Redmond Parks and Recreation To Reopen January 4th

December 28, 2021

Redmond, WA – After an extended closure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Redmond’s Parks and Recreation Department will have a phased reopening of indoor programs, facilities, and services starting Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. With increases in COVID-19 vaccination rates, expansion of boosters, eligibility of vaccinations for children five and older, and additional safety protocols, city staff are eager to welcome back participants to a safe environment for indoor recreation.

The Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village, Old Firehouse Teen Center, Old Redmond Schoolhouse, and Bytes Café within Redmond City Hall will reopen to the public while adhering to all city, state, and county guidelines including, but not limited to the following:

• Visitors will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test administered within the last 72 hours to a staff member upon entering the building, per the King County Public Health Order.
• Participants ages two and older will be required to wear a mask at all times inside city facilities.
• In accordance with Governor Inslee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Proclamation, all recreation staff were required to be vaccinated as of Oct. 18.

Indoor facility rentals, for groups of five to 85 people, will be available starting Jan. 4 at the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village.

To find hours of operation, register for activities, and learn more about recreation and rental services, the community can visit www.redmond.gov/PlaySafe.

For questions and more information, contact Jill Smith, Communications Manager, at jesmith@redmond.gov or 425-556-2448. This press release is available on www.redmond.gov/PressReleases.