Trash Clean Up & Hike at Lake Sammamish State Park

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Date & Time
Sunday, June 12, 2022 | noon-2pm
Location
Lake Sammamish State Park
Event Overview

Summer is just around the corner and we’re excited to announce a youth-focused trash clean-up and hike at Lake Sammamish State Park!

 

Join Camp Kindness Counts, Latino Outdoors, Outdoor Asian and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust! On June 12th, 2022 join us at Lake Sammamish State Park to recreate responsibly with friendly faces, help pick up trash to keep trails litter-free, and go on a short family friendly hike with the group!

 

Latino Outdoors and Camp Kindness Counts group organizer: Jamie Martinez (817-657-0877)

Outdoor Asian group organizer: Chris Young (360-481-6862)

 

Driving Directions: From I-90, take Exit 15. Follow signs for Lake Sammamish State Park, and go north on 17th Ave NW. Turn left onto NW Sammamish Rd. The entrance to Lake Sammamish State Park will be on your right in about one half mile. Please park in the Sunset Beach parking lot. We will meet in front of the Bathhouse, in between the bathhouse and the playground area as a group!

 

Once inside the park:

-Tibbetts Beach Parking Lot – first left 

-Kitchen Shelter Lot – second right

-Sunset Beach Parking Lot – follow entrance road straight through gate (this is where everyone will park!)

-Maintenance Area/ Nursery – first right

Difficulty
Easy to moderate.
Age Restriction
Ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Bring

COVID-19 Update: We are dedicated to keeping volunteers and event leads safe during our events. Volunteers are required to follow our COVID-19 safety guidelines, regardless of vaccination status. These include proof of vaccination for participants 12 years old and up, and being ready to wear a mask.

In addition to our COVID-19 safety guidelines, please be prepared with the following: 



For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

  • Long pants (we’ll be working with tools, so no shorts!)
  • Sturdy, close-toed shoes (absolutely no sandals)
  • Gloves

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

  • Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring
  • Rain gear
  • Big sack lunch
  • Water for the day (3 liters minimum)
  • Small daypack for lunch, extra layers, etc.
Driving Directions
Please park in the Sunset Beach parking lot in Lake Sammamish State Park. Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/otp7GkqJH7jbXiVCA. From I-90, take Exit 15. Follow signs for Lake Sammamish State Park, and go north on 17th Ave NW. Turn left onto NW Sammamish Rd. The main entrance to Lake Sammamish State Park will be on your right in about one-half mile. Enter the park and continue driving straight to the main parking lot area. We will meet in between the Bathhouse and the playground.
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