Page 3 - Kent Parks Recreation Guide Winter 2025-2026

Dear Neighbor,
Welcome to the Kent Parks & Recreation Guide for the Winter 2025/2026 season!
As winter settles in, I’m excited to share all the wonderful ways our Parks Department
is helping you stay active, connected, and inspired this season. From festive events and
family activities to fitness classes and creative workshops, there’s something for every age
and interest.
Our adaptive recreation programs continue to shine, ensuring everyone in our
community can participate and belong. For our seniors 50 and better, there are countless
ways to stay moving, learning, and making new connections.
And don’t miss the Spotlight Series! This Kent favorite lights up our winter evenings with
incredible performances that bring people together and celebrate the arts.
Flip through the guide, sign up for something new, and make this season one to
remember.
Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor
FROM THE MAYOR

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

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Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services is dedicated to enriching lives. We believe
that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in recreation activities! A goal
within our mission is to ensure that every pre-school child and school-age youth residing
within the City of Kent or Kent School District, has full access to a wide variety of recreational
opportunities, regardless of family income or ability to pay. Our scholarships help make our
programs and activities more accessible to the community. Thus far, no eligible individual has
been denied!
Scholarships are also available for Senior participants (age 50 and older) for the lunch
program and fitness center. Senior applicants must reside within the City of Kent or within
King County. Financial assistance for Adults 50+ is provided by King County Veterans, Seniors,
Human Services Levy funds.
For more information:
Eligibility is based on household income and the number of dependents living in the Please call the Kent Commons at
household. Eligibility is in alignment with the Federal Poverty Guidelines and related 253-856-5100
assistance programs. or the Kent Senior Activity Center at
Youth applicants must reside within the City of Kent or within the Kent School District service 253-856-5150
with any questions or to
area. Applications can be picked up at the Kent Commons Community Center or the Kent discuss accommodations.
Senior Activity Center.
MyKentParks.com/Scholarships
Documentation to determine eligibility must be submitted with application. Please provide
one of the following items to determine eligibility: To donate to the
Access to Recreation Initiative,
ƒ Current eligibility/award letter for reduced school lunches please visit
OR current Kent School District Activity card
KentCommunityFoundation.org
ƒ Current DSHS Medical Identification card (ProviderOne, Molina, Apple Health accepted)
ƒ EBT benefits award letter (card is not accepted)
ƒ Senior Center scholarships: Copy of most recent Federal 1040 income tax returns, OR if you Scan here to
are unable to provide either of these, you may submit other documentation of income such learn more!
as SSA/SSI Benefit Statements, last 3 months of paycheck stubs, etc. (age 50 and older only).
Scholarships can be used for most recreation programs and facility passes. Some services are
not eligible for Recreation Scholarship assistance, including private and specialized classes,
facility rentals and merchandise. Scholarships are valid for one calendar year (winter quarter to TRANSLATIONS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
OPCIONES DE TRADUCCIÓN DISPONIBLES EN NUESTRO SITIO WEB
fall quarter registration). Applicants will need to re-apply annually to be considered for renewal. ВАРІАНТИ ПЕРЕКЛАДУ, ЯКІ Є НА НАШОМУ ВЕБ-САЙТІ
CÁC CÔNG CỤ PHIÊN DỊCH CÓ SẴN TRÊN TRANG WEB CỦA CHÚNG TÔI
ਸਾਡੀ ਵੈਬਸਾਈਟ ‘ਤੇ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਦੇ ਵਿਕਲਪ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹਨ

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Register for Winter 2025 - 2026 programs at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5100