Skip to main content
King County Logo
Apr
19

Public Notices

  1. Home
  2. Services
  3. Parks and recreation
  4. King County Parks
  5. About King County Parks
  6. Public Notices

Public Notices

CURRENT PUBLIC NOTICES

Ordinance to Amend King County Code Governing Park Rules (Title 7) (the “Parks Rules Ordinance”)

King County Parks is issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Ordinance to Amend King County Code Governing Park Rules (Title 7) (the “Parks Rules Ordinance”). Proposed changes include providing fee waivers/scholarships for facility rentals, rules for allowing electric bicycles on Regional Trails, and more. Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30 pm on July 19, 2023. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments. The following documents are available related to this proposal:

PAST PUBLIC NOTICES

Marymoor Park Stormwater Facility Improvement
King County Parks is issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Marymoor Park Stormwater Facility Improvement project. Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30 pm on December 22, 2022. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments. The following documents are available related to this proposal:

SEPA DNS
SEPA Checklist
Vicinity Map
Site Map
Geotechnical Data Report
Critical Areas Report
ESA No Effect Letter

 

 

Island Center Forest Limited Deer Hunt
King County Parks is issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Island Center Forest Limited Deer Hunt. Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30 pm on September 27, 2022. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments. The following documents are available related to this proposal: 
 
SEPA DNS
SEPA Checklist
Maps  

King County Parks has completed the public process associated with the rule renewal and the 45-day-long public comment period is now closed. As part of the formal administrative record, we are preparing a written response to comments received and will post that document to the Marymoor Park page once it is completed. The public rule has been signed by the DNRP Department Director and will be posted online once it goes into effect on January 8, 2021.

Thank you for your participation in this process!

Read the draft public rule here.

Black Diamond Open Space Bridge Replacement

King County Parks is issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Black Diamond Open Space Bridge Replacement project. Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30 pm on March 30, 2022. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments. The following documents are available related to this proposal: 

Eastrail, Wilburton Segment, SE 32nd Street to SE 1st Street
King County is issuing a Notice of Action Taken (NAT) for the renovation and construction of the Wilburton Trestle and trail improvements on the Eastrail (formerly called the Eastside Rail Corridor). As described in the NAT any action to set aside, enjoin, review, or otherwise challenge such action on the grounds of non-compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) shall be commenced on or before February 8, 2022.
 
Additional information is available on the King County Eastrail webpage.

King County Parks' - Big Ideas

2019 Big Ideas - Request for proposals 

2022 King County Open Space Plan Update
King County Parks is issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for updates to its Open Space Plan. Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30 pm on February 16, 2022. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.
 
SEPA DNS
SEPA Checklist
Open Space Plan for Public Review
 
For more information about this project please visit the Parks Open Space Plan webpage.

Pinnacle Peak

Starting in July 2021, the trails at the top of the park will periodically be closed due to construction of the lookout tower. This construction will also require intermittent closures of the entire park on short notice.

Sunset Playfield Soil Remediation, Interim Cleanup Action

Dockton Moorage Renovation

King County Parks is issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for repair and rehabilitation of the moorage and dock at Dockton Park. Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30 pm on May 21, 2020. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

For additional project information please visit the Parks Capital Improvements webpage and scroll down to the Dockton Park Dock Rehabilitation heading.

Eastrail (Eastside Rail Corridor) Pleasure Point Lane Hazard Tree Removal
King County Parks is issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for removal of 7 hazard trees near Pleasure Point Lane in Bellevue. Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30 pm on March 26, 2020. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

Eastside Rail Corridor Regional Trail NE 8th Street Crossing 

King County Parks issued an addendum to the original SEPA Checklist and DNS for the Eastside Rail Corridor Regional Trail NE 8th Street Crossing project. There is no formal comment period associated with a SEPA Addendum.

 

Sale of Property Interests to Sound Transit

King County Parks has withdrawn the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the Sale of Property Interests to Sound Transit.

 

SEPA DNS

SEPA Checklist

SEPA DNS Withdrawal

 

 

Northshore Athletic Fields (NAF) Field Renovation King County Parks is issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Northshore Athletic fields baseball field infield renovation project.  Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30pm on January 6, 2020.  Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

 

Renton Shop
King County Parks is issuing a Notice of Action Taken (NAT) for the King County Parks – Renton Shop project. As described in the NAT any action to set aside, enjoin, review, or otherwise challenge such action on the grounds of non-compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) shall be commenced on or before March 28, 2019.

 

Notice of Action Taken (NAT)

SEPA DNS

SEPA Checklist

 

Additional information is available on the CIP Improvements webpage.

Skyway Park

 

King County issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Skyway Park Improvement project. Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30 pm on February 28, 2019. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

For additional project information please visit our Capital Improvement Projects webpage.

