The best way to become a part of all that the park has to offer is with an annual membership to Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park. Only $25/ single or $50/family. Through Jan. 31, 2017 (or while supplies last), each $50 membership will receive a custom FLSSP beach tote as a thank you!

lakesammamishfriends.org/join-us

The Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park is organizing the volunteer effort for this exciting event and is seeking volunteers from the community, age 12 and up. Volunteer duties include ball shagger, score keeper, volunteer supervisor, welcome center and statistics. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and food during their shifts.For more information, contact director@flssp.org.

Let’s Talk about Bird Friendly Communities on June 13 at 7 p.m. at Blakely Hall.Learn simple steps you can take in your own backyard to attract birds and ways to get involved in the community to support sustainability in parks and open spaces.

This custom 9-foot-tall blue heron has been fabricated and flown cross country from Denver. The heron will be the centerpiece of the new all-access playground coming to the park this summer. Watch out! The heron might just spray you when you walk by, keeping you cool on a hot summer day in the park!

Special thanks to the Issaquah Arts Commission for helping to fund this special piece.

The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Seattle Open returns to the Park on June 2-5.Many volunteers are needed age 12 and up. Contact director@flssp.org for all the info!

Now’s the time to reserve that picnic shelter at Lake Sammamish State Park. Things are filling up fast. And the Rotunda’s face lift is almost complete! Here’s the link to reserve your space: https://washington.goingtocamp.com/LakeSammamishStatePark