Page 51 - Kent Parks Recreation Guide Spring-Summer 2026

COMMUNITY EVENTS

4th of July

SPLASH

LAKE MERIDIAN PARK, 14800 SE 272ND ST July 11
GATES OPEN AT 3 P.M.
FREE SHUTTLE BUSES: Buses will run from FREE 2026
5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and take visitors to Lake Meridian
Park from Kent Fire Station 75 (15635 SE 272nd St.) KENT CORNUCOPIA DAYS
and Kentwood High School (25800 164th Ave SE ). 5K FUN RUN & WALK
STAGE SCHEDULE
FOOD TRUCKS
BOOT BOOGIE BABES | 5:30 - 6 p.m. OPEN AT 5 p.m. THREE FRIENDS FISHING HOLE
America's favorite line dance team. 20025 Russell Road

MARA AND THE CHARM | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. RACE STARTS AT 9 A.M.
From 90's hits and Yacht Rock to one hit wonders and high energy dance
songs, this band brings the party! This 5k run/walk features a smooth, flat course along the
Green River Trail. Event is perfect for those going for time or
BRIAN JAMES WAS HERE | 8-9:30 p.m.
Modern Americana and country-rock, including originals and diverse covers. out for a walk with family and friends.
Registration Fees:
EVENT WILL KICK OFF AT 5 P.M. AND CONCLUDE AFTER THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
• $20 without a shirt
• Drop offs will not be permitted at Lake Meridian Park in 2026. • $35 with a shirt (Deadline is June 13)
• Race day registration: $25 (No shirt available)
• Free shuttle bus service runs from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Personal BBQs will not be permitted in 2026. MyKentParks.com/CornucopiaDays5k

COMMUNITY SWIM
AT THE KENT YMCA

Sundays:
Community Lap Swim: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Community Recreational Swim: 12 - 4 p.m.
Mondays & Wednesdays: FREE
Community Lap Swim: 6 - 8 p.m.
Community Recreational Swim: 4 - 8 p.m.
No reservations are required. New guests of the YMCA will
need to create an account at the front desk before entering.
Photo IDs required for guests age 16 and older.
For more information, please call 253-246-8515!

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Register for Spring and Summer programs at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5100