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Play Safe, Stay Safe Redmond
The City's Play Safe Plan outlines the reopening of park amenities, facilities, and services where resources allow, in alignment with requirements outlined in the Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery, signed by Governor Inslee to go into effect on January 11, 2021.
This page was last updated on March 19, 2021. Continue to check back for the most current information.
- Parks, Trails, & Amenities
- Facilities
- Sports Fields
- Summer Camps
- Rentals
- Recreation Activities
- Senior Services
- Events
- Redmond Pool
As the City continues to carefully reopen park amenities, we remain committed to the safety of our community. We urge visitors and park users to practice physical distancing, wear a face covering or mask, adhere to the phase requirements outlined under the Governor's Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, and stay home if you are sick. With your help, City of Redmond parks and trails can remain open.
Parks and Trails
All City of Redmond Parks and Trails are open. We ask all users to limit gatherings with people outside their household and in accordance with gathering size restrictions outlined in the Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery, maintain physical distancing, wear a mask or face covering, and stay home when sick. Visit our Parks and Trails page to learn more, and check out all of the available amenities for all parks and trails by viewing our Parks Amenities Guide and Trails Amenities Guide.
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Shelters at Grass Lawn and Perrigo Parks are available for online reservations for full day rentals taking place on or after March 1. The picnic shelter at Anderson Park is available for online reservations for full day rentals taking place on or after April 1. All other picnic shelters are open to the public on a first come, first service basis. We ask all users to limit outdoor gatherings in accordance with the gathering size restrictions outlined in Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery (currently 50 total occupants during Phase 3), maintain physical distancing, wear a mask or face covering, and stay home when sick. To check availability and reserve a shelter, please click here.
Playgrounds
All playgrounds are open. We ask all parents to make sure that kids play safe recreate responsibly. Maintain 6 feet of space from other children, wear a face covering or mask, avoid group gatherings, stay home if sick, and keep it moving to help prevent crowding.
Sports Fields
Sports fields are open for drop-in use. Field rentals requests are being accepted in accordance with guidelines from the Governor's Office. To inquire about field rentals, please email fieldrentals@redmond.gov
All users are asked to practice physical distancing and avoid contact, wear a face covering or mask, and stay home if you are sick. User groups and rentals will be required to submit a safety plan subject to approval prior to consideration for use. The safety plan ensures that protocols and guidelines are in place to achieve physical distancing and other requirements outlined in Washington’s Phased Approach. Universal mask requirements apply to all participants including athletes, officials, coaches, volunteers, and spectators as outlined in the state's COVID-19 Sporting Activities Guidelines.
Basketball & Volleyball Courts
Basketball and volleyball courts are open for drop in use. We ask all players to play safe and recreate responsibly. Keep your distance with no physical contact, wear a mask or face covering, no gathering or large groups, and stay home when sick.
Splash Pads
Splash pads remain closed.
Farrel-McWhirter Barnyard and Arenas
The Barnyard at Farrel-McWhirter Park is reopened for limited hours as of February 1, 2021. Current hours are Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The arenas have reopened as of Monday, April 5, 2021. All visitors should continue to follow all guidelines outlined by the CDC, King County Public Health, and the Healthy Washington-Roadmap to Recovery.
Facilities
City facilities remain closed through March 31, 2021. On November 17, 2020, Mayor Angela Birney announced that all facility closures will be extended through the end of March 2021. Limited outdoor recreation programs are operating at select program sites and can be found at Redmond.gov/register.
Impacted Facilities
Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village
Old Firehouse Teen Center
City Hall (and Bytes Café)
Anderson Park Cabins
Grass Lawn Arts Studio
Sports Fields
Sports fields are open for drop-in use. Field rentals requests are being accepted in accordance with guidelines from the Governor's Office. To inquire about field rentals, please email fieldrentals@redmond.gov
All users are asked to practice physical distancing and avoid contact, wear a face covering or mask, and stay home if you are sick. User groups and rentals will be required to submit a safety plan subject to approval prior to consideration for use. The safety plan ensures that protocols and guidelines are in place to achieve physical distancing and other requirements outlined in Washington’s Phased Approach. Universal mask requirements apply to all participants including athletes, officials, coaches, volunteers, and spectators as outlined in the state's COVID-19 Sporting Activities Guidelines.
