King County Parks taking citizen feedback online

King County parks users now have an open line to parks managers when they fill out an Internet survey at http://tellkingcountyparks.com. Managers and staff will receive real-time survey comments about conditions, safety concerns or suggestions for additional features at nearly 20 county facilities through a brief online survey.

"Tellkingcountyparks.com is another example of King County using technology to improve customer service," said King County Executive Ron Sims. "This Web-based service is now the easiest way for park users to report conditions or comments for Parks staff and the fastest way to make us aware of citizen priorities for maintenance and repairs within our system."

Sims said reports of dangerous conditions will be acted upon immediately, and general maintenance issues will be prioritized for earliest possible repair. Larger capital repairs are scheduled as budget permits.

Sims said the Web site will also help King County to continue building a more thoughtful, strategic and efficient park system.

King County Parks included in the tellkingcountyparks.com pilot project are:

Burke-Gilman, Sammamish River Trail, Cedar River Trail, Green River Trail, Soos Creek Trail, Cougar Mountain, King County Fairgrounds, Marymoor Park, Tolt Macdonald, Big Finn Hill, Marymoor, Petrovisky, South King County Ballfields, White Center Ballfields, Cottage Lake Pool, Evergreen Pool, Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, Renton Pool and Vashon Pool.

King County manages 25,389 acres of parks, pools, open space, natural land and trails. This includes 68 baseball fields, 61 soccer fields, four pools, 88 picnic areas, 34 playgrounds, 27 tennis courts, 13 boat launch sites, more than 175 miles of trails, six fishing piers, four community gardens, a climbing rock, the area's best off leash dog park and the world class Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center.