 

Eastside Rail Corridor (ERC) Coal Creek Bridge Retrofits Project

King County issued a Notice of Action Taken (NAT) for the King County Parks – ERC Coal Creek Bridge Retrofits project. As described in the NAT any action to set aside, enjoin, review, or otherwise challenge such action on the grounds of non-compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) shall be commenced on or before April 8, 2019.

 

Derby Creek Flood Reduction and Enhancement Project

King County Parks is issuing a Notice of Action Taken (NAT) for the King County Parks – Derby Creek Flood Reduction and Habitat Enhancement Project. As described in the NAT any action to set aside, enjoin, review, or otherwise challenge such action on the grounds of non-compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) shall be commenced on or before May 2, 2019.

 Additional technical documents are available on the Capital Improvements Projects website.

  

 

Coal Creek Beaver Dam Maintenance

King County Parks issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Coal Creek Beaver Dam Maintenance project. The project proposes ongoing notching and maintenance of a beaver dam along Coal Creek in King County Parks’ Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park.

 

Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30 p.m. on May 10, 2019. Please see the full DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

 

DNS Letter

SEPA Checklist

Site Plan

 

 

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park - Big Tree Ridge (Cougar Precipice) Trailhead
King County Parks is issuing a Notice of Action Taken (NAT) for the King County Parks – Cougar Precipice Trailhead Parking Lot Project. As described in the NAT, any action to set aside, enjoin, review, or otherwise challenge such action on the grounds of non-compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) shall be commenced on or before May 21, 2019.

Notice of Action Taken (NAT)
SEPA DNS
SEPA Checklist
Project Vicinity Map

Preston Mill 

 

King County issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Preston Mill Park Project.   The project includes proposed walking paths, picnic shelter, restroom, interpretive signage, and potential repair / replacement of two old mill buildings for interpretive purposes.

 

Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30 pm on April 19th, 2019. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

  

DNS Letter

SEPA Checklist

Conceptual Renderings

Site Plan

Geotech Report

 

 

Remlinger Farms Bridge Replacement

King County Parks is issuing a Notice of Action Taken (NAT) for the Remlinger Farms Bridge Replacement project. As described in the NAT any action to set aside, enjoin, review, or otherwise challenge such action on the grounds of non-compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) shall be commenced on or before May 1, 2019.

 

Notice of Action Taken (NAT)

SEPA DNS

SEPA Checklist

Central Maintenance Facility (Renton Shop)
King County issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Central Maintenance Facility (Renton Shop) project. Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30 pm on December 20, 2018. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

 

Additional information is available on the CIP Improvements webpage. 

Green to Cedar Rivers Trail North Segment

King County issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Green to Cedar Rivers Trail North Segment. Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30pm on May 31, 2018. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

Additional documents are available on the Green to Cedar Rivers project website

 

Black Diamond Open Space

King County issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Black Diamond Area Stewardship Plan. Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30pm on May 24, 2018. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

    Maury Island Natural Area Cleanup  Action Plan

     

    Review and comment on documents related to the cleanup plan for the contaminated soil at Maury Island Natural Area. Comments accepted from April 9 to May 24. Submit comments using Washington Department of Ecology's e-comment system, by sending an email to KCParks.SEPA@kingcounty.gov, or by leaving a voicemail at 206-477-7372 (SEPA).

    The Washington Department of Ecology and King County Parks will present more information at a meeting on Weds, April 11, 2018 at Vashon High School from 7 - 9 pm.

    To review the documents and for more information, visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/parks/mauryislandnaturalarea.

    Remlinger Farms Bridge Replacement along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail

     

    King County issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Remlinger Farms Bridge Replacement Project at the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. Comments regarding this DNS will be accepted via email, writing, or telephone until 4:30 pm on March 1, 2018. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

    Island Center Forest Limited Deer Hunt (Non-Project Action)     (September 2017)
    King County issued a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Island Center Forest Limited Deer Hunt. Comments will be accepted until 4:30 PM on September 22, 2017. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

    King County issued a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Snoqualmie Valley Trail Beaver Dam Repair and Wetland Restoration on September 14, 2017. Comments will be accepted until 4:30 PM on September 28, 2017. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

     

     

     

    Steve Cox Memorial Park - Ballfield Improvements

    King County issued a Determined of Non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Steve Cox Park Synthetic Turf Field project. Comments will be accepted until 4:30 PM on July 5, 2017. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

     

     

    Foothills Trail Phase II Project (2017)

    King County issued a Determined of Non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Foothills Trail Phase II project. Comments will be accepted until 4:30 PM on June 22, 2017. Please see the DNS for instructions on how to submit comments.

    Lake to Sound - Segment C Project (June 2017)

    King County issued a Determined of Non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Lake to Sound Trail Segment C project. Comments were accepted until 4:30 PM on June 14, 2017.

    For even more project information you can visit the project website at www.kingcounty.gov/laketosoundtrail.

    Cougar/Squak Corridor - Site Management Guidelines (Oct 2016)

    Maury Island Natural Area - Interim Clean-up Action (July 2016)

     

     

     

    expand_less