The Annual King County Parks ‘Night Out Against Crime’ Family event is returning to the region on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021.

King County Parks has participated in the National Night Out event for over a decade and is thrilled to be hosting families in 2021 at the Playground Picnic Shelters at both Steve Cox Memorial Park and Dick Thurnau Memorial Park.

This year’s activities will run between 5-7 p.m. and feature Island Getaway themed crafts and games.

On site activities will be socially distanced with no touch options, and Grab and Go kits will also be available. In lieu of the annual barbeque, an assortment of individually wrapped ice cream treats will be on hand (while supplies last.)

Confirmed guests of honor include Deputy Bill from the White Center Store Front, Librarians Devon and Destinee from the White Center Library, and a pirate ship full of White Center Teen Program Recreation Aides.

In addition to the picnic shelter celebrations at DTMP and SCMP, family friendly Treasure Chests will be available starting at 5 p.m. in the following four King County Park locations:

    • North Shorewood Park (SW 102nd St & 24th Ave SW  98146)
    • Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd St  98146)
    • Thurnau Memorial Park (11050 10th Ave SW  98146)
    • White Center Heights Park (SW 102nd St & 7th Ave SW 98146)

All treasure chests will be hidden above ground (no digging required.) The Treasure Hunt begins at 5pm on Tuesday, August 3rd and runs until all of the chests are found.  (One chest per child please!)  Clues to the treasure chest locations for all four parks can be picked up from staff at Steve Cox Memorial Park.  And finally, please follow all Public Health Safety guidelines while hunting for your treasure!

Night Out at SCMP is once again sponsored by the teens and staff of the White Center Teen Program. The WCTP offers free recreational, educational, and social enrichment programming to youth ages 12-19 between Tuesday – Saturday from 3-8 p.m.  The WCTP is currently offering remote programs as well as 1:1 in person assistance with homework help and job readiness; outdoor programs such as tennis, bicycle club, lacrosse, and garden club; and the Summer Recreation Aide Employment Program.

For additional Information, please contact Ngoc Nguyen, Teen Specialist at [email protected] or 206.296.4542.