Summer Camps 2021
The City of Redmond will offer summer camps in 2021. These camps will be aligned with the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery. This year’s day camps will focus on outdoor experiences, adventures, and learning. Registration will open April 5, 2021 at 8 a.m. for residents and April 12, 2021 at 8 a.m. for non-residents.
To view Summer Camps and sign up, click here.
To read about our 2021 Summer Camp Health & Safety Guidelines, click here.
For the most up to date information, sign up for our Parks Weekly news or follow us on Facebook.
Facility & Picnic Shelter Rentals
On November 17, 2020, Mayor Angela Birney extended the closure of all City facilities through the end of 2020. All Facility rentals have been canceled through March 31, 2021. Currently, we are unable to take future reservations or hold dates for any facility rentals.
Click here for more general information on Rentals.
Picnic Shelters at Grass Lawn and Perrigo Parks are available for online reservations for full day rentals taking place on or after March 1. The picnic shelter at Anderson Park is available for online reservations for full day rentals taking place on or after April 1. All other picnic shelters are open to the public on a first come, first service basis. We ask all users to limit outdoor gatherings in accordance with the gathering size restrictions outlined in Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery (currently 50 total occupants during Phase 3), maintain physical distancing, wear a mask or face covering, and stay home when sick. To check availability and reserve a shelter, please click here.
Recreation Activities
Limited in-person recreation activities are available for registration in accordance with the Healthy Washington- Roadmap to Recovery. The City continues to offer Meals on Wheels and virtual recreation classes and events online and through Facebook. City staff are evaluating recreation services that can be offered safely as the City continues to operate in accordance with the most current information provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), King County Public Health, and the Governor’s office.
Current activity information and registration can be found at redmond.gov/register.
Due to the effects of the pandemic, cancellations and transfers are now accepted with a 100% refund if notice is given more than 24 hours prior to the start of the activity. To cancel your enrollment, please go to www.redmond.gov/register and access or your account or email guestservices@redmond.gov.
To read more about our Healthy & Safety Guidelines for Summer Camps, please click here.
Senior Services
In-person senior activities, events, and classes are not happening at this time. Our top priority is the safety of our community and employees, and we are evaluation all available options to resume programs and activities as safely as possible.
To view and register for virtual fitness and recreation classes, visit redmond.gov/register.
The Meals on Wheels program continues to operate. Other services and resources can be found at redmond.gov/SeniorServices.
Special Event, Park Use, and Film & Photo Permits
In accordance with the guidelines outlined in the Healthy Washington- Roadmap to Recovery plan, the City is accepting applications for Photography/Film, Park-Use/Misc-Use, and select Special Event permits with some restrictions.
All applications must include a safety plan and will be required to comply with the guidelines outlined for each phase of the Roadmap to Recovery Plan. For more information on Special Event Permits, Film & Photo Permits and Park Use Permits, please click here.
The Redmond Pool is currently closed for improvements. The City anticipates the pool to reopen in late Spring, pending inspection. Please visit the project page for the most current information.
The City’s operational partner, WAVE Aquatics, is establishing a limited program schedule for when the pool reopens. The safety plan is in accordance with the Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery Plan.
WAVE will be offering the following programs when Redmond Pool opens:
- Modified-format swim lessons
- Recreational and competitive swim team
- Reservation-only public lap swims and senior swims
- High school swim and dive
- Rentals
Online registration for public lap swimming and swim lessons will be available through Wave Aquatics. For more information please visit www.waveaquatics.org.