Lineup announced for ‘Music in the Park’ summer concert series, starting July 11

The City of Burien on Monday announced its lineup for the 2013 summer ‘Music in the Park’ series, which will take place Wednesday nights – starting July 17 – at North SeaTac Park, and... [Read more]

Too hot for ya? City turns on water fountains at Town Square Park

After Monday’s record-setting 86 degree high tied the area with Phoenix as the hottest in the nation, the City of Burien on Tuesday decided to turn on the water fountains at Town Square Park. Temps... [Read more]

Burien Parks Releases Mobile App for Smartphones and iPads

Burien Parks now has an App! That’s right … Burien Parks has released its own mobile app for smartphones and iPads. With this FREE mobile app, you get up-to-date information on city parks,... [Read more]

Learn How to Keep Backyard Chickens at Burien Community Center March 19

Imagine having chickens in your own backyard! Burien Parks & Recreation can help you turn that idea into a reality at their upcoming “Keeping Backyard Chickens” workshop on Tuesday, March... [Read more]

Want a Dog Park? Burien Parks Wants to Talk Dogs Wednesday, March 13

Are you interested in getting a Dog Park in Burien? Well…Burien Parks wants to talk dogs on Wednesday, March 13. Join the Burien Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and staff for a dog park planning... [Read more]

Burien’s Annual ‘Empty Bowls’ Fundraiser is Coming Friday, Jan. 25

Burien’s annual ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser is coming to the Burien Community Center on Friday, Jan. 25, with two servings – lunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. – 8... [Read more]

Burien Parks Holding ‘Kid-2-Kid Sale’ Nov. 17; Vendor Tables Still Available

Burien Parks will be holding its first-ever sale for kids – ‘Kid-2-Kid’ – on Saturday, Nov. 17, and they’re seeking youngsters to both sell and attend. “If you’re looking... [Read more]

‘Empty Bowls’ Fundraiser Organizers are Seeking Potters to Donate Bowls

Organizers of Burien’s Empty Bowls Fundraiser are looking for potters or clay students to donate bowls for its event, coming Jan. 25, 2013. “Our goal is 1,500 bowls, and every bowl donated... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE: ‘Night of the Pumpkin’ Returning to Community Center Oct. 19

Burien Park’s annual ‘Night of the Pumpkin’ is coming to the Community Center on Friday, Oct. 19, from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. This fun family event will include carnival games, music, face... [Read more]

Burien Parks Staff Honored by City for Innovative Social Media Efforts

Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (PaRCS) staff members were recently awarded the City of Burien’s ‘Innovative Stewards Award’ for their efforts in using social media and the Internet to reach the public…

Help Fund Local Youth Recreation Programs – Buy An ‘I ♥ Burien’ T-Shirt!

Our friends at Burien Parks and Recreation want our Readers to know that they’re selling the infamous “I ♥ Burien T-Shirts” for $15 each, with proceeds going to support local youth... [Read more]

CALL FOR HELP: ‘Arts-A-Glow’ Organizers Seeking Plastic Water Bottles

Burien’s Arts-A-Glow lantern festival is just around the corner – Saturday, Sept. 8 – and Organizers still need to collect more empty, clean plastic water bottles to use for making lanterns. Please... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE: Burien’s Annual ‘Taste of Tuscany’ will be Friday, Sept. 21

SAVE THE DATE: Burien Parks’ annual spaghetti feed fundraiser event – ‘Taste of Tuscany’ – will be Friday, Sept 21 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, and includes: Wine... [Read more]

LETTER: Burien Parks Sends Shout-Outs to Those Who Helped on the Mural

The Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department would like to thank all the amazing businesses and volunteers who helped make the 2012 mural project a success. The mural, titled “Sacred... [Read more]

Final ‘Music in the Park’ is Shan Coleman Thursday; Plus, Sprinklers Will Be On!

REMINDER: The City of Burien’s final, free “Music in the Park” concert (we’re a Sponsor) will be this Thursday night, Aug. 16, featuring reggae artist Shan Coleman, starting at... [Read more]

PHOTOS: New Mural Project About 1/3rd Done; Meet the Artist Saturday, Aug. 4

Progress is being made on Burien’s new Mural Project on the side of the Dollar Tree store on 4th Ave SW (click image to see larger version). Photo by Scott Schaefer. Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer Work... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Volunteers Help Artist Scrape Paint Off Side of Dollar Tree for Mural

Back in June we first posted a request from our friends at Burien Parks, who were seeking Volunteers to assist with a new mural installation on the side of the Dollar Tree store on 4th Ave SW at SW 151st... [Read more]

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Puget Sound Park Playground is Friday

Our friends at Burien Parks want our Readers to know that there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Puget Sound Playground this Friday, June 29 at 1 p.m. “Please join City of Burien and... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATES: Music in the Park will be held in 2 Locations; Starts July 12

As Summer gets closer (yes, it’s coming…we promise!), it’s time to start planning for some of the great local entertainment events going on in the area, so be sure to mark your calendars... [Read more]

Learn About Keeping Backyard Chickens at June 26 Workshop

“Imagine having chickens in your own backyard!” That’s what Burien Parks asks in a promotion about an upcoming class called “Keeping Backyard Chickens,” which will be held... [Read more]

Burien Parks Offering Free Workshop for Veterans Thursday, May 17

Our friends at Burien Parks will be offering a FREE workshop from 10 a.m. – Noon for Veterans this Thursday, May 17 at the Community Center. “Burien Parks & Recreation is hosting a Veteran... [Read more]

Free Parks and Trails Map Now Available at Burien City Hall & Online

A new Parks and Trails Map is now available for free to the public at Burien City Hall. The map includes parks and trails in Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila. Parks and trails... [Read more]

Burien City Council approves Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan

At its most recent meeting (Monday, Feb. 27), the Burien City Council approved and adopted the 2012 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan (Resolution 328). Sometimes called simply the PROS Plan,... [Read more]

VIDEO: Listen To Some B-Town Tree Branches Break Due To Ice Storm

BTB Contributor Gregory Rehmke risked life and limb Friday morning (Jan. 20) when he ventured into Burien’s Eagle Landing Park to shoot photos and this interesting video – listen closely and you... [Read more]