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Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services

PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Visit MyKentParks.com/Register to get started. Follow the POLICY
online prompts to our digital program guide and select the
programs you’d like to register for. If you can’t find your account 1. Register early to ensure likelihood of placement in class of first choice.
2. Registration is processed on a first come, first served basis.
OR need to sign up, creating a new account is easy - you will 3. For registrations received via mail or fax, you will be called for a second
be guided through a series of steps to create your account. choice if your desired class is filled.
4. Confirmations are available upon request.
If you prefer, you may still register over the phone, through 5. The Kent Parks Department has the right to change content and provision
of classes.
mail or fax, or visit us in-person at the Kent Commons 6. There will be a $25 fee for returned checks and credit card transactions.
Community Center or Kent Senior Activity Center during
regular operating hours. REFUNDS/CREDITS
Credit card customers will be charged an access fee of 2.65% and a 1. Full refunds will be given for any classes postponed, rescheduled or
transaction fee of $0.25 for each payment. Service fees are non-refundable. cancelled by the Department.
2. A $5 service fee will be deducted from every approved refund.
Kent Commons Community Center: 3. Three days notice prior to class start date required on all requests for
525 Fourth Ave. N, Kent, WA 98032-4497 refunds or transfers.
4. No refunds will be given after one-half of program is over.
Phone: 253-856-5100 5. No refunds/transfers will be given for one-day workshops or classes
once completed – no exceptions.
Fax: 253-856-6000 6. Some programs have specific refund policies. Please check prior
to registration.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. 7. Service fees are non-refundable.
Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. SPECIAL NEEDS
Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday, CLOSED 1. Individuals with special needs are encouraged to participate
in any program.
Kent Senior Activity Center: 2. If you have needs requiring special services, indicate this on registration
600 E Smith St., Kent, WA 98032-4497 form. For TDD users, call 1-800-833-6388; Telebraille, 1-800-833-6385;
and Voice, 1-800-833-6384. This service is provided by Washington State
Telecommunications Relay Service at no cost except long distance charges.
Phone: 253-856-5150
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. SCHOLARSHIPS (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE)
Saturday-Sunday, CLOSED Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services is dedicated to enriching lives.
A goal within that mission is to ensure that every pre-school child and school-age
Please Be Advised: Some classes will fill quickly. Mail-in 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
registrations will NOT be processed until first day of to pay. Scholarships are also available for senior participants age 50 and older
registration. (lunch program and fitness center only). Applications for assistance are available
at the Kent Commons Community Center and Kent Senior Activity Center.
Residency and other restrictions apply—please call the Kent Commons directly
PROGRAM WAIVER: at 253-856-5100 for more information.
All participants assume all risks and hazards associated with participation in any recreation program. Additionally, all participants release from responsibility any person
providing transportation to and from activities. In case of any injury or damages associated with the participation of a participant, all participants do hereby release and
hold harmless the City of Kent, its elected and appointed officials and employees, the organizers, sponsor, supervisor, or any volunteer connected with the program
from all claims, injuries, damages, losses, or suits, including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the program, including any risk associated with any public
health emergency or event all participants agree to: (i) comply with any safety precautions imposed by event organizers, (ii) truthfully respond to any screening inquiry
regarding communicable disease, and (iii) not participate in any event if participation would otherwise be in violation of any guidance issued by federal, state, and local
health authorities. In the absence of signature, payment of fees and participation in the program shall constitute acceptance of the conditions set forth in this release.
Participants grant full permission to the City of Kent for it to use any photographs, video tapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this program for any
City of Kent informational or promotional use.
Inclement Weather Policy

The safety of participants is a prime consideration when determining if has issued a “Late Arrival Notice” or “School District Closed” due to weather
programs should be cancelled due to inclement weather. Parks Department related conditions. Significant weather can result in facility closure. Please
classes and programs held at Kent School District or Federal Way School District call 253-856-5100 for more information.
facilities are cancelled when the corresponding school district closes due to Parks Department Activities at the Kent Senior Activity Center**
inclement weather. The Kent Senior Activity Center will open 2 hours late when the Kent School
For information about evening or weekend cancellations, District has issued a “Late Arrival Notice” or “School District Closed” due to
please call 253-856-5020. weather related conditions. When the Kent School District closes due to
Possible exceptions may include performances; please call the Cultural weather, the Kent Senior Activity Center will cancel all scheduled programs.
Programs office at 253-856-5050. Decisions regarding evening open hours will be determined by noon of that
For information regarding activities, rentals and facility operation day. Significant weather can result in facility closure. For updated information
at non-school district facilities, please call: please call 253-856-5150.
• Kent Commons 253-856-5100* Weather Information Line
• Senior Center 253-856-5150** The weather information line will have updated information during the season
• Adaptive Recreation 253-856-5030 on cancellations due to inclement weather for all sports programs. Decisions for
Closures and cancellations due to inclement weather will also be posted on the cancellations will not be made until 4 p.m. each day for youth and adult sports
Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Facebook page. programs (Youth Track decision will be made at 3 p.m.). Please call
Parks Department Activities at the Kent Commons Community Center* 253-856-5000 and press “2” to reach the Weather Information Line.
The Kent Commons will open 2 hours late when the Kent School District
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Register for Winter programs at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5100