Hey Kids – The City Of Burien’s Spray Fountain Has Officially Opened!

Despite the usual chilly temps and spring rain squalls alternating with gray skies, then seemingly random sunbreaks, Burien Parks announced on their Facebook Page that they have officially turned on the... [Read more]

City Of Burien Announces Schedule For 2011 ‘Music & Movies In The Park’

The City of Burien announced Friday (May 20th) their schedule for the 2011 ‘Music & Movies In The Park,’ to be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights beginning July 7th, and we’re... [Read more]

Have You Taken The City’s Parks Plan Survey Yet? You Could Win $100

We first reported on this last Tuesday (April 19th), but just got another reminder from the City of Burien, which is seeking the public’s input to help update its Parks Plan. Oh, and there’s... [Read more]

VIDEO: Kids, Bunnies, Tarantula (!) & More Mark Burien Spring SpEGGtacular

Saturday’s Spring SpEGGtacular event, brought to you by Burien Parks at the Community Center, was a full, sold-out house, with lots of happy kids, good food served up by the Lions Club and other... [Read more]

Public Invited To Help City Of Burien Update Its Parks Master Plan

The City of Burien announced Tuesday (April 19) that it is seeking public input in updating its Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan – to take the 21-question survey, Readers can go to www.burienwa.gov/ParksPlan... [Read more]

PHOTOS: City Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Shiny New Shuttle Bus

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer The City of Burien held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a shiny new 2011 14-passenger Ford Starcraft shuttle bus Thursday morning (April 14) in the parking lot of the... [Read more]

B-Town Biker Wants You To Bike More; Plus, Upcoming Burien Bike Classes

by Brooks Stanfield About seven years ago, while living in North Seattle, I started riding my bike to work. I can’t even remember what gave me the idea, but since that time cycling has turned into an... [Read more]

POLL: Vote And Help Burien Parks Pick This Summer’s ‘Movies In The Park’

Burien Parks’ Gina Kallman has asked us to help find out what movies B-Towners would want to watch during this coming summer’s “Music and Movies In The Park,” and of course we obliged. The... [Read more]

Local Students ‘Adopt-A-Park’ To Help Keep Burien Free Of Invasive Plants

Our friends at Burien Parks tell us that Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 15th), several students will be working their last day at Salmon Creek Park to do some additional invasive plant removal and native restoration,... [Read more]

VIDEO: Scenes From Storm Damage In Seahurst Park

This last weekend’s “Pineapple Express” storm, which unleashed a record total of nearly 1.42 inches of rain in 24 hours at Sea-Tac Airport, did a considerable amount of damage to the... [Read more]

ZUMBA For FREE In Costume This Saturday At Burien Community Center

Burien Parks is offering a free ZUMBA “Try It Out” class, with a Halloween Theme, this Saturday, Oct. 30th from 9am – 10am at the Seahurst Banquet Hall at the Burien Community Center at 14700... [Read more]

SLIDESHOW: Sights & Sounds From Burien’s Night Of The Pumpkin

This past Friday (Oct 22) ghosts, goblins and other spooky creatures of the night took over the community center and Dottie Harper Park to celebrate the “Night of the Pumkpin.” This family-friendly... [Read more]

Burien Parks News: Parent Raves About Class; Instructor Needs PC Help

Debbie Zemke, Recreation Manager for the City of Burien, tells us of two news nuggets out of Burien Parks – one good, and one not-so-good that involves a call for computer-related help – first, the... [Read more]

Burien Arts & Culture Brochures Have Been Mailed Out; Got Yours Yet?

The 2010-2011 Burien Arts and Culture Brochures are now available, and have been mailed out – so be sure to get one so you can plan for upcoming B-Town area arts and performance events. Inside you’ll... [Read more]

“Night Of The Pumpkin” Will Haunt Burien Community Center Oct. 22nd

“Night of the Pumpkin” will be haunting the Burien Community Center and Dottie Harper Park from 6:30pm – 9pm on Friday, Oct. 22nd, with carnival games, an inflatable bouncer, music, storytelling... [Read more]

“Arts A-Glow,” Burien’s Lantern Festival & Procession, Is Sept. 18th

“Arts A-Glow,” Burien’s Amazing Lantern Festival & Procession, is coming to Town Square Park on Saturday night, Sept. 18th from 5pm – 10pm. This is a great, annual arts fest where... [Read more]

“A Taste Of Tuscany” Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser Is Friday, Sept. 24th

Burien Parks’ annual “A Taste of Tuscany” Spaghetti Feed fundraiser for Burien Senior Programs is coming Friday, Sept. 24th from 5pm – 7pm at the (new) Burien Community Center. Tickets... [Read more]

VIDEOS: Scenes From Saturday’s “4 The Luv Of It” Dance Competition

Last Saturday (Aug. 21), Burien Parks and the Good Foot Arts Collective sponsored the fourth annual “4 the Luv of It” B-Boy/B-Girl Hip Hop dance competition at Burien Town Square Park. It was... [Read more]

Watch “Tales Of Desperaux” FREE At Lake Burien School Park This Friday

Free Summer entertainment continues in Burien courtesy Burien Parks, this Friday night with “Music and Movies in the Park” transitioning to the “Movies” program, with “Tales... [Read more]