residents guide - 2012

A Special Supplement to the Covington/Maple Valley /Black Diamond Reporter

2012 - 2013 COVINGTON

Residents Guide,

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InsideDemographics .............................. 4

Monthly Meetings ......................... 4

Access Covington.......................... 4

Elected Officials ............................ 5

Connect with the City .................... 6

Code Enforcement......................... 7

License Your Pet ........................... 7

Aquatic Center ........................... 8-9

Covington Schools ...................... 10

Recycling ................................... 11

Community Links ........................ 12

Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces ..... 13

Human Service Providers ............. 14

Community Events ...................... 15

This is a publication of theCovington/Maple Valley/Black Dimaond Reporter, 22035 SE Wax Road Suite 20,

Produced for and in cooperation with the City of Covington

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Covington, WA 98042-4964

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One can hardly believe the City of Covington has been incorporated for 15 years.

Yes – 2012 marks our 15th anniversary as a city!

Despite the ups and downs of the economy, Covington has maintained its position as number one in retail growth among other cities in the state of Washington. Our retail strength has been a driving force for withstanding the economic issues that challenge us. In fact, we continue to see growth in our community on many levels. So much has changed since 1997; we have a lot to be thankful for!

Our city was awarded several grants which will allow us to move forward this year with construction on the first phase of Covington Community Park. That means our community will have its first full size soccer field for ready for use in spring 2013!

We continue to seek ways to make improvements to Covington’s main transportation corridor. The City has secured state funding to begin the design phase of CIP 1127 – the road improvement project for S.E. 272nd from Jenkins Creek to 185th and beyond. Although additional funding is needed to carry this project to completion, we are well on our way.

In addition to improved roadways and a community park, Covington residents are closer than ever to

comprehensive medical care. MultiCare opened its new 24/7 Emergency Department and will

be constructing a new hospital soon. And, you may have noticed the new construction off 168th Place S.E., behind Safeway where Valley Medical is building a medical complex that will add a new dimension to Covington’s Town Center plans. Whether you are a new resident or a longtime

community member, our City welcomes your feedback. It’s easy to contact us by email or phone, and through social media. Visit our website at www.CovingtonWA.gov, call us at (253) 480-2400 or

like us at www.Facebook.com/CityofCovington. If you’d prefer to meet us in person, you are invited to attend a City Council meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

We hope to see you soon.

Warm Regards,

Margaret Harto, Mayor

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Monthly MeetingsCity Council Meetings

- second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Arts Commission Meetings

- second Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Economic Development Council - fourth Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Parks & Recreations Commission Meetings

- third Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meetings

- first and third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Human Services Commission Meetings

- Second Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

All meetings are held at Covington City Hall, 16720 S.E. 271st St.,

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Access CovingtonThere are numerous ways to keep track of important

issues in city government. The City Council holds their regular council meetings on the second and fourth Tues-days of each month. Every meeting allows the opportunity for citizens to make a public comment – whether to raise a concern, voice an opinion or simply to provide feedback.

The City of Covington’s Facebook page is also an excel-lent opportunity for citizens to provide the city with com-ments. By “liking” our Facebook page, you would have the opportunity to post questions about city-related topics and to follow news and get emergency notices.

Usually once a month the City publishes an update in the Covington Reporter newspapers for citizens to read about important projects, events and news. On the web, at www.CovingtonWa.gov, internet users can get the fast-est access to city-related matters. It’s easy to find com-monly-used documents, city and community news, budget documents, a calendar of events, contact information, and so much more.

Citizens are always welcome to call City Hall at (253) 480-2400 or to visit in-person to reach a staff member during the normal business hours of Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

COVINGTON

DemographicsPopulation ...........................................................................17,640

Area in Sq. Miles ....................................................................... 6.5

Median Age ....................................................................34.7 years

Percent of Owner-Occupied .................................................. 86.8%

Number of Households ......................................................... 5,396

Avg. Household Size ............................................................... 3.12

Percent of King County’s Population ....................................... 0.9%

Median Household Income ................................................$84,323

Median Home Value ........................................................$314,300


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Elected OfficialsUnited StatesMaria Cantwell - [email protected] (206) 220-6400

