list of things to do in maple valley for Families

Are you having contractors over at your house? Did you just move to the area? 
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It can be stressful and frustrating while you are going through major changes in life like moving or projects to improve your home, wether thats painting some rooms, staining fences, or redoing the exterior paint of your investment, we are here to support and accommodate as much as we can.

Call Maple Valley Painters (serving King County area) today to tell us what the timeline and budget is for your painting project. 

We created a list of local spots you could go with your family to take a break during those stressful times like when you have contractors over at your home or when you have just moved to the area.

This local directory consists of parks, state parks, libraries, and trails in Maple Valley. (Or less than 30 mins from Maple Valley)

Local Parks

Lake Wilderness Park 
​A large regional park located in the heart of MV, that sits on 117 acres with tennis courts, fields, woods, and kids play structure. 

Featured amenities:

• Tennis courts
• Picnic shelters (can be reserved for parties and events)
• Swimming beach ​​
• Play Structure for kids
• Connects to Cedar River Trails 

Park Map available here
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Covington Community Park
​A newly updated park with children's play structure and fields located near Covington Aquatic Center and Maple View Middle School.  Play structure can be fun for older age group (5-12) as well.

Featured amenities:

• Play structure (2-5 age group and 5-12 age group options!)
• Zipline for all ages
• Tennis courts
• Wooded area
• Picnic Shelters (Call 253.480.2487 to reserve)​

Address:
17649 SE 240th St.
Covington, WA  98042

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Ravensdale Park

Little gem park located just mins from Fred Meyer in Maple Valley, right by Ravensdale Post Office.  
Generous parking and accessible bathrooms. Play Structure backs to a little wooded area. 

Featured amenities:

• Play structure for kids
• Baseball field
• Open Space
• Picnic Table
• Wooded Area

Address: 
​27200 SE Kent Kangley Rd, Ravensdale, WA 98051

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Lake Meridian Park

This park is very open and airy, located right by Lake Meridian just passed Covington going towards Kent. Approximately 15mins from Maple Valley.

Featured amenities:

• Play structure (located right by the lake! Gorgeous view!)
• Lake Meridian
• Open grass area with sidewalks

Address:
14800 SE 272nd St, Kent, WA 98030

State Parks Near By

Kanaskat-Palmer State Park

This is a nice getaway for your family, just 20 mins from Maple Valley. Enjoy the wooded land, campground, and Green River! Great park for first time campers with small children.

Featured amenities:

• Picnic area
• Campground (Tent, RV, and Yurt)
• Trails
• Green River
  
  Here is the website for more details

Address:
​32101 Cumberland-Kanaskat Road
Ravensdale, WA 98051

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Flaming Geyser State Park

503 acres of day-use park located in Auburn, just passed Black Diamond. Enjoy wooded land, trails, and more than 3 miles of Green River

Featured amenities:

• Trails
• Picnic area
• Play area for children
• Green River
  

Address:
​23700 S.E. Flaming Geyser Road
Auburn, WA 98092

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Note State Park

This truly is a hidden cozy day-use state park with a peaceful lake called Deep Lake. The trail loops around the lake. 25mins from Maple Valley towards Enumclaw. 

Featured amenities:

• Trails 
• Picnic area
• Deep Lake
• Play structure for children

Address:
​36921 Veazie Cumberland Road
Enumclaw, WA 98022

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Libraries Near By

King County Library System offers varieties of events and story times for kids at various locations.
You can search upcoming event (Storytime and kids event) on KCLS website.

Maple Valley Library

Located near Lake Wilderness Park and right by Maple Valley Community Center. 

Check hours and upcoming event at this location here.

Phone: (425) 432-4620

Address: 
21844 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038

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Covington Library

Located near Costco in Covington right off the Hwy 18. Some World Language selections. 

Check hours and upcoming event at Covington location here.

Phone: (253) 630-8761

Address: 27100 164th Avenue SE
Covington WA 98042

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Black Diamond Library 

A quiet and comfy little library in Black Diamond.
​Limited selections, but you may place an order online to borrow certain books and pick them up at your desired location within KCLS system. 

Check hours and upcoming event at Black Diamond location here. 

Phone: (360) 886-1105

Address:
24707 Roberts Dr, Black Diamond, WA 98010

Kids Indoor Play Time

OK, let's keep it real It rains a lot in the PNW. Here are a short list of places you can go with your kiddos. 

Maple Valley Community Center- Toddler Time

- Where? 
Maple Valley Community Center hosted by Maple Valley Family Circle

- When?
Tue/Thu 9:30-11:30am
Sep thru May
See details HERE

- How much?
$3/family

Address:
22010 SE 248th Street 
​Maple Valley, WA 98038

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Kids Activities and Sports

Youth Programs and Activities

The City of Maple Valley Parks & Recreation Department has a year around activities scheduled to keep children engaged! 

Programs and activities for youth can be found HERE.