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The History of Mel Olson Stadium
Written by Annabelle Kisky If you’ve ever spent time at Steve Cox Memorial Park, you’ve seen the wide open field of Mel Olson Stadium just across the lot from the Log Cabin. But did you know about the stadium’s long and storied history? The original stadium in this spot, simply known as White Center Stadium,…
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Celebrating Jeff Marsten and 50 years of service
Kendo: More Than a Sport, A Path of Self-Development The sharp crack of bamboo echoes through the Dojo. The rhythmic feet stomps punctuates the air. Shouts of “Men!”, “Kote!”, and “Do!” resonate with focused energy. This isn’t a scene from a historical movie; it’s a glimpse into the dynamic and rewarding world of Kendo –…
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Winter Wrap Up
Welcoming Spring 2025 at the Log Cabin: Memories and Upcoming Events! Written by Angelina K Before we step into the beauty of the spring season, let’s take a few moments to reflect on the amazing memories we’ve made so far in 2025. The White Center Teen Program has seen a rise in attendance, with an…
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Dear Sunny P
Some Log Cabin Bearded Dragon has been catching up on her correspondence (Thank you Vincent for helping her with the stamps.) She’s been sharing several of your great ideas with the Parks Management Team, and we’re thrilled to report that a few of the recent suggestions are already moving forward to the planning stage! Dear…
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Big Al
SC 1. INT. LOG CABIN GYM – DAY CLOSE-UP on 12 yr old ALLAN who sits on a wooden gym bench in the middle of a long line of other teens . . . waiting to be assigned to a 5 v 5 Basketball Team. JUSTIN Oh this is easy, I want Big Al on…
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Top 24 in 2024
2024 was another epic year for the Log Cabin. Enormous thanks to all of the King County Teams and Community Partners* that helped make the WC Teen Program possible! Twenty-four of the top highlights (plus two bonus highlights) as selected by Teen Program staff and participants: 1. REUNION with STARFIRE The Log Cabin kicked off 2024…
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THROWBACK: White Center Sidewalk Project
Ever been walking down the main drag in the WC Business District and wondered, “What the heck are these inlays in the sidewalk and where did they come from?” Turns out, the WC Teen Program was one of several partners that helped design the art on 16th avenue back in 2006! White Center “Coins and…
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2024 Carnival
Enormous thanks to everyone that made it out to Spooky Town at Steve Cox Memorial Park on Saturday, October 26th from 2-5pm! White Center Teen Program staff and volunteers had a blast bringing the 2024 Outdoor Halloween Carnival back to the community. Families played carnival games, made arts and crafts, took the “Spooky Town Underground…
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#SSL2024
Co-written by the Rec Aides Summer Sack Lunch wrapped up to rave reviews at three sites including Steve Cox Memorial Park, Dick Thurnau Memorial Park & Skyway Park. 27 Rec Aides dedicated the summer to serving lunches, handing out arts and crafts, and playing different tag games daily. In addition to providing recreation opportunities for…
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Historic WC Fieldhouse
The White Center Fieldhouse & Caretaker Cottage were built between 1938-1940 by the Works Progress Administration on 12 acres donated by the Mountain View Community Club. Both buildings are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The buildings are Rustic/National Park in style; including a half-log clad fieldhouse (1940); a caretaker’s residence (1940);…
White Center Teen Program 