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Key Pen Parks in the News

Stories on Key Pen Parks from local and national media outlets and community websites. 

2019

  • New Playground at Volunteer Park - Key Peninsula News - July 2019
  • 360 Trails Inspires KP Pirates Biking Team - Key Peninsula News - June 2019

2018

  • Splash Pad at Gateway Park Possible for Summer 2020 - Key Peninsula News - November 2018.
  • A Ride for Everyone: Bicycling on the KP - Key Peninsula News - April 2018
  • Championship Mountain Bike Race at 360 Trails - Key Peninsula News - April 2018
  • Pavilion at Gateway Park Nears Completion - Key Peninsula News - March 2018
  • VIDEO: Construction of Phase 1 of Gateway Park - The News Tribune - Feb. 6, 2018

2017

  • Gateway Park 'Pioneer' History - Key Peninsula News - November 2017
  • ​Parks Foundation and Rotary Team Up to Pay for Gateway Park Pavilion - Key Peninsula News - May 2017
  • Phase 1 of Master Plan for Gateway Park Begins to Take Shape - Peninsula Gateway - April 13, 2017

2016

  • Gateway Park is Expanding - Key Peninsula News - September 2016
  • Key Pen Parks' Fourth of July Event Returns - Key Peninsula News - July 2016
  • ​Groundbreaking held for Key Pen Parks' Gateway Park - Peninsula Gateway - July 14, 2016
  • ​Wednesday Walks With Walter Have Woodsy Feel - Key Peninsula News - June 2016
  • Beyond the Backyard by Scott Gallacher - Parks Appreciation Day a great way to invest in community - Key Peninsula News - April 2016

2015

  • Key Pen Parks Hits Home Run with Recent Grant Application - Key Peninsula News - November 2015
  • Beyond the Backyard by Scott Gallacher - Progress made toward near, distant future projects - Key Peninsula News - October 2015 
  • State matching grant allows Gateway Park development to move forward - Key Peninsula News - August 2015
  • Key Pen Parks steadily growing, in midst of developing Gateway Park - The Peninsula Gateway - August 5, 2015
  • Trail of the Week - 360 Trails' Ticket to Ride - The Olympian - July 25, 2015
  • Beyond the Backyard by Scott Gallacher - Key Pen Parks moving forward with plans - Key Peninsula News - June 2015 
  • A length of land that cheers the spirit - The (Tacoma) News Tribune - April 4, 2015
  • Gateway Park plan headed to board for approval - The Peninsula Gateway - March 11, 2015
  • Beyond the Backyard, new quarterly column by Scott Gallacher, Key Peninsula News - March 2015

2014

  • Key Pen Parks Harvest Party is spooky fun - Key Peninsula News - November 2014
  • Pets delight in KP Easter egg hunt - The Peninsula Gateway - April 16, 2014​

2013

  • Park levy fails to get needed votes to pass - Key Peninsula News - December 2013
  • KP Parks hosts 'Shake & Bake' bike relay - Key Peninsula News - November 2013
  • Development of the Key Pen Parks - Key Peninsula News - September 2013
  • A look at Key Peninsula Parks accomplishments - Key Peninsula News - August 2013
  • Key Pen Parks and Peninsula Light to host fun run - Key Peninsula News - June 2013
  • KP Parks proposes tax levy for November ballot - Key Peninsula News - June 2013
  • Mountain bike racing comes to the KP - Key Peninsula News - April 2013
  • Key Pen Parks has big plans for Anderson property - The Peninsula Gateway - January 2, 2013 - Rerun on the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition website

2012

  • Anderson Park property moves forward with planning, input - Key Peninsula News - September 2012
  • Key Pen Parks raises money for schools with fun run - Key Peninsula News - July 2012
  • Maple Hollow is the newest addition to KP Parks - Key Peninsula News - June 2012
  • Horseshoe Lake park open for extended hours - Key Peninsula News - June 2012
  • New playground coming to civic center - Key Peninsula News - April 2012

2011

  • KP Parks ready for park development input, planning - Key Peninsula News - November 2011
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