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Bellevue outdoor tennis courts reopen
Tennis anyone? The city has now reopened outdoor tennis courts in 16 parks. The four managed outdoor courts at Robinswood Tennis Center will be in play, with reservations required, on Monday, June 1…
Parks programs, events canceled through June
As the city monitors Washington’s phased approach to reopening, it is extending its cancellation of parks programs, events and rentals of picnic shelters, ballfields and other park facilities through…
2020 Family 4th event canceled
The Eastside’s largest Fourth of July celebration at Bellevue Downtown Park will not take place this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order extension…
Enjoy parks and trails safely
Social distancing for all activities encouraged
With nice weather on the way this weekend, Bellevue Parks & Community Services is encouraging park visitors to practice social distancing when…
Earth Day celebrates 50 years
City provides virtual opportunities for environmental engagement
Today is the 50th annual celebration of Earth Day. The recognition started in 1970 as a collective effort of diverse groups united by…
Downtown Park parking lots close
To further promote social distancing, Bellevue Parks & Community Services will close both parking lots at Downtown Park starting Wednesday, April 15. The closures are part of an effort to…
Shiosaki selected as Parks & Community Services director
City Manager Brad Miyake announced today that Michael Shiosaki will lead the city’s Parks & Community Services Department. Shiosaki brings 30-years of experience as a parks and recreation…
City boosts funding for human service agencies
Emergency funds target community’s most vulnerable
The City of Bellevue Wednesday announced that it’s increasing its contract with five human service agencies by $90,000 each for a total of $450,000…
Playgrounds, sports courts, ballfields close to protect public health
Parks, trails and beaches remain open
With heavy use and crowding in parks, the city is closing playgrounds, sports courts, ballfields and picnic shelters to follow with Public Health —…
Parks facilities closures to continue through April
Parks events to be postponed through May
The city is extending closures of all community centers and parks facilities through April and postponing all Parks & Community Services events…