Patty Murray - [email protected] (206) 553-5545

8th Congressional District:Congressman Dave Reichert (206) 275-3438

State of WashingtonChristine Gregoire, Governor (360) 902-4111

47th Legislative District:Senator Joe Fain (360) 786-7692

Representative Mark Hargrove (360) 786-7918

Representative Pat Sullivan (360) 786-7858

King County CouncilDow Constantine, County Executive206-296-4040, [email protected]

Reagan Dunn, Councilmember District 9 206-296-1009, [email protected]

Pete von Reichbauer, Councilmember District 7206-296-1007, [email protected]

City of CovingtonMarlla Mhoon – Position No. 1Mark Lanza – Position No. 2Margaret Harto, Mayor – Position No. 3David Lucavish – Position No. 4Wayne Snoey – Position No. 5Jim Scott – Position No. 6Jeff Wagner, Mayor Pro Tem – Position No. 7


Let’s Connect!Covington City Hall16720 S.E. 271st St., Suite 100Covington, WA 98042-4964Phone: (253) 480-2400Fax: (253) 480-2401Web: www.CovingtonWA.govFacebook: www.facebook.com/CityofCovington

Connect with City Council MembersPlease send any mailed correspon-dence for city council members in care of Covington City Hall or e-mail may be sent straight to council members at [email protected].

FREQUENTLY REQUESTED CONTACTSAnimal Complaints:Contact King County Animal Control at (206) 296-7387

Aquatics Information:For questions about the Covington Aquatic Center, open swim, exercise classes or learn to swim lessons, call (253) 480-2480 or visitwww.covingtonwa.gov/cac

Business Licenses:For information on obtaining a business license, contact Permit Center Coordina-tor Kelly Thompson at (253) 480-2447 or [email protected]

City-Sponsored Community Events:Contact Community Relations Coordi-nator Karla Slate at (253) 480-2402 or [email protected]

Code Enforcement Issues:Contact Code Enforcement Officer Brian Bykonen at (253) 480-2448 or [email protected]

Employment:Contact Human Resources Manager Noreen Beaufrere at (253) 480-2410 or [email protected]

Graffiti Issues:To make a police report, call (206) 296-3311. To inquire about clean-up or free kits, contact Community Relations Coordinator Karla Slate at (253) 480-2402 or [email protected]

Human Services:For human services needs or informa-tion, contact Human Services Analyst Victoria Throm at (253) 480-2411 or [email protected]

Inspections:Contact Building Official Robert Meyers at (253) 480-2445 or [email protected]

Media Inquiries:(including logo and photo requests):Contact Public Information Officer Karla Slate at (253) 480-2402 or [email protected]

New Development:Questions can be directed to Senior Planner Salina Lyons at (253) 480-2442 or [email protected]

Non life-threatening police matters:To report non-emergent matters, call police at (206) 296-3311

Permits:Contact Permit Center Coordinator Kelly Thompson at (253) 480-2447 or [email protected]

Potholes:Contact Public Works Maintenance at (253) 480-2471

Recycling:For information about recycling and recycling events, contact Public Works Office Supervisor Shellie Bates at (253) 480-2463 or [email protected]

Renting the Community Room:Contact Receptionist Kathleen Kirshenbaum at (253) 480-2404 or [email protected]

Street Light Outages:Report them at www.intolight.com/lightsout or 1(888) 225-5773

Traffic Issues:Contact City Engineer Don Vondran at (253) 480-2462 or [email protected]

Volunteer:Contact Personnel and Human Ser-vices Analyst Victoria Throm at (253) 480-2411 or [email protected]

Website Problems:To report problems with the city’s web-site, please contact Community Rela-tions Coordinator Karla Slate at (253) 480-2402 or [email protected]

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It is the goal of the City of Covington to work in partnership with residents and business owners to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment. If a city municipal code violation is suspected, it can be reported to the City so a fair and unbiased investigation can be conducted to correct those violations.

Dealing with a code enforcement violation can certainly be frustrat-ing for the complainant. By the time a complaint is received by the City, the violation could have been in existence for some time or be a serious nuisance to neighbors. By then the complaint process can seem slow and frustrating so it may be helpful to understand the process the City takes when receiving code enforcement complaints.

Code enforcement complaints can be accepted either in person at City Hall, online at www.CovingtonWA.gov or via phone at (253) 480-2400. Once a complaint is received, a Citizen Action Request (CAR) form is fi lled out. Once the CAR is complete, a priority is assigned to the complaint, information is gathered, and a site review is performed for verifi cation.

