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Hey Neighbor,
Welcome to our Fall 2024 Kent Parks & Recreation Guide!
With the new season, our Parks team has another exciting catalog of programs
and events for all ages.
Our Parks staff love what they do and make these experiences unforgettable.
They make sure every opportunity is fun and creates lasting memories!
From sports and fitness programs to cultural arts performances and more,
there’s something for every member of the family.
So take some time to look through everything our Parks Department has to
offer, including our beautiful parks as the Fall season brings colorful
new adventures.
FROM THE MAYOR Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
¡HAY BECAS DISPONIBLES! ДОСТУПНІ СТИПЕНДІЇ!
HỌC BỔNG! 提供多项奖学金！ਸਕਾਲਰਸ਼ਿਪ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹੈ!
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.
Eligibility is based on household income and the number of dependents living in the For more information:
household. Eligibility is in alignment with the Federal Poverty Guidelines and related Please call the Kent Commons at
assistance programs. 253-856-5100
Youth applicants must reside within the City of Kent or within the Kent School District service or the Kent Senior Activity Center at
area. Applications can be picked up at the Kent Commons Community Center or the Kent 253-856-5150
Senior Activity Center. with any questions or to
discuss accommodations, visit
Documentation to determine eligibility must be submitted with application. Please provide MyKentParks.com/Scholarships
one of the following items to determine eligibility:
Current eligibility/award letter for reduced school lunches To donate to the
OR current Kent School District Activity card Access to Recreation Initiative,
please visit
Current DSHS Medical Identification card (ProviderOne, Molina, Apple Health accepted)
EBT benefits award letter (card is not accepted) KentCommunityFoundation.org
Senior Center scholarships: Copy of most recent Federal 1040 income tax returns, OR if you
are unable to provide either of these, you may submit other documentation of income such
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 Scan here to
not eligible for Recreation Scholarship assistance, including private and specialized classes, learn more!
facility rentals and merchandise. Scholarships are valid for one calendar year (winter quarter to
fall quarter registration). Applicants will need to re-apply annually to be considered for renewal.
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Register for Fall 2024 programs at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5100
