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Service Alert
Beginning July 1, 2021, the City of Redmond is now open in a limited capacity. The City’s opening plan is based on Governor Inslee’s Washington Ready plan. Due to the pandemic, the City of Redmond experienced budget reductions that impacted the Parks & Recreation Department. Staffing levels are still reduced due to these reductions, limiting the capacity for programs and services. Redmond Parks & Recreation will continue to increase offerings throughout the summer and into the fall. To learn more about recreation opportunities in Redmond this summer, visit Summers in Redmond. To learn more about affected amenities and programs, please click through the tabs below.
(Updated: 7/30/2021)
Parks, Amenities, & Splash Pads
All parks and trails are open 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 operate daily from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. The Barnyard at Farrel-McWhirter Park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Picnic shelter information is detailed below.
Open Facilities
City Hall and Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village are open for drop-in program registration, payments, and information beginning July 1, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Barnyard at Farrel-McWhirter Park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Picnic shelter information is detailed below. As of July 12, 2021, the Redmond Pool is open for lap swim and other programs. Due to COVID restrictions, reservations are required for lap swim. For more info, visit www.waveaquatics.org. It is recommended that all visitors to indoor facilities wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.
Closed Facilities
Bytes Café for Senior Services, Old Redmond Schoolhouse, and Old Redmond Firehouse Teen Center currently remain closed.
Indoor Facility Rentals
Indoor facility rentals are not currently available. Staff are working to identify a date for a phased-in return of indoor rentals. Once more information is available, it will be posted on this page. We are unable to take future reservations or hold dates for indoor facility rentals.
Outdoor Picnic Shelter Rentals
Picnic Shelters at Grass Lawn, Perrigo, Idylwood, and Anderson Parks are available for online reservations for full-day rentals only. All reservations must be made less than 30 days before the reservation date with at least 7 days' notice. All other picnic shelters are open to the public on a first come, first served basis. In alignment with our outdoor activities, the City of Redmond asks renters to adhere to the masked or vaxxed policy.
Recreation Activities
Limited recreation activities are available for registration at www.redmond.gov/register. Registration for each month's new activities begins on the third Tuesday of the preceding month at 8 a.m. All outdoor activities have adopted a masked or vaxxed policy in line with the Governor's guidelines. All City of Redmond Day Camps will remain fully masked in line with Department of Health guidance.
All activity information and registration can be found at redmond.gov/register.
Summer Camps 2021
The City of Redmond is offering summer camps during Summer 2021. This year’s day camps focus on outdoor experiences, adventures, and learning. Registration is currently open to all at www.redmond.gov/register.
All City of Redmond Day Camps will remain fully masked in line with Department of Health guidance. To read about our 2021 Summer Camp Health & Safety Guidelines, click here Version OptionsPlay Safe, Stay Safe RedmondHeadline.
Refunds & Cancellations
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 email guestservices@redmond.gov.
Sports Fields & Courts
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 (or 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, game play, 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. Staff are continuing to evaluate all available options to resume programs and activities as safely as possible.
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.