High priority cases involve urgent fi re and life safety and/or envi-ronmental hazards impacting the public. The City has fewer of these types of cases but they typically take many more hours to resolve. Moderate priority cases may involve potential hazards to the public relating to safety and/or environmental hazards. And, low priority cases pose little potential danger to the public relating to safety and/or environmental hazards.

High and moderate priority cases will typically receive a site review within three days depending on how serious the violation is. Lower priority cases will receive a site review within 90 days due to the load of higher priority cases.

After the initial property research and contact with the property owner is complete, the appropriate compliance action is determined and implemented. The City works toward voluntary compliance with the property owner, but if this approach is unsuccessful then an enforcement action is taken which could include correction notices, notices of violation, and fi nes.

Do You Love Your Pet?Have you ever thought about what you would do if your dog or cat

went missing? Would you go out looking for him or her? Would you call all of the shelters to see if he or she was picked up? Would you hang “missing pet” fl yers around the neighborhood? If your pet has a license, you may not have to do any of these things.

The direct benefi ts for residents who purchase a required license for their pets include the Vacation Pet Alert program and efforts to reunite owners with their lost pets. The fi rst time your pet is lost, staff will skip a trip to the shelter and safely deliver your pet to your home immediately. If immediate reunifi cation is not possible, your pet will be taken to the shelter while attempts will be made to contact you.

The Vacation Pet Alert program allows you to provide the pet licens-ing offi ce with contact information for your pet caretaker while you are away from home, so the correct person is contacted if your pet is found.

The annual cost of a pet license also helps to fund shelter opera-tions, animal control efforts and pet adoptions programs. Without shelters, lost and stray pets would have no place to go, nor could they be adopted by other pet-lovers.

Pet licenses in King County range from $15 to $60 annually depending on age and whether your pet has been altered or not. Pet licenses can be purchased or renewed at Covington City Hall during normal business hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.


Celebrate with your cityThe City of Covington celebrated two milestones in early

2012 – the Covington Aquatic Center turned 35 years old and the City was designated a Tree City USA for its 10th year in a row!

The Covington Aquatic Center opened its doors to the public on March 3, 1977. Originally owned and operated by King County, it was transferred to the City of Covington in 2004 and serves as one of the community’s only recreation facilities.

The Covington Aquatic Center serves over 80,000 water-lovers each year through programs like the award-winning Aquatics Volunteer Academy, American Red Cross swimming lessons, annual events like April Pool’s Day and the Spooky Swim, and various water exercise classes, lap swims and more.

In 2006 and 2007, the City invested in improvements for the Covington Aquatic Center that have given the facility a much needed facelift and extended its lifespan so the com-munity can continue to enjoy aquatic recreation. This project earned Covington Aquatic Center the 2008 Washington Recreation and Parks Association Spotlight Facility and Park Award.

The improvement project was extensive and included, among other upgrades, re-plastering and re-tiling of the pool, painting of the natatorium, installation of whale artwork, and replacement of underwater lights with energy efficient LED lights. Since the completion of that project, the City has continued making improvements including upgrading the HVAC system and re-tiling the public locker rooms.

The Tree City USA® program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. The program provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 135 million Americans call home. There are more than 3,400 communities that are currently a Tree City USA.

To qualify as a Tree City USA, the city must meet four established standards. The city must have a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

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The rope swing. Big Red the infl atable octopus. Lifeguard training. Swimming lessons. This is just a taste of what the Covington Aquatic Center (CAC) has to offer. Serving over 80,000 patrons last year alone, the Covington Aquatic Cen-ter offers just about everything to satisfy your water craving.

The CAC offers several fun community events throughout the year, including the Sweetheart Swim, April Pool’s Day, the Summer Splashtacular, the Spooky Swim, and theHollydaze Float-in Movies. Regular recreational swims, such as public, lap, and family swims, are offered throughout the week, along with swimming lessons, water exercise classes, and more! Guests can choose to purchase an annual swim-ming pass, multiple-visit discount card, or pay the drop-in swimming rates. No matter how you pay, Covington resi-dents will enjoy a discounted rate!

