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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-31 E-Hazelnut Newsletter City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter May 2020 Tukwila's parks and trails are OPEN Quick Links City of Tukwila Website City Employment Opportunities TukTV (Click to enlarge image) One thing the Coronavirus continues to teach us is that parks and recreation are essential to our physical and emotional health. Local parks and trails offer outdoor places for people to play, exercise, connect to nature, and socialize (at a distance, of course). Parks and recreation endeavors promote positive health experiences - a simple walk in the park provides enormous benefits to our overall quality of life. Research shows that a 20-minute walk in a park can help those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder focus better, and use of green spaces is associated with decreased Tukwila Elected Officials health complaints, reduced stress, improved general health perceptions and a greater ability to face problems. Mayor: Allan Ekberg Just as public safety, sewer, and water are considered City Council: essential public services, parks are essential for establishing De'Sean Quinn (Council President) and maintaining quality of life. Parks provide critical green Verna Seal and open areas designed to encourage physical activity while Kathy Hougardy Kate Kruller caring for the environment and promoting opportunities to Thomas McLeod experience nature. There are several parks in Tukwila that Zak Idan offer unique experiences, here are two parks that have great Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson trails and blooming native plants: Crystal Springs Park: 15832 51st Ave S. Unpaved nature trails meander throughout the park within a canopy of deciduous and pine trees. Nature seekers will hear birds singing and enjoy a sense of solitude less then a mile from the mall/ Duwamish Hill Preserve: 3800 S 115th St. Nature trails with informational signs identify plants used for centuries by local Native Americans. Interpretive benches share local history and beautiful views of Mount Rainier and Boeing Field form the hilltop are fabulous. Although the Tukwila Community Center has been closed, staff have continued to provide services and experiences to help people stay active, be healthy, and feel positive. Some examples of the inspirational, creative ways your parks and recreation staff have been connecting include: Virtual recreation activities are posted daily on the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Facebook page: Morning Movement, Mid-day Masterpiece, and Afternoon Antics. Follow us: @TukwilaParks Preschool staff host virtual zoom classes and offer curbside activity packet pick up. Staff make weekly phone calls and deliver meals to older adults in Tukwila in an effort to combat social isolation while supporting the health of some of our most vulnerable residents. Parks and Recreation Staff care deeply for those that live, work, and play in Tukwila and are actively planning strategies that support safe, accessible, and equitable parks and recreation services. As the City and State begin re-opening, staff are preparing recreation programs and activities to bring the community back together, while implementing creative measures that will support public health and safety. Please continue to visit parks and play it safe by following park rules and social distancing guidelines. Stay in touch by visiting www.TukwilaWa.gov/Parks and following us on Facebook. Free meals available for Tukwila Kids and Teens Do you live in the Tukwila School District? Get free breakfasts and lunches for your child aged 18 years or younger every weekday! Locations: Pick up your student's meals at the locations marked on the map. Look for the school district vehicle. Students do not need to join parents to pick up meals. Pick-up Days: Monday - Friday until June 17, 2020 No pick-ups on May 22 and May 25, 2020. Pick-up Times: 10 A.M. - Noon (12 P.M.) Questions? Call 206-901-8000 Learn about Summer meal options at FreeSummerMeals.org. Download a PDF of the map in English, Spanish, Somali, Burmese and Nepali . City Council Statement on COVID-19 Related Discrimination The Tukwila City Council is troubled by reports of anti-Asian rhetoric and bias emerging since the outbreak of COVID- 19. As outlined in Resolution 1970, we are committed to leading a diverse, tolerant and welcoming community and we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We denounce COVID-19 related misnaming, blaming, or harassment based upon race, immigration status, ethnicity, physical ability, socioeconomic status or religion. We urge all community members to help stop the spread of misinformation and stay current through reputable sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , the WA State Department of Health , and Public Health - Seattle & King County . We ask community members who observe or experience hate crimes to call 911, and to report incidents of discrimination to the Washington State Human Rights Commission . W e are united in our resolve that everyone in our community is deserving of respect and safety as our community works through this pandemic together. City of Tukwila | 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 | 206 433-1800 Copyright © 2020 City of Tukwila. All Rights Reserved.