Outdoor Activities

The use of the Community Center grounds is open to all residents on a first come, first served basis. The community center offers many opportunities for gathering, exercising and playing.

With increased activity around the Center please drive and park with care, being especially aware that small children may be in the area. If you are on the grounds with young children, there are two portable “SLOW – Kids at Play” sign boards that you may place by the back parking lot entrances if you wish. The signs are kept in the blue shed. Most activities you will need to “pack it in” and “pack it out”. If you bring doggos with you – please pick up and dispose of their poo

GATHERING SPACES

  • A gazebo with a grill for a picnic time. You will need to bring your own briquettes and make sure the fire is out before you leave.
  • Outdoor picnic tables.
  • A fire pit with seating available for use (unless a county burn ban is in effect). You will need to bring your own wood, and please remember to make sure the fire is out before you leave.

PLAYING AND EXERCISING

A sport court with an adjustable basketball hoop and a pickleball net

  • An exercise station with SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life) simple exercises
  • Portable sport equipment for soccer, bocce ball, corn hole, basketball and pickleball paddles and balls
  • Portable play equipment for preschool aged children: playground balls, a crawl tunnel, parachute, bean bag toss game, bowling game, balance beam

All sport/play equipment is kept in the blue shed for the community’s use. Please be respectful of the equipment and return it to the shed immediately after use for your next neighbor to enjoy. If something breaks, please contact Thane Grooms at 360.509.7750

And for you gardeners – there is a P-Patch Community Garden. You are welcome to stroll the gardens, but please leave your dogs outside and close the gates!

Little known fact – the grounds are also used by the scientific community! There is an earthquake monitor behind the P-Patch, and in 2024, there are insect traps being monitored by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

Enjoy your time at your LBJ Community Center!