WE’RE YOUR SWIMMING LESSON EXPERTS! Over 4,000 students become stronger and safer swim-

mers in Covington Aquatic Center’s lesson program each year! We understand that parents want the best for their children and swimming lessons that they can trust. That is why we offer the gold-standard of swim instruction – the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program. It combines the best instruction with a strong emphasis on drowning prevention and water safety. Classes are offered year-round for all ages and all abilities. Our instructors are top-notch and maintain nationally recognized certifi cations as both swim instructors and lifeguards. Learn from the best and register today!

PARTY AT THE POOL FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY! Fun play features at the Covington Aquatic Center make

birthday parties a blast! In addition to water basketball and springboard diving, the pool offers extras such as “Big Red” the infl atable octopus, the fl oating “Magic Carpet,” the rope swing, and the waterslide. You can rent the entire pool or there is also a small rental room available for those that want to bring a birthday cake and open gifts. For children, it is instant entertainment; for parents, it is a great place to host a party (so that you don’t have to clean-up your house afterwards). For more information, contact the Covington Aquatic Center.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONFor more information about the Covington Aquatic Center

or to register for activities, visit www.covingtonwa.gov/cac, call 253-480-2480, or visit us at 18230 SE 240th St,Covington, WA 98042 (Next to Tahoma High School).

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Kentlake Senior High School21401 SE 300th StreetKent, Washington 98042253-373-4900253-373-4908 Fax

Kentwood SeniorHigh School25800 164th Avenue SECovington, Washington 98042253-373-7680253-373-7326 Fax

KentwoodChristian Academy26223 164th Avenue SECovington, Washington 98042253-631-8853

Cedar Heights Middle School19640 SE 272nd StreetCovington, Washington 98042253-373-7620253-373-7628 Fax

Mattson Middle School16400 SE 251st StreetCovington, Washington 98042253-373-7670253-373-7673 Fax

Rainier Christian Middle School26201 180th Avenue SECovington, Washington 98042253-639-7715

Cedar Valley Elementary School26500 Timberlane Way SECovington, Washington 98042253-373-7649253-373-7651 Fax

CovingtonElementary School17070 SE Wax RoadCovington, Washington 98042253-373-7652253-373-7654 Fax

Crestwood Elementary School25225 180th Avenue SECovington, Washington 98042 253-373-7634253-373-7636 Fax

Grass LakeElementary School28700 191st Place SEKent, Washington 98042253-373-7661253-373-7663 Fax

Horizon Elementary School27641 144th Avenue SEKent, Washington 98042253-373-7313253-373-7324 Fax

Jenkins CreekElementary School26915 186th Avenue SECovington, Washington 98042253-373-7331253-373-7333 Fax

Lake YoungsElementary School19660 142nd Avenue SEKent, Washington 98042253-373-7646253-373-7648 Fax

Meridian Elementary School25621 140th Avenue SEKent, Washington 98042253-373-7664253-373-7666 Fax

Sawyer WoodsElementary School31135 228th Avenue SEBlack Diamond, Washington 98010 253-373-7750253-373-7757 Fax

Sunrise Elementary School22300 132nd Avenue SEKent, Washington 98042253-373-7630253-373-7632 Fax

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22 June 2012 2012-2013 Covington Residents’ Guide |11Recycling

– Did You Know?The concept behind recycling is simple: Give new life to a

product or packaging, instead of sending it to the landfill. But in practice, recycling gets complicated. That’s partly because different things need to be recycled different ways, and also because recycling doesn’t really succeed until the collected item is turned into a new item and sold. Recycling collection rules are based on the requirements of the end markets.

Here are a few things you might not know about recycling:

Did you know you can recycle all your food scraps and food-soiled paper? Those can be put in your yard waste cart, and they get turned into compost. Meat, fish, poultry, bones, dairy products, vegetable and fruit trimmings, bread and other items can be recycled – even pizza delivery boxes, paper plates and napkins. Keep recyclable food in a covered container and fre-quently empty it into your yard waste cart. If you’re concerned about mess or odor, try lining your kitchen container with a compostable bag. When full, tie up the bag and throw it in your yard waste cart. Get a free compostable bag sample at www.recyclefood.com.

Did you know that when recycling hard plastic packaging in our local curbside collection programs, you should go by the shape of the container, not the number on it? If it’s shaped like a bottle, jug or tub, toss it in the recycling bin! One exception is plastic containers used for oil or hazardous chemicals – put those in the garbage.

