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Service Alert
Beginning in July 2021, City of Redmond facilities opened in a limited capacity.
Starting January 4, 2022, the City of Redmond's Parks & Recreation Department will have a phased-in, expanded reopening of indoor programs, facilities, and services.
To learn more about amenities, programs, and facilities, please click through the tabs below.
(Updated: 1/14/2022)
Parks, Amenities, & Splash Pads
All parks and trails are open from dawn to dusk unless otherwise posted at the park. Park playgrounds, bathrooms, and water fountains are open and operational. Splash pads at Downtown and Grass Lawn Parks are now turned off for the season. The Barnyard at Farrel-McWhirter Park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Picnic shelter information is detailed below.
Facility Hours
Starting Tuesday, January 4, 2022 facilities are open as follows:
- Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village is open for drop-in, recreation activities, customer service, and rentals Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Old Firehouse Teen Center is open for drop-in and recreation activities Tuesday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Wednesday 1 p.m. - 8 p.m., and Thursday 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Old Redmond Schoolhouse is open for pre-registered recreational activities only.
- Bytes Café at City Hall is open for drop-in and recreation activities Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- City Hall is open for customer service Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p .m.
- Redmond Pool is open and operating according to hours posted at waveaquatics.org
- The Barnyard at Farrel-McWhirter Park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Picnic shelters are currently closed to reservation for the season but are available for use to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The following safety measures are in place for recreation activities:
- Indoor and Outdoor youth recreation activities are fully masked for all staff and participants.
- Indoor recreation activities for adults are fully masked for all staff and participants.
- Indoor recreation activity participants and drop-in guests who are 12 or older are required to show proof of vaccination (or negative FDA-approved PCR or rapid antigen test administered within the previous 72 hours) upon entry into the indoor facility. Tests are not available on site.
- Outdoor recreational activities for adults are masked or vaxxed with no vaccination-proof requirements.
Indoor Facility Rentals
Indoor facility rentals will be available at Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village only starting in 2022. Currently, rental times are available January 4 - April 30 during normal operating hours (Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) To learn more, visit www.redmond.gov/FacilityRentals or submit a facility use request form. Anderson Park cabins currently remain closed.
Outdoor Picnic Shelter Rentals
Starting November 1, picnic shelter rentals are closed for the season to reservations, but all are open and available for public use on a first-come, first-serve basis. 2022 reservation dates will open in the new year.
Recreation Activities
Recreation activities are taking place in both indoor and outdoor environments through the city's parks and facilities. For facility hours, please click on the "Parks, Rentals, and Facilities" tab on this page.
The following safety measures are in place for recreation activities:
- Indoor and Outdoor youth recreation activities are fully masked for all staff and participants.
- Indoor recreation activities for adults are fully masked for all staff and participants.
- Indoor recreation activity participants and drop-in guests who are 12 or older are required to show proof of vaccination (or negative FDA-approved PCR or rapid antigen test administered within the previous 72 hours) upon entry into the indoor facility. Tests are not available on site.
- Outdoor recreational activities for adults are masked or vaxxed with no vaccination-proof requirements.
All activity information and registration can be found at redmond.gov/register.
Refunds & Cancellations
Cancellations received at least 7 days prior to activity start date receive a FULL refund, minus a 10% processing fee. Cancellations received less than 7 days prior to activity start date receive a 50% refund. There are no refunds for cancellations received less than 24 hours before activity start time. Exceptions will be made for illness. To cancel your enrollment, please email guestservices@redmond.gov.
Sports Fields & Courts
Outdoor basketball, tennis, pickleball, and volleyball courts are open for drop-in use on a first-come, first-serve basis, unless reserved for a City of Redmond activity.
Turf sports fields at Grass Lawn, Perrigo, and Hartman are available for rental. Due to high demand, please inquire in advance for use of these spaces by emailing fieldrentals@redmond.gov. Fields at all other parks are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For all outdoor sports leagues and spectators, the City of Redmond has adopted a masked or vaxxed policy in line with the Governor’s guidelines. Therefore, all kids under 12 (and everyone over 12 and unvaccinated) should wear masks when physical distancing cannot be maintained (e.g. in a dugout, etc.). Masks are not required during outdoor sports practice, gameplay, or when physical distancing can be maintained no matter age or vaccination status.
Senior Services
Most in-person senior activities, events, and activities are on hold at this time.
Beginning January 4, 2022, Bytes Café at City Hall will be open for Senior drop-in and recreation activities. Masks and proof of vaccination are required.
To view and register for Senior virtual classes or our Senior Curbside Lunch Pickup, visit redmond.gov/register.
The Meals on Wheels program continues to operate. Other resources can be found at redmond.gov/SeniorServices.
Special Event, Park Use, and Film & Photo Permits
The City is accepting applications for Film & Photo Permits, Park Use Permits, Miscellaneous Use Permits and Special Event Permits with some restrictions.
All applications must include a safety plan and will be required to comply with current state and local guidelines. For more information on Special Event Permits, Film & Photo Permits, Miscellaneous Use Permits and Park Use Permits, please click here.