savings

custom drapery & window blind specialists

Following is a partial list of City of Redmond summer camps:

Camp Grandigo!Keep your child happy,

engaged, and ON THE GO this summer at Camp Grandigo! Conveniently located at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse in downtown Redmond, each day features a STEM activity, arts and crafts time and time spent outside playing games. Every week an assembly will be held, featuring guest presenters ranging from the Burke Museum and their dinosaur exhibit to Je� Evan’s Magic Science Show to the Creation Station’s recycling fun.

Farrel-McWhirter Farm

School CampsFarrel-McWhirter Park is the

perfect setting to help your child connect with nature and animals this summer. Located on 68 acres

of old growth forest and a work-ing farm, these camps have a home base in historic buildings, and then feature time outdoors every day. A Farrel-McWhirter Farm School instructor will visit each camp daily and share a special theme-related activity with the campers.

Girls Rock MathBy second grade, children

already believe that “math is for boys” and “reading is for girls.” This leads to signi� cant gender gaps in STEM � elds. All girls STEM programs like Girls Rock Math Camps can help close this gap, and campers build self-con� -dence, develop an appreciation and use for math, and have an increased interest in STEM � elds. We are pleased to o� er four weeks of camps this summer, located in our picturesque cabins at Anderson Park.

Nature Vision CampsHelp your child unplug and

spend time outdoors this sum-mer. Insects, outdoor skills, mam-mals and native plants are just a few themes that will be o� ered over the course of the summer. These camps are 100 percent outside, and are guaranteed to send your child home tired, happy and screen free at the end of each day.

Teen Skate CampSpend a weeks with other

skateboaders and learn pro-gressive fundamentals from experienced instructors. Get introduced to street skating as well as riding ramps and bowls.

To register, visit www.redmond.gov/ParksRecreation/RecreationGuide

From skateboarding to math, kids are set with summer camps

A youngster displays how it’s done at Redmond Teen Skate Camp. Courtesy of Ken Wong


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Residents Guide - 2016 MyCity Redmond