Did you know you can take back more than just grocery bags to participating grocery stores for recycling? Most of those programs also accept any clean, dry bags, such as newspaper bags, dry cleaning bags, bread bags, produce bags and the clear plastic wrapping for toilet paper and other goods.

Did you know that lids and caps are not accepted by our Covington curbside recycling collection programs?

Did you know there are more than 60 locations in King County where you can recycle computers and TVs at no charge? The reason it’s free for residents and small businesses is because the electronics industry pays the costs of recycling, under an innovative state law. Find locations at www.ecycleWA.org

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Community LinksCovington Library27100 164th Ave. SECovington, WA 98042(253) 630-8761www.kcls.org/covington

United States Postal Service17300 SE 270th Pl.Covington, WA 98042-9998(253) 639-6833www.usps.com

Valley Vehicle Licensing27331 172nd Avenue SE, Suite 116Covington, WA 98042(253) 630-7090www.valleyvehiclelicensing.com

King County Community Services (available at Valley Vehicle Licensing)- Apply for a Marriage License- Apply for a U.S. Passport- Purchase a Pet License - Register to Vote - Pay Property Taxes - Renew Concealed Pistol Licenses - Obtain Metro Schedule Information - Pick up a Domestic Partnership Application

UTILITIESComcast Corporation(Cable, Internet, Telephone)P.O. Box 5187Everett, WA 98206-5187 Residential customers please call 1-800-COMCAST (266-2278)Comcast business customers please call 1-800-316-1619www.comcast.com

Covington Water District18631 SE 300th PlaceKent, WA 98042(253) 631-0565www.covingtonwater.com

Soos Creek Water & Sewer District14616 SE 192nd St. P.O. Box 58039Renton, WA 98058-1039(253) 630-9900www.sooscreek.com

Puget Sound Energy10885 NE 4th StreetP.O. Box 97034Bellevue, WA 98009-9734General Inquiries:Toll free in Washington State: 888-225-5773Local Washington State:

(425) 452-1234New Construction:1-888-321-7779Call before you dig:1-800-424-5555For Natural Gas or Electric emergencies - 24 hours a day: 1-888-225-5773www.pse.com

Century Link Communications(Cable, Internet, Telephone)Residential sales and service: 800-475-7526Billing and general customer service: 800-491-0118Technical support/repair: 877-348-9007Transfer or move service: 877-348-9004Buried cable: 800-922-1987www.qwest.com

Republic Kent-Meridian Disposal & Recycling (Allied Waste)22010 76th Avenue South, Kent, Washington 98032Commercial: (25) 872-7220 Residential: (206) 682-9735 Toll-Free: 1-800-221-4508www.rabanco.com

LOCAL NEWSPAPERCovington Reporter 22035 S.E. Wax Rd, Suite 20Maple Valley, WA 98038Editor: Dennis Box (425) 432-1209 (425) 432-1888 www.covingtonreporter.comFor delivery concerns please call (253) 872-6610 or e-mailcirculation @reporternewspapers.com

HOSPITALS & CLINICSAuburn Regional Medical Center-Hospital202 N. Division StreetAuburn, WA 98001For an appointment:(253) 874-2000For further information:(253) 833-7711www.armcuhs.com

Covington MultiCare Clinic 17700 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042 253-372-7100www.multicare.org/clinics Covington MultiCare Urgent Care Center & Emergency Room17700 SE 272nd StreetCovington, WA 98042(253) 372-7020www.multicare.com

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital 317 Martin Luther King, Jr. WayTacoma, WA 98405-42341-800-552-1419(253) 403-1400www.multicare.org

Valley Medical Center Covington Primary Care 16850 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042(253) 395-1960www.valleymed.org

Valley Medical Center-Hospital400 S. 43rd StreetP.O. Box 50010Renton, WA 98058-5010General Information:(425) 228-3450Physician Referral or Community Classes: (425) 656-INFOWebsite: www.valleymed.org


COMMUNITY PARKSCovington Community Park (Formerly known as the 180th/240th Park on the corner of SE 240th Street & 180th Ave SE)CCP is a 30-acre undeveloped community park with natural surface trails, woodlands, pasture, and stream. Construction of a full size grass soccer field and nearly a mile of paved and gravel trail system is planned for summer 2012. Trails are expected to be open in fall 2012 and the soccer field is expected to open in sum-mer 2013.

