Grand Opening?

We’ve been waiting over three years for the promised mega-park to be built in our neighborhood – with turf fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and a pavilion with BBQ’s.  We’ve been anxious since moving here for work to begin.

The long awaited grand opening was Saturday, September 6th.  Our family as well as nearly 2,000 others attended and enjoyed a free BBQ lunch, unlimited Swanson ice-cream treats, pop, candy, bouncy houses, etc… Snoqualmie knows how to throw a good party!

The picture below was printed in the local newspaper and sent to all the residents via email.  We’re probably the only ones that would notice, but that’s Jason and Katie sitting front and center enjoying some treats in the shade.

Jason spent probably an hour playing tug-a-war.  He was having so much fun until the rope somehow got caught around his neck and ankles and he ended up with some pretty painful rope burns.

Abigail even got in on the action.

Abigail took Drew though a bouncy house – he loved it!

The little playground is on turf which is so, so, so nice for mom’s with little toddlers.  It seems Drew could have stayed all night.  He especially liked the swings!

 

The irony in the ‘grand opening’ is that the gates closed after the party and here we are a month later still waiting for the final touches to be completed.  When that finally does happen it will be wonderful to have such a fantastic park so close.