16 King County parks and places to boost your health this summer

July 15, 2024.Reading time 8 minutes.

Lively Park scene with various activities. On the left, three people are walking and chatting. In the center, a group of children play soccer, with one child kicking the ball and another as the goalkeeper. To the right, two children are on a swing set, one sitting and the other standing behind. In the foreground, someone sits on the ground, possibly drawing or reading. The background features trees with autumn-colored leaves.

Discover the health benefits of King County Parks this summer! With 205 parks and 175 miles of trails, there’s plenty to explore. Engage in outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and walking to boost your physical health. Enjoy the calming effects of nature to improve your mental well-being.

How you can get support for children with asthma

June 26, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

a child holding a football, standing outdoors with greenery in the background. The child has short dreadlocks and is wearing a light-colored shirt with horizontal stripes. This scene emphasizes an active lifestyle or a passion for sports.

Get essential information about the causes and triggers of asthma in children, as well as support for parents and caregivers in asthma management.

SUN Bucks: How to get nutritious meals for your child this summer

June 10, 2024.Reading time 3 minutes.

Father with short, dark brown hair and wearing a hoodie holds a young child with long wavy brown hair wearing a pastel patterned dress. She holds a carton of strawberries and they are both laughing.

King County introduces SUN Bucks, offering $120 in food benefits for eligible school-age children during summer.

A Cyclist’s Haven: Take a Bike Ride on the Burke-Gilman Trail

May 30, 2024.Reading time 6 minutes.

A family of three bikes down the Burke-Gilman trail wearing helmets. A bike rest on the side of the path.

As we transition from spring to summer, it’s the perfect time to explore the Burke-Gilman Trail. Renowned for its smooth, uninterrupted path, this 20-mile trail offers a safe and scenic route for cyclists of all levels.

Bike Safety Month: Spotlight on Soos Creek Trail

May 24, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

three kids biking at a distance at the Soos Creek Trail path wearing helmets.

In honor of Bike Safety Month, we’re sharing another of our favorite family-friendly trails, the Soos Creek Trail, and providing a few bike safety tips to keep you and your loved ones rolling all season long.

A Playground for Biking: Top tips for safe family bike rides

May 8, 2024.Reading time 3 minutes.

Aerial view of the bike playground where kids are learning about traffic rules.

Celebrate Bicycle Safety Month by exploring King County’s family-friendly trails. The Bike Playground at Dick Thurnau Memorial Park in White Center offers a fun and safe traffic garden where children can learn how to bike in traffic.