Jenkins Creek Park

18050 SE 267th PlaceThis 22.1-acre undeveloped community park features paved and natural surface walking trails, board walk, picnic tables, park benches, view deck, lawn, wood-lands, stream, and pond.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND POCKET PARKS

Crystal View Park

25412 170th Place SEThis 2.2 acre developed neigh-borhood park sports a half-court basketball, play equipment, picnic table, park bench, lawn, wood-lands, and a stream.

Evergreen Park

19801 SE 262nd StreetA 1.7-acre undeveloped pocket park.

Friendship Park

This small .6-acre developed pocket park has a half-court bas-ketball, play equipment, reservable picnic shelter, picnic tables, park bench, concrete walking path, and a lawn. For shelter rentals please call 253-480-2400.

North Channing Park

This .4-acre developed pocket park has half-court basketball.

In addition to public parks, there are 12 privately owned and operated Home Owners Association (HOA) pocket parks ranging in size from .05 acres to 1.3 acres and three HOA neighborhood parks ranging in size from 2.9 acres to 43 acres.

FACILITIESCovington Aquatic Center

18230 SE 240th StreetIndoor pool (100’ x 6-lanes) with water slide, diving board, rope swing, water toys, and party room. Programs include American Red Cross swimming lessons, public swims, lap swims, water exercise classes and pool rentals. For more information about the Cov-ington Aquatic Center or to register for activities , visit www.covington-wa.gov/cac, call 253-480-2480, or visit the pool which is next to Tahoma High School.

Gerry Crick Skate Park25064 164th Avenue SESkateboarders enjoy this .2-acre developed facility with a 70 foot by 100 foot skating area with above ground ramps and a portable restroom.

TRAILSCedar Downs Park

(King County)

1 mile natural surface trail through mature forest. The primary access is from SE 253rd Street at 212th Place SE in the Cedar Downs neighborhood in Maple Valley.

Jenkins Creek Trail

.6 mile paved trail within a 4.2 acre natural area along Jenkins Creek. The primary access is from the cul de sac on SE 261st Street, west of 184th Ave SE.

Rainier Vista Trail

.6 mile paved trail with multiple access points in the 23.9 acre Rainier Vista Natural Area, south of SE 240th Street at 185th Ave SE.

Soos Creek Park and Trail

(King County)

6 mile paved regional trail with soft shoulder, running north from Cov-ington towards Renton. A separate soft surface trail for equestrians exists along some portions of the trail. Local access points with parking include: 148th Ave SE at SE 266th Street; SE 256th Street just east of 148th Ave SE; and 148th Ave SE at SE 249th Street.

The Reserve Stormwater Pond

.5 mile paved walking loop with park benches and picnic tables. This trail is dual purpose, also providing maintenance access to the regional stormwater pond. The primary access is at SE 258th Street, east of 160th Ave SE, in The Reserve neighborhood.

Wingfield Trail

.25 mile of paved trail within the 7.1 acre Wingfield Natural Area. Primary access is on SE 261st Street, west of 170th Place SE, in the Coho Creek neighborhood.

OPEN SPACECedar Creek Park

This 32-acre undeveloped natural area features a natural surface trail system that is connected to Cedar Downs Park (King County).

Cedar Downs Park (King County)

At 79.4 acres, this undeveloped open space park features a natural surface trail system connected to Cedar Creek Park.

Cedar Valley Park

26020 186th Place SE6.8 acre undeveloped Natural Area.

Covington Legacy

10.2 acre undeveloped Green-space.

Emerald Downs

4.5 acre undeveloped Natural Area.

Foxwood

3.4 acre undeveloped Greenspace.

Rainier Vista

23.9 acre developed Natural Area. Paved trails, park benches.

South Jenkins Creek

10.1 acre undeveloped Green-space.

Wingfield

7.1 acre developed Natural Area. Paved trails, park benches.

In addition to the public open space there are 14 privately owned and operated Home Owners Association (HOA) open space parks ranging in size from .1 acres to 54 acres.

