Enjoy special musical guest Kyle Riabko, a free barbeque lunch, fun activities for kids & families, and a speech from King County Council Chairman Larry Phillips

Day in the Park concludes with a celebration to thank volunteers for all their hard work and dedication to the environment. Our celebration includes:

Musical guest Kyle Riabko

Featuring special musical guest
Kyle Riabko

  • Special musical guest Kyle Riabko will perform. Kyle is a classic soul singer in the tradition of Stevie Wonder, Sly Stone and Prince. He plays guitar with the feel and forcefulness of such blues greats as B.B. King and Buddy Guy; a skill honed during the course of five years of extensive stage work. He crafts material that is at once refined and funky, witty and heartfelt. But there are two more details that render his accomplishments all the more remarkable: Riabko isn't from some musical Mecca like Memphis or New Orleans; his home is Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and this old soul has been on the planet for all of 16 years. He has opened for Buddy Guy, Keb' Mo', Robert Randolph and labelmate John Mayer.

  • A special thank you to hard-working volunteers from King County Council Chairman Larry Phillips.

  • Free Breakfast, BBQ lunch, snacks, and beverages.

  • Prizes and giveaways for everyone, including a drawing for a $500 gift certificate from IKEA!

  • Information booths from Earth Share of Washington organizations, local community groups, outdoor recreation companies, and green building/household companies. Learn more about environmental issues in your neighborhood, and around Washington.

  • And much more...

Come for the volunteer work, stay for the party!

The view from Golden Gardens

What better place to relax and unwind from an honest days work but Golden Gardens Park. Located in Ballard on Puget Sound, this popular park offers extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. A recent project restored two wetlands, established a short loop trail, and restored the northern beach. Golden Gardens offers strolls along a rugged coastline, hikes through forest trails, sunbathing on sandy beaches, fishing from a pier, a dog off-leash area, and a boat launch.

Enjoy a campfire on the beach at Golden Gardens Park!

Goldens Gardens is accesible by bus, car or bicycle. Get directions here.