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CHILD ABUSEKing County Sexual Assult Resource Center425-226-5062

DSHS Child & Family ServicesChild Protective Services 1313 W Meeker #102Kent, WA 98032253-372-5930

CHILD CAREChild Care Resources & ReferralsMon-Thur 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.206-329-5544www.childcare.org

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCYKent Youth & Family ServicesClinical Services/Substance Abuse253-859-0300

Auburn Youth Resources253-939-2202

CLOTHING BANKWA Women’s Employment & Edu515 W. Harrison #208, Kent#253-859-3718

Kent PTSA School District (All ages)253-630-4727

Black Diamond Comm. Center360-886-1011

Pregnancy Aid of WashingtonKent - baby and children’s253-852-1201

COUNSELINGValley Cities Counseling2704 I St. NEAuburn, WA 98002253-939-4055www.valleycities.org

Kent Youth & Family Counseling232 Second Avenue SouthKent, WA 98032253-859-0300www.kyfs.org

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCECatholic Community Services Family Center & Emergency Assistance1229 West Smith StreetKent, WA 98032253-854-0077 x-115www.ccsww.org

Maple Valley Food Bank & Emergency Services425-432-8139

Multi Service Center Emergency Assistance1-800-348-7144

CRISIS CLINIC24-Hour Crisis Line206-461-3222www.crisisclinic.org

Community Information LineMonday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.DIAL 2-1-1

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICESDAWN(Domestic Abuse Women’s Network)24 hr. Crisis Line & Legal Advocate425-656-7867; www.dawnonline.org

YWCA of Seattle/South K.C1010 South 2nd StreetRenton, WA 98057Office 425-226-1266

Covington Domestic Violence Task Force - Emergency Assistance253-480-2411

WA. State Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-562-6025Columbia Legal Services206-464-5911

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERSCrisis Clinic - bed bank #2-1-1www.crisisclinic.org

New Beginnings206-522-9472

DAWN 425-656-7867

DONATION PICK-UPSalvation Army1-800-958-7825

Washington Council for the Blind1-800-255-1147

DSHS - COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE

1313 W. Meeker St. #100Kent Office serving Covington206-341-7428

FOOD BANKSMaple Valley Food Bank21415 Maple Valley HighwayMaple Valley, WA 98038425-432-8139

The Storehouse Home Delivery on SaturdayCovington, WA 98042253-631-3038

HEALTH CAREHealth Point Clinic - Kent403 E Meeker St. #200253-852-2866

Dental – Kent403 E. Meeker St. #100253-796-4071

Public Health – Seattle & KC1404 Central Ave. S.Kent, WA 98032206-296-4500

HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAMKing County Housing Repair Program206-263-9095www.metrokc.gov/dchs/csd/housing/

KC Housing AuthorityWeatherlization206-214-1240

Covington Minor Home Repair Program 253-480-2411

RESPITE / ADULT DAY CARECatholic Community Services 1229 West Smith StreetKent, WA 98032253-850-2528www.ccsww.org

ElderHealth Northwest (South)3921 Talbot Road SouthRenton, WA 98055206-721-3634www.elderhealth.org

Black Diamond Comm. CenterAdult Day Care360-886-2418

SEXUAL ASSAULTKC Sexual Assault Resource Center200 Mill Avenue South #10Renton, WA 980551-888-99-VOICEwww.kcsarc.org

SHELTERSFamilies with ChildrenMulti Service Center – Kent253-854-3437

Single MenHOME/ARISE – Kent253-854-0077

Single WomenHospitality House – Burien206-242-1860

YWCA Angeline’s Center – Seatttle206-436-8650

Women with ChildrenMulti Service Center – Kent 253-854-3437

YWCA of South King County425-255-1201

Youth Shelter253-833-5666

SUICIDECrisis ClinicTeen Link – Suicide PreventionEvenings 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.206-461-4922

YOUTH PROGRAMSLighthouse (Evening Programfor students age 14-18)Monday & Friday Nights6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Cedar Heights Jr. High School253-859-0300

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Summer SplashtacularSaturday, July 14, 1-3 p.m.Splash into summer at the Covington Aquatic Center with this fun water safety event! It’s free and encourages safe swim-ming in the warmer months.For more information, call (253) 480-2480or visitwww.covingtonwa.gov

Covington Days FestivalFriday-Sunday, July 20-22On the grounds of Cedar Heights Middle SchoolThree days full of food, music, fun, and festivities including the parade, the city council challenge and the watermelon eating contest on Saturday and the Reptile Man on Sunday. For more information visit www.CovingtonFestival.com.

Covington Days Festival Art ShowFriday-Sunday, July 20-22Inside Cedar Heights Middle SchoolView creations by talented area artists during the festival, hosted by the Covington Arts Commission. For more informa-tion contact Pat Patterson at (253) 480-2482.

Covington Summer Concert SeriesFridays, July 27-August 10Kentwood High SchoolSpend your Friday nights enjoying music from exciting entertainers from 6:30-8 p.m.July 27 – Rae Solomon (Country) August 3 – SWAY (Pop to Top 40)August 10 – Kings of Swing (Big Band)For more information contactPat Patterson at (253) 480-2482.

National Night Out Against CrimeTuesday, August 7Neighborhoods are encour-aged to host an event to get to know your neighbors, talk about crime fighting and meet with police officers and city council members. For more informa-tion, or to sign your neighbor-hood up, please contact Coving-ton Police Chief Kevin Klason at (253) 480-2430.

Covington KidsFestSaturday, August 18This day is all about Covington’s kids with fun activities and entertainment from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Kohl’s Parking Lot. For more information contact Pat Patterson at (253) 480-2482.

Clean Covington DaySaturday, Sept. 8Join the community and say goodbye to graffiti. Work parties will be dispatched to areas in the City to clean up graffiti with provided supplies. For more information contact Karla Slate at (253) 480-2402.

Mayors Day of Concern for the HungrySaturday, Sept. 22For more information or to vol-unteer, contact the Maple Valley Food Bank, 21415 Maple Valley Hwy. or at (425) 432-8633.

Purple Light Nights® Tree Lighting EventSaturday, September 29The community tree will be lit with purple lights for this event that kicks-off Domestic Violence Awareness Month at 7 p.m. at the Don Henning Round-about. For more information please contact Victoria Throm (253) 480-2411.

Purple Light Nights®October 1-31Shine a light for victims of do-mestic violence throughout the Domestic Violence Awareness Month of October. For more information please contact Victoria Throm (253) 480-2411.

Make a Difference DaySaturday, Oct. 27Help make a difference in Covington by participating in a beautification or clean-up event. For more information contact the Public Works Department at (253) 480-2400.

Spooky SwimSaturday, Oct. 27The pool will glow at this lights-out Halloween-themed pool party at the Covington Aquatic Center! Join in the fun by dropping-in at this scary fun event, reserving spots ahead of time by calling (253) 480-2480.

Veteran’s Day CeremonyFriday, Nov. 11For more information contact Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent, WA 98042 or (425) 413-9614.

Hollydaze Float-In MovieFriday, Nov. 30The first of two holiday-themed float-in movie nights at the Covington Aquatic Center! Watch treasured holiday films while floating, swimming, and playing. Participants will also have the opportunity to com-pete in fun games and activities for holiday prizes! For more information, or to pre-register for this event, call (253) 480-2480.

City of Covington Community Tree LightingSaturday, Dec. 1Help the mayor count down to the lighting of the holiday tree at the Don Henning Roundabout. For more information about the tree lighting please contact Karla Slate at the City of Coving-ton at (253) 480-2402.

Hollydaze FestivalFriday-Sunday, Dec 2-4It’s a weekend full of events like the Fruitcake Hurl, Family Con-cert, Caroling, Santa Breakfast, Float-in Movies, and more. For information on Hollydaze events contact the Kiwanis Club of the Foothills.

Second HollydazeFloat-in MovieFriday, December 7The second of the two holiday-themed float-in movie nights at the Covington Aquatic Center! Come and enjoy more films while floating, swimming, and playing. Participants will also have the opportunity to com-pete in fun games and activities for holiday prizes!For more information, or to pre-register for this event, call (253) 480-2480.

Sweetheart SwimFeb. 16, 2013It’s a sweet deal in honor of Valentine’s Day; 2-for-1 pricing from 2:00pm-3:00pm! – Bring your sweetheart, or a friend, or anyone you know to the Sweet-heart Swim.For more information, call(253) 480-2480.

Student Art ShowMarch 1-31, 2013Covington area businesses host art by local students throughout the month of March! For more information call Pat Patterson at (253) 480-2482.

April Pools DayApril 27, 2013Join us at the Covington Aquatic Center for a free and fun event encouraging safe swimming and water safety education! This two-hour event starts at 1:00pm with free drop-in swim-ming lessons and water safety games and activities. It will conclude with a safe and free public swim!

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